May 09 / 13.50 Ascot

13.50

Good To Firm

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 85-112 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 112 (all over 7f) since having wind surgery, most recently going very close and clear of remainder at Goodwood last Saturday; solid winner (beat a subsequent scorer) at Newmarket the time before; due to go up 4lb from tomorrow; leading player.
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1st

1

(14)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Power Fizz

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won a 7f course maiden last January and went on to show useful form in turf handicaps over that trip in the spring; not seen for ten months (gelded) but should have more to offer as a lightly raced sort from a top stable; his strong-travelling, front-running style over 7f suggests he should have the speed for 6f (previous attempt came when green on debut); very interesting contender.

7/2

4th

6

(16)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Power Fizz

8st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Developing into a useful 7f colt; justified favouritism at Ascot (good to firm) most recently, taking his record when making the running to 3-3; went very close over C&D the time before; not sure to get his own way in this big field but otherwise an improving sort who warrants respect.

7/1

4th

6

(16)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Power Fizz

8st 10lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: William Haggas

Developing into a useful 7f colt; justified favouritism at Ascot (good to firm) most recently, taking his record when making the running to 3-3; went very close over C&D the time before; not sure to get his own way in this big field but otherwise an improving sort who warrants respect.

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 521- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt whose dam's siblings include Grade 1 and Group 3 winners; produced form figures of 521 in 2yo novice events, scoring nicely at Kempton (7f, AW) the final time; highly likely to improve further this term and opening mark looks attractive in view of his pedigree; respected.
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7

(5)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Ascot

Brave Mission

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

All five turf starts on good to firm; gelded since a rather disappointing effort last time; good second in useful C&D handicap on seasonal debut and that form puts him in the picture.

11/2

5th

7

(3)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Brave Mission

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Only midfield in the Britannia upped to 1m last time; progressive form otherwise, very good second at Ascot (good to firm; handicap debut) in most recent 7f attempt; remains of interest.

11/4

13th

28

(20)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Brave Mission

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Frankel colt and dam's siblings include Grade 1 and Group 3 winners; progressed in novices and the manner in which he kept on for second on his handicap debut here over 7f (good to firm) suggests he'll devour today's extra distance; going the right way and seemingly held in high regard having been towards the top of the market in all his races; firmly enters calculations.

10/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 5131-2

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Scored twice over 6f last term, including comfortably at Doncaster (handicap debut) final start; gelded prior to running well over 7f at Newbury on reappearance and looks open to further improvement; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.
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3rd

6

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Shout

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive 3yo last season (on various ground), winning a big-field 1m handicap at Ascot in September; reappeared with encouraging run in the Lincoln at Doncaster and he's not written off, but he was somewhat underwhelming in the Spring Cup at Newbury last time when favourite.

11/2

13th

9

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Shout

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Raced too freely in the Lincoln and ended up shaping nicely in a never-nearer ninth; had ended 2025 on a high with a smooth success at Ascot (1m, soft) and a fine fourth in the Balmoral Handicap (good) over the same C&D; gets on really well with Oisin Murphy and he's back in the saddle today; still unexposed and now looks ready to strike.

8/1

9th

3

(19)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Shout

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won at Ascot (1m, soft) last September and very creditable fourth of 20 in another big-field handicap there (1m, good) in October; this 4yo course winner is unexposed over 1m and could have more to offer this season; chance.

10/1

Form: 821-1 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Successful in Newcastle maiden and Southwell handicap since switched to AW, taking form figures (all over 7f) to 8211; posted a solid effort when last seen on turf; Jack Doughty's useful claim nearly offsets 4lb rise; this Fanshawe runner looks the type to progress further.
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3rd

11

(10)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Philanthropist

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) returned to turf with AW reappearance under his belt, taking overall record to 3-13; upped in grade but may have more to offer in the retained headgear; shortlisted.

9/2

1st

2

(10)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Philanthropist

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Both of his wins have been on AW but he does act on turf; strong in the betting when seventh at Newcastle (7f, AW) on his reappearance 25 days ago, albeit beaten only 2l; claims with cheekpieces first time.

6/1

7th

2

(10)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Philanthropist

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

C&D winner; reached the frame three times in AW handicaps over this trip at end of last summer and met trouble when sixth over 1m on final start; off for 149 days but he's won off a longer break before.

8/1

Form: 41-312 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Good second over 6f at Newcastle on AW finals day, rallying late on; record of 31131 over 7f includes a maiden success when last seen on turf; steadily improving colt who holds solid claims back up in distance and returned to this sphere.
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9th

4

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Newbury

Master Technician

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

His last two 7f wins came off just a 1lb lower mark, most recently in February, but he wasn't at his best in two runs last month on turf and the AW; others higher up the list.

14/1

8

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Master Technician

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Won off 3lb lower at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in February; good second over 6f at Newcastle next time but his form has cooled in last two starts; bit to prove again and he needs to bounce back near best.

12/1

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Master Technician

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

All three wins have been at 7f but he was a good second over this trip at Newcastle on AW finals day; didn't pack the same punch when fifth at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last time but he's still unexposed as a sprinter and is not ruled out back in trip.

6/1

8/1

Form: 2-1126 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Campaigned on AW this year, reaching a fairly useful standard; ran respectably over 6f at Newcastle on Good Friday, shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; successful in last attempt at this trip and has shown clear promise on turf; interesting.
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26th

25

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Humam

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Gained his final win for previous yard and sole placed effort for current stable over 7f; overall record at this trip is 2-5; gelded prior to never landing a blow in another 6f event on seasonal debut; could go well, with this step back up in distance a plausible plus.

20/1

10th

6

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Humam

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Gained his final win for previous yard and sole placed effort for current stable over 7f; beaten favourite in Italian Listed race over 6f when last seen; gelded since; may ideally need a step back up in trip.

14/1

3rd

11

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Humam

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Record of 2-4 over 7f includes a York success in June on final start for previous yard; still unexposed at this distance and now returns to it for first time since joining new connections; interesting.

16/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 21843-

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ties in with Columnist on Coventry running; subsequently ran well in the Mill Reef and Horris Hill at Newbury, latter upped to 7f; drops back in grade on handicap debut and while this mark doesn't look easy, he brings progressive RPRs; wears first-time hood.
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27th

18

(8)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Star Anthem

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Clive Cox

Record is only 1-10, the success in 2yo maiden; has bits of useful form, including at Group level, but his handicap record is rather unconvincing; chance of doubling his tally partly depends on the effects of two physical tweaks (had gelding/wind operations since last run).

33/1

4

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Star Anthem

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Suited by softer than good; best effort in Class 2 handicaps over 7f this season when third at Chester in June; ran well in the Mill Reef and Horris Hill at Newbury last autumn; interesting back here and dropped in grade.

12/1

14/1

Form: 1343-

Last run: 285 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Useful sort whose 6f form last year comprised an easy win on debut and two creditable efforts at Group level, notably a close third in the Coventry; outstayed in sole 7f attempt but may see out this trip better now he's older; gelded over the winter; class-dropper on handicap debut.
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8th

3

(1)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Columnist

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Smart 2yo, including third place in the Coventry Stakes; slow start to 2025 but he has run creditably in deep 3yo handicaps on his last two starts; something bigger could be brewing.

12/1

9th

8

(8)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Columnist

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Record of 0-7 since debut win; had Group form last year but isn't particularly solid on 2025 handicap results, for all that the latest seemed encouraging; James Doyle prefers the other Wathnan Racing runner.

20/1

8

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Columnist

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Third in last season's Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and followed that with fourth in the Superlative Stakes at this meeting; well beaten in three handicap runs this year, the latest behind Hucklesbrook last month, and a further 4lb drop in the weights isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

Form: 51602- D

Last run: 210 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Faced a couple of tough tasks after winning his maiden (7f) and ran creditably when back down in grade on final 2yo start (1m, AW); gelded since; now back in deeper waters and takes on some progressive types, so doesn't look the percentage call.
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3rd

12

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Victory Sound

8st 10lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Mark Usher

Useful 2yo for Charles Hills who struggled badly during a limited campaign last season; handicapper quick to ease off and it wouldn't be the biggest shock were he to pop up for a yard also responsible for Searchingtheblues.

12/1

7th

8

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Victory Sound

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Usher

String of poor efforts for two yards last year and two more this spring, latterly over C&D; this is easier again, dropped another 5lb in second-time cheekpieces, but he's hard to make a case for.

25/1

10th

11

(11)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Victory Sound

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Usher

A fair 7f winner for Charlie Hills in 2024 but he's offered very little for his current yard, beating just one in 7f Doncaster handicap on reappearance 16 days ago.

50/1

10th
10 (8)
Kameel

33/1

Form: 1-15 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Failed to get home over 1m in latest AW start; 2-2 previously, both wins over 7f at Newcastle; remains open to progress back down in trip but appears to have a stiff assignment on turf debut, being 3lb out of the weights upped two grades.
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2nd

1

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Kameel

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

Dual AW winner; yet to win in four starts on turf, although fair fifth over 1m4f at Beverley last time (good to soft); this drop in trip should suit; visor now tried (well beaten only run in cheekpieces).

7/1

5th

2

(4)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Kameel

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Jessica Macey

On a losing run but he failed to stay 1m6f when ninth in handicap at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; not ruled out back in trip off an easing mark.

10/1

9th

3

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

16:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kameel

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Dual Newcastle scorer (7f maiden/novice) for John Butler, the latest last February; 0-6 for this yard and although close up over 1m2f at Newcastle last month, his stamina is unknown for this far.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £9.20
Straight Forecast £7.92
Tricast £43.56
Trifecta £62.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Power Fizz

SPOTLIGHT:

Brave Mission

Telegraph:

Philanthropist

NEWMARKET:

Shout

LAMBOURN:

Victory Sound

TOPSPEED:

Power Fizz

POSTDATA:

Power Fizz

The Times:

Power Fizz

The Guardian:

Power Fizz

Daily Mirror:

Power Fizz

Daily Mail:

Brave Mission

The Sun:

Brave Mission

Daily Record:

Brave Mission

D Express:

Philanthropist

The Star:

Philanthropist