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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Lord Bertie

9st 13lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Didn't run badly when midfield at York (7f, good) last month, having been dropped in from stall 20 of 20, and is back on a good mark now; not ruled out, particularly if there's significant rain about.

20/1

11th

4

(20)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Lord Bertie

9st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: David O’Meara

Encouraging return when sixth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March, but didn't back that up when last back there (6f again) three weeks ago; only 1lb above his winning mark from last autumn but he'll need things to fall right from stall 20.

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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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(7)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

United Approach

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Disappointing end to last season but he's just 1lb higher than when runner-up over C&D last June and he reappeared with a fair third at Kempton last month; could take a step forward today and might not be far away.

10/1

8th

7

(7)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

United Approach

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Disappointing end to last season but he's just 1lb higher than when runner-up over C&D last June and he reappeared with a fair third at Kempton last month; could take a step forward today and might not be far away.

10/1

3rd

5

(2)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:40 Kempton (AW)

United Approach

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Tate

This lightly-raced 5yo looked a nice prospect to begin with; he's hard to fancy on what we saw last back end, though; betting might provide clues as to what's expected on his return.

15/2

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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Verdict Starting price

6

(10)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:48 Kempton (AW)

Waleefy

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: William Haggas

Had some useful handicap form over 6f and 7f last year, winning twice and running well at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last August when rated 4lb higher; not found his best form this season and now returns to AW with cheekpieces enlisted; revival possible.

8/1

5th

4

(5)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:23 Redcar

Waleefy

9st 13lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Two wins during a progressive 3yo campaign but he's been well held as favourite in his two runs (6f/7f) this season; has bit to prove but he's edging back down the weights and this new trip looks worth exploring.

3/1

4

(4)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:05 Newmarket

Waleefy

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Disappointing favourite at Goodwood on reappearance but perhaps the track and the drop back to 6f were against him; progressive in handicaps last season and this lightly raced 4yo could still have more to offer for a top trainer who has won two of the last four runnings of this race.

11/4

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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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Neil Mulholland

Not the most reliable and winless since March 2024 for Gemma Tutty; hinted at a revival though on just second run for his new yard with fourth of eight in 1m1f handicap at Goodwood last month; not without interest off a tumbling mark with Oisin Murphy up for the first time.

11/4

4th

6

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Look Back Smiling

9st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Neil Mulholland

Lost his way last autumn and, after changing hands for 9,000gns, he was out the back on stable debut at Bath (1m, good; fine on soft); potentially well handicapped but has enough to prove.

6/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

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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2nd

6

(20)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Dark Thirty

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good); bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when second at Ripon; made all for a 6f Chester win three weeks ago; stable won this with Mr Wagyu in 2022.

8/1

1st

2

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Dark Thirty

10st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good) in May and bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when 2l second of seven at Ripon (6f, good) nine days ago; same mark this afternoon; bold show likely from a handy draw.

6/1

2nd

2

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Dark Thirty

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team in a 22-runner handicap off 6lb lower at York in May (6f, good); lesser run at Thirsk last time; could bounce back

11/2

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

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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