June 22 / 17.05 Ascot

17.05

Good To Firm

Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £90195
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 27 runners
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Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 27 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.75
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 014-15 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Progressive as 3yo, winning on ground ranging from good to firm to soft; said to have improved physically since last season and was a ready Listed winner at Newmarket on reappearance; had more to do in a Group 2 in Ireland since and wasn't discredited in fifth of 12; this thorough test over 6f can suit in her first handicap since a cosy win in September; can be involved.
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5th

7

(8)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Unequal Love

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Only fifth when 10-11 favourite on this month's reappearance in Listed race at Newmarket; however, she may have needed the run and has stand-out form claims judged on last year's best efforts, namely her Wokingham win (6f, good to firm) and a fine third in the Group 1 Sprint Cup over C&D (good).

13/8

7

(8)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Unequal Love

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Only fifth when 10-11 favourite on this month's reappearance in Listed race at Newmarket; however, she may have needed the run and has stand-out form claims judged on last year's best efforts, namely her Wokingham win (6f, good to firm) and a fine third in the Group 1 Sprint Cup over C&D (good).

13/8

6

(7)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Unequal Love

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won this race first time out in 2024, landed the prestigious Wokingham Handicap at Royal Ascot in June and ran a cracker when third to stablemate Montassib in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock in the autumn; has a fine record on a sound surface and looks the one to beat.

Evs

7/1

  • Place: £1.65

Form: 6-5641 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Found his trip when back at 6f in the second half of 2023, indifferent to the state of the ground when winning all four handicaps, including over C&D on good to firm; has left Ed Walker since but was at least as good as ever when winning a 6f conditions race at Saint-Cloud (soft) in May; has cards to play back here.
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13th

2

(23)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Dark Trooper

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: A De Mieulle

Progressive 3yo for Ed Walker, reeling off a four-timer before running well in an Ascot Group 3 last October; didn't fire in Qatar earlier this year but he won well at Saint-Cloud in May (6f, soft) and turned in another fine handicap effort when second of 25 in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm), making his challenge on the opposite side of the track to the winner; 3lb higher and this sharper track is not sure to play to his strengths.

6/1

2nd

10

(24)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Dark Trooper

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: A De Mieulle

Found his trip when back at 6f in the second half of 2023, indifferent to the state of the ground when winning all four handicaps, including over C&D on good to firm; has left Ed Walker since but was at least as good as ever when winning a 6f conditions race at Saint-Cloud (soft) in May; has cards to play back here.

7/1

6th

7

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Dark Trooper

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Acts on any ground; progressive 3yo who has completed a handicap four-timer since being dropped back to 6f and gained the last two wins at this venue; overall record is now 6-13; brings a very attractive profile to this first Group attempt and being 2-2 at Ascot is a bonus.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 600-30 CD BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Expectations were high after good wins at Newmarket and over C&D (good to soft and soft) last spring but he didn't have what it takes in better 6f handicaps after, including when sixth of 27 in this race (good to firm); his followers have clung on (he started joint-favourite or favourite every race since) but he was well below best last time and now has it to prove.
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4

(14)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Orazio

9st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Looked the proverbial Group horse in a handicap when sauntering to success over C&D in May 2023 on soft ground; more bad days than good since then but flashes last season that he was still a top-notch sprinter on his day, as when third in the Wokingham off a 6lb higher mark than today's; no better than midfield in two feature handicaps this summer but he didn't run too badly at Goodwood and he has too much ability to discount under these conditions.

16/1

14

(3)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Orazio

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charles Hills

Has let his supporters down in a host of top handicaps since looking to have the sprinting scene at his mercy in early 2023; has run to form only sporadically in the last two years but his good days are still very good, as when third in last season's Wokingham off a 3lb higher mark; never threatened in this year's Wokingham but it was after an absence and better can be expected this afternoon; stable won this in 2015 and 2019.

25/1

17th

15

(26)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Orazio

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Made a very bright start to his handicap career when winning twice in the spring of 2023 before a never-nearer sixth of 27 in this race; maddeningly in and out since but he was nevertheless an excellent close third in this (good to firm) under Saffie Osborne 12 months ago and the lack of a recent run isn't necessarily a drawback; no surprise to see his grey head loom up late.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.75

Form: 94-801 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Solid at 6f without winning in 2023; took advantage of a few pounds off his back and first-time blinkers (retained) when ending a losing run at Newbury (6f, good; has won on good to firm) last time out; back up 6lb, which is plenty in this context and he wasn't near his best in this race last year.
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4th

1

(8)

7th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:30 York

Lethal Levi

9st 7lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Went very close in a Group 2 at the Curragh (6f, good) in May and comfortably made all in Listed race at Newmarket last month (6f, good to firm; Elmonjed second); carries a 3lb penalty today but has leading claims nevertheless at a track where he has plenty of strong form.

6/1

1st

6

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:20 Newmarket (July)

Lethal Levi

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Had a fine 2024 campaign once blinkers were added, winning two Newbury handicaps then blitzing his rivals in the Ayr Gold Cup; 0-4 this year but he has been running with great credit in good company; drops into Listed company and his record of 211 over C&D features a notable 3yo handicap win; looks sure to go well.

3/1

3

(5)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 York

Lethal Levi

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Last season's Ayr Gold Cup winner who has returned in good nick, going down by only a short head in a 6f Group 2 at the Curragh (good) five weeks ago; also had some good 7f form last year.

11/1

25/1

Form: 69-013 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Early wins for previous yard came in a 1m maiden and a 7f classified here but he had a feel for sprinting when holding late challenges over C&D (good) in May; creditable effort at Hamilton since and today's more thorough test should suit; can do better yet.
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3

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

Glenfinnan

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Michael Dods

In-form 6yo whose two attempts over C&D comprise a success in May and 1l second latest start; holds a fighting chance off unaltered mark; defied a stone higher in 2024.

5/2

2nd

2

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Glenfinnan

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended a long losing run over C&D in May and posted another solid effort (in a refitted hood) when fourth of 14 in 1m Carlisle handicap ten days ago; this keen-going sort is not out of things off an unchanged mark.

6/1

4th

7

(8)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Glenfinnan

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Won a maiden over 1m at two but all four wins since have been over shorter, the most recent at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) last month; too free at York (7f) 11 days ago and he'll need to settle better now returned to this trip with the hood back on (worn once in 2023).

14/1

Form: 011-26 C

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Acts well here, winning a big 7f prize (good) in May 2022; won in Dubai in December but has plenty of weight back in a handicap and this is only his third run in a sprint; big task attempting to give weight all round.
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9th

8

(20)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Vafortino

9st 8lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: Charlie Fellowes

Landed the Victoria Cup over C&D in 2022 and hasn't had the smoothest of passages in two attempts in this contest (finished 11th that year and tenth in 2023); losing run is mounting up, however, and he doesn't look particularly solid on his form for current stable.

33/1

8th

4

(7)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Vafortino

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Fellowes

8yo who is without a win since December 2023 but he showed spark in Dubai this winter and ran big races on his two previous visits to York; returns to a handy on a fair mark and could have an each-way shout.

16/1

1

(6)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Vafortino

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

He's run just once this year but that was a fairly encouraging performance when fifth of nine at Chepstow (7f, good to soft) last month; he could build on that and he's on a competitive mark on last season's best efforts over 6f and 7f; effective in big-field handicaps and not ruled out.

25/1

Form: 01-D300 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Close second in Listed Windsor Castle here as 2yo but well held in the big 5f handicap here last June and his 6f Bahrain win at Christmas didn't go far enough to convince that he's right for this race; others in better form, too, with first-time cheekpieces (retained) no help last time.
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9th

16

(3)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Rocket Rodney

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

He wasn't disgraced in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot but Hamilton last time was a backward step; goes without headgear today and stable may hold stronger claims with Seven Questions.

40/1

8th

2

(2)

19th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Rocket Rodney

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: George Scott

Returned to Britain off a lofty mark having done well in Bahrain this winter; struggled initially but he didn't run badly when seventh of 25 in the Wokingham last month; wouldn't want much more rain.

9/1

7th

15

(13)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Rocket Rodney

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Close second in Listed Windsor Castle here as 2yo but well held in the big 5f handicap here last June and his 6f Bahrain win at Christmas didn't go far enough to convince that he's right for this race; others in better form, too, with first-time cheekpieces (retained) no help last time.

50/1

Form: 06-010 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Flits up and down in class and did well against top sprinters in 2023, including sixth in the Group 1 King's Stand (5f, good) here; hadn't been the safest pair of hands in handicaps but he staked a claim for this when having some of these rivals behind at Newmarket (6f, good) in May and a later 7f defeat there is best forgiven; possibilities.
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4th

1

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Desert Cop

10st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Snapped a losing sequence when down in class to score at Windsor (6f, good to firm) on Saturday; 5lb penalty leaves him with a fair burden to carry but he's in the same grade and should make his presence felt.

5/1

1st

2

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Desert Cop

10st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

On a long losing sequence and tried in cheekpieces when beating just two in 5f handicap here five days ago; others are preferred.

5/1

7th

3

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Desert Cop

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Infrequent winner who's tried in a third form of headgear after a few recent runs over 6f (two here); handicapper has given him a chance, dropping him another 3lb, but the cheekpieces will need to make a difference.

12/1

Form: -19145

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Front-runs; all wins at 5f and he faded in his one attempt in a 6f handicap, back in 2021; an unlikely contender this time.
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3rd

5

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

The Bell Conductor

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Veteran; goes well on soft ground and ran a fine race when second to Trilby (2lb worse off for 0.5l) at Haydock last time (5f, soft; tongue-tie tried); tongue-tie retained and sound each-way chance.

6/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

The Bell Conductor

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

His mark continues to fall but for good reason and this 9yo arrives with plenty to prove; wears a first-time tongue-tie; visor is removed.

16/1

10th
18 (21)
Chipstead

33/1

Form: 313796 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
His most recent wins were 6f on AW but he tends to flag over this trip on turf and his stride shortened in this race 12 months ago; on a more favourable mark now but others should find greater reserves in the later stages.
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10

(18)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner and also first past the post in this race in 2022 (demoted to second after causing interference); well treated if retaining all his ability but he was tailed off in the Shergar Cup on his reappearance after a long absence, having hit his head on the stalls; risky.

40/1

10th

4

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 9lb

J: Dario Di Tocco

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner, not seen since finishing tenth in the Wokingham here in June 2024 (subsequently gelded); has run some good races at Ascot, including when fourth in this event two years ago, and he's well treated if retaining all his ability, but looks a risky proposition after such a long absence.

20/1

10th

18

(21)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Roger Teal

His most recent wins were 6f on AW but he tends to flag over this trip on turf and his stride shortened in this race 12 months ago; on a more favourable mark now but others should find greater reserves in the later stages.

33/1

16/1

Form: 51-110 D BF

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
In his element sprinting on the AW over the winter, winning on first three attempts until the temptation to pull hard proved too strong over 6f at Newcastle in March and he didn't last home; the outcome may well be the same on this stiff track back on turf.
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1st

2

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Cover Up

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

British raider was in fine form at Meydan at the turn of the year, winning a Listed (yielding) and a Group 2 (good), both over 5f; didn't get the smoothest of runs when beaten 3.5l in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot last time (behind Rosy Affair and Jakajaro) and could get closer here if getting a clear passage.

7/1

13th

4

(21)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Cover Up

9st 7lb

J: James McDonald

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

One of his best domestic efforts when winning a C&D handicap last July; seemingly improved when successful in 5f Listed and Group 2 events at Meydan (yielding and good) in midwinter but has much more to do in this company.

28/1

33/1

Form: 15-405 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Listed winner in France (7f, good to soft) and Dubai (6f, soft) but his most recent wins came on AW before Christmas; below best on last two starts for Gordon Elliott and up against it in first-time cheekpieces for new yard.
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11th

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Coachello

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Mark Loughnane

Long time since he won on turf and isn't as good now but remains consistent; returns from three months off but he can go well fresh; down to a career-low mark but he'd have preferred plenty of rain.

14/1

6th

1

(4)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Ran well in a 0-90 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in December and was only beaten around 2l when fifth of seven there nine days ago; now 5lb below his last winning mark but this isn't guaranteed to be run to suit his hold-up style.

4/1

5th

1

(3)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coachello

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Conditions suit and he ran well for third in a stronger race over C&D in late December; not so good at Newcastle two weeks ago but he's still a key player dropped into a Class 4.

3/1

13th
24 (19)
Strike Red

20/1

Form: 721-05 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Signed off 2023 with a big handicap win at the Curragh (about 6f; soft) last July; signs of running into form at Epsom recently but usually kept away from quick ground and others are more likely under the conditions.
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1st

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Strike Red

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day.

11/2

2nd

14

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Strike Red

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice a C&D winner; ended losing run with a hard-fought success at Leicester in April and he ran creditably at Epsom on Derby day; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

4th

13

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Strike Red

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has lost his form a bit in two starts since an April success and is far from certain to raise his game much, having been beaten in this race for the last three years (finishing positions 756).

16/1

16/1

Form: -86248 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Form can see-saw but he's done very well in his last three Ascot runs, over 6f and 7f, and a close fourth in this race (good to firm) last year puts him on the premises now he's dropped 4lb; can't be ignored.
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6

(12)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Mums Tipple

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his fine third at York's Dante meeting and he confirmed his wellbeing when seeing off 20 rivals back at York two weeks later (7f, good); ran poorly when an odds-on favourite at Chepstow one week later; fully effective over C&D; can't be dismissed.

7/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Chepstow

Mums Tipple

10st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Useful in his younger days and, having regressed last year, has found his level again of late; easily beat a big field from the front at York last weekend and a 6lb rise may well be within range now he's back in the groove.

Evs

1st

1

(14)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mums Tipple

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

Last turf win came off an 11lb higher mark at Newmarket in August 2022 (6f, good to firm) but has won twice on AW since (6f/7f); sound run when close third to Delicacy over C&D last time last time (good to firm) and although 2lb higher is one with a chance.

13/2

Form: 330-03 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Often leads; quite progressive in Ireland last year but he hasn't run up to his best away from his home country for this yard, including in the 2022 Wokingham and last year's Buckingham Palace, so needs to prove that travelling agrees with him.
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3rd

4

(1)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:00 Tipperary

Warrior Brave

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ross O’Sullivan

led, faced challenge 2f out, headed inside final furlong, lost second final 110yds

9/4

2nd

4

(5)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Warrior Brave

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

May need more than when taking this 12 months ago and hasn't been at his very best this season, even when close up at Fairyhouse; finished in the pack when 50-1 for the Wokingham last time.

5/1

Form: -28976 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Has twice done a very good day's work at this level, with his thirds in the Ayr Gold Cup in 2022 and this race (good to firm) last June; has done some damage to his handicap mark since and now 5lb higher than 12 months ago but fast ground suits and he has a squeak; cheekpieces fitted for the first time since last spring.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

4

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Juan Les Pins

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Good run of form ground to a halt at Thirsk ten days ago when he wasn't on his best behaviour in the stalls; has the ability to feature off this mark but is not without risk.

14/1

9th

10

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Juan Les Pins

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

He had dropped a long way in the weights before ending a losing run at Newcastle (5f) in March; added a C&D win in April and he has run well in defeat in both runs since; creeping back up the weights and had a 53-day break but he has the ability to go well.

6/1

50/1

Form: 0-1249 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
All five British wins at Chester; still 8lb higher than the latest of them in September and he didn't achieve enough on a rare run away from that track at Hamilton recently to put him on the list this time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Roman Dragon

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Has won in Bahrain but all eight British wins have come at Chester (5f/6f); his last success was in May but he's gone backwards since and was beaten 14l in the Wokingham last time; now returns to Chester but he's drawn out wide and has something to prove back up in trip.

14/1

24th

14

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Roman Dragon

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Hugo Palmer

Has won in Bahrain but all eight British wins have come at Chester and he's been soundly beaten in the last two runnings of this race (100-1 each time); has been wearing cheekpieces but visor is now refitted.

100/1

11th

1

(6)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Roman Dragon

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Has gained all eight domestic wins at Chester, the most recent on penultimate start; Epsom is an unknown and he's on a difficult mark, conceding weight all round to boot.

22/1

15/2

Form: 3-1179 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Big player on AW last winter but highly competent on turf in 2023, finishing better than anything from a hopeless position in this race (third run back after missing 2022), dead-heating for a top York sprint and close up in the Ayr Gold Cup; had little going for him on heavy ground in France this month and if none the worse he's poised to go well under favourable conditions, with Hollie Doyle switching from last year's winner Saint Lawrence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Albasheer

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has moved in the right direction on AW since returning from lengthy layoff but the form suggests he doesn't retain peak ability; the 8yo is the oldest contender back on turf.

14/1

2nd

2

(7)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Second run back from a long break (C&D) was better than the first; on a good mark if able to take another step forward.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Albasheer

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Smart sprint handicapper but off for 13 months after finishing third over C&D on New Year's Day 2025 and always behind on his Chelmsford comeback 26 days ago; needs to have come on a lot.

10/1

12/1

Form: 90-070 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won this race on yard debut last June (good to firm) and close up in a French Group 1 next time; not in the same form in 2024 (without regular headgear latest; blinkers refitted today) but now just 3lb higher than 12 months ago which suggests a good run could be forthcoming; Hollie Doyle switches to the yard's other runner Albasheer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Saint Lawrence

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Having dropped down the weights he was a close second at Ascot (6f, good) in May on his stable/seasonal debut, and perhaps the soft ground didn't suit at Epsom last time; not written off but this 8yo has been regressive and remains without a win since June 2023.

10/1

12th

16

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Saint Lawrence

8st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Proved resurgent with close second at Ascot (6f, good) on stable/seasonal debut; defied a stone higher mark in the Wokingham three years ago and has possibilities even though he hasn't won since.

12/1

2nd

10

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Saint Lawrence

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Hit the handicap heights when winning the Wokingham over C&D in 2023 on debut for Archie Watson, then close up in the Group 1 Maurice de Gheest; desperately hard to place in handicaps since but he's had wind surgery since last seen in October and, even at this late stage, he might well turn it on for Kevin Ryan off a 17lb lower mark than at the start of last year.

9/1

25/1

Form: 6616-3 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Hinted at better to come in 6f Listed race at Deauville last summer and just stretched his legs for maiden win in July; plenty to like about his reappearance third of 18 in a handicap at the Curragh (good) where he travelled strongly and did good late work; interesting but drying ground may not be ideal (he missed one good-ground engagement this year).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Torivega

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Just a Cork maiden win last year to his tally, but has performed with credit this season; excellent second in the 25-runner Bold Lad last month (splitting My Mate Alfie and Tango Flare); improved again when third behind My Mate Alfie and Big Gossey last time; has a 7lb turnaround with the year-younger winner.

7/2

3rd

4

(8)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Torivega

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on well towards near side and went third towards finish

10/1

2nd

6

(12)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Torivega

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield

9/1

21th
20 (18)
Ferrous

20/1

Form: 59-113 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has thrived since gelded, gaining two ready 6f AW wins in the spring and taking that form back to turf when keeping up the chase in third to Lethal Levi and Rumstar at Newbury (6f, good) in May; further improvement is possible off the same mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Ferrous

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Unraced on turf this year and his best form has come on AW; however, he has a lower mark on grass and was third in a Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last August; capable of playing a leading role.

6/1

6th

4

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Ferrous

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Third to Diligent Harry in this race 12 months ago; four creditable runs on AW earlier in the year but others bring more pressing claims.

14/1

5th

4

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ferrous

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Handicap mark not impossible judged on his C&D win last May off 3lb lower; running okay in defeat this winter and it would be no surprise to see him in the thick of the action.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2-2119 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Has always been talented but has his share of weight following two 6f AW wins in the spring and up to now he's had limitations in competitive 6f handicaps on turf, including this race in 2022.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Fivethousandtoone

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Faced with his optimum conditions but he is 3lb higher than for his win in this race last summer; each-way claims once again.

10/1

6th

8

(14)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Fivethousandtoone

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner, only 1-27 on grass; never the slightest threat on return to turf at Leicester; others have more convincing profiles.

16/1

11th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Fivethousandtoone

8st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tim Easterby

Four-time AW winner who has finished close up on Tapeta (5f/6f) in his last three runs; record of 1-26 on turf but he's on a lower mark in this sphere and he ran well in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good to firm) last summer; dangerous.

8/1

23th
5 (23)
Harry Three

9/1

Form: 1106/4 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
His star rose fast in 2022, outgrowing handicaps with a wide-margin win at York (6f, good; has won on good to firm) before equally convincing in a French Listed race (good to soft) when making it 2-2 for Ryan Moore; chip removed from knee and missed 2023; gelded since; satisfactory return at Salisbury in May (without regular hood, as today) and as he's only 7lb above the York win he'd have plenty going for him if still the same horse.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

7

(11)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Harry Three

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Clive Cox

Progressive as a 3yo, winning two competitive handicaps (including C&D) before completing his hat-trick in a Listed race in France; had a lengthy absence before creditable fourth in a Salisbury Listed race in May; down the field twice since, though, and while the return of the hood can help, he's risky, especially if the ground is firmer than good (reportedly unsuited by the quick conditions when unplaced in the Wokingham).

16/1

7th

3

(1)

4th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

16:05 Chester

Harry Three

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Clive Cox

Developed into very useful 6f performer in 2022, with the latest of three wins gained in a French Listed race; missed last season, though, and failed to build upon satisfactory reappearance run when in rear throughout in Wokingham at Royal Ascot; has the inside draw here but current ability is tricky to gauge.

8/1

23th

5

(23)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Harry Three

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Clive Cox

His star rose fast in 2022, outgrowing handicaps with a wide-margin win at York (6f, good; has won on good to firm) before equally convincing in a French Listed race (good to soft) when making it 2-2 for Ryan Moore; chip removed from knee and missed 2023; gelded since; satisfactory return at Salisbury in May (without regular hood, as today) and as he's only 7lb above the York win he'd have plenty going for him if still the same horse.

9/1

12/1

Form: U07-02 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Group 3 winner over 5f as a 2yo; winless in 2023 but he kept good company and was gaining steadily at the line when fifth of 13 in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup (good to firm) at the Royal meeting; had some excuses since but he achieved useful handicap form when second to Lethal Levi at Newbury in May; no forlorn hope with drying ground helpful.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Rumstar

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Creditable second on reappearance when bidding for a second win in the Palace House at Newmarket; hindered by poor draw at Royal Ascot since; landed this contest (good to firm) 12 months ago, despite carrying 3lb extra, and has no penalty this time; major contender.

11/4

25th

10

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Rumstar

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Acts well on good or quicker; Listed winner over C&D; has had excuses for two Group 1 defeats at 5f in Britain, not ideally drawn in this race last June and checked in his run in the Nunthorpe at York in August, albeit still doing well in the latter in fifth of 17 to Asfoora; useful comeback at Newmarket in April when a close second to Night Raider; can be thereabouts.

14/1

2nd

7

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Rumstar

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Acts on flat tracks but he comes into his own when tackling a stiff test at 5f, as when winning this race last year, taking C&D record to 2-2, and roaring home to win a Group 3 at Sandown (good to firm) in July; cheekpieces worn in October are discarded; yard in form; not to be underestimated.

5/1

25/1

Form: 707-00 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup over C&D (good to firm) in 2022 but he didn't shine in this race 12 months ago and his form in just three runs since is inconclusive; has doubts to dispel.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Flaming Rib

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins abroad; rated 113 at his peak but nothing since 2023; may come forward from seasonal return at Leopardstown (7f, soft) when fifth of ten, but he remains risky.

16/1

5th

5

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Flaming Rib

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins in Britain; runner-up for Hugo Palmer in 2022 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot; regressive since 2023; improved from a moderate stable debut last September when close fourth in a 7f rated at Dundalk in November; last of ten at the same venue in December; rated 113 at his peak, now down to 79 but remains risky.

8/1

22/1

Form: 9-9234 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Had a memorable Royal Ascot in 2021 when he was hampered but still ran stormers in the Group 1 King's Stand (good to firm) and this race; on a losing run now but he ran better than the bare result away from the main action in this 12 months ago and has to be of some interest off 13lb lower.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(6)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

0-9 on the AW, but has gone very close on Tapeta on three occasions; 2lb lower than when beaten a head in a 0-110 contest over C&D in August and if able to reproduce that sort of form he would have a good chance.

7/1

6

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kings Lynn

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Ended his lengthy losing run when winning a 7f handicap at Haydock in July; similar form on a couple of occasions since and he ran creditably in a hot 6f handicap at York two weeks ago; one to consider back down into Class 3 company.

9/1

17

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Kings Lynn

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Not the force of old (won the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2022) but he ended a long losing run at Haydock (7f, good) in July and went down only narrowly at Newcastle in August; however, he should have fared better at Ascot last time and he's been unplaced on both his previous outings at York.

25/1

25/1

Form: 636974 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Came into his own with testing conditions for new yard in 2023, handling them better than any when winning the 6f Stewards' Cup and a good 5f Doncaster race in October; well treated now and will be ready to pounce when conditions come right but unlikely today; fourth of seven at Ripon Thursday.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

2nd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Aberama Gold

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won off 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April and beat his group when fifth overall in 14-runner Ayr handicap (6f, soft) last month; also suited by fast ground; can make his presence felt.

7/2

5th

7

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Three-time C&D winner; successful at Catterick (6f, good) in April but held in more competitive races since; not handicapped out of things but might prove vulnerable for win purposes.

10/1

Non-runners

Apollo One, Wodao, Aleezdancer, Gorak

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £82.20
Straight Forecast £57.82
Tricast £838.14
Trifecta £2106.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Albasheer

POSTDATA:

Rumstar

NEWMARKET:

Cover Up

The Times:

Torivega

Daily Record:

Dark Trooper

TOPSPEED:

Warrior Brave

Daily Mail:

Mums Tipple

Telegraph:

Rumstar

Daily Mirror:

Rumstar

The Sun:

Rumstar

RP RATINGS:

Albasheer

The Guardian:

Albasheer

D Express:

Albasheer

The Star:

Albasheer