May 09 / 15.25 Ascot

15.25

Good To Firm

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Italy Handicap

  • Prize money: £10800
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Italy Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.00
  • Place: £5.40

Form: 990464 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who enjoyed a renaissance last summer, winning three 6f handicaps, notably the Stewards' Cup off a 5lb higher mark; looked to retain ability in Bahrain earlier in the year and he made a winning return from similar travels last June; might not have to work too hard to lead here and he's not discounted.
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1

(9)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:07 Southwell (AW)

Get It

9st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Over two years since he last ran on the AW but that made it 2-2 at Wolverhampton; won last year's Stewards' Cup and this year's Wokingham, so clearly a tip-top handicapper when on his game; found the ground too slow in last month's big handicap at Goodwood but his run back there last time is not so easily forgiven.

16/1

1

(5)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Get It

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Had an excuse (ground not fast enough) last time when failing by a long way to complete Stewards' Cup double; made all at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in his other two British runs this term, including the Wokingham; very useful handicapper when conditions are ideal.

3/1

3

(27)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Get It

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Sprang a 40-1 surprise in this race 12 months ago, making all to beat Apollo One with the stands' rail proving advantageous; unsuccessful stint in Bahrain early in the year saw his handicap mark ease and he's returned to Britain with a bang, making all at Ascot (6f, good to firm; strong tailwind) in May and repeating the dose in the Wokingham there six weeks ago; only 4lb higher and foolish to think he couldn't slip the field again.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 242-62 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
7f win here last summer when trained by Charlie Fellowes and also had some strong handicap form afterwards; two promising runs for Mick Appleby, picked off late by Dorney Lake at Doncaster 13 days ago; 2lb higher but unexposed as a sprinter and he's a strong candidate.
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5

(6)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kodi Lion

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Second in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 6lb lower (only seven ran); he has progressed for his new stable this year, winning at Haydock in May and finishing second off this mark back at Haydock in August; not so good on soft ground on his last two starts; type to bounce back.

10/1

25

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Kodi Lion

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Flits between 6f and 7f with aplomb; 5lb higher than for his Haydock win in May (6f, good) though and not sure where the requisite improvement is coming from.

25/1

9th

3

(4)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Acts on any ground; largely consistent throughout his career; 6f winner for current yard; sound efforts at Ascot (fifth in major handicap) and Haydock (close second despite traffic issues) since returned to 7f; solid.

7/2

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12/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 2550-0 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
6f maiden winner for Patrick Foley in Ireland last year; well beaten in a Bath Listed event on her stable debut 19 days ago but she was shuffled back early and saw no daylight through the race so it is probably safe to put a line through the run; needs a personal best to defy this mark though.
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3

(4)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Over The Blues

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Third at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and now 2lb lower; merely seventh on both runs since and, while she raced away from the main action for the first part of the race at Doncaster (5f, good) last time, others arrive with more pressing claims.

14/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

17:45 Doncaster

Over The Blues

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: K R Burke

She has struggled in two of her three runs for Karl Burke but they were in Listed company and she ran well in a 6f handicap at Ascot in between; she has a bit more to prove over this trip though.

12/1

4

(6)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Over The Blues

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

3l second to Nighteyes in Listed race at Naas (6f, yielding) last July and creditable third in Ascot handicap (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago on second stable start; has raced only eight times and it's possible she has more to offer for her top northern trainer, but such improvement is needed.

14/1

Form: 856-11 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for the Gosdens but he's on the up for his new yard, winning 6f handicaps at Yarmouth and Doncaster last month (good and good to firm); another 4lb higher in his hat-trick bid but he's high on the list.
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8th

12

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Dorney Lake

8st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Liam Bailey

Looked to be coming to the boil when third at Southwell last month but two subsequent turf efforts have been blighted by slow starts; on a dangerous mark but he goes without any accessories and needs to get it right at the stalls.

16/1

6th

6

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Dorney Lake

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Liam Bailey

Disappointing at Catterick on Wednesday when he couldn't get into it after a slow start; he had been threatening something better on AW beforehand and this drop in class can help; hood returns; chance if breaking better.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

16:25 Catterick

Dorney Lake

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Four 6f wins on good or faster turf; running himself into form on AW for his new yard this winter, most recently keeping on for third in a 0-80 at Southwell three weeks ago; 14lb lower than for his last turf outing; interesting contender.

5/2

Form: /161-3 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins in early 2024 when trained by Tom Clover; pleasing start for new yard (after 406 days off) when third at Newbury four weeks ago; likely more will be needed in this field.
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4th

7

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Photosynthesis

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Three wins for two previous yards and the first for this one when winning narrowly at Newmarket (6f, good) in September, following a protracted slog with the runner-up; comes here fit from the AW but he'll need a bit extra to win in a higher grade than at Newmarket.

9/1

Form: 6/58-2

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced for Roger Varian, winning a 7f Newbury novice as a 2yo; hugely encouraging stable debut at Doncaster in March (7f, good; tongue tied first time), surging to the front inside the final furlong before hanging left and picked off by an even stronger finisher; the manner of his move through the field offers plenty of encouragement for 6f and he's respected despite a 2lb rise.
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10th

3

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Warm Spell

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Well treated on last season's best efforts and a recent run at Thirsk should have sharpened him up; trip and ground suit and he is another to consider in an open race.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Warm Spell

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Ran well on his seasonal/stable debut last March; placed in 7f handicaps at Sandown and Kempton on final two runs in 2025; returns in a competitive event.

8/1

Form: 0283-8

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dropped to 6f for his seasonal return at Leicester 13 days ago and may well have gone close had he seen any daylight; faster ground no problem and has course form; not dismissed.
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6th

1

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Akkadian Thunder

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Dual course winner (both 7f, good) who turned in a solid effort when second to a progressive rival on his C&D comeback (nudged up 2lb) in March; happiest coming from off a strong pace and the question is whether this will be run to suit on good to firm ground.

2/1

2nd

5

(1)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Akkadian Thunder

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

His last two wins have come at this track (7f); returns from a 141-day absence on a good mark, 6lb lower than when second at Royal Ascot last June (7f, good to firm); unplaced in each of his three seasonal debuts but he would have gone close at Leicester on last spring's return had he seen any daylight; the owners also run Sixtygeesbaby, while this 6yo is also one of three runners for David O'Meara.

11/1

5

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Akkadian Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Solid record at Doncaster comprises two wins over 7f and two placed efforts, including over 6.5f when a shade unlucky; return to this location looks a plus but the drop back to bare 6f may prove a negative.

16/1

25/1

Form: 0610-9 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has a good record at the track, winning three times and placed twice from her eight visits; those wins, and all of her best form, have come over 5f though and she may prove vulnerable to stronger stayers in this field.
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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

16/1

Form: 0385-7 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Remains with just a 2yo novice win to his name but the pick of last season's efforts would give him good claims off his reduced mark; had a wide trip on his Kempton return last month and that isn't the run to judge him on; eligible for weaker races than this though.
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4th

15

(16)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Eminency

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Stuart Williams

Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor (good) win in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; respectable efforts on both starts last month and Oisin Murphy takes over for the first time.

12/1

5th

5

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Eminency

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

He has turned in a string of good efforts since winning at Windsor last September; close second off this mark at Newcastle on New Year's Day (6f); no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.

10/1

3rd

3

(1)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Eminency

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Flurry of turf and Polytrack wins last autumn and winter included two at 7f; nearly got there in time dropped to 6f for his sole previous visit here in January, and this would be easier than that 0-105; shortlisted.

8/1

10th
9 (10)
Rohaan

13/2

Form: 272882 CD BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Five of his last six wins have come over C&D, including a couple of Wokinghams and two Group 3s; not as good as he was but that is reflected in his mark and he went close off this rating at Southwell 12 days ago; losing run stands at 20 but expect him to be popular once again.
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19

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Rohaan

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David Evans

Has five C&D wins on his resume, including two Wokinghams and two Group 3s; getting on for two years since his last win though and this might be too competitive these days.

14/1

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Rohaan

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Hold-up sprinter who has been a source of frustration since his last win in October 2023; on a lowly mark and his four C&D runs this year have all been competitive; shouldn't be far away.

9/1

8th

7

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Pontefract

Rohaan

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £165.00
Straight Forecast £119.79
Tricast £1856.79
Trifecta £1709.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Dorney Lake

SPOTLIGHT:

Kodi Lion

The Times:

Photosynthesis

The Star:

Akkadian Thunder

Daily Mail:

Rohaan

TOPSPEED:

Get It

NEWMARKET:

Dorney Lake

Telegraph:

Dorney Lake

D Express:

Dorney Lake

Daily Mirror:

Dorney Lake

Daily Record:

Dorney Lake

RP RATINGS:

Kodi Lion

The Guardian:

Kodi Lion

The Sun:

Kodi Lion