May 10 / 17.00 Ascot

17.00

Good To Firm

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Blue Ribbon Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Blue Ribbon Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 454511 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won this last year but rather trod water later until a visor replaced cheekpieces back on turf last week, scoring by wide margins at Wetherby and Brighton (6f); left Michael Keady for 20,000gns since; can't be ruled out but the weights task is heavier now, 7lb higher than last time.
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Verdict Starting price

17th

18

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Northcliff

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ross Burdon

Most recent win came over this trip at Chepstow in May on final run for Thomas Faulkner; not disgraced over 6f twice since and looks ready for a return to 7f; gets that here and should be thereabouts.

14/1

6th

8

(11)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Northcliff

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Ross Burdon

Turned things around when scoring back on turf at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) for Thomas Faulkner last month; remains feasibly treated on that form and he made a solid start for new yard when fourth of 16 at Newmarket (6f, good) ten days ago; in the mix.

8/1

4th

10

(18)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Northcliff

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Ross Burdon

Having tumbled down the weights he returned to form at Chepstow (7f, good to firm; well backed) three weeks ago, reportedly appreciating the return to turf; still has plenty of handicapping scope up 3lb and his new trainer (same owner) has won with two of his last three runners; visor returns today having worn cheekpieces last time.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.50

Form: 2-0138 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Flourished over 6f on AW for former trainer when blinkers were first fitted, beating Northcliff in cosy fashion at Newcastle in January; not so effective over 5f at Newmarket on yard debut in April and although the return to 6f will suit he looks on a highish mark now.
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13th

16

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Mesaafi

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ross Burdon

Well drawn when third in this race 12 months ago and he is 5lb lower this time around; arrives on the back of some good runs and another big run is expected.

12/1

4th

7

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Mesaafi

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Has done a lot of his racing over 6f and found his stamina coming into play late when winning a handicap run to suit over C&D three weeks ago; no complaints about a 2lb rise for that but this looks a bit stronger.

7/2

1st

3

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Mesaafi

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

On a losing run but he got right back on track with fourth of 17 in handicap at Ascot (5f) last month; can go well off an unchanged mark.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 0708-2 D

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f and 7f in Ireland as a 2yo; a lost soul for much of the time since but he had dropped a long way in the weights when running his best race for this yard when second of ten at Wolverhampton (7f) in January; worth a look for trainer who's won two of the last nine runnings.
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7th

4

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

The Caribbean

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Heather Main

Won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last December and was third there (7f) next time; absent since heavy defeat at Southwell (7f, AW) in February but he ran well last May following a break and should be fine back on turf and back down to 6f; not ruled out.

10/1

12th

6

(12)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

The Caribbean

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Notched his first win for this trainer at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December and again ran well there when third having been drawn wide 39 days ago; another wide draw to contend with here but he holds solid claims.

6/1

2nd

8

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Caribbean

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Heather Main

On a good mark and suited by this C&D but out of form lately and has quite a bit to prove; non-runner 2.20 Ascot Friday.

16/1

Form: 532317 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Just one win on turf but he's had few chances over 6f on good or quicker ground and excelled himself when beating a big field at York (good to firm) last July, the only time Hollie Doyle has ridden him; in the melting pot back on turf.
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5th

2

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Dicko The Legend

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Yet to score this term but running well, fourth of ten in 5.5f Doncaster handicap eight days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

9/2

4th

2

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Dicko The Legend

11st 2lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Liam Bailey

Both turf wins have been over 6f at York, the latest last summer off 1lb lower; found some trouble in running when third at Pontefract last time and has another big effort in him.

13/2

3rd

5

(8)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Dicko The Legend

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Both turf wins have been over 6f at York, the latest a 22-runner handicap last July (good) when back after wind surgery; creditable sixth at Redcar last time (6f, good to firm); a possible.

6/1

9/1

Form: 414354 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Consistent since 6f win on AW in February; seen less often on turf but he had bits of form last summer off similar marks to today's that would see him involved; often apprentice ridden but Rossa Ryan takes over.
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10th

2

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Rebel Path

9st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Merely mid-division at Newmarket (6f, good) three weeks ago but prior to that he took a step back in the right direction when third on the Rowley Mile there (6f, good) and his stable is in fine form; not discounted.

7/1

8th

4

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Rebel Path

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Beat Fiscal Policy decisively on the Rowley course (6f, good to firm) last May when rated 3lb higher; ran well for third in the same race five weeks ago; not ruled out.

10/1

3rd

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Tame end to last season and no return to form on his two starts this year; however, he's 2lb lower than when winning this under Olivia Haines last year (good to firm) and the return to the Rowley Mile could trigger a revival.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4729-0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made all for both 6f wins on turf (good and good to firm); still 5lb higher than the latest of them last July and was said to have moved poorly when tailed off on recent Leicester comeback; best watched.
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5th

5

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Stone

Goes well on both Newmarket courses, including a win in this race on good to firm two years ago; good third over C&D last month but behind Yes I'm Mali when only sixth back here a fortnight ago.

10/1

6th

8

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

His last three wins have come off a similar mark to today's over 6f on the Newmarket courses and he returned to form with a close third here (7f, good) a fortnight ago; every chance he'll be in the mix.

15/2

3rd

9

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Dashing Dick

9st 2lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: William Stone

Dual course winner who started the season high in the weights, having closed out last year with a victory on the Rowley Mile, and has struggled; does most racing these days over 6f and needs a revival.

16/1

Form: 5107-2 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
All three wins over 7f and 1m but he showed no lack of early speed in his first 6f handicap, on Kempton AW 19 days ago, when he didn't give an inch in a tight finish; looks worth persevering with at this trip and has a good run in him.
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4th

3

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:05 Epsom

Dream Of Mischief

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

C&D winner in 2024 but three subsequent visits have not gone nearly so well; none too consistent but two of his last four AW runs, including in January latest, give him a shout if he's ready following the absence; he's twice been runner-up after longer layoffs.

6/1

2nd

5

(3)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Dream Of Mischief

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

C&D winner as a 2yo and back to form when successful at Kempton (7f; solid form) in October; below that level twice since but better than the result when seventh of 12 over C&D latterly having been caught wide from the outside stall; has fared better with the draw this time and could be dangerous having dipped to only 1lb above the mark he defied at Kempton.

11/2

2

(9)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Dream Of Mischief

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Amanda Perrett

Ran okay in a hot race over C&D last month and duly built on that when winning by a cosy neck 12 days ago (also C&D); major claims off 3lb higher; a positive showing from Waistcoat, who he beat last time, in the 6.40 would increase confidence.

7/2

Form: 623-43

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Mostly leads; has done his winning over 7f on AW and turf (good to firm and good) but little in it as to whether he's better at that trip or 6f; drops in grade but this could be another step too far off current mark.
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9th

6

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Smart Vision

8st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

Six-time winner who went close here (5f, heavy) in September; yet to get going this term but there is the slightest suspicion he's potentially running into form; attractively handicapped and not completely dismissed at likely rewarding odds.

20/1

9th

3

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Smart Vision

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Jessica Macey

Versatile regards ground; six wins include two here (7f/5f) and he was second in this race last year; yet to get going this term but there was the faintest hint he might be on the way back at Chester (5f) last time and maybe the return to this trip can help; mark fine.

20/1

8th

7

(8)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Smart Vision

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Good spell culminated in an October double; form has dipped sharply since and he is due a 2lb drop in future; close second in sole C&D attempt but this is harder and doesn't look as if he's about to add to his tally.

16/1

12/1

Form: 637715 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three wins already this year, two of them over 6f (AW) and one over 7f at Brighton (good to firm) last Tuesday; ran without a penalty at Brighton again the next day but never in contention behind Northcliff; a 3lb higher mark asks for extra.
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5th

4

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Mumayaz

9st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won comfortably after travelling strongly at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month but he's not hit the same level in two subsequent runs; ran respectably back at Leicester last time but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

7/1

3rd

2

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Mumayaz

10st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

Won comfortably after travelling strongly over this C&D (good to firm) last month but his jockey reported he never travelled when fourth of nine under a penalty at Salisbury (6f, good) 30 days ago; now 2lb higher but he can't be dismissed.

13/2

14/1

Form: 6-5745 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Useful over 6f and 7f in 2022 and 2023 but he had a hard time of it last year despite taking a brisk drop in the weights; encouraging yard debut on Southwell AW in February on penultimate start and, although he never threatened at Newcastle in March, he isn't ruled out back on turf.
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5th

10

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Lir Speciale

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Ended 2025 with a pair of heavy-ground wins at Doncaster (7f); better form in defeat this year, placed in good C&D handicaps (good ground) in consecutive days last month; has won on fast ground and his connections took this race in 2024; needs serious consideration.

6/1

4th

13

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Lir Speciale

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

There's a suspicion he might ideally need slow ground to produce his best form at 7f, especially here, but he began this season in good form (1m/7.5f, good to soft/good) and there was some mitigation when down the field at Newbury on penultimate start (1m, good; denied clear run); went close over C&D (good) on Friday; not ruled out.

10/1

2nd

2

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Lir Speciale

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; started this season with good thirds at Doncaster (22-runner Spring Mile; good to soft) and Chester (7.6f, good) but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Newbury last time; any easing of the ground would be in his favour; connections have tasted recent success in this.

11/1

Form: 319-58 D

Last run: 103 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Broke his duck in only his second 6f handicap, on Newcastle AW in December, but never involved on yard debut in January; others are more likely.
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4th

5

(10)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Jackson Street

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Usually seen on the AW and just 2lb higher than when winning at Lingfield (7f) in December; placed just once in 11 starts on turf, though, so not hard to have reservations.

20/1

12th
9 (4)
Arnaz

11/4

Form: 3230-2 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Sole win over 7f at Brighton last May but he bettered that form in defeat over 6f later, when looking likely to improve for a stiff test at the trip; returned to action with a good second of 17 at Haydock (good) two weeks ago when having to be switched then run down late on; raised 2lb to a career-high mark but can improve further; in-form yard won this in 2019.
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7th

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

19:39 Ffos Las

Arnaz

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Loughnane

Lost his way for this yard, pulling hard the past couple of times; conditions fine off a career-low mark but he has something to prove back from a short break, during which time he had a wind operation.

14/1

8th

3

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Arnaz

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Sole success came when trained by Ed Walker in May 2024; down to a career-low mark but hasn't threatened on his recent starts on AW.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £195.70
Straight Forecast £202.37
Tricast £2584.79
Trifecta £5666.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arnaz

RP RATINGS:

Northcliff

TOPSPEED:

Lir Speciale

Telegraph:

The Caribbean

POSTDATA:

Arnaz

LAMBOURN:

Arnaz

Daily Mirror:

Arnaz

The Star:

Arnaz

Daily Record:

Arnaz

The Guardian:

Northcliff

Daily Mail:

Northcliff

D Express:

Northcliff

The Sun:

Northcliff

The Times:

Lir Speciale