May 10 / 13.30 Ascot

13.30

Good To Firm

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £11880
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.73
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett colt who made a winning start to his career in a novice at the Newmarket Craven meeting (5f, good; 6-1) last month; useful prospect who sets a decent standard for the newcomers to aim at.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Military Code

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Campaigned mostly over 5f; proved useful (twice Listed placed) last term; well below par in two runs this season but gives the impression he has possibly lost some of his speed; may prove resurgent upped in distance with hood fitted on handicap debut.

10/1

13th

12

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Military Code

8st 10lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Appleby

Capped a productive 2yo campaign with a close second to Revival Power in Listed event over C&D (good to firm), but he was well beaten on his reappearance and he's a long way down the pecking order on ratings.

12/1

7th

3

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

14:42 Sandown

Military Code

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Appleby

Unraced on ground softer than good; closely matched with stablemate Words Of Truth on adjusted ratings; form last year featured two wins early doors and two good efforts in Listed grade, namely head second over C&D and at the York Ebor festival; major contender on reappearance.

5/2

12/1

  • Place: £7.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
£170,000 yearling by Too Darn Hot; half-sister to three winners, including Admiral Nelson (Listed-placed 5f/7f, including 2yo/AW; RPR 100); dam 6f/6.5f 2yo winner (including Listed; 100); the stable has had a first-time-out 2yo winner this year.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

17

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Fitzella

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Hugo Palmer

Group 3 winner over 6f at Ascot as a 2yo and she ran her best race of the year back there when fifth of 22 in the Commonwealth Cup in June; has had excuses since and although she should have plenty to find at this level in only her second 5f run, at least the track will suit her front-running style.

150/1

5th

8

(5)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 1

15:20 Chester

Fitzella

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Kept good company as a 2yo, winning Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot (6f, good); unplaced in four runs this year but her close fifth in the Commonwealth Cup was a personal best; down the field at York last month but she raced alone towards the stands' side and that isn't the run to judge her on; big player.

9/1

11th

10

(13)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

Fitzella

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Hugo Palmer

Made all in the Group 3 Princess Margaret Stakes at Ascot (6f, good) last July; finished behind reopposing pair America Queen and Soul Love when below par on first two outings this year but showed she's trained on when very good fifth of 22 in Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm), albeit Spicy Marg was just under 3l ahead in second.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns breeze-up buy last month by Mehmas; the first foal of a 5f winner (RPR 72); joined a leading stable and needs a betting check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

13

(12)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Old Is Gold

8st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Andrew Balding

Slowly away and unplaced on his two outings this season; however, he was strong in the betting for both and it's possible he'll be sharper today in the first-time visor; interesting to see if his backers return.

10/1

10th

10

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Old Is Gold

9st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Sole win in 5f 2yo conditions race at Beverley (good) and later a good third in 6f handicap at this meeting (good to soft); never best placed after a slow start on Sandown comeback when better than the bare result in sixth but he was withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls in May and his chance is likely to depend on what happens before the race starts in earnest.

9/1

4

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Old Is Gold

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Displayed plenty of ability in his five-race 2yo campaign and well backed ahead of last month's reappearance at Sandown (5f, good), where he was a 3l sixth of nine having been slowly away and denied a clear passage; could have a part to play if things pan out more favourably today.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
This Havana Grey colt cost a whopping 1,750,000gns at the Craven Breeze-Up sale last month; useful dam won on her 2yo debut; it will be very interesting to see how strong the betting vibes are.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ascot

Celestial King

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

prominent, pressed leader and ridden over 1f out, soon weakened

5/2

4th

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ascot

Celestial King

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

This Havana Grey colt cost a whopping 1,750,000gns at the Craven Breeze-Up sale last month; useful dam won on her 2yo debut; it will be very interesting to see how strong the betting vibes are.

5/2

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12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
72,000gns Ardad half-brother to 1m 2yo winner Storm Alice (RPR 60); dam unplaced at 5f-7f (47), half-sister to winners Gilt Edge Girl (5f Group 1 Prix De L'Abbaye) and Godfrey Street (5f 2yo Group 2); the stable won this race last year with a newcomer in these silks.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(12)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Arjack

8st 13lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

He's raced five times and is yet to finish better than fifth, but he's shown promise and wasn't beaten far in a handicap at Lingfield (7f, AW) in March on his sole run this year; hinted last time that the drop to 6f may suit; no surprise if he gives a good account.

10/1

6th

10

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

Arjack

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Failed to progress from his debut effort in three subsequent 2yo runs, including his nursery debut when last seen in October; dropped 4lb but he returns with a point to prove.

10/1

9

(5)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:30 Yarmouth

Arjack

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

Well-held fifth in his first two runs (5f/6f) before a heavy defeat over 7f at Lingfield (good to soft) in July; has plenty of speed in pedigree and now drops back in trip but he needs a transformation on nursery debut; one of two runners for Richard Hannon.

12/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ardad colt; dam 6f AW winner from a family which has served the owner well; the stable had a first-time-out 2yo winner in these colours at Leicester a couple of weeks ago, so market support would be interesting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Bassenthwaite

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Clive Cox

Won two of his five starts as a 2yo, including a wide-margin nursery success at Wolverhampton in November; he hasn't seen his race out in two handicap runs this year (5f/6f) but he should be sharper for last month's return from a break, he represents a yard that excels with this type and he has few miles on the clock; revival not out of the question.

25/1

9th

4

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Bassenthwaite

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Didn't see out 6f when last seen five months ago (since taken out here on account of unsuitable good to soft ground); needs to prove this mark (11lb higher than when making all in an uncompetitive AW nursery last autumn) is within range.

10/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£25,000 yearling by Starman; first foal of a mare who was placed over 7f on AW as a 2yo; best watched unless the betting vibes are strong.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

16

(20)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Astrazar

8st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Heavy-ground 2yo maiden winner who came from a tough position to win valuable final here (7f, good) last October; hasn't kicked on this season but he returned to his best with close second of six at Newmarket last month (1m, good to firm; ran minus a plate); worth a second look given his course form.

40/1

2nd

7

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Astrazar

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

Had some good 2yo form, as when winning both starts at about 7f, and this campaign has a somewhat luckless look to it so far, albeit slow starts aren't helping; his one start over 1m, in a valuable Carlisle handicap in May, was inconclusive regarding stamina but he remains of interest.

4/1

4th

5

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Astrazar

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ed Walker

First start beyond 6f when winning Ffos Las maiden (7.3f, heavy) last September and followed up in last-gasp fashion in valuable EBF Final at York (7f, good) in October; never involved in two competitive handicaps this season but he met trouble on the first occasion and a slow start didn't help last time; will need to break better if he's to take advantage of his inside stall.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.40
Straight Forecast £33.37
Trifecta £108.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Celestial King

SPOTLIGHT:

Military Code

LAMBOURN:

Bassenthwaite

POSTDATA:

Astrazar

The Times:

Fitzella

The Star:

Bassenthwaite

Telegraph:

Celestial King

Daily Mail:

Celestial King

D Express:

Celestial King

Daily Record:

Celestial King

TOPSPEED:

Military Code

The Guardian:

Military Code

Daily Mirror:

Military Code

The Sun:

Military Code