July 12 / 17.20 Ascot

17.20

Good

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  • Prize money: £8191.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 534232

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Series of good handicap runs this year, most recently finishing second of eight at Yarmouth in May (7f, good to soft); drawn against the rail and likes to race prominently so could enjoy a tactical advantage; each-way shout again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Flag Of St George

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Prominent racer who won two 7f turf handicaps last summer; also close second off 1lb higher at Lingfield (7f) in December but his form dipped in two subsequent starts last winter; off for 169 days so his peak fitness has to be taken on trust.

11/1

8th

8

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:03 Southwell (AW)

Flag Of St George

8st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Prominent racer who won two 7f turf handicaps last summer; close second at Lingfield (7f) on his penultimate start but his form dipped when fifth of six behind Legal Reform on Boxing Day; a personal best will be required to take this.

10/1

8

(7)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:35 Haydock

Flag Of St George

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Front-running wins at Ascot and Chepstow this summer (both 7f, good to firm and good to soft); weak in the market and dropped away tamely at Newcastle five weeks ago; return to 7f and the redeployment of blinkers should give him a lift; considered.

5/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 86-122 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Far too strong for his rivals in a Class 5 handicap at Kempton in May (7f); beaten at short odds in two turf runs since but he's continued his progression; up in grade today and needs another personal best.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:02 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

10st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made a winning start for Michael Dods over C&D in April but he failed to beat a rival in 7f Mussleburgh handicap 26 days ago; needs to get back on track.

10/1

8th

7

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Kosometsuke

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Game effort to win a 7f handicap at Thirsk on his seasonal and stable debut last month; only fifth back at Thirsk this month but the drop to 6f may have counted against him; not discounted.

5/1

5th

1

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Thirsk

Kosometsuke

9st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Better than ever when making a winning start for the Michael Dods stable over 7f here (good) a fortnight ago; 6f winner for previous yard last autumn so the return to sprinting shouldn't be an issue; respected off just 2lb higher.

5/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 354-32

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win but there have been promising signs and he stayed on well for second at Lingfield (6f, AW) five weeks ago; return to 7f is in his favour.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(13)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Gary & Josh Moore

16-race maiden but he was runner-up three times last season and wasn't beaten far when fifth in new headgear at Kempton (6f, AW) 11 days ago; that was eye-catching from off the pace and he's in the mix back up in trip.

5/1

5th

6

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Dannick

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

15-race maiden but he did finish runner-up on three occasions last year (twice on the AW); however, he's been down the field in three starts this year and drops back in trip with a bit to prove; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

9/1

8th

8

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Dannick

8st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Gary & Josh Moore

14-race maiden; no impact in his two runs this year (following a wind operation) and the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

12/1

12/1

Form: 46-571 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Responded well to cheekpieces when getting off the mark in a 7f Class 4 handicap at Newmarket three weeks ago; up 7lb in a deeper race but doubt he's reached his ceiling yet.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

15

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Dapper Guest

8st 3lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: George Margarson

Has a suitable scenario as his form over C&D includes a win last summer and he turned in a resurgent effort on latest outing; has something to prove at this level, however, having raced only in lower grades.

40/1

4th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Dapper Guest

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: George Margarson

Yard having a quiet year thus far and this gelding is a deal higher (12lb) in the weights than when winning this in first-time cheekpieces 12 months ago; not in much form this season and has to prove this mark is within range on turf.

12/1

6th

1

(4)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Dapper Guest

9st 11lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Defied this mark at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last October but he's been out of sorts at Newmarket and Ascot in his two runs this season; now drops back in grade but he's 1-13 on turf and others are more convincing; reapplied visor replaces cheekpieces.

25/1

5th
1 (11)
Riot

7/2

Form: 990262 D BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
7f specialist; well handicapped on last season's best and he comes here on the back of some good runs at Doncaster, the latest on Thursday when finishing off well for second; placed in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot in 2021 so the track is no issue; likely to be in the thick of it if turned out quickly.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Riot

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Wallis

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

11/2

Form: 2-91

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Promising 2yo debut (6f, heavy); down the field in hot maiden on his reappearance at the Craven meeting before making no mistake when a warm favourite at Windsor in May (6f, good to firm), coming from off the pace to win a shade comfortably; 7f should suit and he's open to improvement now handicapping.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Great

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Has gained both wins over 6f, including narrowly at Carlisle (good to firm) last time; back up only 3lb he may remain competitive, provided this drop to 5f proves no issue; opening mark was 13lb higher.

9/2

1st

5

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Great

9st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Had some fair form for Richard Hannon last season; running creditably for current stable without really threatening; now drops into a Class 6 and he is one to note for market confidence.

10/1

7th

7

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Great

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

A fair 6f winner for Richard Hannon in 2025; yet to reach that form in five runs for Sam England though, again slowly into his stride when eighth of ten in 6f handicap at Pontefract 12 days ago; others are preferred.

8/1

Form: 321-08 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Fair form, including a 7f AW win, for Charles Hills last year; big prices and tailed off in first two runs for new yard (1m and 7f); only of interest if backed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Jodhpur Blue

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Sole win in 7f AW maiden as 3yo; very understated in early handicaps for this yard but he's been involved in three tight finishes at 1m3f and 1m2f on AW in 2026 and the step up to 2m in March looked more of an experiment than a plan; acts on turf and has claims back at 1m2f.

5/1

6th

2

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Jodhpur Blue

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Still to add to his 7f maiden win for Charles Hills in October 2024 but he has been banging at the door this year, placed on his last four starts (1m2f-1m4f); goes into unknown territory in terms of stamina and he's by Blue Point so there has to be a question mark.

4/1

Form: 08-13

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo; made a winning stable debut (6f, AW) and took another step forward when a closing third of ten on her handicap debut at Doncaster four weeks ago (7f, good to firm); that form looks solid enough for the grade and she's been left on the same mark; may fare better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Angel Of Rain

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Stop-start career but can add to her Wolverhampton novice success on the evidence of an unlucky third at Doncaster in June and decent fifth in a hot race at Southwell last time; might be one for another day, though; Polytrack debut.

10/1

5th

8

(5)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of Rain

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Improved to win 6f Wolverhampton novice on stable debut in February and might have been a shade unlucky not to follow up on handicap debut a Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June; didn't fire at Ascot last month but still has possibilities on this return to Tapeta.

12/1

25/1

Form: 781469 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D win last summer off 4lb higher; off the mark for the year at Kempton in May and although he's struggled since, there were traffic issues at Newbury 18 days ago; vulnerable to improvers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

8st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Rod Millman

Eight-time AW winner who has finished runner-up over C&D in his last three starts including a close call on his penultimate run; should give it another good shot and he's respected.

5/1

2nd

10

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Rod Millman

Prolific winner who arrives on the back of three placed efforts over C&D; now 2lb higher but likely to give his running once again.

13/2

2nd

14

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Billy Mill

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Eight-time AW winner who has finished placed over C&D in his last two starts; drawn out wide this time but he's tactically versatile and remains feasibly treated off his last winning mark; in the mix.

8/1

Non-runners

Lessay, Carron, Tokyo Joe, War Howl

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Payout
Exacta £20.90
Straight Forecast £21.87
Tricast £74.56
Trifecta £107.30

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kosometsuke

The Times:

War Howl

SPOTLIGHT:

Great

RP RATINGS:

Riot

LAMBOURN:

Tokyo Joe

The Star:

Dannick

Daily Mail:

Dapper Guest

POSTDATA:

Kosometsuke

NEWMARKET:

Kosometsuke

Telegraph:

Kosometsuke

The Guardian:

Kosometsuke

Daily Mirror:

War Howl

The Sun:

War Howl

Daily Record:

Great

D Express:

Riot