September 06 / 16.10 Ascot

16.10

Good

Ascot Iron Stand Membership Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Ascot Iron Stand Membership Classified Stakes

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 855-08

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Plenty of initial promise for William Haggas but hasn't been that threatening in any of his five handicaps; bit to prove now even in a classified race and after a lengthy break as well.
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13th

3

(11)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Lord Bertie

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Out of sorts on AW in final two runs last winter but he got back to form with a bang when landing a classified event at Ascot (7f, soft) on his return last month; even better form when 1l second of eight to the reopposing Myal at Haydock (7f, soft) since.

14/1

2nd

1

(3)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Lord Bertie

10st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Out of sorts on AW in final two runs last winter but he got back to form with a bang when landing a classified event at Ascot (7f, soft) on his return three weeks ago; nudged up 2lb for that but he's now 3-6 on turf and is respected back in a handicap.

5/1

1st

4

(8)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Lord Bertie

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Plenty of initial promise for William Haggas but hasn't been that threatening in any of his five handicaps; bit to prove now even in a classified race and after a lengthy break as well.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1/1-42 BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Promising return at Newbury (6f, good) in May and ran on into second of 11 when upped to 7f at Newcastle (AW debut); lightly raced 4yo with more to offer; softening ground would be a bonus.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

United Approach

10st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Tate

Acts on soft ground, unraced on heavy; well held in valuable handicap at Ascot most recently; has steadily progressive form otherwise and went close there (7f) on penultimate start; drops back in class and could well rebound.

7/2

18

(13)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

United Approach

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Lightly raced 4yo who has run well in three handicaps since returning in May from another absence, as when beaten a head in a 0-90 classified event over C&D (soft) four weeks ago; up 4lb, though, and will need to find a bit more for the fitting of cheekpieces.

14/1

2nd

7

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

United Approach

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Tate

Promising return at Newbury (6f, good) in May and ran on into second of 11 when upped to 7f at Newcastle (AW debut); lightly raced 4yo with more to offer; softening ground would be a bonus.

4/1

3/1

Form: 241212 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Baaeed who has gone off favourite in all his seven starts; an improving handicapper who emerged from out of the pack to be second in a strong 7f handicap at Newbury last time; unraced on ground softer than good but that might not hold him back; solid chance.
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3rd

10

(4)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Waleefy

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Half-brother to Baaeed who has gone off favourite in all his seven starts; an improving handicapper who emerged from out of the pack to be second in a strong 7f handicap at Newbury last time; unraced on ground softer than good but that might not hold him back; solid chance.

3/1

2nd

10

(10)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newbury

Waleefy

8st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Favourite on all six starts; tongue tied for two wins and a second from his three handicaps, back up to 7f and striding out nicely when clearcut winner at Doncaster (good to firm) on latest outing; unraced on softer than good; up 8lb but this 3yo half-brother to top-class Baaeed and Hukum probably has plenty more to offer.

4/1

1st

5

(2)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Doncaster

Waleefy

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Led close home when dropped back to 6f for handicap debut at Newmarket (good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) in June and was not discredited when keeping-on second behind all-the-way winner there a fortnight ago; looks ready for this return to 7f and probably still has potential; major player.

9/4

Form: -19420 D

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Forecast rain a blessing as he's suited by softer than good, which excuses his latest defeat at York; went very close in the Thirsk Hunt Cup the time before and, granted his conditions, should go well in a classified race; can be slow to break.
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2

(5)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:15 Doncaster

Look Back Smiling

10st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Gemma Tutty

Well suited by ground softer than good; record at Doncaster comprises two wins and two efforts where he ran better than the bare form (including latest start, having been hampered); landed the 2024 Spring Mile off this mark and warrants respect.

3/1

5th

2

(5)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:15 Doncaster

Look Back Smiling

10st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Gemma Tutty

Well suited by ground softer than good; record at Doncaster comprises two wins and two efforts where he ran better than the bare form (including latest start, having been hampered); landed the 2024 Spring Mile off this mark and warrants respect.

3/1

7th

15

(6)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Look Back Smiling

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Gemma Tutty

Hold-up performer (often starts slowly) who ended last season with a C&D win (heavy) and returned to see off Thunder Roar in the Spring Mile here (soft) in March; has rarely hit the same heights but he ran quite well for seventh in the Cambridgeshire after another slow start and the race wasn't run to suit at York last time; course record makes him a dangerous one to discount.

16/1

Form: 108007 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Smart form in winning a 7f handicap on the AW in April but mostly disappointing since on turf; questions to answer.
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8th

2

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Mustajaab

9st 12lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

dwelt start

6/1

7th

10

(14)

21st Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newbury

Mustajaab

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

ducked right start, in touch with leaders

50/1

5th

5

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Mustajaab

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Smart form in winning a 7f handicap on the AW in April but mostly disappointing since on turf; questions to answer.

20/1

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12/1

Form: 300000 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
First and third in 6f/7f handicaps at Newmarket earlier in the season but his form has dipped somewhat markedly of late; others perhaps safer.
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6th

2

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Dark Thirty

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

First and third in 6f/7f handicaps at Newmarket earlier in the season but his form has dipped somewhat markedly of late; others perhaps safer.

12/1

15th

12

(14)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Dark Thirty

8st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Richard Hannon

Started the year with a bang, winning a big-field 6f handicap at Newmarket's Craven meeting off this mark; good third back at Newmarket at the Guineas meeting (7f, good; strong form) but he has dipped since, including when ridden less positively in the Stewards' Cup last time; revival not impossible but others look more persuasive.

25/1

15th

17

(19)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Dark Thirty

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Just one run at 6f this year, when winning a big-field handicap at Newmarket's Craven meeting in determined fashion; good third over 7f at the Guineas meeting (strong form) despite fluffing the start; things have headed south since but he's feasibly treated on the Newmarket win and the return to sprinting can help.

25/1

Form: 3-0045 CD

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Rain welcomed as last season's 7f handicap wins here and at Newbury came with give underfoot; hasn't been running at all badly on ground too quick.
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12

(16)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Pearle Dor

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Usually travels strongly; 0-6 this season, coming from the back again for creditable minor honours over 7f on heavy ground at Leicester and Newbury (yesterday) in his two starts this autumn; he's the sort who needs things to drop right but more than capable off this mark if they do.

10/1

3rd

4

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

Pearle Dor

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

0-5 this season and beaten favourite at Leicester most recently but ran encouragingly and ties in with Executive Decision on that effort; C&D winner (off 3lb lower) on heavy ground last autumn and enters calculations.

5/1

4th

3

(9)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Leicester

Pearle Dor

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Last win came over 7f on heavy at Newbury 13 months ago when just 3lb lower; hasn't been running badly during a light season on ground too fast; off since June and record fresh isn't the best, but he's strongly considered.

6/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £40.50
Straight Forecast £38.59
Trifecta £107.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Waleefy

RP RATINGS:

Pearle d'Or

LAMBOURN:

Thunder Blue

Daily Record:

United Approach

Telegraph:

Lord Bertie

POSTDATA:

Dark Thirty

TOPSPEED:

Waleefy

NEWMARKET:

Waleefy

The Times:

Waleefy

Daily Mirror:

Waleefy

The Sun:

Waleefy

The Guardian:

Pearle d'Or

Daily Mail:

Pearle d'Or

D Express:

Pearle d'Or

The Star:

Pearle d'Or