May 10 / 15.15 Ascot

15.15

Good To Firm

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 1m 3f 211y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.30
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 1324-4 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row over about 1m4f last summer, the final leg on good to firm; 1m2f was not an obvious plus on his return at Haydock two weeks ago but he was a respectable fourth of seven and should build on that.
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1st

4

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 3

15:50 Epsom

Night Breeze

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ian Williams

Not disgraced in last year's Northern Dancer over C&D (good; likely softer) on sole start here; also won twice at Ascot (good to firm) last term; back to form on last two starts, latterly when beaten 2l at Musselburgh (also 1m4f, good) on Sunday; should make his presence felt.

9/2

4th

1

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Night Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Won off just 1lb lower at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last August, his second win there last year; 0-12 on AW but close third on latest start (first with tongue tied) was up with his best form; should go well.

9/2

16

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Night Breeze

8st 7lb

T: Ian Williams

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: /54-03

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three races for Aidan O'Brien, showing best form on debut (1m, heavy; scored impressively); sold for 32,000gns in October and gelded; hung right throughout on first run for new yard but staying-on third of nine at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in second-time cheekpieces was a step back in the right direction; needs to build on that but 1m4f now looks worth a go.
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8th

3

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

16:25 Bellewstown

Ocean Of Dreams

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

Flat winner was beaten 29l on handicap debut last time but can do better today so not discounted.

14/1

6th

2

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 77y

15:00 Naas

Ocean Of Dreams

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gary McGill

Won a heavy-ground 1m maiden at Leopardstown in 2023 for Aidan O'Brien; failed to add to his tally for Archie Watson and three maiden hurdle runs since December poor; hard to make a case for entering handicaps but market worth a look.

12/1

14th

9

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 34y

14:17 Thurles

Ocean Of Dreams

11st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gary McGill

Won a heavy-ground 1m maiden at Leopardstown in October 2023 for Aidan O'Brien; failed to add to his tally for Archie Watson; jumped poorly on hurdling debut at Leopardstown, tailed off at Punchestown.

100/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 13278-

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Nine races, the clear best efforts being his four runs on good to firm and that includes his close third of nine over C&D last August; readily excused his last two starts last season, in the mud; one to consider seriously.
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2

(4)

25th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Houstonn

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

0-10 in handicaps; twice third over 1m4f at Ascot this year but last two efforts have been below par; dropped another 3lb but it's not enough to tempt.

9/1

1

(6)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newbury

Houstonn

10st 2lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

0-9 in handicaps; best form when second in the closing 1m2f race on this card last year; some respectable shows over 1m4f too, including with first-time blinkers (kept since) on penultimate start; last of ten back at Ascot last Saturday, admittedly in a Shergar Cup race and not beaten far but others have more pressing claims.

9/1

10

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Houstonn

9st 4lb

J: Ryusei Sakai

T: Richard Hannon

0-8 in handicaps; easily his best 2025 efforts were two thirds over C&D on good to firm, including when on the heels of Night Breeze on latest start, wearing first-time blinkers, but he needs to find extra.

16/1

Form: 201-26 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ex-Karl Burke; first Flat run for new yard was a good second at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in February and he didn't have the run of the race at Kempton 11 days later when cheekpieces were added; they are absent today and he's been gelded; won on good to firm as 2yo but needs a career best today.
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2nd

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Victory Shout

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Pretty useful on the Flat at his best, superior to stablemate Ribba Hill; ridden out to win at Taunton (2m, good) after a break and the winner got away from him (he was beaten 12l) when he was penalised here over 2m4f; can be given another chance despite another 2lb, especially back in trip.

5/2

2nd

3

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:50 Wincanton

Victory Shout

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Pretty useful on the Flat at his best; didn't show much in first four hurdle runs but he really got his act together when landing a gamble in a Taunton handicap (2m, good) last Tuesday; has a penalty but that was a convincing win and he's respected on this step back up in trip.

11/4

1st

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Victory Shout

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Pretty useful on the Flat at his best but lost his way in that scene last May/June and has made a quiet start over hurdles; 33-1 and upped to 2m5f when pulled up on handicap hurdle debut last time.

25/1

Form: 7/213- D

Last run: 289 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Strong late bid to justify odds of 4-9 in a maiden at Haydock (11.5f, good to firm) last June; that was in between two good efforts, albeit wandering when third of six on handicap debut at Sandown (1m6f, good) in July latest; gelded this March; after just four races, may have more to offer.
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6

(1)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

14:25 York

My Dream World

10st 1lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: B F Brookhouse

Won Haydock maiden (11.6f, good to firm) last June on third start and fair third of six in Sandown handicap (1m6f, good) next time; returned from absence with respectable fifth at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last month, when the steady pace was against him; retains potential and not discounted.

8/1

5th

9

(2)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:15 Ascot

My Dream World

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: B F Brookhouse

Strong late bid to justify odds of 4-9 in a maiden at Haydock (11.5f, good to firm) last June; that was in between two good efforts, albeit wandering when third of six on handicap debut at Sandown (1m6f, good) in July latest; gelded this March; after just four races, may have more to offer.

10/1

6th
4 (1)
Calumet

8/1

Form: 213-66

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
9l winner of a Windsor maiden (1m2f, good to firm) last July; has run in three handicaps since, best effort on first occasion; had some serious traffic issues on reappearance (1m3f, AW) in March but did not see out his 1m2f Pontefract race last time as well as Ocean Of Dreams; that prompts doubts.
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4

(5)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Calumet

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Marco Botti

Landed the odds with a 9l win in C&D maiden (good to firm) last July; 0-5 in handicaps since but he hasn't had the best of luck at times and was only beaten around 2l at Kempton (1m4f) last month; continues to edge down the weights and he's not ruled out back on turf; cheekpieces added.

7/1

7

(1)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Calumet

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Hasn't always enjoyed the best of luck in handicaps since his 9l success in a Windsor maiden (1m2f, good to firm) last summer; has run well here before and not dismissed down another 2lb.

11/2

7

(1)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Calumet

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Hasn't always enjoyed the best of luck in handicaps since his 9l success in a Windsor maiden (1m2f, good to firm) last summer; has run well here before and not dismissed down another 2lb.

11/2

4/1

Form: 23-231 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
0-6 for the Gosdens (exclusively in novice events) prior to being sold in January for 38,000gns; scored at the first attempt, however, for new yard when the blinkers were removed for ten-runner handicap at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) five weeks ago and he battled his way to the front in the final 1f; up 5lb but the form has been boosted and he may well have more to offer.
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9

(4)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Fireblade

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dylan Cunha

Did well last season, including a win over 1m4f in April but he was best later on at about 2m (including at York); reappearance this term was pretty encouraging, considering it was over just 1m2f, and he looks a serious each-way contender.

14/1

4th

8

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 5y

Class 2

15:27 Pontefract

Fireblade

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Dylan Cunha

Did well for his new yard last season, winning twice (1m4f/2m, good to firm); his current mark maybe isn't beyond him but he's never run over a trip this short and he's probably vulnerable on his reappearance.

12/1

10

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Fireblade

8st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Dylan Cunha

Regular improvement for new yard, including a win at the Shergar Cup at Ascot (2m, good to firm) in August and going oh so close off this mark in three-way photo at York (2m, good) on latest outing; he's well handicapped and, with a good chance that 2m2f will help with further progress, another bold show should be on its way.

33/1

9/4

Form: 11 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
11-10 for belated debut when ready winner of a 1m3f novice at Southwell (AW) in March, forging clear late on having run green; 4-9 for novice at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) three weeks later, hanging left and having to battle for a half-length win but the first two were 10l clear and the form has been boosted; closely related to a Yorkshire Oaks winner and brings clear potential to this handicap and turf debut.
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1

(7)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

16:15 York

Turquino

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Won two AW novice races in March; only eighth of ten on his turf/handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last month but he was made favourite for the fourth time in four races when running better at Kempton (1m4f, AW) 18 days later, albeit in only fifth of 13; dropped just 1lb; still has potential but he can go freely and has been a work in progress.

3/1

6

(4)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Turquino

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Got off to a good start when winning Tapeta novices at Southwell (1m3f) and Newcastle (1m4f) in March, but disappointed on his turf/handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) this month (missed break/pulled too hard); has a bit to prove but a major player if resuming his progress.

7/2

6

(4)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Turquino

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Got off to a good start when winning Tapeta novices at Southwell (1m3f) and Newcastle (1m4f) in March, but disappointed on his turf/handicap debut at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) this month (missed break/pulled too hard); has a bit to prove but a major player if resuming his progress.

7/2

20/1

Form: 4361-9 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Slow starts have become a habit and he can look reluctant to race; he still won twice last season (1m4f in June and 1m6f in October) and took a few minor honours on the way; his mood may always be a question and recent reappearance was a heavy defeat, so he's probably not the percentage call.
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1st

4

28th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

18:00 Market Rasen

Wahraan

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Jessica Bedi

Has some useful Flat form and kept on steadily from a long way off the pace to take third on hurdle debut at Wetherby (2m, soft) in November; subsequent Grade 2 defeat is easily overlooked but he has become a very awkward ride, often refusing to settle and/or hanging; comes with risk.

2/1

5th

3

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Wahraan

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jessica Bedi

Quirky and sometimes blows the start; on a reduced mark and retains some ability but he is not the obvious solution to this puzzle.

20/1

10th

15

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Wahraan

9st 2lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Jessica Bedi

Quirky and sometimes blows the start; well handicapped judged on lots of 2024 form over 1m4f-2m, but he's seldom sparked in the same way since.

33/1

Form: 1632-4

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Third wind operation before his creditable fourth of ten to Fireblade at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) five weeks ago; there's a swing in the weights (his own mark stays the same) and he has each-way claims.
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4th

4

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

12:45 Aintree

Mighty Bandit

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Flat and hurdles winner but already a far superior chaser; jumped well in front (although sometimes to the right) when completing a handicap hat-trick at Doncaster (2m, soft) six weeks ago by 17l; firmly on the up and deserves his chance in this higher grade.

9/2

1st

3

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Mighty Bandit

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Flat/hurdle winner but he's looking a far superior chaser; bumped into a very smart novice on his chase debut and has since won two handicaps, the latest over C&D by some 8l (soft); an 8lb rise could have been worse for one firmly on the upgrade.

7/4

1st

3

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

15:13 Doncaster

Mighty Bandit

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Flat/hurdles winner; very solid form at Newbury (2m, good to soft) since switched to fences, finishing a good second (behind subsequent Grade 2 scorer) prior to going one better in a race that is working out nicely; may well have more to offer in this sphere and warrants major respect.

10/11

Non-runners

Kotari, Vaynor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £213.90
Straight Forecast £245.39
Tricast £2311.71
Trifecta £1997.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Turquino

POSTDATA:

Fireblade

The Times:

Calumet

Daily Mail:

Mighty Bandit

D Express:

My Dream World

TOPSPEED:

Houstonn

The Star:

Wahraan

RP RATINGS:

Turquino

LAMBOURN:

Turquino

The Sun:

Turquino

Daily Record:

Turquino

NEWMARKET:

Fireblade

Telegraph:

Fireblade

The Guardian:

Fireblade

Daily Mirror:

Fireblade