16.45

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

5/1

Place: £2.00

Form: 708801 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

He'd been bubbling away prior to capitalising on a good opportunity at Chester two weeks ago (5f, good to soft), produced down the outside to win with much more authority than the neck margin suggests (idled a bit when hitting the front); a 3lb rise still leaves him well handicapped on even his 2024 best; has run to form on each of his three visits to Ascot and he's a strong contender in a race that should be run to suit.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 10 (2)	29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3	13:45 Beverley Vintage Clarets 9st 1lb J: Ethan Tindall T: Richard & Peter Fahey	All ten wins at 5f; last scored just over a year ago on good to firm but he's got plenty of form on a softer surface and ran well when runner-up in Epsom's "Dash" in June; also performed with credit at Glorious Goodwood and could be the type to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract a fortnight ago; having just his second outing here since winning a C&D novice back in 2021.	5/1
6th 6 (8)	16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 2	17:45 Pontefract Vintage Clarets 9st 0lb J: Ethan Tindall T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Twice went close in June (5f, good to soft) and he ran well once more when close seventh of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; could be in the shake-up.	7/1
7th 21 (9)	28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2	16:10 Goodwood Vintage Clarets 8st 8lb J: Warren Fentiman T: Richard & Peter Fahey	Two no-shows at Goodwood were at this meeting in 2023, including this race; however, provided the track doesn't pose any problems, he could be interesting after strong finishes in the Dash at Epsom and last time at Chester where a slow start was the last thing he needed; he should be coming home to some effect.	14/1

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Starting price

6th

10

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

All ten wins at 5f; last scored just over a year ago on good to firm but he's got plenty of form on a softer surface and ran well when runner-up in Epsom's "Dash" in June; also performed with credit at Glorious Goodwood and could be the type to bounce back from a lesser effort at Pontefract a fortnight ago; having just his second outing here since winning a C&D novice back in 2021.

5/1

6th

6

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice went close in June (5f, good to soft) and he ran well once more when close seventh of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last time; could be in the shake-up.

7/1

7th

21

(9)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two no-shows at Goodwood were at this meeting in 2023, including this race; however, provided the track doesn't pose any problems, he could be interesting after strong finishes in the Dash at Epsom and last time at Chester where a slow start was the last thing he needed; he should be coming home to some effect.

14/1

3rd

4 (9)

Venture Capital

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

11/2

Place: £1.90

Form: 668121 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

The drop to sprint trips has put his career firmly back on track, making all at Ayr (6f, good to firm) before bumping into a Group horse in waiting in the Shergar Cup here in August; returning to 5f proved no hindrance at Doncaster three weeks ago, always prominent and finding plenty for pressure; the ground was officially good but changed to soft afterwards and these conditions shouldn't hold any terrors; up another 6lb but it's unlikely he's reached his ceiling.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 2 (5)	1st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	16:13 Ripon Venture Capital 9st 13lb J: Shane Gray T: Kevin Ryan	Scored over 5f here last April; without a victory since though and beat only one on the back of a wind operation in 5f Hamilton handicap last time; others appeal more.	11/1
9th 12 (5)	1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 2	19:30 Hamilton Venture Capital 8st 13lb J: Shane Gray T: Kevin Ryan	Below par in three AW outings this year and a return to turf and first-time blinkers failed to spark a revival at Beverley in April; absent since (has had wind surgery for a second time).	16/1
8th 6 (5)	15th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 3	15:25 Beverley Venture Capital 8st 13lb J: Shane Gray T: Kevin Ryan	Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life.	9/1

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Starting price

4th

2

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 13lb

Scored over 5f here last April; without a victory since though and beat only one on the back of a wind operation in 5f Hamilton handicap last time; others appeal more.

11/1

9th

12

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

8st 13lb

Below par in three AW outings this year and a return to turf and first-time blinkers failed to spark a revival at Beverley in April; absent since (has had wind surgery for a second time).

16/1

8th

6

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

8st 13lb

Below par in three AW outings this year but is well treated on last year's turf exploits if first-time blinkers spark him back to life.

9/1

4th

11 (4)

Fantasy Master

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

10/1

Form: 637351 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict

Off the mark for the season when well backed for a 5f handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good); soft ground no problem but he's up 5lb and this is a better race than he usually contests; may come up short.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9 (9)	30th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 42y Class 3	14:55 Yarmouth Fantasy Master 8st 8lb J: Kieran O’Neill T: Robert Cowell	Commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and bounced back from lesser effort when close second at Newmarket (5f, good) last week; remains on a workable mark and the forecast rain won't faze him; shortlisted.	5/1
2nd 5 (1)	22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4	17:04 Newmarket (July) Fantasy Master 9st 4lb J: Robert Havlin T: Robert Cowell	Disappointed when dropped back to 5f in June and absent for ten weeks since but was commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and is now 1lb lower; player if back on song.	10/1
8th 9 (9)	12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 4	14:13 Sandown Fantasy Master 9st 0lb J: David Egan T: Robert Cowell	Soon off the mark for this yard at Chelmsford (AW) in December and it was a fine return when quickly out of the stalls and finishing third of 18 at Ascot (again 6f, good to firm); respected off the same mark despite his unfavourable draw; goes on all ground.	10/1

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Starting price

9

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

8st 8lb

Commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and bounced back from lesser effort when close second at Newmarket (5f, good) last week; remains on a workable mark and the forecast rain won't faze him; shortlisted.

5/1

2nd

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Fantasy Master

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Robert Cowell

Disappointed when dropped back to 5f in June and absent for ten weeks since but was commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and is now 1lb lower; player if back on song.

10/1

8th

9

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

9st 0lb

Soon off the mark for this yard at Chelmsford (AW) in December and it was a fine return when quickly out of the stalls and finishing third of 18 at Ascot (again 6f, good to firm); respected off the same mark despite his unfavourable draw; goes on all ground.

10/1

5th

2 (7)

Jm Jungle

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

3/1

Form: 704513 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Fairly quiet start to the campaign but he's come good with a vengeance of late, winning over 5.5f at the York Ebor meeting and a close third in the Portland at Doncaster; a repeat of either effort would see him bang there once again; seems to handle most ground; first run at Ascot.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 5 (9)	30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1	14:15 Beverley Jm Jungle 9st 4lb J: Jason Hart T: John & Sean Quinn	Admirable sprinter who has run some fine races in defeat this year, including when having poor track position in the Nunthorpe nine days ago; drops in grade and holds solid claims.	5/2
7th 4 (16)	21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1	15:35 York Jm Jungle 10st 1lb J: Jason Hart T: John & Sean Quinn	Handles most ground; best form when winning a Group 2 on good to soft at Glorious Goodwood in 2025 and although he hasn't nailed it in the same way this year, the recent rain could give him a toehold into this race; visored once as a 2yo, now goes in blinkers.	25/1
5th 4 (14)	31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 1	15:35 Goodwood Jm Jungle 9st 4lb J: Jason Hart T: John & Sean Quinn	Won a handicap at this meeting in 2023 and he won this race last year (good to soft; seems versatile ground-wise); he hasn't been at the very top of his game this year but there have been encouraging signs on his last two starts and he could play a leading role back at Glorious Goodwood.	10/1

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Starting price

1st

5

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

9st 4lb

Admirable sprinter who has run some fine races in defeat this year, including when having poor track position in the Nunthorpe nine days ago; drops in grade and holds solid claims.

5/2

7th

4

(16)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

10st 1lb

Handles most ground; best form when winning a Group 2 on good to soft at Glorious Goodwood in 2025 and although he hasn't nailed it in the same way this year, the recent rain could give him a toehold into this race; visored once as a 2yo, now goes in blinkers.

25/1

5th

4

(14)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

9st 4lb

Won a handicap at this meeting in 2023 and he won this race last year (good to soft; seems versatile ground-wise); he hasn't been at the very top of his game this year but there have been encouraging signs on his last two starts and he could play a leading role back at Glorious Goodwood.

10/1

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6th

3 (5)

Woolhampton

J: David Probert

T: Rod Millman

10/1

Form: 663010 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Three of her five wins have come over C&D (good to soft and soft), the latest last month off 4lb lower; she's a better filly now than when second to Badri in this race last year off an 8lb lower mark and although latest start was a tame effort, she should be more potent back at this venue.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2 (9)	25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 5f 3y Class 2	13:30 Doncaster Woolhampton 9st 7lb J: Oliver Searle T: Rod Millman	Never a threat after a slow start in the corresponding race 12 months ago; as good as ever when winning at Sandown and Ascot (came from well back) in August/September and two subsequent defeats excusable (ground/Listed race); 3-8 on soft or worse but might be better suited by a stiffer finish.	16/1
8th 12 (5)	4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 1	13:50 Ascot Woolhampton 8st 12lb J: Marco Ghiani T: Rod Millman	At least as good as ever this year, winning handicaps at Sandown (5f, soft) and over C&D (good to soft) in September; found things happening too quickly at Haydock last Saturday and she's in deeper today, but she does go really well at Ascot and the more rain that falls the better.	16/1
3 (2)	27th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 2	14:05 Haydock Woolhampton 9st 8lb J: P J McDonald T: Rod Millman	Likeable mare with eight wins to her name, including at Sandown (5f, soft) and Ascot (5f, good to soft) in the last four weeks; impossible to rule out but she's gone up 13lb in total for those successes and she'll need a career best to complete the hat-trick.	100/30

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Starting price

2

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

9st 7lb

Never a threat after a slow start in the corresponding race 12 months ago; as good as ever when winning at Sandown and Ascot (came from well back) in August/September and two subsequent defeats excusable (ground/Listed race); 3-8 on soft or worse but might be better suited by a stiffer finish.

16/1

8th

12

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

8st 12lb

At least as good as ever this year, winning handicaps at Sandown (5f, soft) and over C&D (good to soft) in September; found things happening too quickly at Haydock last Saturday and she's in deeper today, but she does go really well at Ascot and the more rain that falls the better.

16/1

3

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

9st 8lb

Likeable mare with eight wins to her name, including at Sandown (5f, soft) and Ascot (5f, good to soft) in the last four weeks; impossible to rule out but she's gone up 13lb in total for those successes and she'll need a career best to complete the hat-trick.

100/30

7th

7 (11)

J: Daniel Tudhope

9/1

Form: 925644 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Had a fine year in 2023, winning five times including his finest hour in this race off a 13lb higher mark; signs of retaining ability this year, including for new yard, without managing to put his head in front; each-way claims but others are stronger for win purposes.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 4 (10)	30th Aug 2026 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 1	14:15 Beverley Badri 9st 4lb J: Connor Beasley T: Michael Herrington	Well into the veteran stage but he retains a chunk of ability and considerable enthusiasm, winning for the fourth time this year when beating six rivals at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) last month; runner-up back at Pontefract two weeks ago; this might prove too demanding though.	25/1
2nd 1 (1)	16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 3y Class 2	17:45 Pontefract Badri 10st 0lb J: Jason Hart T: Michael Herrington	He couldn't get into it in a big field at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last Monday but he didn't enjoy an ideal passage and went there on a four-timer following three wins here (6f/5f, good/good to firm); this 9yo could play a leading role back at Pontefract.	5/1
13th 1 (16)	10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2	19:15 Windsor Badri 9st 12lb J: Oisin Murphy T: Michael Herrington	C&D winner who has had a fantastic run this year, winning his last four races on good to firm ground, over 6f and 5f; at the age of nine he seems to be closing in on his best-ever form and he has won off a slightly higher mark than today's in the past; Oisin Murphy up for the first time; much respected.	11/2

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3rd

4

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

Well into the veteran stage but he retains a chunk of ability and considerable enthusiasm, winning for the fourth time this year when beating six rivals at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) last month; runner-up back at Pontefract two weeks ago; this might prove too demanding though.

25/1

2nd

1

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

He couldn't get into it in a big field at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last Monday but he didn't enjoy an ideal passage and went there on a four-timer following three wins here (6f/5f, good/good to firm); this 9yo could play a leading role back at Pontefract.

5/1

13th

1

(16)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

C&D winner who has had a fantastic run this year, winning his last four races on good to firm ground, over 6f and 5f; at the age of nine he seems to be closing in on his best-ever form and he has won off a slightly higher mark than today's in the past; Oisin Murphy up for the first time; much respected.

11/2

8th

8 (6)

Cajetan

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jack Channon

16/1

Form: 66-161

Last run: 157 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

0-5 on turf (raced on good or quicker) but he's 2-2 on AW, the latest win over 6f at Kempton in May; 5lb higher against stronger opposition now, tackling 5f for the first time, and others appeal more.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
18th 5 (2)	9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	16:40 Ascot Cajetan 9st 6lb J: Billy Loughnane T: Ruth Carr	Far from straightforward and his best form has come on AW; two good runs and three poor runs since joining Ruth Carr, his latest Newcastle fourth (blinkered first time) falling into the former category; not the most solid option but he is better than this level on his day and it is always worth a second look when Billy Loughnane is booked for the stable (four wins and four seconds from 22 rides).	10/1
4th 10 (8)	13th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3	19:00 Newcastle (AW) Cajetan 8st 5lb J: James Sullivan T: Ruth Carr	5lb lower than when third on his stable debut in February; struggled since and connections now reach for blinkers; not solid but he's more than capable on his day.	16/1
10th 2 (10)	2nd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4	17:48 Southwell (AW) Cajetan 9st 9lb J: Paul Mulrennan T: Ruth Carr	Blew hot and cold for Jack Channon and signs that it may be the same for new connections, shaping well at Wolverhampton in February but turning in lesser efforts twice since; well handicapped if this is one of his good days and the return of cheekpieces (first time for Ruth Carr) looks a plus.	9/1

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Starting price

18th

5

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 6lb

Far from straightforward and his best form has come on AW; two good runs and three poor runs since joining Ruth Carr, his latest Newcastle fourth (blinkered first time) falling into the former category; not the most solid option but he is better than this level on his day and it is always worth a second look when Billy Loughnane is booked for the stable (four wins and four seconds from 22 rides).

10/1

4th

10

(8)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

8st 5lb

5lb lower than when third on his stable debut in February; struggled since and connections now reach for blinkers; not solid but he's more than capable on his day.

16/1

10th

2

(10)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

9st 9lb

Blew hot and cold for Jack Channon and signs that it may be the same for new connections, shaping well at Wolverhampton in February but turning in lesser efforts twice since; well handicapped if this is one of his good days and the return of cheekpieces (first time for Ruth Carr) looks a plus.

9/1

9th

10 (3)

J: Mia Nicholls

12/1

Form: 716313 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Three good runs since joining this stable, doing well to sustain a fast gallop when winning at Newbury in August (5f, good to firm); solid third behind Woolhampton here four weeks ago (5f, soft; best of the prominent racers) and should make a bold bid, even with other pace influences to contend with.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 6 (4)	24th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6	19:48 Windsor Faustus 9st 3lb J: Jack Mitchell T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger	On a long losing sequence but recent form includes a couple of encouraging efforts and he did too much up front when fifth of six at Brighton (5f) 19 days ago; needs considering eased 1lb.	12/1
5th 4 (2)	5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6	17:00 Brighton Faustus 9st 8lb J: Ryan Kavanagh T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger	Placed three times from seven starts since returned to turf in May; no match for easy winner when second over C&D (good to firm) last month and remains well below the best of last year's form but still has possibilities; often wears cheekpieces but goes in refitted blinkers today.	4/1
2nd 4 (4)	7th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6	20:50 Brighton Faustus 9st 6lb J: Ryan Kavanagh T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger	Trailblazer who is not the force he once was, but was runner-up at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last month; should give his supporters a run for their money but vulnerable to a late closer.	7/2

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Starting price

1st

6

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:48 Windsor

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

On a long losing sequence but recent form includes a couple of encouraging efforts and he did too much up front when fifth of six at Brighton (5f) 19 days ago; needs considering eased 1lb.

12/1

5th

4

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

Placed three times from seven starts since returned to turf in May; no match for easy winner when second over C&D (good to firm) last month and remains well below the best of last year's form but still has possibilities; often wears cheekpieces but goes in refitted blinkers today.

4/1

2nd

4

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

20:50 Brighton

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh