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
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

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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

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

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
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
11th 8 (11)	27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 3	19:00 Newcastle (AW) Venture Capital 9st 5lb J: Shane Gray T: Kevin Ryan	Below par in two AW outings this year but might have been building up his fitness and this former course scorer is starting to look well treated on the pick of last year's turf form; no shock were he to bounce back to form.	12/1
7th 9 (9)	4th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3	16:02 Southwell (AW) Venture Capital 9st 2lb J: Shane Gray T: Kevin Ryan	Got the better of Pilgrim at Ripon (5f, good) last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's, and he ended the season with some solid placed efforts; faded at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month on his first start for 111 days but he may well have needed it.	10/1

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Starting price

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

11th

8

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

9st 5lb

Below par in two AW outings this year but might have been building up his fitness and this former course scorer is starting to look well treated on the pick of last year's turf form; no shock were he to bounce back to form.

12/1

7th

9

(9)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

9st 2lb

Got the better of Pilgrim at Ripon (5f, good) last April off a mark 2lb higher than today's, and he ended the season with some solid placed efforts; faded at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month on his first start for 111 days but he may well have needed it.

10/1

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
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
3rd 16 (3)	9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4	16:40 Ascot Fantasy Master 9st 0lb J: David Egan T: Robert Cowell	Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Chelmsford in December; 2lb higher mark and stronger opposition might find him out back from five months off.	12/1

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No / Draw

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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

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

3rd

16

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

9st 0lb

Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Chelmsford in December; 2lb higher mark and stronger opposition might find him out back from five months off.

12/1

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
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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No / Draw

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

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

OUR TIP

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
1st 1 (5)	17th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 3	19:07 Pontefract Badri 10st 2lb J: Conor Whiteley T: Michael Herrington	Arrives in fine form and bidding for a hat-trick following back-to-back 6f wins here, emphatically making all on latter occasion; has won over the minimum trip too so rates a big player under a 4lb penalty.	7/2
1st 5 (3)	7th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2	15:18 Pontefract Badri 9st 4lb J: Jason Hart T: Michael Herrington	Has performed well in both starts over C&D, including a game success 16 days ago (good); much more exposed than his rivals, but still high on list from 3lb higher.	11/2
1st 1 (7)	21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3	16:05 Pontefract Badri 10st 1lb J: Jason Hart T: Michael Herrington	Much the oldest contestant in this field, being a 9yo, and he's conceding weight all round; managed to defy top weight at Redcar on penultimate start but that was in a slightly lower grade.	7/1

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Verdict

Starting price

1st

1

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

Arrives in fine form and bidding for a hat-trick following back-to-back 6f wins here, emphatically making all on latter occasion; has won over the minimum trip too so rates a big player under a 4lb penalty.

7/2

1st

5

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

Has performed well in both starts over C&D, including a game success 16 days ago (good); much more exposed than his rivals, but still high on list from 3lb higher.

11/2

1st

1

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Pontefract

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

Much the oldest contestant in this field, being a 9yo, and he's conceding weight all round; managed to defy top weight at Redcar on penultimate start but that was in a slightly lower grade.

7/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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
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
6th 8 (6)	2nd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 34y Class 5	21:00 Newbury Faustus 9st 3lb J: Alexandra Egan T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger	Twice a winner over C&D, including the corresponding event 12 months ago when rated 11lb higher; back to form when second at Windsor ten days ago, failing to hold the late thrust of Just Jump; his supporters should get a run for their money but he could just prove vulnerable late on.	6/1
2nd 6 (6)	22nd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6	20:20 Windsor Faustus 9st 6lb J: Ryan Kavanagh T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger	Returned to form when third off 5lb higher at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) in May; this 8yo has finished soundly beaten on both starts since but has been without cheekpieces, which return today and could be key.	9/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

2nd

4

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

20:50 Brighton

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

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

6th

8

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 5

21:00 Newbury

9st 3lb

J: Alexandra Egan

Twice a winner over C&D, including the corresponding event 12 months ago when rated 11lb higher; back to form when second at Windsor ten days ago, failing to hold the late thrust of Just Jump; his supporters should get a run for their money but he could just prove vulnerable late on.

6/1

2nd

6

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh