June 18 / 15.05 Ascot

15.05

Good To Firm

Queen’s Vase (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £150281.5
  • 1m 6f 34y
  • Class 1
  • 13 runners
ITV
View Course
Queen’s Vase (Group 2)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
3 (4)
Carmers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 11

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Made his debut less than six weeks ago but is now unbeaten in two 1m5f races on good ground, the latter a Listed race at Navan in which he gradually asserted in the last 2f to score by 3l as 6-4 favourite; blinkered in both; this race demands plenty more and some of the others look more stoutly bred but his ceiling has not yet been revealed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

16:15 Ascot

Carmers

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won last May/June in his first three races, notably the 1m6f Queen's Vase at this meeting (good to firm) where he seized the initiative entering the straight and finished with three of today's rivals snapping at his heels; Scandinavia and Rahiebb comfortably turned the tables on him in the St Leger at Doncaster in September, however; latest start may have bolstered hopes, as he stepped up to 2m and switched from blinkers to a visor when well on top in a Listed race, but that was in far less demanding company.

18/1

1st

1

(2)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Carmers

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won his first three races around this time last year, notably 1m6f Group 2 Queen's Vase; better again in defeat when second in 1m4f Great Voltigeur and fifth to Scandinavia in St Leger; not quite at same level on last month's seasonal return behind same rival in Navan Listed; visor now replaces blinkers.

5/4

16/1

  • Place: £4.75

Form: 72-15

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won reappearance in a Newbury maiden (1m3f, good); 16-1 for Group 3 Chester Vase (1m4f, good) six weeks ago, put firmly in his place but that was by the subsequent Derby one-two and he finished almost alongside Pinhole, with reasons why both of them could do better (this one was unsettled early from wide draw); not entirely dismissed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Furthur

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Both wins have been at Newbury, in a maiden over 1m3f last April and a Group 3 over 1m5f (good to firm) last August; respectable sixth in the St Leger in September but he's been below that level in all four starts since, including when beating only Duke Of Oxford home over this C&D in May; drops back to 2m having contested the Gold Cup two weeks ago.

5/1

10th

8

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

16:15 Ascot

Furthur

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Andrew Balding

Second to Carmers in bunched finish to 1m6f Queen's Vase here last year and impressive in Group 3 at Newbury (1m5f, again good to firm) last August; he's been put firmly in his place on all four outings since, however, beaten just over 4l behind Scandinavia and Rahiebb in the St Leger at Doncaster on first occasion, which was creditable, but singularly underwhelming this season in Yorkshire Cup and 2m Sandown Group 3; needs a huge turnaround.

66/1

6th

7

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

Class 1

18:12 Sandown

Furthur

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

He hasn't kicked on since beating Epic Poet to win the Group 3 Geoffrey Freer at Newbury (1m5f, good to firm) last August and failed to threaten when fourth in the Yorkshire Cup at York three weeks ago; however, he could improve for that first outing since finishing mid-division in the Melbourne Cup (gelded between those starts); this 4yo remains one to be interested in.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 1222

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won debut in March (1m, AW) and progressive form when runner-up in all three of his races since, making most on penultimate start but picked off by a notable rival in the final strides; no match for the winner on handicap debut at York (1m4f, good to firm) on latest, in a manner suggesting he's likely get 1m6f but still needs marked improvement.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

16:15 Ascot

Rahiebb

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Two clashes with Scandinavia last term (Royal Ascot and the St Leger) indicated there was little between them at about 1m6f; progress from 3yo to 4yo has delighted his trainer, backed up with an authoritative win from Al Nayyir in the Yorkshire Cup at York, again over 1m6f; lots to like but the difficulty is knowing how well he will be suited by 2m4f.

4/1

1st

6

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 1

16:05 York

Rahiebb

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Broadly progressive on a range of ground in his first season last year, despite being 0-6 after debut success; beaten a neck from off the pace in the St Leger at Doncaster (14.5f, soft) on final start; that makes him one of the form picks in today's field and, although this trip may eventually turn out to be shorter than ideal, he should be a big player.

7/2

3/1

Form: 2213-4 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m1f Curragh maiden on good ground (unraced on firmer) on third start last year and took minor honours in 1m2f Group 3s on both starts since; 6-4 favourite when 3l fourth of five at the Curragh (good) on reappearance, already struggling to get to grips with the principals when he was hampered but he did stick to his task; jockey bookings suggest he's the first string for trainer who's been the dominant force in this race.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(10)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:26 Leopardstown

Shackleton

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A P O’Brien

Hasn't added to Currah 2yo maiden win but some good efforts in smart company, notably Queens Vase fourth and second behind Al Riffa in Group 2 Curragh Cup (1m6f, good); stamina test of 2m1f Irish Cesarewitch seemed beyond him last time and now takes a marked drop in trip.

9/1

8

(26)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Shackleton

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Third of three for yard and Lordan rides; not beaten far behind Carmers in the Queens Vase at Royal Ascot in June; good second behind Al Riffa in the Curragh Cup (1m6f, good) on penultimate; weakened over 2m latest; stamina a query on handicap debut.

14/1

5th

6

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 1

14:25 York

Shackleton

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Sole win (eight races) remains a 2yo maiden; Group assignments all five starts since, his most competitive displays when a close, front-running fourth in Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot and second of five in another 1m6f Group 2 at the Curragh last time; may well stay 2m but had no answer to the Curragh winner and needs big improvement from today's new trip and/or first-time headgear.

15/2

Form: 327-1

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Unraced on firmer than good; 0-3 in maiden races as 2yo (runner-up in one at Newmarket) but made no mistake at the fourth attempt, when workmanlike at Navan (1m2f; at 1-2) on reappearance but he did eventually draw clear and looked sure to stay further; well related and his trainer has won this race eight times, albeit with his first string in seven; Shackleton is seemingly the first string now but there may not be much in it.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 1

16:15 Ascot

Scandinavia

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Plenty went wrong for him in the Queen's Vase here one year ago (still a close fifth) but unbeaten with cheekpieces added for his five starts since; that includes the St Leger at Doncaster (by a neck from Rahiebb) in September and two 1m6f events this spring (familiar route to this race for his stable) but also, and perhaps most tellingly, the 2m Goodwood Cup last July in which he asserted late on from last year's Gold Cup second; high class and there's plenty in those 1m6f/2m performances which suggests he will be a thorough stayer.

7/4

1st

1

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:22 Leopardstown

Scandinavia

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won four of his five races at three; improved with cheekpieces after Queen's Vase fifth, won a 1m5f Group 3 at Newmarket by almost 9l and mastering older stablemate Illinois in the Goodwood Cup (2m, good); dug deep to hold off Rahiebb on soft ground in the St Leger; readily coped with Dallas Star at Navan last month and now continues on the Kyprios route to the Gold Cup.

2/9

1st

2

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:05 Navan

Scandinavia

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won four of his five races at three, the exception when a close-up fifth behind Carmers in the 1m6f Queen's Vase; improved with cheekpieces, winning a five-runner 1m5f Group 3 at Newmarket by almost 9l and mastering older stablemate Illinois in the Goodwood Cup (2m, good); dug deep to hold off Rahieb on soft ground in the St Leger (Carmers fifth); top-class stayer.

4/5

66/1

Form: 51-341

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Contested three handicaps this spring off marks in the high 70s, winning when upped to 1m4f in added cheekpieces last time (good to firm); while 1m6f looks plausible, it's hard to see him being anything like good enough.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

5

(15)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Hallelujah U

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Ran surprisingly well to finish so close in last year's Queen's Vase over C&D but perhaps flattered by that given subsequent defeats (Group 3 and a strong handicap); gelded prior to tailing off on his hurdling debut at Cheltenham in November and absent since; the return of cheekpieces is no bad thing.

33/1

7th

14

(14)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Hallelujah U

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Wore cheekpieces on last three outings, all on good to firm; won a 1m4f Thirsk handicap on first occasion and he's 23lb higher today thanks mostly to his staying-on sixth in the 1m6f Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot; failed to confirm that improvement in 1m5f Newmarket Group 3 on latest start, admittedly not disgraced but that makes others look a bit more solid today.

16/1

3rd

2

(1)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Hallelujah U

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Wore cheekpieces the last twice, winning a Thirsk handicap (1m4f) then appearing to improve markedly with staying-on sixth in the 1m6f Queen's Vase when upped further in trip; latter effort ties him in with a few of today's rivals; may have more to offer in the retained headgear.

8/1

Form: 1564

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Tried 1m4f at Leopardstown (good; unraced on firmer) 13 days ago, keeping on into fourth behind Friday's King Edward VII hope Zahrann; that was up with his best form but it was also the third time he's been safely held in a Listed race (after AW win on debut); others have more pressing claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Titanium Emperor

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

One of two for yard; highly tried to no avail on turf after 1m maiden debut win here in March; 100-rated 3yo returns to the AW for handicap debut and he is the choice of David Egan; hard to assess if he's well treated but has to be respected down in class.

4/1

4th

5

(5)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Titanium Emperor

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Campaigned in Listed/Group races, with rather mixed results, since debut win; seemed to run well on bare figures in the Queen's Vase most recently but finished behind three of today's opponents and needs improvement to double his tally.

14/1

7th

12

(6)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Titanium Emperor

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Tried 1m4f at Leopardstown (good; unraced on firmer) 13 days ago, keeping on into fourth behind Friday's King Edward VII hope Zahrann; that was up with his best form but it was also the third time he's been safely held in a Listed race (after AW win on debut); others have more pressing claims.

50/1

11/1

Form: 51-4

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
9-2 co-second favourite in the Group 3 Chester Vase (1m4f, good) on return, finishing a never-dangerous 10l fourth of eight but the first two went on the fill the same positions in the Derby, the third has had Group-race entries this week and this colt left the firm impression that those were still early days for him; promising.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Pinhole

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Impressive in small-field handicap at Ascot (1m4f, good) in July; soundly beaten when fifth of six in Group 3 at Newbury (13.2f, good to firm) since but this lightly raced 3yo is not written off in view of the Ascot promise.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 61y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Pinhole

8st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Co-favourite for the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) but came eighth, with Furthur 4l ahead in second; evens with these cheekpieces enlisted for a five-runner handicap back at Ascot (1m4f, good) three weeks ago and this time he lived up to market expectations, leading over 1f out to win by just over 5l despite racing a bit freely early on; that much improved form makes him look a strong contender for this 1m5f Group 3.

2/1

1st

4

(3)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Pinhole

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Fourth in a strong Chester Vase (1m4f) on reappearance; performed below market expectations in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1m6f) since but again ran well on bare figures and although raised 5lb he dips into calmer waters in this handicap; raced only four times and still has potential; respected, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear.

10/11

Form: 5314-6

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Asserted in grand style in a conditions stakes at Epsom (8.5f, heavy) last September and better form when fourth of seven in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft) 13 days later; 11-1 from 18-1 for Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f, good) on reappearance but never threatened to get in a blow and that leaves him with something to prove regarding trip, ground and class.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22

(16)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Too Soon

9st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Reserve; has usually run with credit here, including on good to firm in May, and scored (from Night Breeze) with first-time cheekpieces under Warren Fentiman at Epsom 13 days ago; however, his only two wins from 15 races have both been at Epsom in the mud and he's also now gone back up 6lb.

33/1

17

(5)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Too Soon

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Gary & Josh Moore

First reserve; has never won away from Epsom, where he excelled on a mud-splattered Derby day ten days ago (1m4f, soft; first-time cheekpieces); it's unwise to take that form at face value and a 6lb rise can find him out, especially on this forecast faster surface.

20/1

1st

13

(13)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:20 Epsom

Too Soon

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Housed in a stable that rarely misidentifies its geese as swans, so the fact he's been highly tried on occasions is interesting; 1-14 record is therefore frustrating but the win did come here as a juvenile (8.5f, heavy) and he gets first-time cheekpieces today; suspicion he's capable of a big run with Warren Fentiman an unusual booking for the yard.

10/1

9/2

Form: 212

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Career started with second and first in 1m4f maidens at Saint-Cloud (very soft) this spring and he stayed on strongly in both; also found plenty to take second on the line in Group 3 at Longchamp (1m3f, soft) four weeks ago, so he brings respected form and leaves one of the strongest impressions of stamina reserves; faces very different ground here but "he goes in anything" reports his trainer; very much one to note.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(13)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Asmarani

9st 2lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: F-H Graffard

Career started with second and first in 1m4f maidens at Saint-Cloud (very soft) this spring and he stayed on strongly in both; also found plenty to take second on the line in Group 3 at Longchamp (1m3f, soft) four weeks ago, so he brings respected form and leaves one of the strongest impressions of stamina reserves; faces very different ground here but "he goes in anything" reports his trainer; very much one to note.

9/2

Form: 11

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Took novice events at Beverley (1m2f, good) in April and Yarmouth (11.4f, good to soft) three weeks ago; did it from the front last time, galloping on resolutely to score by a short head after strong challenges throughout the last 3f; he's not the form pick but shapes as if he's sure to stay.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 2

17:20 Epsom

Spinning Wheel

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Unraced as a juvenile but now boasts 3-6 record, winning his first two and back on the scoresheet when making all at Leicester (1m4f, good to soft) in October; bumped into a quite well-regarded sort when second at Goodwood (1m6f, good) a fortnight ago and this unexposed 4yo looks a big contender to build on that encouraging return.

11/2

2nd

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Goodwood

Spinning Wheel

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (good to firm; 25-1) was the only blemish in his five-race 3yo career, which he ended with a narrow but game front-running win in handicap at Leicester (1m4f, good to soft); raised 6lb but worth another go at this trip.

8/1

1st

6

(2)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 3

17:02 Leicester

Spinning Wheel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well beaten in the Queen's Vase after winning his first two races; hammered by the winner on recent handicap debut at Ayr (1m5f, good to soft) but that was after three months away and he might strip fitter now.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7210

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
First three runs were in maidens and he made all at Chester (1m4f, good); the Derby proved far too tough for him only 11 days ago and he was so comprehensively out of his comfort zone that this race too looks hard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Al Wasl Storm

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Owen Burrows

Came up well short at Group level last summer but resumed his progression back in calmer waters with a 1m4f Newbury handicap debut success (good to firm) last August; this low-mileage sort has the potential for better again in 2026.

9/1

2

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newbury

Al Wasl Storm

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Owen Burrows

First three runs were in maidens and he made all at Chester (1m4f, good) in May; the Derby proved far too tough for him next time and so did 1m6f Group 2 at Royal Ascot 11 days later; his sights are lowered dramatically for this handicap debut and he needs a close look.

4/1

12th

1

(1)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Al Wasl Storm

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Owen Burrows

First three runs were in maidens and he made all at Chester (1m4f, good); the Derby proved far too tough for him only 11 days ago and he was so comprehensively out of his comfort zone that this race too looks hard.

50/1

Form: 31-64

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Impressive 1m2f AW win on second 2yo run; flopped at Epsom (1m2f Listed race, good) on reappearance but his front-running fourth of 11 with first-time cheekpieces in the Group 2 Dante at York (1m2f, good to firm; beaten just over 3l) makes him the form pick in this field, he kept on well and his dam won a Group 3 over this trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Devils Advocate

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

He was the pacemaker for stablemate Ombudsman in the Champion Stakes over C&D last October, when seventh of 11 at 66-1, and that's set to be his role again this afternoon.

100/1

4th

2

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Devils Advocate

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Highlight last season was a very useful performance in 1m2f handicap at Doncaster, suggesting he's verging on Group class; creditable second, despite usual cheekpieces being removed, in AW Listed event at Kempton on reappearance; possibilities with the headgear back on.

7/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £80.00
Straight Forecast £98.03
Tricast £780.29
Trifecta £556.50

Selections

Daily Mail:

Carmers

RP RATINGS:

Devil's Advocate

SPOTLIGHT:

Asmarani

NEWMARKET:

Rahiebb

LAMBOURN:

Furthur

Telegraph:

Shackleton

The Guardian:

Asmarani

D Express:

Asmarani

The Times:

Rahiebb

The Sun:

Carmers

The Star:

Carmers

Daily Record:

Carmers

TOPSPEED:

Devil's Advocate

POSTDATA:

Devil's Advocate

Daily Mirror:

Devil's Advocate