June 19 / 17.00 Ascot

17.00

Good To Firm

Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £61848
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 32 runners
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Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 32 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.75
  • Place: £3.55

Form: 601 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Down the field in his Meydan races but returned from a break for British debut and he dominated throughout in that 1m maiden at Chelmsford, scoring by 3l; had the run of things that day and the handicapper has taken no chances, but he's a dark one on turf debut for a trainer who's had plenty of success at this meeting; a nagging concern is that only one recent winner emerged from a maiden or novice.
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2

(1)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Arabian Story

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Saeed bin Suroor

No better than midfield in two Meydan starts; 2-2 since racing in Britain, gamely landing the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm; turf debut) last time, albeit fortuitously as the runner-up looked unlucky; faces a tougher task on these terms but is open to further improvement.

6/1

1st

5

(29)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Arabian Story

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Down the field in his Meydan races but returned from a break for British debut and he dominated throughout in that 1m maiden at Chelmsford, scoring by 3l; had the run of things that day and the handicapper has taken no chances, but he's a dark one on turf debut for a trainer who's had plenty of success at this meeting; a nagging concern is that only one recent winner emerged from a maiden or novice.

11/1

4

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Arabian Story

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Showed ability when sixth in a 7f Meydan conditions race (dirt) in January; well below that level back there (1m) when last seen; if building on his original effort he should be involved but has that to prove.

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 3-14

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
All runs at 7f; returned with wide-margin maiden win on the AW; better again when fourth in a Listed race at Newmarket (good) won by subsequent Irish 2,000 Guineas runner-up Cosmic Year and the third has since secured Listed honours; unlikely to have any trouble seeing out today's 1m and his trainer won this two years ago with Docklands; interesting.
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8th

9

(9)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

La Botte

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Harry Eustace

Unlucky second in last year's Britannia at Royal Ascot then caught the eye on reappearance; hasn't exactly lived up to expectations in two starts since but remains of interest assuming this new scenario (steps up from 1m) prompts a positive effect; too soon to give up on him.

7/1

7th

7

(9)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

La Botte

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Harry Eustace

Went close in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June on his fourth start; not seen again until a good fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) this March, despite a slow start and having to come very wide in the straight; disappointing favourite in the Lincoln at Doncaster three weeks later, perhaps with the good to soft ground against him but overall improvement is required moving from handicaps into this Group 3.

8/1

14th

2

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

La Botte

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Harry Eustace

Went close in the Britannia Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June on his fourth start; then absent until the Trial at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) three weeks ago, when he was fourth despite a slow start and having to come very wide in the straight; could play a leading role on the back of that eyecatching run, provided conditions suit (unraced on slow turf).

3/1

3rd
18 (28)
Fearnot

14/1

  • Place: £3.15

Form: 1231 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Hooded for all his races; made his debut in only March and strolled home in a C&D handicap on fast ground in early May; the handicapper didn't hold back with a 10lb hit and he will need to be every bit as progressive as he looked; respected nonetheless.
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4th

7

(4)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Fearnot

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Clive Cox

This 3yo has very much gone the right way since an AW debut success in March, including two 1m Ascot handicap wins (another excellent run there when third in Britannia at Royal meeting); caught wide and too far back when eighth of 17 in handicap at York's Ebor meeting last month and that shouldn't be taken to suggest his improvement has come to a halt; won't need to advance his form too much to make his presence felt in Group company.

8/1

8th

1

(15)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Fearnot

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Good effort in the Britannia at Royal Ascot is flanked by two Ascot wins, latest in big field on King George day (1m, good) when taking form figures to 123131; progressive and very solid.

11/2

1st

8

(17)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Fearnot

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Progressive 3yo who strolled home in a C&D handicap in May and performed even better when a close third in the Britannia here (again good to firm) the following month; that run more than justifies a further 5lb rise in the weights and he's a major player again on a course he clearly handles very well.

7/1

50/1

  • Place: £10.70

Form: 01-116 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won his final race as a juvenile (1m AW novice) and his first two handicaps this year, over 1m on the AW at Southwell; reportedly hung left throughout when sixth of eight runners behind Fifth Column at Sandown (good); hard to envisage a sudden resurgence in this deep a race.
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3

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Dividend

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

3-3 on AW, two of the wins coming over C&D, and he showed what he could do on turf when a fine fourth in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; last of 17 at the Ebor meeting but he was making some inroads when meeting traffic and eased inside the final furlong; one to consider.

10/1

3

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Dividend

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

3-3 on AW, two of the wins coming over C&D, and he showed what he could do on turf when a fine fourth in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; last of 17 at the Ebor meeting but he was making some inroads when meeting traffic and eased inside the final furlong; one to consider.

10/1

40/1

Form: 2315-5 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Quite useful form in France and Germany as a 2yo; joined this yard for 90,000euros; weak 33-1 at Chester last month (extended 7f, good) and yet wasn't beaten far from an unpromising position (behind God Of War); it's easy to envisage him finding something on that form.
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3rd

5

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Supido

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Finished close up in fifth in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot last year (1m, good to firm); his 3yo campaign rather fizzled out but he dropped in the weights as a result and took full advantage with his 7.6f success here 24 days ago; well drawn again and a 4lb rise isn't beyond him.

5/2

1st

11

(2)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Supido

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Fifth over C&D (good) at this meeting last year on his first outing for Ian Williams and followed that with a very good fifth of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); failed to match that level later in the campaign but his mark has dipped and dangerous if bouncing back to form after a winter break; a good draw and Billy Loughnane in the saddle are positives.

15/2

Form: 521-53

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground maiden winner who is effective on good but unraced on faster; the Group 3 he contested on reappearance was won by a Group 1 horse and he might have gone really close on handicap debut at Naas (1m) had he been sharper from the stalls; that form is working out well and he wouldn't be exposed just yet; considered.
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12

(13)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Tribal Nation

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won his maiden on heavy but handled faster ground when sixth of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; keen and didn't get home (lost shoe) over a mile at Killarney when long odds-on last time and gelded since; bit to prove and draw not great.

12/1

3rd

1

(2)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

17:45 Killarney

Tribal Nation

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won his maiden on heavy but fine on faster ground as he showed when a close sixth of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; he might have gone really close on handicap debut at Naas (1m) the time before had he been sharper from the stalls; not yet exposed and could be hard to beat in a race of this nature; stable won this 12 months ago.

1/2

6th

24

(12)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Tribal Nation

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Heavy-ground maiden winner who is effective on good but unraced on faster; the Group 3 he contested on reappearance was won by a Group 1 horse and he might have gone really close on handicap debut at Naas (1m) had he been sharper from the stalls; that form is working out well and he wouldn't be exposed just yet; considered.

25/1

Form: 622-11 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Failed to win any of his four races at two but was deemed good enough to have a Group 1 entry; has banished all those blues since being gelded, winning his maiden on the AW before a successful handicap debut at Sandown (1m, good; 6lb higher today); that was no more than workmanlike but he could be the type who does only enough in his races, and today's cheekpieces are an interesting addition; respected for a stable that's won four of these.
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2nd

4

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Fifth Column

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

1m winner at Newmarket and York last summer but failed to shine on last two outings, when co-second favourite for the C&D Cambridgeshire on first occasion; only mid-division when 13-2 in the Spring Cup at Newbury two weeks ago but not beaten far and the draw looked a problem; not ruled out.

8/1

11th

7

(4)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Fifth Column

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Below par on his last two 3yo starts but he'd previously won competitive 1m events at Newmarket and York (both good to firm) in the summer, and he did well to prevail at York after having to wait for a run; only 3lb higher here and he'll be a major player if ready to roll after six months off.

10/1

10

(11)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Fifth Column

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

3yo who won good handicaps this summer at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) and York (1m, good to firm); underwhelming when mid-division in the Cambridgeshire three weeks ago, even allowing for the 1m1f trip, but he's not written off in view of his previous abundant promise.

8/1

10/1

Form: 21-2

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Second on his debut here before winning at Epsom; it's easy to make a case on strength of his reappearance at Thirsk (1m novice, good to firm) where he went down narrowly to subsequent improver Teroomm (who was receiving 2lb), having travelled more sweetly than the winner; it could be that he needed the race (off for 264 days) and he has a 6lb pull on his conqueror; now has tongue tied; stable won this in 2007; interesting.
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2nd

1

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Parole dOro

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Bell

Sole success came at Epsom (7f, good to firm) as a 2yo, though he twice finished runner-up last year, including at York (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) in October; didn't enjoy the smoothest run and far from disgraced in good Newbury handicap on reappearance; likely to go well.

9/2

8th

4

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Parole dOro

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Sole success came at Epsom (7f, good to firm) as a 2yo, though he twice finished runner-up last year including at York (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) in October; off since but he has gone well fresh in the past; shortlisted.

9/1

3

(2)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:40 York

Parole dOro

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Bell

Short-headed when he finished strongly at Newmarket (1m) in July and he was denied a clear run at top meetings on starts either side; never able to challenge in a muddling 1m2f race on latest start (gelded since) and worth this third crack at 1m2f; interesting.

7/1

25/1

Form: 1-22 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
One of two runners for Clive Cox who won this in 2003; has advanced his RPR with each start and it's interesting that he was so strong in the market for handicap debut at the Curragh (7f, good; 15-8) where he was given every chance but ultimately repelled by Iceford; won his maiden over 6f but 1m shouldn't be a problem; every chance of serving up another personal best.
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9th

20

(8)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Shameful

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Clive Cox

One of two runners for Clive Cox who won this in 2003; has advanced his RPR with each start and it's interesting that he was so strong in the market for handicap debut at the Curragh (7f, good; 15-8) where he was given every chance but ultimately repelled by Iceford; won his maiden over 6f but 1m shouldn't be a problem; every chance of serving up another personal best.

25/1

4

(2)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Shameful

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Clive Cox

Newbury maiden winner in September but was a shade disappointing when odds-on for Kempton novice in March; gelded and may do better.

10/1

4

(2)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Shameful

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Clive Cox

Newbury maiden winner in September but was a shade disappointing when odds-on for Kempton novice in March; gelded and may do better.

10/1

9/1

Form: 6231-1

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Looked a work in progress last season before doing it easily in a 7f AW novice in September; gelded afterwards and was noticeably strong in the market when making a successful handicap debut at Goodwood (good), where he needed all of the 7f to seal the deal; 5lb higher but this extra furlong could make a huge difference to him; one of three runners for Ralph Beckett who took this race in 2019.
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7th

7

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newbury

Consolidation

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

7f winner at Goodwood on reappearance and far from discredited from an unfavourable draw when upped to 1m at Royal Ascot next time; just 6-1 for a 16-runner 7f handicap back at Goodwood two weeks ago, never remotely a threat but he was messed around in the closing stages; cheekpieces go on.

13/2

11th

7

(11)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Consolidation

9st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Yet to encounter ground softer than good; far from discredited from unfavourable draw upped to 1m in the Britannia at Royal Ascot last time; progressive over 7f otherwise and registered a C&D success, narrowly beating a hat-trick seeker, in his only other start this season; remains of interest.

8/1

10th

12

(3)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Consolidation

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Looked a work in progress last season before doing it easily in a 7f AW novice in September; gelded afterwards and was noticeably strong in the market when making a successful handicap debut at Goodwood (good), where he needed all of the 7f to seal the deal; 5lb higher but this extra furlong could make a huge difference to him; one of three runners for Ralph Beckett who took this race in 2019.

9/1

Form: 2126-3

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has handled good to firm and the mud; consistent last season until his heavy defeat in a Group 3; usually races prominently but had to be dropped in from a bad draw in the Silver Bowl at Haydock, so all things considered he did well to finish only a length off Teroomm; enters calculations with a talented claimer secured.
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17

(18)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Afentiko

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Oliver Cole

Won twice at two and had deep-ground form; quite an eyecatcher on his comeback in Haydock's Silver Bowl but failed to make an impression in the Britannia and a similar story behind Rhoscolyn at Goodwood (soft); now on a recovery mission.

20/1

19

(22)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Goodwood

Afentiko

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Oliver Cole

Two wins in last season's 2yo campaign; reappeared with close third in the Silver Bowl Handicap at Haydock (1m) in May, a race that hasn't really worked out; ran okay when 11th of 30 in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m); versatile ground-wise; improvement is possible but necessary in this hot race.

25/1

11th

6

(6)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Afentiko

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Has handled good to firm and the mud; consistent last season until his heavy defeat in a Group 3; usually races prominently but had to be dropped in from a bad draw in the Silver Bowl at Haydock, so all things considered he did well to finish only a length off Teroomm; enters calculations with a talented claimer secured.

22/1

Form: 916-3

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Made all in his novice over 7f at Newmarket last August before fading out of it in a Listed race; took quite a grip on his seasonal/handicap debut so did well to finish within 3l of Fifth Column (1m, good); could easily have brighter days ahead of him and this big-field scenario (granted some cover) might well trigger a spike in his form; trainer won this 11 years ago.
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4th

7

(11)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

The Lost King

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive over 7f-8.6f on AW this year, on last two starts winning the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton and close third at the AW Championships at Newcastle; turf mark has been raised in tandem, which leaves him with marked improvement to find in this sphere, but he needs a second look.

7/1

3rd

8

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Lost King

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

The form of his Kempton win (7f) in January could hardly have worked out better and he raised his game again to win the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; still not fully exposed and he is a leading contender up 5lb.

9/2

1st

6

(11)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Lost King

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Lightly raced 4yo who returned from a 202-day break (gelded during the absence) to win a 7f handicap at Kempton in January, finishing off strongly (form worked out extremely well); only second over 1m last time but the tactical nature of that race may not have suited; still looks on a dangerous mark and he's one of two strong contenders for Andrew Balding.

7/1

10/1

Form: 521-2

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt and dam's siblings include Grade 1 and Group 3 winners; progressed in novices and the manner in which he kept on for second on his handicap debut here over 7f (good to firm) suggests he'll devour today's extra distance; going the right way and seemingly held in high regard having been towards the top of the market in all his races; firmly enters calculations.
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7

(5)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Ascot

Brave Mission

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

All five turf starts on good to firm; gelded since a rather disappointing effort last time; good second in useful C&D handicap on seasonal debut and that form puts him in the picture.

11/2

5th

7

(3)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Brave Mission

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Only midfield in the Britannia upped to 1m last time; progressive form otherwise, very good second at Ascot (good to firm; handicap debut) in most recent 7f attempt; remains of interest.

11/4

13th

28

(20)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Brave Mission

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ralph Beckett

Frankel colt and dam's siblings include Grade 1 and Group 3 winners; progressed in novices and the manner in which he kept on for second on his handicap debut here over 7f (good to firm) suggests he'll devour today's extra distance; going the right way and seemingly held in high regard having been towards the top of the market in all his races; firmly enters calculations.

10/1

100/1

Form: 51-246

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won twice at two and his defeats came in races won by top-notchers; has also kept good company this season, running well on the AW before failing to fire around Chester in the 1m2f Listed Dee Stakes; while that wasn't the ideal preparation for a Britannia, he'd be no forlorn hope if back on song.
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14th

3

(4)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Hott Shott

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Won twice at two and his defeats came in races won by top-notchers; has also kept good company this season, running well on the AW before failing to fire around Chester in the 1m2f Listed Dee Stakes; while that wasn't the ideal preparation for a Britannia, he'd be no forlorn hope if back on song.

100/1

6th

4

(3)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Hott Shott

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

6th

4

(3)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Hott Shott

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

Form: 116-9

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Hit the ground running last season with back-to-back wins (good/good to soft) but raced freely when highly tried in the Group 1 Middle Park (soft) and again on his reappearance in a Listed race, in which he also hung for pressure on the good to firm ground; pedigree suggests he should stay this far but running style casts doubts.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

14

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Defence Minister

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Low-mileage 4yo who was gelded prior to justifying favouritism with 1l success at Kempton (7f) on AW/seasonal debut, opening his handicap account and taking overall record to 3-9; this Wathnan Racing runner may well be capable of further improvement; ties in closely with Mudbir on Sandown running last July; major contender.

15/2

1st

2

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Defence Minister

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Good efforts in 7f handicaps at Sandown and Goodwood last July; had excuses at Doncaster when last seen; been gelded since; on a good mark but this free-going sort could do with settling better.

4/1

9th

5

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Defence Minister

9st 3lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Last year's two wins were at 6f (one on good to soft) but this is looking his trip after competitive shows in strong handicaps at Sandown and Goodwood; it was a deep race last time and two of the three ahead of him dominated an Ascot handicap last weekend; firmly in the mix.

9/1

16th
21 (13)
Iceford

28/1

Form: 2-6221

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Had been running well despite heading to the Curragh last time as a five-race maiden and he won that 7f handicap in workmanlike style from Shameful (7f, good); cheekpieces worn the last twice are working well, but he may lack the same scope for improvement as some in here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Iceford

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Was 3.25l behind Glen To Glen over 6f on seasonal debut before winning a C&D handicap; not bad runs at Ascot and Naas after but was below form on soft at Galway; the various headgear is left off today and is a player.

9/2

15

(11)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Iceford

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Off the mark over this trip at the Curragh in May, okay run since at Ascot, most recently last of three in Naas conditions event when having to force it; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; others preferred although rider's claim a positive.

20/1

3

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Naas

Iceford

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Useful maiden form (including second to Storm Piece at Gowran) before off the mark on handicap debut over this trip at the Curragh in May (good) off 86; midfield in near-side group in Britannia Stakes at Ascot latest; more needed.

13/2

10/1

Form: 4-111 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
All good this year and completed his hat-trick in the always-competitive Silver Bowl at Haydock (1m, good); has made a canny habit of not winning any of his races by far and could still be on happy terms with the handicapper despite a 6lb rise; a tough colt who won't be fazed by the challenge of a Britannia and he's on the shortlist for yard that won this in 2020.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

Teroomm

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

Hindered by traffic issues on penultimate start and by refusing to settle latest; good chance if tapping back into earlier progress that culminated in notable 1m win at Haydock.

9/1

8th

9

(7)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Teroomm

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Arrived for the Britannia on the back of a hat-trick of wins, the last of them coming in the competitive Silver Bowl at Haydock (1m, good), but he met trouble at a crucial stage at the Royal meeting and his midfield run is best ignored; will be very dangerous if getting the breaks this time.

11/2

17th

8

(33)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Teroomm

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

All good this year and completed his hat-trick in the always-competitive Silver Bowl at Haydock (1m, good); has made a canny habit of not winning any of his races by far and could still be on happy terms with the handicapper despite a 6lb rise; a tough colt who won't be fazed by the challenge of a Britannia and he's on the shortlist for yard that won this in 2020.

10/1

Form: -31401 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
This year's handicap wins (1m/1m1f) have come from prominent positions at Musselburgh, the latest 12 days ago in gritty fashion; only 4lb higher and a line can be put through his run at Haydock (behind Teroomm) on penultimate start as early interference put paid to him adopting his preferred tactics; this looks no masterplan but he should give his running if nothing else.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Thunder Wonder

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Musselburgh last April and June; failed to make a serious impact since, albeit fourth of 12 back at Musselburgh three weeks ago; non-runner at Redcar on Thursday.

25/1

4th

8

(8)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Thunder Wonder

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Efforts since last summer leave plenty to be desired, including last month's Wolverhampton reappearance (8.6f, AW; first start since being gelded); however, he is 2-2 here (1m/1m1f) and 7lb lower than when last successful; worth a second look; stable also runs Sir Paul Ramsey.

10/1

25/1

Form: 0154-8

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
All seven runs on good or quicker; highly tried last season after overcoming some bother in running in a 7f handicap at Glorious Goodwood, but that win was off an 8lb lower mark and, while he didn't have the clearest of runs back at Goodwood on return (having been gelded), he couldn't be called unlucky; steps up to 1m for the first time; others have more pressing claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(10)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:47 Goodwood

Mr Chaplin

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won a nursery here at last year's Glorious meeting (7f, good to firm) and back on the scoresheet at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in August; fifth of 13 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) since and this 3yo could build on that latest performance now back up in trip; unraced on slow ground.

10/1

5th

6

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Mr Chaplin

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Proved resurgent with success on the July course (1m, good to firm) last time, albeit off 3lb lower and with rider taking off 5lb; this looks a harder task but he's had a light campaign and may have more to offer.

8/1

1st

8

(4)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Mr Chaplin

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Down the field (beaten 8l) in the Britannia on his only previous attempt at 1m; this season's form figures are a tad misleading as he's not been running badly, including last time in a deep 7f handicap at Goodwood; only 4lb higher than for his nursery win and Jack Dace takes off 5lb; could be interesting.

13/2

25/1

Form: 146-22 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
The only real blip in five runs at two was in the Group 2 Royal Lodge; in good form in defeat this season and his second at Goodwood (1m conditions race, good) behind subsequent stylish Listed winner Amiloc can be upgraded as he went off like the clappers with one other; if ridden differently, this mark is tempting on his handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

4

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Hawksbill

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Campaigned mostly on good/firmer; record is only 1-11 but good seconds at Haydock (1m) and Chester (7.5f; cheekpieces applied) last month suggest his turn is near; one for the shortlist.

7/1

2nd

10

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:15 Chester

Hawksbill

8st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

3yo who returned to form with very close second to Sir Paul Ramsey at Haydock (1m, good) three weeks ago on his second run since being gelded; back up 4lb today but still of interest after that latest performance, provided conditions suit (unproven on slow ground); wears first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

21th
25 (14)
Raafedd

9/1

Form: 6-61

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
370,000gns yearling; first-time tongue-tie when not overly troubled at Newbury (7f novice, good) to beat a subsequent winner and he's in the right hands to keep progressing now into handicaps, especially raised to 1m; could very easily take a huge step forward, and runs here in preference to Saturday's Group 3 Jersey Stakes; dangerous; trainer won this in 2012.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Raafedd

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Tongue tied first time and left his first two efforts behind when seeing off two next-time-out winners in a 7f Newbury novice (good) in May; on the back of that he went off favourite for the 30-runner Britannia at Royal Ascot but met repeated trouble in running; evidently well regarded (has also been Group entered) and can be given another chance.

3/1

21th

25

(14)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Raafedd

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

370,000gns yearling; first-time tongue-tie when not overly troubled at Newbury (7f novice, good) to beat a subsequent winner and he's in the right hands to keep progressing now into handicaps, especially raised to 1m; could very easily take a huge step forward, and runs here in preference to Saturday's Group 3 Jersey Stakes; dangerous; trainer won this in 2012.

9/1

1st

7

(7)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Raafedd

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Shaped well on his AW debut in November (7f) but he was left trailing when Indian Springs moved through the gears at Newmarket last month; open to improvement and a tongue-tie may help but minor money perhaps his best hope.

10/1

Form: 722

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Unexposed colt after only three runs and he was best of the rest behind all-the-way winner Arabian Story on the Chelmsford AW (1m) on final qualifying start; may yet do better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(2)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

Competizione

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Has something to prove having been well beaten in handicaps on his last two starts; however, this 3yo impressed in a novice at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in July and is in top hands; too soon to write him off.

10/1

9th

5

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:45 Epsom

Competizione

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Trounced his rivals in Windsor novice (1m, good to firm) last month but he's found things tough in Ascot handicaps (Class 2) either side of that; still unexposed and now drops back in grade but he needs more progress back at this trip.

7/1

12th

15

(16)

26th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Competizione

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Made no impact in the Britannia and he faced a much easier task when landing the odds in Windsor novice (1m, good to firm) next time; back in deeper waters here but he's low mileage, in good hands and hard to rule out.

11/1

Form: 13-332

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
7f AW novice winner; further raised his profile with three good runs in Meydan earlier this year (7f/1m) and it's no wonder that he couldn't hold a candle to subsequent Guineas hero Ruling Court in a Listed race last time; unlikely that a three-month absence will count against him (stable won a Royal Hunt Cup with a seasonal debutant) and he's a reliable gelding who might well have a part to play; blinkers are now worn in isolation after partnering a hood on latest start; trainer won this in 2016.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:45 Epsom

The Fingal Raven

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Did well at Meydan earlier in the year (7f/1m) and was a close third at Sandown (7f, good to firm) last month but he didn't really fire at Newmarket (third of six) last time; that took his record to 1-10 and others are more persuasive.

8/1

1

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:17 Newmarket (July)

The Fingal Raven

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Did well at Meydan earlier in the year (7f/1m) and bounced back from his no-show in the Britannia with a close third at Sandown (7f, good to firm) to Mudbir who went in again last week at Goodwood; interesting off an untouched mark.

5/1

66/1

Form: 38-14

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
1m2f novice winner at Windsor (good to firm); given every chance in a Listed race in France last time (extended 1m1f, good) but faded late on into fourth; that was nonetheless his best form and a stiff 1m here could be a better fit; not dismissed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(15)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Brise Noir

8st 13lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Brian Meehan

Bounced back from heavy Royal Ascot defeat and rediscovered previous promise when half-length runner-up to Dante's Lad in Class 3 at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) last month; however, others here may have greater potential.

33/1

5

(6)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Brise Noir

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Reappeared with a win in C&D novice (good to firm) last month; ran well in French Listed race next time but he found things tough in the Britannia handicap at Royal Ascot 11 days ago; still unexposed and now goes back up in trip but this mark looks tough on the balance of his form and others are preferred.

8/1

24th

14

(26)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Brise Noir

9st 3lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Brian Meehan

1m2f novice winner at Windsor (good to firm); given every chance in a Listed race in France last time (extended 1m1f, good) but faded late on into fourth; that was nonetheless his best form and a stiff 1m here could be a better fit; not dismissed.

66/1

18/1

Form: 131-23

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
All six runs highly respectable; his handicap debut win was over 6f but he's been finishing well over 7f, particularly here last time when hot on the heels of Brave Mission despite completely fluffing the start (good to firm; first-time cheekpieces, now replaced with a visor); wouldn't want a repeat of that in this deeper race but he's clearly on a workable mark (untouched); stable has won a Britannia.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Shout

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive 3yo last season (on various ground), winning a big-field 1m handicap at Ascot in September; reappeared with encouraging run in the Lincoln at Doncaster and he's not written off, but he was somewhat underwhelming in the Spring Cup at Newbury last time when favourite.

11/2

13th

9

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Shout

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Raced too freely in the Lincoln and ended up shaping nicely in a never-nearer ninth; had ended 2025 on a high with a smooth success at Ascot (1m, soft) and a fine fourth in the Balmoral Handicap (good) over the same C&D; gets on really well with Oisin Murphy and he's back in the saddle today; still unexposed and now looks ready to strike.

8/1

9th

3

(19)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Shout

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won at Ascot (1m, soft) last September and very creditable fourth of 20 in another big-field handicap there (1m, good) in October; this 4yo course winner is unexposed over 1m and could have more to offer this season; chance.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1246-5

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Followed his 2yo maiden win with a second at Group 2 level but that is as good as it's got; didn't smack of a Britannia winner when only fifth of seven in a conditions race on the AW, albeit a valuable one won by the French Derby third Detain; gelded in the meantime and tries cheekpieces; topweights have struggled down the years.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(1)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Wolf Of Badenoch

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Very smart 2yo who has lost his way but off a much reduced mark he was a close fourth at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) after being well backed; he might well have won that race on another day as he hit some traffic.

6/4

4th

8

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Wolf Of Badenoch

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Scored on his debut here in June 2024 but without a victory since and fitted with eyeshields when failing to beat a rival in 7f Wolverhampton handicap last time; hard to warm to.

20/1

12th

9

(8)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wolf Of Badenoch

8st 13lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Runner-up in Group 2 company on his second start (when with Hugo Palmer); tumbled down the weights in 2025 and this month's return to action didn't hint that he was ready to take advantage; eyeshield now added; betting should guide.

10/1

27th
15 (17)
Serengeti

10/1

Form: 631-80

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden on the AW at Dundalk; it could be that soft to heavy ground wasn't to his liking when beaten a long way on his handicap debut in March and he was then utilised as a pacemaker in the French 2,000 Guineas; his yard's previous winner of this race in 2015 was also downgraded from a Group 1; still relatively unexposed, there are some reasons for optimism.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Windsor

Serengeti

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Not particularly solid on his 7f/1m form for a few yards since leaving Ballydoyle; chance largely depends on the effects of new trip and first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

28th

8

(20)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Serengeti

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Successful in autumn handicap on final start for Aidan O'Brien; far from solid on his form for three different yards since, most recently posting a duck egg in the Spring Cup on debut for this one; best watched.

50/1

21th

8

(25)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Serengeti

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Has had several trainers in his short career to date; two 7f wins for Aidan O'Brien; not at his best on his last three outings, never dangerous at Kempton on latest (sole run for James Ferguson); probably best watched.

33/1

33/1

Form: 31742-

Last run: 250 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden last summer but was a different horse in the autumn once gelded and blinkered, following his fourth in a valuable big-field sales race (extended 6f, good) with a second at York (1m nursery, soft); whether his progress will be stalled by a lengthy absence remains to be seen.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(7)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Windsor

Seagolazo

8st 13lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Maiden winner who is 0-11 in handicaps and failed to improve for a visor (retained) most recently, while also failing to build on an encouraging reappearance effort; otherwise well treated on best efforts.

11/2

6th

9

(12)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Seagolazo

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole win was a maiden as 2yo on his only run at this track; none too consistent in his 11 starts since but recent reappearance was respectable and this return to 1m2f should be okay; record with blinkers or cheekpieces (both absent last time) gives encouragement for today's first-time visor; wide draw.

16/1

4th

5

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Seagolazo

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

0-7 last season and inconsistent; however, he was a close third of 11 at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last July and also showed spark when third at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in September; on a career-low mark and not ruled out.

12/1

22/1

Form: 121 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Made his debut in only April and doubled his tally when all out on handicap debut at Goodwood (1m, good); that race didn't go at all swimmingly and he probably did well to win at all; 5lb higher here but likely improvement has to be factored in; trainer also had him in Saturday's Jersey.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Arctic Grey

9st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Form figures of 121 to start his career in the spring, including a 1m win off this mark at Goodwood on handicap debut, but he's not lived up to that; gelded before penultimate start, which was a fair effort at Ascot, but he did not show much at Ayr on latest (both on soft).

14/1

11th

9

(9)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Arctic Grey

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Spring performances over 1m (121) represented a very solid start to his career; came up well short in a pair of strong 3yo-only handicaps in the summer but back on track after a gelding operation when fourth of 11 at Ascot (7f, soft) 15 days ago; that was his first outing for two months so he might come on for it; not discounted.

16/1

30th
16 (19)
God Of War

18/1

Form: 4157-2

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Highly tried last season after winning his novice and ran well in a 7f Listed race; another sound effort in defeat on his handicap debut at Chester (extended 7f, good; having been gelded) when narrowly denied by a similarly unexposed 3yo; there are concerns that they finished in a bit of a heap that day, suggesting that none of them were that well handicapped.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(5)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

God Of War

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Never involved back on turf at Newmarket last month; however, he returned with two respectable efforts on AW prior to that and the fact he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Sandown (7f, soft) last summer and was runner-up at this meeting last year make him a dangerous one to discount.

14/1

10th

3

(5)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

God Of War

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Soft-ground Sandown winner in August who is just 1lb higher; comes here fit after two respectable fourth-place finishes at Kempton (also 7f, AW); acts on this forecast good ground and could make his presence felt.

20/1

25/1

Form: 514-14 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Reserve; won a bit too well on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) as the handicapper hit him with 9lb rise and that was surely a factor in his defeat in the Silver Bowl, though again he ran well and fared best of those who raced up with the pace; two of the three ahead of him reoppose; likely vulnerable once again; tries a hood.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket

King Casper

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hugo Palmer

Prominent racer who won in good style here (1m, good) in April on his handicap and seasonal debut; has failed to progress but gelded since last time and the return to the Rowley Mile could give him a boost.

14/1

9th

11

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

17:20 York

King Casper

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Hugo Palmer

Showed fairly useful form in the spring, including reappearance win, and last two efforts can be excused; however, still needs to prove he can defy this sort of mark.

25/1

4

(17)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Goodwood

King Casper

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Made virtually all for a clearcut win on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) in April but hit with 9lb rise for that success and he's been vulnerable in two subsequent runs; reported to have had post-race heat stress at Newmarket last month but this is a deeper race and others are preferred; the hood worn last time is removed.

14/1

Form: 2-3122 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Reserve; took five goes to win a maiden and twice runner-up in handicaps, latterly when long odds-on at Naas (1m, good); lacks the same upside as some of these unless blinkers trigger something; also entered at Leopardstown (6.28).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Mississippi River

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: A P O’Brien

No slouch but he has never raced above Listed level and looks like being a possible pacemaker for stablemate The Lion In Winter in this first Group attempt; clear bottom of this pack on handicap marks and should be swallowed up once his rivals get roaring.

100/1

7th

4

(7)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Mississippi River

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Three-time winner including a rated race last June over C&D (good); promising effort on seasonal return over C&D when 3l fifth to stablemate The Lion In Winter in the Listed Heritage Stakes, half a length behind Tokenomics and just in front of Lord Massusus; rated 100 and improvement is required.

11/2

5th

5

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Mississippi River

9st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: A P O’Brien

Consistent in handicaps and conditions races at around 1m/1m1f last season; only once out of the first four in his nine 2024 starts, three wins, including over C&D; has never run in a stakes race and will need to raise his game to score at this level.

12/1

Non-runners

Linwood

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £131.60
Straight Forecast £56.72
Tricast £470.38
Trifecta £1555.00

Selections

The Times:

Raafedd

SPOTLIGHT:

Parole d'Oro

Daily Mail:

Teroomm

NEWMARKET:

Arabian Story

The Guardian:

The Lost King

D Express:

Brave Mission

POSTDATA:

Arctic Grey

Daily Mirror:

Fifth Column

LAMBOURN:

Fearnot

TOPSPEED:

Consolidation

Daily Record:

Teroomm

The Sun:

Raafedd

The Star:

Raafedd

RP RATINGS:

Parole d'Oro

Telegraph:

Parole d'Oro