May 10 / 17.35 Ascot

17.35

Good To Firm

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

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

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 110-82 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Finished in front of Invincible Speed when the pair were second and third at Leicester a fortnight ago (6f, good); needs a bit more to defy his revised mark but the addition of a visor could help.
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1st

5

(18)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Sondad

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Runner-up in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft) last September when first home on his side; repeated a 2025 Epsom win (6f, soft) early last month; first of his small group when ninth in the Wokingham; generally dependable sort; stable won this in 2016.

8/1

9th

27

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Sondad

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner on good to firm last May; classy handicap form when runner-up in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft) last September when first home on his side, which wasn't the first time he's had a difficult track position; carries a penalty for recent Epsom win (6f, soft; his second win in that race) but no surprise if he does better again as a 5yo; respected.

16/1

1st

8

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Sondad

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Versatile as regards ground; broadly consistent form last term featured a success (off 7lb lower) in this contest; likely needed his York reappearance; interesting back here with that outing under his belt.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1278-4 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won three 6f handicaps on fast turf last year; drawn wide when fourth at Kempton (7f) on his reappearance last month; Rob Hornby back on board this afternoon and a big run could be forthcoming.
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1st

3

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Strike

9st 13lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

8yo whose losing run goes back 18 races to July 2024 but he's often run well in the meantime, including on his last two starts; each-way player.

7/1

4th

7

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

Strike

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Last of four wins came in July 2024, but has been runner-up twice over C&D this year, latest on firm ten days ago; likes to hear his feet rattle and if the ground is in his favour then he would come into this.

9/2

2nd

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Strike

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Won three times in 2024 but unable to add to his haul since; retains ability but perhaps vulnerable for win purposes once more.

9/2

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 563-35 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D handicap 12 months ago off this mark; of interest on that run and he also shaped with promise on his seasonal return last month; a lesser effort 13 days ago but he was drawn wide; the booking of Oisin Murphy points to a more prominent showing today.
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4th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Jimmy Speaking

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Dwyer

Kicked off this campaign with two wins in a row (7f, good to soft/AW) before solid second at Newmarket (1m, good); didn't run badly in mid-division in Class 2 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last time and he could be in the mix back down in grade.

3/1

9th

17

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Jimmy Speaking

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Acts on soft ground; better than ever this season, winning at Doncaster (good to soft) and following up at Southwell (again 7f, AW); solid second to Sterling Knight (1m, good) last time but he'll need more from the same mark.

20/1

Form: 1474-4

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
His two wins for Michael Wigham came over 5f but he has form at today's trip; sold for £16,500 in February; interesting contender on stable debut with a tongue-tie fitted.
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12th

10

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Last Outlaw

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Max Young

Won two of his first four starts but his losing run is up to 15 and he was short of his best in three runs early in the year; sold for 5,000gns in February and new yard quick to get him back sprinting; worth a market check off his reduced mark.

12/1

5th

6

(7)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:44 Southwell (AW)

Last Outlaw

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Keady

Dual 5f turf winner; would have each-way claims if able to reproduce his Newcastle effort from three starts ago but has taken a couple of backward steps since.

9/2

1

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Last Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Both wins over 5f, on good to firm and soft; on a good mark now and he has run creditably over 6f but might prefer an easier test at the trip than this, especially with the ground having eased.

8/1

12/1

Form: 1331-3 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins at Lingfield in the second half of 2024; pleasing reappearance at that track 17 days ago but she's up in class and has much more on her plate in this race from out of the handicap.
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8th

9

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Phoenix Moon

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Denis Coakley

All four wins have been on the AW at Lingfield (6f) but she's posted good efforts on turf on her last two starts, latest when the blindfold came off late at Bath (5.5f, firm) two weeks ago; slower ground probably wouldn't be ideal.

8/1

3rd

5

(5)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Phoenix Moon

8st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Four-time AW winner but 0-9 on turf; ran her best race on grass when second at Windsor 19 days ago (6f, good to firm) but there were no excuses and this is a higher grade.

11/4

Form: 00678- D

Last run: 172 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ran well on his reappearance at Newbury last April but that was a rare bright spot in 2024; the handicapper has given him a real chance (last turf run came off 9lb higher) and this strong traveller may well capitalise soon; younger rivals may have his measure here though.
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4th

10

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:55 Bath

Spanish Star

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Veteran who popped up at Newbury (6f, good to soft) in June; hasn't matched that in four runs since but is back down to that winning mark; still needs to turn the ship around.

16/1

8th

11

(9)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:34 Windsor

Spanish Star

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Chamings

Veteran who popped up in a Class 5 at Newbury in June (6f, good to soft); hasn't matched that in three runs since and although he's often run well here, he's yet to win at the track; minor money perhaps his best hope.

16/1

4th

1

(2)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:35 Epsom

Spanish Star

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Understandably not the force of old now a 10yo but he registered the ninth win of his long career when beating ten rivals at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in June; held in a couple of Class 4 events since but he's won here in the past and is not ruled out on this drop back in grade.

7/2

9/1

Form: -51123

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three good AW runs in February, winning 5f handicaps at Lingfield and Wolverhampton before coming up just shy in his hat-trick bid at Southwell; form dipped on turf last month and he'll need better back up to 6f.
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11th

7

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:05 York

Counsel

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

0-15 on turf as opposed to 6-24 on AW; on a winning mark and promising apprentice takes off 5lb but he does need to rebound from a poor run at Doncaster five weeks ago.

16/1

9th

8

(3)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:30 Doncaster

Counsel

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Six-time AW winner but he's 0-14 on turf and was only seventh of 17 back in this sphere at Thirsk (5f, good) last month; one of three runners for Mick Appleby and he has work to do back up in grade.

25/1

Form: -77613 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Produced a strong late burst to win at Lingfield on April 1 (6f, AW); similar form when third at Leicester two weeks ago, showing he could be just as effective on turf; needs a career best to win but that's not out of the question in his current form.
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4th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Speed

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time AW winner, most recently at Lingfield (6f) in January off the same mark as today's; left the impression he's still in form on soft ground at Salisbury 23 days ago and has place claims back on the AW.

8/1

5th

5

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Invincible Speed

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have been on the AW but he does act on turf; beaten 4l when second of five at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) ten days ago but soft ground would be a slight concern.

8/1

2nd

3

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Invincible Speed

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent gelding who's usually ridden from off the pace; no obvious reason why he won't go well once more, back over an easier 6f, returning from a short break.

5/1

16/1

Form: 44440- D

Last run: 249 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Solid sprint handicapper for the Channons over the years; only occasional flashes of his old self in 2024 but he has dropped in the weights as a result; can win races for his new stable (same owners) but coming back from 249 days off is perhaps not the time to catch him.
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7th

8

(2)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Indian Creak

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Sheena West

Campaigned mostly over 6f and on turf; not particularly solid on his form this season for new stable; enough to prove back at 7f for the first time since 2020.

16/1

6

(6)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Salisbury

Indian Creak

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

Has gained most wins at Windsor; made the frame there last time (second run for new yard) but was beaten 6l and needs to raise his game; losing run is mounting up.

10/1

12

(13)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

15:20 Windsor

Indian Creak

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Sheena West

Solid sprint handicapper for the Channons over the years but only occasional flashes of his old self in 2024; has dropped down the weights but he reappeared for new yard with tailed-off effort at Ascot 16 days ago and can only be watched after that.

33/1

Form: 61225- D BF

Last run: 197 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; two wins (7f on good and 6f on good to soft) last year; absent since a disappointing run on heavy (handles it well) 197 days ago; something to prove on good to firm.
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7th

7

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Land Of Magic

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Gradually back to form this term, most recently prevailing at Goodwood (6f, good to soft); has never won above Class 5 but she remains favourably treated, having defied current mark last term (over 7f).

4/1

1st

8

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Land Of Magic

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Strike-rate of 4-35; best run for a while when a front-running second at Lingfield (7f, good) and dropping back to 6f won't hinder, nor the slower ground; could have done with a higher draw ideally but should run well.

13/2

2nd

8

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Land Of Magic

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Out of the frame in her last ten starts, but is 4lb lower than when making all over C&D this time last year; by no means written off.

11/1

Non-runners

Justcallmepete, Collusion

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £44.70
Straight Forecast £53.04
Tricast £92.81
Trifecta £168.90

Selections

The Times:

Jimmy Speaking

RP RATINGS:

Sondad

SPOTLIGHT:

Last Outlaw

NEWMARKET:

Collusion

The Star:

Collusion

POSTDATA:

Sondad

The Sun:

Sondad

Daily Record:

Sondad

TOPSPEED:

Last Outlaw

The Guardian:

Last Outlaw

Telegraph:

Jimmy Speaking

Daily Mail:

Jimmy Speaking

D Express:

Jimmy Speaking

Daily Mirror:

Jimmy Speaking