Today / 13.55 Ascot

13.55

Soft

Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

  • Prize money: £283550
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 20 runners
ITV
View Course
Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.55
  • Place: £4.45

Form: 114322 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Related to Deacon Blues and The Tin Man, who won this event for James Fanshawe in 2011 and 2016; has made giant strides since his debut in April, and a head second of 16 to Montassib in the Haydock Sprint Cup six weeks ago was another personal best; soft ground would be an unknown but those relatives handled it well; still unexposed and he looks a Group 1 winner waiting to happen.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(10)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Kind Of Blue

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Fanshawe

High-class sprinter on his day; enjoyed his finest hour when winning this event (soft ground) in 2024, but mostly disappointing since and only 11th in this 12 months ago; had a confidence-boosting victory in an AW conditions race last month but he'll need more back in the highest grade.

12/1

1st

2

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Kind Of Blue

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Fanshawe

Won the 2024 Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f, soft) but is 0-8 since; held in Group 1s on his last two starts, including in the Sprint Cup at Haydock last time (runner-up the previous two years), but he was runner-up in Group 2 at York in June and has a good chance at the weights on his return to the AW.

9/4

5th

6

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Kind Of Blue

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Fanshawe

Won the Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f, soft) in 2024 and has finished second in the last two runnings of this race (good); also runner-up in Group 2 Minster Stakes at York (6f, good) on this season's reappearance; merely mid-division at Royal Ascot in June last time (6f, good to firm) but getting back on slower ground should help; he's firmly in calculations.

7/2

11/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 4-8227 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who comes firmly into the reckoning on her neck second to Mill Stream in the July Cup; last month's seventh at Haydock is best ignored as she was poorly drawn; versatile ground-wise and she shaped well when fourth to Art Power in this race 12 months ago; impossible to rule out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

17

(13)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Swingalong

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: K R Burke

Prominent racer who comes firmly into the reckoning on her neck second to Mill Stream in the July Cup; last month's seventh at Haydock is best ignored as she was poorly drawn; versatile ground-wise and she shaped well when fourth to Art Power in this race 12 months ago; impossible to rule out.

11/1

7th

13

(15)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Swingalong

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: K R Burke

Raced alone on the near side when fine fourth in this last year (good) and this front-runner has gone close in 6f Group 1s the last twice, namely the Jubilee (good to firm) and the July Cup (good); seems versatile ground-wise; another bold bid can be expected; firmly in calculations.

5/1

2nd

7

(7)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Swingalong

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

pressed leader, led 3f out, faced challenges over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, kept on

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form: -92145 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Goes well on soft ground; seemed suited by the return to 6f when winning the Group 3 Summer Stakes at York in July and she was better than the bare result when fifth to Montassib in the Sprint Cup at Haydock (rallied after meeting trouble) last time; others have stronger form but it looks as if she's still improving; not without hope.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

14:55 Doncaster

Flora Of Bermuda

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Andrew Balding

Smart mare who has Group 1 form over shorter; below par back at that level last time when bidding to take record since upped to 7f to 2-2; gained her most recent win in Goodwood Group 3 and she's 3-5 overall this season; notable player back down in class.

13/2

10th

10

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Flora Of Bermuda

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

A standing dish in Group races over 6f but had long given the impression that 7f might suit and she duly saw that trip out well to take the Group 3 Oak Tree at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm; could be even better on softer); the close proximity of the third/fourth horses would suggest that a repeat performance won't get the job done here, but she's a likeable mare who should give her running, especially with form figures of 121 on her last three visits to York; respected.

12/1

1st

1

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Flora Of Bermuda

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Classy 6f performer who has been placed in Group 1s at that trip and she won a Group 3 at York (6f, good to firm) this month, for which she carries a 3lb penalty today; untested at 7f but she frequently finishes her races strongly, as was the case when fourth in the 2024 Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville over 6.5f; leading contender if staying the trip.

11/4

12/1

Form: 203333 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
French-trained 3yo; has strung together a sequence of third places in good company, less than a length behind Kinross in 7f Group 1 Foret at Longchamp (soft) last time; just as effective at 6f; should be in the mix again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Beauvatier

9st 5lb

J: Alexis Pouchin

T: Y Barberot

French colt who is a dual Group 3 winner and has Group 1 form; below par the last twice but holds a major chance back down in class, provided he returns to best.

100/30

2

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Beauvatier

9st 5lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: Y Barberot

1l fourth of 20 to Kind Of Blue in the Group 1 British Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f, soft) last October and he won a Group 3 at Deauville (6f, soft) this July in fine style; below par in Group 1 there (6.5f, good) since but has an each-way shout if back to his best; rain would aid his cause.

16/1

4th

12

(19)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Beauvatier

9st 3lb

J: Alexis Pouchin

T: Y Barberot

French-trained 3yo; has strung together a sequence of third places in good company, less than a length behind Kinross in 7f Group 1 Foret at Longchamp (soft) last time; just as effective at 6f; should be in the mix again.

12/1

Form: 1-1611 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Boasts an excellent strike-rate (8-19) and has developed into a top-drawer sprinter this season, bagging his first Group 1 in the Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good; 25-1; beat Kind Of Blue by a head) last month; loves the mud (3-3 on soft ground); unplaced all four outings at Ascot but better than the bare result on at least two of those occasions; solid chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Montassib

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

His most recent success came in the 2024 Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) and he was fifth behind Kind Of Blue in the Champions Sprint at Ascot next time; yet to match that level since but two respectable efforts this year include a fifth at the Curragh in May when last seen and his record on the AW is 2-2 (both at Newcastle); isn't certain to have this run to suit but could go well.

5/1

5th

8

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Montassib

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Haggas

Late-maturing type won the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) in 2024; did not appear last year until September and failed to recapture his best form in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite at Doncaster on last of them; reversed that form (and had James's Delight behind) when fourth in a 6f Listed race at the same venue eight weeks ago.

4/1

4th

9

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Montassib

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Arrives late on the scene and had a stellar 2024, his three wins including this race (soft) and the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good); wasn't seen last year until September and didn't fully fire in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite over C&D on last of them; dangerous if rebounding but has to prove he retains all his ability.

4/1

6th
10 (10)
Spycatcher

20/1

Form: 056105 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
In and out this season but hasn't always had the rub of the green; 6f on soft ground is perfect and he exploited those conditions well when landing Group 3 at Deauville in August; chased home Art Power and Kinross in this race last year and has each-way possibilities once again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

1

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Spycatcher

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Ended 2025 in fine form, running away with a Group 3 at Chantilly (6f, very soft) before defying a penalty in Listed company at Doncaster (6f, heavy); he hasn't beaten many home in three runs this year though and while his recent York run wasn't as bad as the distance beaten might suggest, it wasn't sufficiently promising to think he could defy top weight on a rare handicap run; cheekpieces, tried once in 2022, unsuccessfully, are back on.

20/1

7th

5

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

Spycatcher

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Ended 2025 in fine form on testing ground; two heavy defeats this year and he arrives with plenty to prove.

7/1

10th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Spycatcher

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won a 6f Listed at Doncaster early last season (good to soft); ended 2025 in top form with convincing wins in Group 3 at Chantilly (very soft) and a Listed race at Doncaster (Montassib fifth); failed to uphold form with Montassib at the same venue on seasonal debut.

6/1

7th
4 (18)
Kinross

11/2

Form: -28312 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Admirable 7yo whose excellent CV includes a win and a close second in this race in the last two seasons; showed he retains all his ability with an easy win in the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster in September and he bumped into an unexposed 3yo when second in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp two weeks ago; goes well on ground softer than good; has to be high on the list again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(10)

29th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Kinross

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

8yo who is a two-time Group 1 winner and has an excellent record in this race, with form figures of 1213; reappeared with head second to Ten Bob Tony in Group 3 John Of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock (7f, good) two months ago when carrying a 5lb penalty; no penalty today and he has leading claims.

3/1

1

(9)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 1

15:33 Haydock

Kinross

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good) last September and runner-up in Group 1 Prix de la Foret at Longchamp (7f, very soft) next time; carries 5lb penalty and may improve for this reappearance outing but he's a class act who is entitled to respect; won this in 2021 and close third in 2022.

11/2

2nd

1

(9)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 1

15:33 Haydock

Kinross

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good) last September and runner-up in Group 1 Prix de la Foret at Longchamp (7f, very soft) next time; carries 5lb penalty and may improve for this reappearance outing but he's a class act who is entitled to respect; won this in 2021 and close third in 2022.

11/2

10/1

Form: 910112 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Has progressed from handicaps (three successes) to pattern races, winning Listed event at Deauville in July and posting a career best when beaten a short neck by Spycatcher in Group 3 on the same course (6f, soft) in August; goes well in the mud and may not have reached his limit just yet.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(16)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Jamess Delight

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Clive Cox

Sole success since 2024 came in 6f Curragh Group 2 in May 2025; beaten a long way into fourth by Almeraq in the Sprint Cup at Haydock last time and finished down the field in this race 12 months ago; opposable.

50/1

4th

5

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Jamess Delight

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Third in 6f Group races at the Curragh on his last two starts (good/good to firm), most recently behind Big Mojo; he likes slow ground but that's not enough of a positive to suggest he'll be a serious player today, as he has quite a bit to find with the principals.

20/1

20/1

Form: 1-2103 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
5yo who enjoyed his finest hour when winning valuable 7f Group 2 at Riyadh in February; handles soft ground and should be suited by today's step back up in trip (third of eight over 5f in Newbury Group 3 last time) but several others have stronger claims on form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Annaf

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Dual winner of the Group 3 Bengough over C&D at this meeting, including last year; it's generally been tough going for him in 2026 but he showed he's still capable off this mark on his day when fourth of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (good) three weeks ago.

12/1

4th

7

(21)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Annaf

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Won this race in 2023 (soft ground) off a 9lb higher mark; it's generally been tough going for him this year but he retains ability and it doesn't require a huge leap of faith to see him go close; he could do with being more alert at the stalls though.

25/1

15th

8

(16)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Annaf

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Money-spinner for connections down the years; recent efforts have suggested he retains a good deal of his ability and his handicap mark is easing; beaten only 3l in a 7f Group 1 at this meeting 12 months ago; each-way shout.

33/1

10/1

Form: -15133 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Gained her most prestigious success in the C&D Wokingham (good to firm; also handles soft) in the summer and performed close to that level when third to stablemate Montassib in the Sprint Cup at Haydock six weeks ago; bit more needed if she's to win a first Group 1 but Ascot clearly suits and she may take another step forward.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(8)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Unequal Love

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Only fifth when 10-11 favourite on this month's reappearance in Listed race at Newmarket; however, she may have needed the run and has stand-out form claims judged on last year's best efforts, namely her Wokingham win (6f, good to firm) and a fine third in the Group 1 Sprint Cup over C&D (good).

13/8

7

(8)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Unequal Love

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Only fifth when 10-11 favourite on this month's reappearance in Listed race at Newmarket; however, she may have needed the run and has stand-out form claims judged on last year's best efforts, namely her Wokingham win (6f, good to firm) and a fine third in the Group 1 Sprint Cup over C&D (good).

13/8

6

(7)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Unequal Love

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won this race first time out in 2024, landed the prestigious Wokingham Handicap at Royal Ascot in June and ran a cracker when third to stablemate Montassib in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock in the autumn; has a fine record on a sound surface and looks the one to beat.

Evs

Form: 913039 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Has won just one of his last 17 races and was tailed off in the Group 2 Challenge Stakes at Newmarket last week; would be a shock winner.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has won just one of his last 17 races and was tailed off in the Group 2 Challenge Stakes at Newmarket last week; would be a shock winner.

40/1

9th

6

(8)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

towards rear

9/1

3rd

5

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has blown hot and cold this season, best efforts when beaten a nose in Group 2 Duke of York (6f, good) in May and when winning Group 3 at Deauville (6f, good to soft) in July; faced stiff task but well held even so in Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last week; has a chance if on a going day.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-1514 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Better than ever this year, winning Group 1 Lockinge at Newbury (1m) and Group 2 Lennox at Goodwood (7f; beat Art Power by 4l); disappointing fourth of six in 7f Group 2 City Of York (hung left and weakened) when last seen in August, but he's had a break since and would have leading form claims if returning to his best; handles soft ground and gives the impression he'll be effective over a stiff 6f (showed promise in sprints earlier in career).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Redcar

Audience

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Front-runner who plundered the Lockinge and Lennox in a golden spell in 2024; winless since but had been competitive in minor Group races for current stable this year until a lesser effort in the Joel at Newmarket last week.

5/1

5th

1

(7)

25th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Audience

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David O’Meara

Front-running Lockinge Stakes winner in 2024 when with John Gosden but he's been winless since taking out a Goodwood Group 2 six weeks later; running creditably for his new yard since May, however, including when second of seven in Leopardstown Group 2 (1m, good) in this headgear combination a fortnight ago; place claims again.

16/1

2nd

1

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Leopardstown

Audience

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: David O’Meara

Front-running Lockinge Stakes winner in 2024 when with John Gosden but winless since later that year; however, has run plenty of fine races in defeat since joining this yard including twice at this track lately and once at the Curragh; can be keen so a hood is added to cheekpieces today; a bit to find.

10/1

22/1

Form: 404250 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Nine wins include this event (soft ground; 40-1) 12 months ago but he hasn't been at his best this year and was last of 16 behind Montassib at Haydock last month; encounters his optimum conditions but hard to support with confidence.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Art Power

10st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Usually races up with pace; fine sprinter over the years but the majority of his big wins have come at the Curragh, where he's won five Group races; well beaten over this C&D when last seen in November and, although he'd be dangerous on a going day, others seem more likely to give their running.

20/1

1

(10)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Art Power

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sprang a 40-1 surprise in this race in 2023 and showed he's still capable of smart form when winning the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes at the Curragh (6f, soft) three weeks ago; however, he's some way down the pecking order on this year's form and others appeal more.

22/1

1st

1

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Art Power

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A regular visitor to these parts and has won here four times, including this race in 2021 and 2022; ran a blinder in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes over C&D on his seasonal reappearance last month; below best in Flying Five two weeks ago; could rebound stepped back up in trip.

6/1

14th
7 (14)
Moss Tucker

50/1

Form: -17900 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won Group 1 Flying Five in 2023 but arrives here in no sort of form, well beaten in the Abbaye two weeks ago; now wears a visor; hard to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Moss Tucker

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Former winner of the Group 1 Flying Five but isn't at that level anymore; two respectable runs behind Mission Central at Naas over 5f this term; needs to do better but any easing of the ground will help.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Moss Tucker

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Former Flying Five winner reached a peak rating of 114 before losing his form in the latter half of 2024; missed all of last season; return in a C&D Listed contest last time was not totally devoid of promise when 4.75l behind Mission Central; may build on that.

12/1

10th

10

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Moss Tucker

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Former Flying Five winner landed this race in 2023 and 2024; lost form in the second half of 2024 and missed all of last season; entitled to need this run after such a long layoff.

20/1

Form: -21315 D BF

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Posted a personal best when picking up well from off the pace to land the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket by a neck from Swingalong; perhaps feeling the effects of several hard races when only fifth of 16 in French Group 1 next time, but he now returns from 11 weeks off and may not have reached his ceiling just yet; goes well on a soft surface.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

5

(8)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Mill Stream

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Posted a personal best when picking up well from off the pace to land the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket by a neck from Swingalong; perhaps feeling the effects of several hard races when only fifth of 16 in French Group 1 next time, but he now returns from 11 weeks off and may not have reached his ceiling just yet; goes well on a soft surface.

11/1

1st

4

(11)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Mill Stream

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

in touch with leaders, headway on far side of group from over 1f out, soon ridden and challenging, led inside final 110yds, kept on well

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

Mill Stream

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Highly progressive last year (including on fast ground) and better than ever when landing the Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes (6f, good) last month; got up late on at York, suggesting today's stiffer course may well be a positive, and this thriving 4yo holds solid claims.

9/2

40/1

Form: 118356 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Group 1-placed as a juvenile with Johnny Murtagh; made a promising start for Archie Watson, winning 7f Listed race at Haydock (good to firm; handles soft) in May, but he hasn't built on that and was only sixth in French Group 3 last month; needs plenty of improvement for the fitting of blinkers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

25th

9

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Shartash

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Thereabouts in 6f Group races in France and Ireland last summer, including on good to firm, and has shed a few pounds with his mark since; hampered on last two AW starts and not discounted back on turf in first-time cheekpieces for yard that won this with 22-1 shot Saint Lawrence (also runs today) in 2023.

16/1

10th

4

(2)

6th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shartash

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Two 7f wins last spring, including Listed; made a promising seasonal/handicap debut when third at Lingfield in February (6f) but he was disappointing over C&D last month, awkward leaving the stalls but unable to make up any ground in the straight; dropped another 2lb; more appealing over further.

10/1

10th

4

(2)

6th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shartash

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Two 7f wins last spring, including Listed; made a promising seasonal/handicap debut when third at Lingfield in February (6f) but he was disappointing over C&D last month, awkward leaving the stalls but unable to make up any ground in the straight; dropped another 2lb; more appealing over further.

10/1

33/1

Form: 13-167 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Group 1 winner as 2yo; hasn't reached the same level this term but he might have needed the run when sixth in the Haydock Sprint Cup and 5f was probably inadequate in the Flying Five next time; improvement is required here, but he arrives fresher than most and was an impressive winner on debut on his only encounter with soft ground; may still have untapped potential.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(4)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Bucanero Fuerte

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Former top-class juvenile, six-time winner, four at this track, including the 2023 Phoenix Stakes and this race last year; finished behind Big Gossey and James Delight when fourth in the Greenlands here in May; failed to make much impact over 5f here last time; capable of a big run on his day.

9/2

6th

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Bucanero Fuerte

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Classy juvenile and a six-time winner, including four times at this track over 5f/6f; two wins last season included a Listed heat over 5f at Naas and the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes here over 6f (both on good); weakened late over 6f in a Group 2 here last time, and not dismissed back at 5f.

17/2

Form: -26632 C

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f Listed races late last year; pretty much as good as ever this term, running respectably over this C&D in the Wokingham and finishing second in Group 2 City Of York; acts on soft ground but faces a stiff task in his first Group 1.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Redcar

Vafortino

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Still smart but has drawn a blank since taking a Meydan Listed race in December 2023 and the likelihood is the wait for his next win will go on.

12/1

2nd

4

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Vafortino

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Fellowes

Won his 2yo maiden over C&D when based in Ireland; last win was a Meydan Listed race in 2023, but he's kept good company during his losing stretch; remains capable of smart form and might have gone close in a valuable 7f handicap at Galway had he not been caught in a pocket; considered.

7/1

3rd

2

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Vafortino

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Charlie Fellowes

Well-travelled and well-exposed 8yo is a long time winless; was running in stakes races in Dubai during the winter; held in handicap company in Britain last twice.

20/1

14/1

Form: 78-118 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Looked a top-class sprinter in the making when winning Listed race in May and Group 3 in July, both over 6f at Newbury; only eighth behind Montassib in the Haydock Sprint Cup last time but a double-figure draw was a disadvantage and he's well worth another chance; handles all types of ground and he shaped well when third in the Norfolk on his only run at Ascot.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(6)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newbury

Elite Status

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Creditable effort at York on his reappearance but turned in a lacklustre effort in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot last time; not a solid option on the back of that but he's 2-2 over C&D, including this race 12 months ago (strong form), and new cheekpieces could help.

7/2

12th

2

(9)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Elite Status

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Underwhelming on final two runs last term and only fourth to Inisherin in the Duke Of York on his return; however, he shaped as though he may have needed that latest outing and looked a possible future Group 1 winner when landing a hot running of the Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last July; might not be far away if tapping back into that promise.

18/1

1

(4)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:13 York

Elite Status

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Won Group 3 at Deauville (soft) as a 2yo but that surface left him cold when last seen at Ascot in October; had looked as though he might be a high flyer in the sprinting division earlier in the year, when coming clear in a Listed Newbury race before landing a Group 3 there (good to firm); had a draw excuse at Haydock in September but looks well berthed today and this could be the time to catch him.

100/30

40/1

Form: 573404 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Loves the mud and ran creditably when fourth of nine in Group 3 over C&D (soft) two weeks ago, but this is a much sterner assignment and others make much more appeal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:50 Newmarket

Vadream

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has won and gone close in Group 3s (5f) on this track; seems to have lost some firepower this year but she wasn't far away in a 6f Listed race here in May nor was she disgraced in the Group 1 Flying Five in Ireland recently; might have a better chance than these terms suggest, at least for a place.

16/1

11th

13

(6)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Vadream

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

On a long losing run, and now to 93 from the 107 mark she held when failing to make an impact in this event last season; in rear in the Temple Stakes won by Mgheera; down the field in the Wokingham and the Coral Golden Handicap.

66/1

19

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Vadream

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Losing run stretches back over two years; happiest on slow ground; tailed off in the Wokingham six weeks ago and returning cheekpieces aren't enough to make her of interest.

28/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £117.20
Straight Forecast £87.41
Tricast £2153.51
Trifecta £3338.40

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Montassib

RP RATINGS:

Kinross

LAMBOURN:

James's Delight

Daily Mail:

Mill Stream

SPOTLIGHT:

Kind Of Blue

TOPSPEED:

Elite Status

The Times:

Bucanero Fuerte

The Guardian:

Swingalong

Telegraph:

Audience

D Express:

James's Delight

Daily Record:

Mill Stream

Daily Mirror:

Montassib

The Sun:

Montassib

POSTDATA:

Kinross

The Star:

Kinross