13.50

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

2nd

2

(3)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Lord Of Love

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

midfield, steady headway after 3f, going easily over 2f out, disputed lead over 1f out, soon ridden, went clear with winner final 110yds, no extra towards finish

5/1

1st

9

(7)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Lord Of Love

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

Justified favouritism in first-time cheekpieces in seven-runner maiden at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) last month, asserting final 1f despite hanging right; will need more to follow up on his handicap debut, but this longer trip promises to suit and he has to be considered.

9/2

1st

3

(6)

26th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

15:45 Salisbury

Lord Of Love

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

in touch with leaders, good headway from 3f out, led under 2f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, kept on well and went clear final 110yds

7/4

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

4th

1

(12)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Subsequent

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Excellent 3yo season culminated in his Listed win at Ascot (1m6f, soft) and, after a delayed reappearance last year, he found career-best form to win a good handicap at Doncaster (14.5f, good to soft; tongue tied second time) in September on final outing; the Yorkshire Cup and Ascot Gold Cup entries are striking but ideally he would be on ground softer than good.

5/1

1st

1

(11)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Subsequent

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Sometimes slowly away; 4-8 last year, culminating in his Listed win at Ascot (1m6f, soft) in October; not seen this term until July and back to form when a creditable, staying-on ninth of 22 at 40-1 in the Ebor at York (1m6f, good to firm; tongue tied first time) three weeks ago; down 2lb and a return to more testing ground may well suit.

11/2

9th

9

(12)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Subsequent

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Sometimes slowly away; 4-8 last year, culminating in his Listed win at Ascot (1m6f, soft) in October; he's not shown nearly enough on either start this season (not seen until July) and now has tongue tied first time.

40/1

6th

8

(1)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Midnite Storm

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Ultra-consistent and registered a deserved first win in a novice at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) on latest outing; however, having had to settle for a place in his 1m2f handicaps at Ascot (good) and York (good to soft) in May, this field looks more demanding; worth a go at 1m4f but others are preferred for the win.

16/1

1st

8

(4)

21st Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:30 Redcar

Midnite Storm

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

ducked right start and slowly into stride, soon in touch with leaders

3/1

2nd

2

(7)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

16:30 York

Midnite Storm

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

prominent on outer, led narrowly over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on but no chance with winner inside final furlong

10/1

2nd

6

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:50 Market Rasen

Crown Of India

10st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Exploited much-reduced mark at Worcester (2m, good) in May, his second run after a break, and backed up that performance with good second behind unexposed rival there last month; can make presence felt again.

9/2

2nd

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Worcester

Crown Of India

11st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Left low-key reappearance run behind him when finishing well to score over C&D (good) three weeks ago and is now 2-11 over hurdles; still on workable mark after recent 4lb rise; high on the list.

11/4

1st

6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Worcester

Crown Of India

10st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Won a good-ground maiden here last June but hasn't offered much in five handicaps subsequently; his mark is dropping if nothing else.

20/1

5th

5

(6)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 3

16:28 Southwell (AW)

Attila The Honey

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

led, headed over 5f out

15/2

7th

6

(7)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Attila The Honey

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

3yo who made all in good style at Newbury (13.2f, good) last month and was a good second at Ascot (2m, good) seven days later; flopped at Glorious Goodwood but the track/busy spell were possible excuses and she could bounce back with a bold show following a 17-day break.

8/1

9th

5

(12)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Attila The Honey

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Won three of her six handicaps; scored comfortably from the front at Newbury (1m5f, good) 12 days ago and beat all except the hot favourite at Ascot (2m, good) five days ago; up another 2lb but the step back down in trip asks the chief question.

8/1

6

(7)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Clockmaker

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Won over an extended 1m6f at Doncaster in May but no progress since; could prove vulnerable dropping in trip.

10/1

4

(9)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

14:57 Ascot

Clockmaker

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Not had lots of racing and things were looking up when edging out a useful yardstick at Doncaster in May (1m6f, good to firm), only to then not beat a rival in his next two races (1m5f/2m); back to the drawing board.

7/1

4th

3

(2)

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newbury

Clockmaker

9st 11lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Successful at Doncaster (14.5f) on reappearance, opening his account; last of five in 1m5f AW event since but looks likely to be better suited by this step back up in distance and return to turf; showed solid promise at Newbury on debut; may do better still and remains of interest.

5/1