June 20 / 18.10 Ascot

18.10

Good To Firm

Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Handicap)

  • Prize money: £56694
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 27 runners
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Palace Of Holyroodhouse Stakes (Handicap)

Runners: 27 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 2-2111 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Improving at a rate of knots, blowing away limited opposition in a 5f Southwell maiden in March before winning a competitive Class 3 handicap by daylight back at Southwell one month later; another dominant display at Chester last month (6f, good), fast away from a wide draw and settling the race quickly when surging clear off the home turn; dropping back to 5f should be fine but the form of the latest win hasn't worked out, he's up 12lb and is untried on quicker than good; remains a promising sprinter but this may not be his day.
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18th

15

(18)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Hammer The Hammer

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Big chance on his 3yo best but he hasn't got anything going in three runs in big sprint handicaps this year (had wind operation prior to his return); conditions should be fine and the new cheekpieces could give him a lift; revival not out of the question.

40/1

21th

18

(16)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Hammer The Hammer

9st 3lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

On the up in 2025, completing a hat-trick before fine runs at Royal Ascot and in the Ayr Gold Cup (beaten favourite in this race in between); had a wind operation prior to reappearance but he has finished down the field in both starts since, the Wokingham on latest; down in the weights but a full revival is essential; tongue-tie experiment last time is quickly aborted.

25/1

16th

12

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Hammer The Hammer

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Up-and-coming handicapper last summer when winning first two starts at this level before finishing an excellent second of 24 in the 5f handicap here (good to firm) last June; first home of the 3yos when fifth in the Ayr Gold Cup (soft) last September and may do better this year; not ruled out now fitted with a tongue-tie on second run back.

28/1

Form: 470-25 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on his 2yo debut (6f, good to soft) but his form took off on faster ground subsequently, winning 5f novices at Redcar and Nottingham before big efforts at Glorious Goodwood and York's Ebor meeting (Group 3/Listed); two solid efforts in defeat this year, hamstrung by a refusal to settle when a close fifth in a York Listed race five weeks ago (5f, good to firm); this test might suit better and a big run wouldn't be a surprise.
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6th

7

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Mr Lightside

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Can lead; smart 2yo who began 3yo season on a mark of 102; has shown just humdrum form in three turf handicaps, despite a sliding mark, and was way back behind Justcallmepete at Bath last week; has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

5

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Appleby

Both wins were on turf in 2024 but he's well treated on old form and has run respectably on Tapeta (5f/6f) in last two starts; can make the running and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid back in this sphere.

6/1

4th

5

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Having tumbled down the weights there were signs of a possible revival when keeping on for third in a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last week (attracted support); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and today's return to 6f won't be an issue; can't discount.

7/2

33/1

Form: 111-67

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 in good form, completing a 6f hat-trick with the final leg in the Two Year Old Trophy at Redcar (soft; Listed); well drawn there and it was a substandard renewal, so he'll need to find plenty more to defy this mark.
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21th

7

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Candy

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Won last season's Ayr Silver Cup off a 5lb lower mark; has not had much luck this year, banging his head in the stalls in the Wokingham and then suffering a slipped saddle at Goodwood three weeks ago; for one so well suited by 6f and slow ground, today's test may be insufficient.

40/1

23th

4

(21)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Candy

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Richard Spencer

All wins over 6f (on soft and good ground) and he's 0-5 at 5f; can lead; 5lb higher than when winning the Ayr Silver Cup (soft) last September but Jack Callan claims 3lb and forget Ascot last month as he banged his head on the stalls; however, at this trip others are preferred.

33/1

16/1

Form: 165-53 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Made a bright start to her 2yo career, winning on debut before finishing second in a York Listed race and fourth in the Queen Mary over C&D; easy win in a Naas Listed event last July (5f, yielding); beaten four times since but she ran well in Listed grade at York five weeks ago and should go well on this handicap debut.
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5

(26)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Miss Lamai

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Made a bright start to her 2yo career, winning on debut before finishing second in a York Listed race and fourth in the Queen Mary over C&D; easy win in a Naas Listed event last July (5f, yielding); beaten four times since but she ran well in Listed grade at York five weeks ago and should go well on this handicap debut.

16/1

3rd

9

(4)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Miss Lamai

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Runner-up in the Listed Marygate over C&D last May then ran well at Royal Ascot before a Listed win at Naas; hasn't really threatened in Group races on her three runs since, however, and may be vulnerable once more.

25/1

3rd

9

(4)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Miss Lamai

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Runner-up in the Listed Marygate over C&D last May then ran well at Royal Ascot before a Listed win at Naas; hasn't really threatened in Group races on her three runs since, however, and may be vulnerable once more.

25/1

Form: 92-568 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
In the same ownership as Miss Lamai and finished just in front of that rival when third of 24 in last season's Queen Mary; unplaced in three starts this year but looks to retain all her ability, faring better than the result when sixth in a strong Listed race at Cork (5.5f, good) last month; a big run at rewarding odds can't be ruled out in this her first handicap.
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10

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Maw Lam

9st 6lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: Adrian Nicholls

Smart as 2yo but she hasn't quite hit those heights in 2025, albeit facing some tough assignments; dropping down the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but others look safer.

16/1

4

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Maw Lam

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Adrian Nicholls

Went close in Group 3 Firth Of Clyde Stakes at Ayr (6f, good to firm) last September; reappeared with fair fifth of 15 in the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good) in April but has failed to build on that and she needs to raise her game now back up in trip.

16/1

6

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Maw Lam

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

In the same ownership as Miss Lamai and finished just in front of that rival when third of 24 in last season's Queen Mary; unplaced in three starts this year but looks to retain all her ability, faring better than the result when sixth in a strong Listed race at Cork (5.5f, good) last month; a big run at rewarding odds can't be ruled out in this her first handicap.

28/1

12/1

Form: 156-47 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Didn't look obviously well handicapped ahead of his reappearance at Sandown in April and he was only fourth of nine despite being notably strong in the betting; again only midfield in a hot York handicap three weeks ago but that run was eyecatching, slowly away and in rear before finishing his race with a flourish (fastest finishing split); he wouldn't want to repeat the slow start today but he's dropped 2lb and this race could be more receptive to those held up; stable won this in 2023; won his only start on good to firm; strong suspicion there's a bigger performance looming and new cheekpieces could help.
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17

(15)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Zayer

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made the frame in valuable handicaps at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in July, but then ran poorly at the Shergar Cup two weeks ago; his record now reads just one win from ten attempts and he has something to prove in a race as competitive as this one.

28/1

2

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Zayer

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Archie Watson

In the frame in notable handicaps at the Royal meeting (5f, good to firm) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on his last two starts; 11lb better off with Prince Of India for just over 4l on the latter occasion; no obvious reason why he wouldn't give his running again.

9/1

4

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Zayer

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ran his best race when keeping on for fourth of 24 in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot three weeks ago (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); looked ready for the return to 6f on that occasion but is perhaps vulnerable to a few lurking further down the weights.

12/1

Form: 251-61 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Promise at Newmarket on seasonal return (6f, good) and she duly built on it when coming from an unpromising position to lead late in the 3yo Dash at Epsom 13 days ago (5f, good); this more conventional track should suit and a 5lb rise is justified, but she will need to take another step forward.
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16th

19

(11)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Stormy Impact

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

0-4 this year but retains ability; there's a slight concern that she will get taken off her feet early under these conditions and others appeal more.

25/1

15th

3

(18)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Stormy Impact

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last term and fourth in the older-horse version this season; just as effective at 6f and she never got a chance to show her true colours last time at Chester; lacking course experience is not ideal but she's not dismissed.

16/1

5th

4

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Stormy Impact

9st 13lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won the 3yo Dash at Epsom (5f, good) last June and left reappearance behind when good fourth of 20 in the Dash there (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; just as effective at 6f and can play a prominent role from an unchanged mark.

13/2

8/1

Form: 321-31 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Much improved for the addition of a tongue-tie and switch to handicaps, winning a 6f nursery at Yarmouth last September and progressing again this year when third at Sandown before rewarding strong support at Chester (both 5f, good); could well have more to offer for a yard that had a near-miss in this race in 2023, but the handicapper didn't miss with a 9lb rise for Chester.
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11th

7

(18)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Redorange

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

All turf races on good or quicker ground; best form when narrow winner of a C&D Listed race in July but his sights are raised much higher today in this, his first Group race.

25/1

1st

5

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Redorange

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Clive Cox

Built on an eye-catching reappearance (over this C&D) when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) in May; only fourth to Washington Heights in Listed event at Carlisle next time but has had a break since and may well bounce back; has real possibilities if he does.

13/2

4th

1

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Redorange

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Clive Cox

Classy sprinter who built on an eye-catching reappearance when justifying strong support in handicap at Windsor (5f, good) 12 days ago; found only one too good in French Listed event last summer and looks a strong contender back in this grade.

5/2

Form: 321-14 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Irish raider who ended 2024 with a 6f maiden win at Navan and returned to action with a smooth success at Cork in April (5f, good); pitched into Group 3 at Naas last month (6f, good) and found things happening too quickly for him in the final 2f; this should be more suitable but others are perhaps better treated.
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4th

3

(3)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

Smart handicap form this season. also a fine third behind Big Gossey in a C&D Listed race on his penultimate start; not one of his better handicap displays on latest.

14/1

18th

2

(16)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

Two handicap wins this season, over 5f here (sft-hvy) and over the same trip at Navan on (good); virtually inseparable from Tango Flare based on Listed third behind course specialist here last time; both could feature.

12/1

66/1

Form: 6-4700

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Faced some tough tasks as a 2yo after his winning debut; 50-1 and dropped away in the closing stages at York on last week's stable debut (6f, good to firm); up against it once more.
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9th

6

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kings Call

11st 8lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Hard to fancy on recent efforts with no better than a tenth-placed finish in his last five starts; however, he could be revived by a recent stable switch (from Seb Spencer) and he's fully 18lb lower than when eighth in the 5f handicap at Royal Ascot last summer; worth monitoring in the market.

20/1

11th

10

(15)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Kings Call

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Eighth of 24 in a 5f handicap at Royal Ascot last season but he's finished out the back in his subsequent runs; bit risky.

33/1

13th

7

(4)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Kings Call

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Ran quite well when an unconsidered 100-1 shot at Royal Ascot last summer but that didn't prove a springboard to better things; down in the weights but best watched back from a 245-day break.

33/1

Form: 23-1

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Green in the closing stages when second to subsequent Middle Park and Dewhurst winner and 2,000 Guineas third Shadow Of Light on Newmarket debut last August (6f, good); followed that with a third of 17 in a hot York maiden three weeks later (7f, good to firm); off nine months before a bloodless success at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; the strength of his 2yo form suggests he's a Group-race performer in waiting (entered in the Commonwealth Cup) and an opening mark of 93 could seriously underestimate him; he is tackling a new trip and hasn't always looked straightforward, so there are possible negatives, but there is also plenty of potential upside.
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10th

16

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Realign

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Comfortable win at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) in May but he has come up short in the Wokingham and Stewards' Cup since; this looks no easier and he will need to be at the top of his game.

16/1

16th

19

(18)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Realign

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Profile is hit and miss but conditions won't faze him; he looked good at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) in May and brings relatively low mileage but he was only midfield in the Wokingham and is 1lb higher today, so needs a big personal best.

20/1

8th

25

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Realign

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

Made favourite but lacked experience when tackling the 5f handicap here last June; better form when winning at Haydock (6f, good to soft) last September and, after a low-key reappearance at Newmarket, he impressed when winning at Carlisle (6f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) recently; 1lb well in under a penalty; looks a smart prospect.

8/1

Form: 3-1213 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Speedy filly who made all at Wolverhampton and Goodwood either side of chasing home Redorange at Chester; made another bold bid when third to Stormy Impact at Epsom two weeks ago; however, this stiffer test could leave her vulnerable.
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5th

1

(8)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Rubys Profit

10st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Ward

Did well as a 3yo, including over C&D, but she hasn't added to her tally in six runs this year; recent third at Epsom (6f, good to firm) on her stable debut was a good run and she's a key player back down in trip.

9/2

3rd

1

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:00 Epsom

Rubys Profit

10st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Tom Ward

Developed into useful 5f performer for Newland-Insole stable last year but is yet to hit top gear after five runs this season; makes stable debut debut from a tempting mark and should be okay back at 6f but needs to have been reinvigorated by her new regime; cheekpieces removed after one use.

7/1

8th

3

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rubys Profit

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Just a respectable sixth when well drawn over C&D last month and again a beaten favourite when fourth of seven at Nottingham (5f, good) a fortnight ago; well suited by ground slower than good but probably needs some help from the new cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: -12469

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
She has already proved herself a bargain buy at 1,600gns, winning at Wolverhampton on her stable debut in February (6f) and acquitting herself with credit in Listed/Group 3 events since; 5f in a strongly run race may suit but she looks on a tough mark for her handicap debut.
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9

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Enola Holmes

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

One of two for yard; won a 6f Wolverhampton maiden for Jack Jones in February; highly tried at times to no avail subsequently; hampered by loose horse when always behind on stable debut here (7f); likely capable of better dropped back in trip; check the market.

16/1

8th

9

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Enola Holmes

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

One of two for yard; won a 6f Wolverhampton maiden for Jack Jones in February; highly tried at times to no avail subsequently; hampered by loose horse when always behind on stable debut here (7f); likely capable of better dropped back in trip; check the market.

16/1

6

(2)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Enola Holmes

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Stephen Thorne

Sole win came in a 6f maiden on AW at Wolverhampton in February for former yard; lost way on turf and picked up for 31,000gns in August; tongue tied for stable debut and best watched unless money comes.

20/1

Form: 404-06 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Busy 2yo campaign yielded three wins, notably in Listed grade at Newbury in August (5f, good); unplaced in two Listed events this spring; dropped 3lb for her troubles but the first-time blinkers need to have a positive effect.
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6th

2

(2)

2nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Goodwood

Englemere

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Listed winner during a busy 2yo campaign but well held at that level in her first two runs of this season and fared no better back in a handicap at Royal Ascot last time when tried in blinkers; handles slow ground but now has questions to answer.

16/1

17

(8)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Englemere

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Busy 2yo campaign yielded three wins, notably in Listed grade at Newbury in August (5f, good); unplaced in two Listed events this spring; dropped 3lb for her troubles but the first-time blinkers need to have a positive effect.

33/1

6th

2

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Englemere

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, took keen hold, midfield

12/1

Form: 37-143

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
All runs at 6f, winning a Thirsk maiden as a 2yo and a Pontefract handicap on his return in April; two creditable efforts have followed but the drop to 5f needs to spark something extra.
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6th

4

(15)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Dark Cloud Rising

8st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Positives include a C&D record comprising a win and a second and he arrives in top form; whether he is quite well enough treated for a race of this nature remains to be seen though.

8/1

2nd

1

(6)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Dark Cloud Rising

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Stumbled/unseated in first-time visor (retained since) at Carlisle in May but posted a career-best when winning by 2l over C&D (good) in June, and he was denied a clear run when third of six at Pontefract (6f, good) subsequently; high on the list.

15/8

3rd

4

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

Dark Cloud Rising

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Bounced back from some lesser efforts when making all and scoring comfortably from a subsequent winner at Ripon (6f, good) 19 days ago; the visor may have helped and although similar tactics may not be so easy in this field, he doesn't have to lead; much respected from 6lb higher.

11/8

Form: 515127

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two wins over further in Qatar this year and also ran well over an extended 1m2f in April; tailed off in a 1m Listed event at Sandown (first British attempt) three weeks ago; hard to recommend now dropped markedly in trip.
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6th

2

(4)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket (July)

Suhail Star

9st 11lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: M Al Attiya

Two wins (6.5f/7f) in Qatar in February but he's failed to shine in his three British starts since May, most recently at Windsor on Monday.

40/1

4

(3)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Suhail Star

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: M Al Attiya

Two wins (6.5f/7f) in Qatar in February and runner-up there over 10.5f in April; switched to Britain for two races this summer, not disgraced at 100-1 under Ashley Lewis at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) on latest, although only 17th of 24; lacks solid claims but this is a big drop in class.

9/1

20

(1)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Suhail Star

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: M Al Attiya

Two wins over further in Qatar this year and also ran well over an extended 1m2f in April; tailed off in a 1m Listed event at Sandown (first British attempt) three weeks ago; hard to recommend now dropped markedly in trip.

50/1

28/1

Form: 417-78 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Fair effort in first-time cheekpieces (absent today) at York five weeks ago but he looks on a tough mark and his stable may hold stronger claims with Miss Lamai.
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14th

11

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

King Of Light

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Stuart Williams

Won well at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and some stiff tasks since; still looked in form when sixth at Windsor 12 days ago but this is a tougher race and he looks vulnerable once again, even with Ryan Moore booked.

12/1

6th

2

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

King Of Light

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Has raced mostly at around 5f but there was no doubting that this C&D suited him well when he won by a wide margin (good to firm) in June; ran with great credit when eighth of 27 in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood recently, after having to be switched, and looks a likely contender back here.

8/1

8th

24

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

King Of Light

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Impressed at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June; had an excuse at Ascot next time and spent the first half of the race in the unfavoured stands' side group when down the field there last week; this looks too demanding all the same.

33/1

Form: 76-973

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
6f win at Newbury for the Coles last summer; improving run by run for new yard this season but he is in deeper today and needs to pull out extra to feature.
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2nd

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Bears

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Absent since winning in first-time blinkers (retained) over C&D three months ago on second start for new yard and on AW; unexposed in this sphere and still has leeway in the handicap (peak mark was 16lb higher).

7/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newmarket

King Of Bears

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

In and out for George Scott this season but not disgraced over 7f at Chelmsford (AW debut) three weeks ago; can compete off a career-low mark so would have real possibilities if revitalised by a change of stable.

10/1

Form: 1105-3 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins as a 2yo, notably a Sandown nursery, before coming up short in Listed/conditions races on final two runs in 2024; pleasing seasonal return at Windsor 11 days ago and she's far from exposed just yet.
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17th

7

(24)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Adrestia

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Royal Ascot handicap winner last year (5f, good to firm) and later went close in this race when 3lb higher; yet to get competitive this term but could have needed the comeback run, there were blindfold issues next time and she ran well for a long way at Ascot 17 days ago before eased considerably late on; drawn next to the stands' rail and a revival is not out of the question with form figures of 132 under the returning Oisin Murphy; tongue tied last two races.

8/1

11th

6

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Adrestia

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Saw off 23 rivals when winning last season's Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes at the Royal meeting (C&D; good to firm); better form when pipped at Goodwood last July; this season yet to take off but she may have needed her return and then there were blindfold issues at Redcar three weeks ago; Colin Keane booked and a revival isn't out of the question but her low draw may be an issue.

12/1

16/1

Form: -31223 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Fitted with blinkers for the first time when making all in a 6f maiden at Dundalk in April; he has followed that with three solid placed efforts in Irish sprint handicaps; ran well in his one run on good to firm ground (as a 2yo); should give his running but minor money perhaps his best hope.
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24

(16)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Jorge Alvares

8st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Fitted with blinkers for the first time when making all in a 6f maiden at Dundalk in April; he has followed that with three solid placed efforts in Irish sprint handicaps; ran well in his one run on good to firm ground (as a 2yo); should give his running but minor money perhaps his best hope.

16/1

2

(13)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Jorge Alvares

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

AW maiden winner (6f); in fine form since joining this yard; denied by a short head by Red Evolution on first try at 5f at Cork latest; obvious chance from good draw off the same mark.

11/2

Form: 1-2622 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at 125-1 in the Windsor Castle here last year; progressive for new yard, though, winning at Southwell in December and runner-up in three of his four runs since; edging up the weights and hasn't always looked straightforward but further improvement couldn't be ruled out.
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9th

5

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Brosay

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Charlie Pike

Four-time winner (5f/6f) but he's 0-8 since joining this stable; below his best in recent starts but now drops down in grade, albeit with stamina to prove for this longer trip; others more persuasive.

16/1

9th

7

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Brosay

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

A two-time 6f scorer (including over C&D) for Paul Attwater last summer; yet to hit that form for his current handler, though, only tenth in 5f Ascot handicap last time; more is required despite a falling mark.

22/1

10th

14

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Brosay

8st 10lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Well handicapped on his 6f form last season, including a course win off 4lb higher, but he hasn't got it going yet this year; 5f on fast ground perhaps sharp enough and stall 1 unlikely to be a positive.

33/1

Form: 1012-7

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won twice as 2yo (6f on good to soft) and ran well for second in a Newmarket sales race last October (only start in cheekpieces); gelded prior to his reappearance over 7f at Goodwood, where he impressed with how well he travelled; whether he has the pace for 5f on fast ground remains to be seen, though.
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3rd

10

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Brighton Boy

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

7f win at Thirsk in May and also went close over 7f here a fortnight later; not so good since, including when dropped to 6f at Ripon last week.

12/1

11th

14

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Brighton Boy

8st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

7f win at Thirsk in May and ran well over that trip at Chester two weeks later; not quite so good since and the drop to 6f isn't enough to tempt.

20/1

Form: 110-02 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who left his York reappearance behind him with a good second at Epsom 13 days ago (split Stormy Impact and Ruby's Profit); could yet rate higher.
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6th

2

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Lexington Blitz

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Versatile ground-wise; particularly effective on downhill tracks and was a ready winner over this C&D in May before having an awkward passage in 6th of 23 at the big meeting here in July; front-running at York didn't come off ten days ago but he has to be of interest on the earlier form.

11/2

20th

6

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Lexington Blitz

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Better than ever this year following a gelding operation, winning at Goodwood (5f, good) in May and running with credit at Epsom (the Dash) and Glorious Goodwood since; should give his running but might find one or two better treated today.

8/1

6th

3

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Lexington Blitz

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Progressive front-runner who was denied late on in the Dash at Epsom (5f, good to soft; has won on good to firm) in early June; he'll give backers a run for their money but could again be picked off where it matters.

6/1

33/1

Form: 137-0

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ripon win on 2yo debut (6f, good) and he ran creditably in a Listed race over that C&D two weeks later; neither subsequent start has been comparable and the addition of a hood isn't enough to recommend him this time.
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7th

2

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 Haydock

Mearall

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Outran his 100-1 odds when sixth of 24 in the Palace of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; hooded for the first time); dropped 2lb since and he's a major player in this easier company.

7/2

28

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Mearall

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Ripon win on 2yo debut (6f, good) and he ran creditably in a Listed race over that C&D two weeks later; neither subsequent start has been comparable and the addition of a hood isn't enough to recommend him this time.

33/1

7

(8)

16th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:15 York

Mearall

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Impressive on last season's debut (6f, good; strong favourite); third in Listed company a fortnight later but his form dipped at Thirsk when last seen in September; gelded over the winter; should be quick enough to cope with 5f but not obviously well treated; stable also run Loom and Tuscan Point.

12/1

Form: 5670-8

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Did well last summer, close up in a French Group 2 on his second outing (6f, good to soft); gelded prior to his low-key seasonal return at Newbury ten weeks ago; drops to 5f with enough to prove; reserve.
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2nd

5

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

An Outlaws Grace

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

His fourth over C&D two runs back can be upgraded as he had to wait for a gap to appear, but Salisbury next time was disappointing; he can be up and down.

12/1

7th

6

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Salisbury

An Outlaws Grace

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

More exposed than most but he is down in the weights and his latest Windsor fourth can be upgraded as he had to wait for a gap to appear; this is a higher grade though.

8/1

4th

2

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

An Outlaws Grace

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Made a successful 2yo debut but he was soon in deep water and his form deteriorated; seen only twice in 2025 but he's been placed a couple of times this season including when third over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's not ruled out off a dangerous mark.

11/2

16/1

Form: 3122

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage colt; 6f AW win in April has been followed by two solid efforts, latterly second of ten in a Musselburgh handicap a fortnight ago (5f, good); that was only Class 4, though, and he will need to raise his game to feature here; reserve.
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15th

1

(11)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Topwarrior

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ralph Beckett

Progressive in 2025 and signed off with 6f success at Newbury in October; well below par in 6f handicaps at Epsom and Newcastle in June so needs to take a step forward after a break.

16/1

12th

11

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Topwarrior

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

The addition of blinkers saw him take a good step forward when comfortably seeing off 17 rivals at Newbury (6f, soft) last October; absent until Derby day three weeks ago where he was never a threat; the blinkers now return and dangerous to underestimate him.

14/1

14th

9

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Topwarrior

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Record of 2-9 in his first season last year, winning in blinkers at Newbury (6f, soft) final outing; may improve further this term; a possible danger, provided the removal of headgear doesn't backfire.

8/1

Form: 417-85

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Promising at two and he has had excuses for both runs this year (tricky draw at Chester and he didn't look in love with the track at Epsom); the latter run was encouraging nonetheless and he can surely be placed to advantage at some stage back at more conventional tracks such as this; reserve.
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5th

14

(10)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Gold Star Hero

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; ran right up to his best when second of ten in a Shergar Cup race at Ascot (5f, good to firm) 11 days ago; runs off the same mark but this looks a deeper event.

20/1

2nd

8

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 8lb

J: C Y Ho

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; he didn't run badly off his revised mark at Epsom on Derby day and last week's Stewards' Cup was always going to be a tough assignment; this is more suitable but others look better treated.

14/1

18th

27

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Gold Star Hero

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; he didn't run badly off his revised mark at Epsom on Derby day but it would be a surprise if he were up to a task of this magnitude.

50/1

Non-runners

Jungle Drums, Arctic Voyage, Vingegaard, Red Sand

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £151.10
Straight Forecast £53.36
Tricast £594.08
Trifecta £1711.80

Selections

The Times:

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NEWMARKET:

Adrestia

POSTDATA:

Redorange

Daily Record:

Bodhi Bear

The Star:

Hammer The Hammer

SPOTLIGHT:

Zayer

RP RATINGS:

Jorge Alvares

TOPSPEED:

Vingegaard

Daily Mail:

Ruby's Profit

Telegraph:

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D Express:

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The Sun:

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The Guardian:

Adrestia

Daily Mirror:

Adrestia

LAMBOURN:

Redorange