July 26 / 15.00 Ascot

15.00

Good

Moet & Chandon International Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £77310
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 21 runners
ITV
View Course
Moet & Chandon International Handicap (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 316-20 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Acts on any ground; very useful performer who has Listed/Group form; two handicap attempts (6f) comprise a win at Doncaster last October and an excusable defeat (poorly drawn) in the Wokingham last time; effective over 7f and has the ability to get involved, even off top weight.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(10)

18th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:07 Newbury

Zoum Zoum

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Suited by ground softer than good; has Listed form but he has been nowhere near best (over 6f) in a light 2026 campaign and is on a near two-year losing spell; steps back up in distance.

25/1

5th

11

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Zoum Zoum

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran poorly on his reappearance at Salisbury (6f, good) five weeks ago; best efforts give him a squeak and he is effective on AW but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

9th

8

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Zoum Zoum

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Just missed out in this race on his reappearance 12 months ago (good to firm); ended 2025 with two good second-place finishes in Listed company at Doncaster and Southwell; each-way shout once again.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 112605 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Consistent spell in Bahrain featured two wins; not especially solid on his 6f form since returned to home soil; chance depends on how well he responds to added cheekpieces and the step back up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(12)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

City House

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins in Bahrain in early 2025; best on a sound surface; started this year on 100, now down to 83 and likely to fare better on this surface than he did at Naas on Sunday.

12/1

5th

4

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

City House

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Three-time winner in Britain; 0-11 for current yard but has run some sound races and chased home the favourite in a non-handicap last time (7f); there's a race in him off this mark.

8/1

2nd

4

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Gowran Park

City House

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Hold-up handicapper has yet to win for this yard; some good runs over 6f/7f this year, but basically he's been too high in the weights; usual running style not ideal for this place.

13/2

Form: 17/356

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo over 6f in 2023, winning the Mill Reef on heavy ground; missed last season but has shown signs of retaining ability, including over 7f, this year; switches to a handicap for the first time and could go well, albeit needs a career-best performance to defy his mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(12)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Array

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Won the Group 2 Mill Reef on heavy as a juvenile but missed all of his 3yo campaign and has yet to convince that he's the same force this season, latterly finishing well behind in the International here; however, there's always a chance the first-time visor might trigger something and he'll go on the ground; wouldn't put a line through him.

25/1

3

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Array

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Useful 2yo over 6f in 2023, winning the Mill Reef on heavy ground; missed last season but has shown signs of retaining ability, including over 7f, this year; switches to a handicap for the first time and could go well, albeit needs a career-best performance to defy his mark.

14/1

Form: -58874 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Versatile as regards ground; has edged back down the weights this season and looks attractively handicapped; record in this contest reads 441, gamely making all off 2lb higher last year, and he's a solid contender in another International attempt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Northern Express

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Back to winning ways when seeing off 16 opponents at York (7f, good to firm) in July; two good runs have followed and he's one to take seriously; fourth in this race last year off 2lb higher.

14/1

5th

2

(6)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Northern Express

10st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Ended a losing run when taking a big-field C&D handicap in July; similar form when a close third at Thirsk (1m, good) five weeks ago; should be in the thick of it.

9/2

Form: 177920

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Went close at Epsom in most recent 7f attempt but was only midfield (well below par) in the Wokingham when the return to 6f shouldn't have been an excuse; likely has nothing in hand off current mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

12

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Creditable fourth over C&D in this year's Victoria Cup but his subsequent form, comprising mostly duck eggs, reads poorly by comparison; major resurgence is required.

66/1

10th

2

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Couldn't set your watch by him but he's a smart performer on his good days, as when beating 21 rivals at Doncaster (6f, heavy) last November; finished fourth in the Victoria Cup here (7f, good) in May, and he is 5lb lower today, but there hasn't been much to cheer since then.

33/1

19th

3

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Golden Mind

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent but he is a smart performer, as when beating his 21 rivals at Doncaster last November (6f, heavy); raced exclusively at 7f since, with mixed results, but this mark isn't beyond him and a big run could be on the cards back down in distance.

50/1

Form: 0-5007 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Placed several times during his spell in Australia and ran creditably in the Lincoln when returned to British soil; not in same form subsequently and remains without a win since his 2yo days; drops back in distance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Galeron

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Charles Hills

Made the frame a few times last autumn but hasn't been in the same form in two outings this term; doesn't look as if he's about to end a losing spell that goes back almost four years.

20/1

6th

4

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Galeron

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charles Hills

Acts on good to firm and heavy; on a competitive mark on last year's best efforts but he's without a win since September 2022 and finished merely in mid-division on reappearance in the Lincoln here in March (unseated rider on the way to post); others are more persuasive.

5/1

12

(18)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Galeron

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

On a competitive mark on last year's best efforts but he's without a win since September 2022 and finished merely in mid-division on reappearance in the Lincoln at Doncaster in March (unseated rider on the way to post).

25/1

Form: -87129 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Versatile as regards ground; returned to form with Doncaster success (beat Billyjoh) then ran well, beating all bar subsequent Group 2 winner Never So Brave, in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot later in June; an ideal type for this prize and it's best to forgive his Bunbury Cup effort last time (raced far away from the main action); remains of strong interest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Akkadian Thunder

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

In good form last June, winning off this mark over C&D (good) before an excellent second at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); some fair efforts this season and on a good mark now; not out of it.

4/1

6th

7

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Akkadian Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten on his last 14 starts and he's been expensive to follow in that time, but he was denied a clear run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when fifth of 19 at York (7f, good) last time; could be thereabouts.

11/2

Form: 1-5146 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Couple of sound efforts back on turf since his productive spell on AW; has something to find with Akkadian Thunder on Royal Ascot running last time but that effort suggests he could be set for further prize-money, which again goes down to sixth place.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(4)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form with a near miss at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in July and ran well for a long way over 1m here (third of 13) last month; didn't shine in a Class 2 at York last time but this drop back in trip looks a positive and he's still on a workable mark; not ruled out.

10/1

10th

14

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Yorkshire

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form when going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when third of 13 at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; it's possible he's better over 7f but he might not be far away; has won on good to soft, unraced on softer.

25/1

3rd

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Back to form when beaten a nose at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark and seems to retain all his ability, so a serious contender if staying the trip (all wins at 6f/7f).

15/2

14/1

Form: 2314-0 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Seems to handle any ground; Ascot specialist whose record in this race includes a narrow success (off 3lb higher) in 2022 and close third last year; long in the tooth (now an 8yo) but has possibilities back at ideal course with AW reappearance under his belt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Fresh

9st 11lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Useful handicapper on his day and 4lb lower than when winning at his beloved Ascot (6f, soft) in September last year, but hasn't shone in three starts on turf/Tapeta since returning in June.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Fresh

9st 11lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Useful handicapper on his day and 4lb lower than when winning at his beloved Ascot (6f, soft) in September last year, but hasn't shone in three starts on turf/Tapeta since returning in June.

14/1

7

(15)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Fresh

9st 9lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Four of his five wins have come at Ascot, including when registering his only win since 2022 in the corresponding race 12 months ago; that was run at a crawl though and subsequent efforts don't suggest he is the answer.

16/1

Form: -70507 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Completed a 7f hat-trick last summer and is currently 1lb below last winning mark; has lacked consistency this season but was hindered by poor draw at Royal Ascot two starts ago; no apparent excuses latest.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Cerulean Bay

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Added to fine Goodwood record when second of 18 in the Golden Mile off 1lb higher at the Glorious meeting; two below-par efforts have followed but the first was under a new rider in the Shergar Cup at Ascot and he was caught too far back at the York Ebor meeting since; considered.

6/1

12th

3

(9)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Cerulean Bay

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Uncharacteristically below par at Ascot recently but was under a new rider in the Shergar Cup; he's run really well in defeat under Danny Tudhope in some hot handicaps this year and was second in this last season (good to firm); versatile ground-wise; could bounce back with a big performance.

16/1

9th

1

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Cerulean Bay

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Melham

T: David O’Meara

Finished second behind Ebt's Guard in this race 12 months ago when rated 14lb lower; he has earned his lofty rating since then, winning twice at Goodwood last autumn and recording a career-best RPR when second of 18 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood eight days ago; another big run anticipated.

11/2

Form: /0/000 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Landed the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2022; four duck eggs since, latest in the Wokingham on debut for this Irish yard; best watched unless the market suggests a big revival is likely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(1)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Listowel

Noble Truth

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Won the Jersey Stakes in 2022 for Godolphin but few runs since for various trainers and badly regressive; not easy to fancy despite plummeting mark.

28/1

11

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Noble Truth

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: John C McConnell

Landed the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2022 for Charlie Appleby; nearer last than first in all five starts since, including twice in big Ascot handicaps this summer; much reduced mark but impossible to have faith in.

25/1

12

(18)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Noble Truth

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John C McConnell

Landed the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2022; four duck eggs since, latest in the Wokingham on debut for this Irish yard; best watched unless the market suggests a big revival is likely.

33/1

Form: -83203

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run that includes a disappointing effort (beaten favourite, only tenth) in this contest 12 months ago; however, has plenty of useful form and ties in with Akkadian Thunder and Aalto on recent efforts that give him an each-way shout.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:05 Newmarket

Billyjoh

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

His losing sequence goes back 22 races to February 2024; however, he's often run well in the interim and he's been given a bit of help from the handicapper ahead of this reappearance; can be in the mix if fully tuned up.

10/1

8th

11

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:30 York

Billyjoh

8st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

5yo whose 31 starts have been at 5f-7f and his losing spell goes back to February 2024; however, he's run many big races in the interim, most recently at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) in August when finishing strongly for a share of third, and on that evidence this first crack at 1m is well worth a go.

8/1

Form: -62214 CD BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Below-par favourite last time but has a positive record otherwise for current stable and may rebound; two attempts at Ascot comprise a success over 7f last July (for previous yard) and solid second over 6f this May; steps back up in trip and can't be ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(2)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Kodi Lion

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Comfortably took advantage of a reduced mark at Haydock but went back up 8lb for that win and was unable to follow up at Yarmouth (kept to 6f) later in September; returns to 7f still weighted to the hilt.

12/1

5th

3

(7)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Showed career-best form when dropped back to 6f at Haydock (heavy) a fortnight ago, winning comfortably by 3l; evidently in rude health but is 8lb higher here and might not be seen to quite the same effect on the forecast less-testing ground.

4/1

1st

4

(14)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Kodi Lion

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Goes very well here and scored over C&D last May; off nine months, yet to hit form in a pair of 7f handicaps at Doncaster and Newmarket this summer but no surprise to see him take a sizeable step forward back here off a reduced mark, especially if the market vibes are positive.

13/2

Form: /11-66 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Form has dipped in two appearances this year, latest in hood switched to turf from AW; unbeaten (3-3) previously, looking useful, and could be dangerous if tapping back into that progress; still lightly raced and can't be written off yet.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Ayr

Qazaq

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

Three AW wins; 0-9 on turf but has a 7f race in him on grass on best form in the spring and had another troubled run at Beverley on Friday; has worn various aids on last two starts, goes without this time.

11/2

11th

3

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Qazaq

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run as he's winless since 2024; ran okay in a new hood/cheekpieces combination at Musselburgh but has another change of headgear now; others probably safer.

10/1

3rd

2

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Qazaq

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

On a long losing run but he looked an unlucky second over C&D in April and hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green since, short of room last 1f when fifth at Catterick (7f) last time; weighted to go well off a reduced mark with cheekpieces added (hood also refitted).

7/2

5/1

Form: 960-92 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Hindered by traffic issues in this race last year; bounced back to form at Newmarket two weeks ago when nearly winning the Bunbury Cup for the second year running; still fresh, having raced only twice this term, and is ahead of the assessor (due to run off 5lb higher in future); leading player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

18

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Aalto

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ian Williams

Has gained his only two British wins in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but since the latest one in July he has been placed twice over C&D and an unlucky second at Newbury (flew home from a difficult position, amid interrupted passage); each-way possibilities.

12/1

2nd

5

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Aalto

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ian Williams

Landed a second Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in July; has followed that with two creditable thirds at Ascot (including the International) and a bold bid is on the cards under Ryan Moore.

6/1

3rd

1

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Ascot

Aalto

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ian Williams

His last two wins have come in the 2024 and 2026 runnings of the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but he proved his effectiveness at Ascot when third of 16 in the International Handicap over C&D (good to firm) in July; strong claims.

7/2

Form: 20-650 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Suited by ground softer than good; not entirely solid on his form this season for new yard, albeit latest effort is best forgiven; scored over C&D (classified event) last September but this is a harder task.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Lord Bertie

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Runner-up in this last year (soft) and returned to form when second at Haydock (6f, heavy) latest start; major player with conditions in his favour.

7/2

2nd

12

(13)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Haydock

Lord Bertie

9st 3lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Fairly useful on his day but he's not one to rely on and failed to beat a rival in 6f Hamilton handicap two weeks ago; others are much preferred.

12/1

10th

4

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Lord Bertie

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

His wins have come on slow ground but he was beaten only 3l in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) last month; that was a creditable effort after a slow start and he ran well over this trip at Ayr on his penultimate run; could be dangerous.

8/1

Form: -34403

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent form this term includes a creditable effort in the Doncaster contest won by Akkadian Thunder; long losing run continues, however, with nearly two years passing since his sole success.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

3

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Two Tribes

9st 10lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Richard Spencer

Still rather weighted to the hilt but his C&D record reads 1523, the fifth-place finish in this contest 12 months ago; on the same (near-peak) mark but Toby Moore takes off a handy 7lb this time; could go well.

14/1

12th

6

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Two Tribes

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Spencer

Won two feature handicaps last summer (6f/7f) but only midfield in this contest (third of 12 in the stands' side group); ran a fine race when second at Ascot (7f, good to firm) in July but he flopped in the Stewards' Cup (sent off favourite) and neither of his runs since suggest he is the answer this time; trainer won both this race and the Silver Cup last year.

20/1

3rd

1

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:40 Ascot

Two Tribes

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Won a valuable C&D handicap last summer before bolting up in the Stewards' Cup one week later; another fine course run when second of 16 in July and he was heavily supported for a Stewards' Cup repeat one week later, only to stumble leaving the stalls; wasn't far off his best over 1m here four weeks ago but this drop back to 7f still looks the right move; player.

5/1

7/1

Form: 6-3421 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Versatile as regards ground; gelded prior to showing consistent form (3421) over 1m this term and the latest performance was his second win on Eclipse day at Sandown; well treated under a small penalty (future mark 2lb higher) and he was effective at 7f in 2022/2023; shortlisted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

12

(7)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Classic

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

6yo who has been better than ever this season; third of 18 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) in July and again ran well when fourth of 13 to Hickory over this C&D (good) last month; he has the same career-high mark as last time but might have an each-way squeak.

16/1

4th

2

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Classic

9st 10lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Won a competitive handicap at Newbury (1m, good) in May and ran really well when third of 18 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) latest, when he had to wait for room; also effective here and could be in the mix.

7/1

3rd

8

(12)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Classic

9st 6lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Prevailed by a neck from Indalo at Newbury in May but has been unable to confirm the placings in the Royal Hunt Cup and Coral Challenge; current mark is stiffer than the one off which he finished sixth, amid traffic issues, in this race two years ago.

16/1

Form: 225837

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over 6f and has a better strike-rate on AW than on grass; raced mainly in lower grades to boot and has enough to prove in this major 7f handicap kept to turf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

Form: 511518 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner, including thrice at Kempton this year; 0-10 on turf and looks badly handicapped, being 16lb higher than last attempt in this sphere; opposed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(14)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Al Ameen

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Three wins over C&D in the spring, but last two efforts (albeit in warmer company) leave something to be desired; widest stall to contend with.

14/1

10

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Al Ameen

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Fanshawe

Campaigned mostly at shorter; scored three times over 7f at Kempton in the spring; below par over C&D on penultimate outing and has something to prove back at 1m.

50/1

20/1

Form: 1-0137 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time hood at Leicester on second start for new stable and has remained in form in the retained headgear since; needs progress upped further in class, however.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Sword

8st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

His losing run is up to 16 and this inconsistent 5yo failed to threaten at Ascot three weeks ago, while he's 2lb out of the weights this afternoon; however, he was beaten just a head on the other Newmarket course (6f, good) two starts ago and stays 7f; not ruled out each-way.

14/1

7th

12

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Sword

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

His ability has never been in doubt and a return of two wins from his 24 starts is disappointing; he has run some good races in defeat since joining Stuart Williams, including dropped to 6f at Newmarket a fortnight ago, and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

2nd

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Sword

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Dual winner; 0-5 for Stuart Williams but had been holding his own in 7f handicaps until a lesser show last time; whether he's quick enough for 6f is the glaring concern (all 23 runs from 7f to 1m2f).

8/1

Non-runners

Oliver Show

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £475.60
Straight Forecast £258.67
Tricast £4711.58
Trifecta £8562.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Aalto

D Express:

Sword

SPOTLIGHT:

Akkadian Thunder

Daily Mail:

Kodi Lion

Daily Record:

Array

The Guardian:

Billyjoh

NEWMARKET:

Oliver Show

The Times:

Galeron

The Sun:

Sword

Telegraph:

Akkadian Thunder

Daily Mirror:

Kodi Lion

TOPSPEED:

Aalto

POSTDATA:

Aalto

The Star:

Aalto