14.25

J: Christophe Soumillon

11/1

Form: -23628

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict

0-11 in the last two seasons and not quite at his best at York three weeks ago; however, he's frequently run highly creditably and has finished second in the last two runnings of the Stewards' Cup (6f, heavy/good to firm); today's slightly shorter trip should be fine and he has an each-way shout.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
14th 23 (31)	20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2	17:00 Ascot Apollo One 9st 1lb J: Christophe Soumillon T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck	Has contested three of the last four runnings, doing best when runner-up in 2023 (good to firm; also won a Group 3 over C&D on soft); has been a fine stalwart in other top sprint handicaps, including when only just losing out in the 2024 Portland at Doncaster on sole attempt for Christophe Soumillon; it's hard to ignore one with his history at this level.	25/1
9th 5 (13)	6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 2	17:55 Epsom Apollo One 9st 6lb J: Marco Ghiani T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck	Acts on any ground; ran okay behind younger rivals at Newmarket last time; losing run is mounting up but he has been placed in this race twice, finishing second in 2023 and third in 2024; again has each-way hopes.	8/1
3rd 4 (9)	2nd May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2	13:45 Newmarket Apollo One 9st 9lb J: Marco Ghiani T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck	Stable star who runs in this race for the fourth time, recording best results when second in 2024 and third in 2023; went without a win in 2025 but the ability was still intact, second in the Portland (5.6f, good) and an Ascot Group 3 (6f, soft); faced some stiff tasks in the Middle East this year but his second in a Listed race at Jebel Ali (5f, dirt) was promising, finishing with a flourish for second; fair mark back on grass; should run well.	16/1

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14th

23

(31)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

9st 1lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

Has contested three of the last four runnings, doing best when runner-up in 2023 (good to firm; also won a Group 3 over C&D on soft); has been a fine stalwart in other top sprint handicaps, including when only just losing out in the 2024 Portland at Doncaster on sole attempt for Christophe Soumillon; it's hard to ignore one with his history at this level.

25/1

9th

5

(13)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

Acts on any ground; ran okay behind younger rivals at Newmarket last time; losing run is mounting up but he has been placed in this race twice, finishing second in 2023 and third in 2024; again has each-way hopes.

8/1

3rd

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

Stable star who runs in this race for the fourth time, recording best results when second in 2024 and third in 2023; went without a win in 2025 but the ability was still intact, second in the Portland (5.6f, good) and an Ascot Group 3 (6f, soft); faced some stiff tasks in the Middle East this year but his second in a Listed race at Jebel Ali (5f, dirt) was promising, finishing with a flourish for second; fair mark back on grass; should run well.

16/1

3rd

12 (11)

Jm Jungle

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

11/1

Form: 470451 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Some good efforts this year and he kept on well to win in a big field at York's Ebor meeting (5.4f, good to firm) last month; he has a solid record at York and this is his first run here, but a 4lb rise for last time isn't harsh and there can be hope he'll be fine with the extra yardage; respected.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 3 (10)	11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1	15:12 York Jm Jungle 9st 1lb J: Jason Hart T: John & Sean Quinn	Six wins to his name include 5f Group 2 at Goodwood last summer; not quite at his best this season, although a midfield run in Group 1 at Royal Ascot last time was a step in the right direction; third here 12 months ago and should be involved in the shake-up again.	7/1
11th 7 (14)	16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1	15:40 Ascot Jm Jungle 9st 7lb J: Jason Hart T: John & Sean Quinn	Best form on sharp tracks; never better than for a Group 2 win at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) last August but well held in the Nunthorpe at York next time on his sole attempt at a Group 1 in Britain; has work to do.	50/1
9th 6 (9)	23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1	15:30 Haydock Jm Jungle 9st 6lb J: Jason Hart T: John & Sean Quinn	6yo who rose through the ranks last season and won the Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) in August; reappeared with respectable fourth of 14 to Night Raider in the Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and he could show the benefit of that outing today.	9/1

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3rd

3

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

9st 1lb

Six wins to his name include 5f Group 2 at Goodwood last summer; not quite at his best this season, although a midfield run in Group 1 at Royal Ascot last time was a step in the right direction; third here 12 months ago and should be involved in the shake-up again.

7/1

11th

7

(14)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

9st 7lb

Best form on sharp tracks; never better than for a Group 2 win at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) last August but well held in the Nunthorpe at York next time on his sole attempt at a Group 1 in Britain; has work to do.

50/1

9th

6

(9)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

9st 6lb

6yo who rose through the ranks last season and won the Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) in August; reappeared with respectable fourth of 14 to Night Raider in the Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and he could show the benefit of that outing today.

9/1

4th

1 (6)

Albasheer

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

9/1

Form: 921002 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 105

Form & Verdict

Merely mid-division in last two handicaps but he won one at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in July and looked as good as ever when beaten just a nose in Beverley Listed race (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; has won here and was close fourth in last year's Ayr Gold Cup (6f, good to soft); a possible.

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

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9th

5

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 3lb

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

9st 9lb

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

9st 6lb

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

5th

5 (15)

Rumstar

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jonathan Portman

11/1

Form: -02075

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict

Inconsistent and not at the top of his game when fifth of seven at Goodwood three weeks ago; however, prior to that he was a creditable seventh in the Stewards' Cup there (6f, good to firm), where he raced in the unfavoured centre group and was denied a clear run, and he's now 2lb lower; capable.

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

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1st

3

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

9st 5lb

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

9st 7lb

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

9st 9lb

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

6th

18 (14)

Bergerac

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

12/1

Form: 698156 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

His form can be up and down but he did very well to finish sixth of 22 from stall 19 at York (5.4f, good to firm) last month, given the rest of the first seven home were drawn 8 or lower; ran well earlier in career on both visits here (good to soft/good) and he's on the shortlist.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 9 (7)	1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3	16:10 Thirsk Bergerac 9st 8lb J: Tom Eaves T: Kevin Ryan	Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved.	20/1
21th 3 (19)	13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	17:25 York Bergerac 10st 0lb J: Jack Nicholls T: Kevin Ryan	Fine stable servant with eight wins to his name, two of them here; probably needed the run when down the field at the Dante meeting; the usual headgear returns today and Jack Nicholls claims a handy 5lb; quite interesting.	14/1
19th 12 (17)	14th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2	14:20 York Bergerac 8st 11lb J: Shane Gray T: Kevin Ryan	8yo who was inconsistent last season and lacks a recent run; however, he's just 1lb higher than when both second of 13 over C&D (good) last May and winning at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) next time; not ruled out each-way.	33/1

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10th

9

(7)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

9st 8lb

Fine servant down the years but he hasn't won over 6f since August 2022; on a good mark and can pop up soon but would like to see more from him before getting involved.

20/1

21th

3

(19)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

10st 0lb

Fine stable servant with eight wins to his name, two of them here; probably needed the run when down the field at the Dante meeting; the usual headgear returns today and Jack Nicholls claims a handy 5lb; quite interesting.

14/1

19th

12

(17)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

8st 11lb

8yo who was inconsistent last season and lacks a recent run; however, he's just 1lb higher than when both second of 13 over C&D (good) last May and winning at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) next time; not ruled out each-way.

33/1

7th

10 (12)

Holkham Bay

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

11/1

Form: 822110

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict

Having shot up the weights he was well beaten at York last time but had an unfavourable draw and the fast ground may not have suited; highly progressive previously this summer with wins at York (6f, good to soft) and Ascot (5f, good) and he could bounce back and play a leading role.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2 (1)	12th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2	16:50 Ascot Holkham Bay 9st 12lb J: Brandon Wilkie T: William Knight	Progressive last year, with his three wins including two at Ascot (one over C&D); confirmed his affinity for the track with a good fourth in the Wokingham three weeks ago, a race where he was finishing fast up the stands' rail and comfortably beating the others to race on that part of the track; 1lb rise manageable but with the stalls on the stands' side there must be a query over the suitability of stall 1.	7/2
4th 29 (29)	21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2	17:00 Ascot Holkham Bay 9st 0lb J: Brandon Wilkie T: William Knight	Regularly runs well in big-field sprints and in fine form here in 2024, finishing a close second of 26 over C&D before winning both subsequent starts (good and soft); may be high in the weights relative to this class of race but he shouldn't be far away following a luckless Goodwood run and then slightly short of room at York since.	20/1
7th 3 (12)	14th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2	14:42 York Holkham Bay 9st 7lb J: Oisin Murphy T: William Knight	Made good progress last season, winning handicaps over C&D and twice at Ascot (5f and 6f); unplaced twice this year but looked to need the run at Southwell and then met plenty of trouble at Goodwood 12 days ago (saw little daylight between 2f out and 1f out as the race was unfolding); 1lb lower today and Oisin Murphy, who won on him at Ascot in October, takes over; still has something to prove on good to firm, albeit he had a bleak draw when well held at the Ebor meeting last year.	6/1

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2

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

9st 12lb

Progressive last year, with his three wins including two at Ascot (one over C&D); confirmed his affinity for the track with a good fourth in the Wokingham three weeks ago, a race where he was finishing fast up the stands' rail and comfortably beating the others to race on that part of the track; 1lb rise manageable but with the stalls on the stands' side there must be a query over the suitability of stall 1.

7/2

4th

29

(29)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 0lb

Regularly runs well in big-field sprints and in fine form here in 2024, finishing a close second of 26 over C&D before winning both subsequent starts (good and soft); may be high in the weights relative to this class of race but he shouldn't be far away following a luckless Goodwood run and then slightly short of room at York since.

20/1

7th

3

(12)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 7lb

Made good progress last season, winning handicaps over C&D and twice at Ascot (5f and 6f); unplaced twice this year but looked to need the run at Southwell and then met plenty of trouble at Goodwood 12 days ago (saw little daylight between 2f out and 1f out as the race was unfolding); 1lb lower today and Oisin Murphy, who won on him at Ascot in October, takes over; still has something to prove on good to firm, albeit he had a bleak draw when well held at the Ebor meeting last year.

6/1

8th

9 (1)

Silky Wilkie

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

33/1

Form: 576280

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict

Well handicapped on last season's form and he was a close second off this mark at Hamilton in July; however, he's failed to threaten more often than not this year, including on his last two starts; others appeal more.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 13 (14)	6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3	16:45 Chester Silky Wilkie 9st 3lb J: Clifford Lee T: K R Burke	Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.	25/1
3rd 5 (5)	3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 3	14:40 Lingfield (AW) Silky Wilkie 9st 4lb J: Jack Nicholls T: K R Burke	Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.	8/1
3rd 7 (5)	7th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 3	14:05 Wolverhampton (AW) Silky Wilkie 9st 5lb J: Jack Nicholls T: K R Burke	Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.	7/1

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11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

9st 3lb

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

9st 4lb

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

9th

6 (17)

Shagraan

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

6/1

Form: 354151

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict

Progressive 3yo who has won two of his last three starts (5f, good to firm/good) with a keeping-on fifth of 22 at York (5.4f) in between; yard won this last year and a 3lb rise for Haydock last Saturday may not stop him.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 4 (1)	4th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 1	13:50 Sandown Shagraan 9st 5lb J: Rossa Ryan T: Clive Cox	Dual Listed winner who faced a stiff task in deep waters at Royal Ascot last time; respectable third to Rumstar in this race last year and was only one place behind that rival in the 2026 Palace House; in the mix.	8/1
17th 11 (10)	16th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1	15:40 Ascot Shagraan 9st 7lb J: Hector Crouch T: Clive Cox	Ended 2025 with 5f Listed wins at Beverley (good to firm) and over C&D (soft) either side of a Group 2 second to First Instinct at Newbury; has a lot to find on those efforts and also on this year's runs for a new yard.	50/1
11th 8 (4)	23rd May 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1	15:30 Haydock Shagraan 9st 6lb J: Rossa Ryan T: Clive Cox	His form took a surge forward towards the end of last season with 5f Listed wins for Mick Appleby at Beverley (good to firm) and Ascot (soft); reappeared with 3l third of 14 to Night Raider on stable debut in the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) and he's open to improvement on this second start of the season; one to consider.	13/2

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7th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

9st 5lb

Dual Listed winner who faced a stiff task in deep waters at Royal Ascot last time; respectable third to Rumstar in this race last year and was only one place behind that rival in the 2026 Palace House; in the mix.

8/1

17th

11

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

9st 7lb

Ended 2025 with 5f Listed wins at Beverley (good to firm) and over C&D (soft) either side of a Group 2 second to First Instinct at Newbury; has a lot to find on those efforts and also on this year's runs for a new yard.

50/1

11th

8

(4)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

9st 6lb

His form took a surge forward towards the end of last season with 5f Listed wins for Mick Appleby at Beverley (good to firm) and Ascot (soft); reappeared with 3l third of 14 to Night Raider on stable debut in the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) and he's open to improvement on this second start of the season; one to consider.

13/2

10th

7 (21)

Cover Up

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: John & Thady Gosden

7/1

Form: 110055

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict

Lightly raced 4yo who showed major improvement when winning twice over 5f on AW in February and he's also shown promise in hot 6f turf handicaps this summer, most recently fifth of 19 at York (good to firm) where he had to wait for a clear run; this slightly shorter trip can suit; one to consider.

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

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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

11th

19 (20)

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Fahey

12/1

Form: 737088

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

He's 2lb lower than when fifth in this last year (soft) and has been running better than his recent form-figures suggest, with his last-time-out eighth of 22 at York (5f, good to firm) coming from a tough draw; however, he seems best at a bare 5f and may be vulnerable to stronger finishers.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 2 (5)	13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 15y Class 3	16:00 Chester Vintage Clarets 9st 9lb J: Warren Fentiman T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Gained two of his ten wins over this C&D and returns here after bouncing back to form with commendable second in last week's Epsom Dash (5f, good to soft); still well handicapped after 3lb rise; likely contender.	11/4
2nd 19 (18)	6th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2	15:15 Epsom Vintage Clarets 8st 10lb J: Ethan Tindall T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Prolific winner down the years and he arrives off an 11lb lower mark than when fifth in this 12 months ago; yet to shine this year (poor draw at Chester on penultimate start) but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see him fare better today.	16/1
11th 11 (11)	23rd May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2	14:40 York Vintage Clarets 9st 3lb J: Ethan Tindall T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Prolific winner over the years, including over C&D; no impact yet this season but he wasn't disgraced from a wide draw at Chester last time and he's tumbling in the weights; solid each-way claims.	12/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Gained two of his ten wins over this C&D and returns here after bouncing back to form with commendable second in last week's Epsom Dash (5f, good to soft); still well handicapped after 3lb rise; likely contender.

11/4

2nd

19

(18)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

8st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner down the years and he arrives off an 11lb lower mark than when fifth in this 12 months ago; yet to shine this year (poor draw at Chester on penultimate start) but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see him fare better today.

16/1

11th

11

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York