July 26 / 16.45 Ascot

16.45

Good

Me2 Club Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 1m 3f 211y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Me2 Club Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 43413- D

Last run: 271 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
1m4f scorer for previous yard and ran creditably in sole Flat attempt for current stable; ordinary form over hurdles since; no easy task off top weight returned to this code.
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6th

2

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Belcamo

12st 0lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Gained a first win in this sphere in five-runner handicap at Fakenham (2m) when last seen in January; up 3lb but has gone well fresh, so not ruled out after a break.

7/1

1st

1

18th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Fakenham

Belcamo

11st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Flat winner but 0-11 as a hurdler and can race freely; has shown he can be competitive off even higher marks but has to bounce back from two below-par efforts.

7/2

Form: 82-423 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; not straightforward but showed best form when second over 1m2f at Newmarket in sole handicap attempt (penultimate start); possibilities if taking well to blinkers (replacing the cheekpieces worn last time) and proving suited by the new trip.
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4th

1

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

17:32 Chester

Venezuelan

10st 2lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Gary Hanmer

Won a small-field maiden last August and he went close in 1m4f handicaps in his final two runs for Ralph Beckett; left that yard for 90,000gns last autumn; struggled on stable debut here (2m, good) in May but he was a fair fourth over the same C&D last month; has possibilities if he can build on that and he's in the mix back in trip.

11/2

4th

1

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Venezuelan

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary Hanmer

Won a small-field maiden when with Ralph Beckett for whom he was competitive in handicaps at up to 1m4f; left that yard for 90,000gns; finished behind Midnight Rumble here four weeks ago on yard debut when trying 2m for the first time; that was after a lengthy break so might well be all the sharper here, and Toby Moore is a positive booking.

10/1

8th

2

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Venezuelan

9st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Hanmer

Small-field Lingfield maiden last August was his only win but he was on the premises in nearly all his handicaps; tried various headgear on last five starts and switches it again on this first run since leaving Ralph Beckett for 90,000gns in October; unraced beyond 1m4f but staying trips are worth exploring and he has a competitive mark.

8/1

Form: 541

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced gelding who showed clear improvement with tongue-tie applied at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) most recently and could well build on that wide-margin success; gives the impression he'll stay this longer distance; respected handicap debutant.
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1st

6

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

16:45 Goodwood

Tenability

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won a novice and three Ascot 1m4f handicaps on varied ground last June-September; pipped a below-form Hamish for second in Ascot Group 3 on final outing last year and resumed his progress when he reappeared with a close third in Newbury Group 3 (1m4f, good) in April; that puts him into very serious contention today.

15/8

3rd

7

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Tenability

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won a novice and three Ascot 1m4f handicaps on varied ground last June-September; creditable second of five in Ascot Group 3 on final outing; none of that form is near what should be required to win this race but he brings potential starting this second season.

14/1

Form: 434

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has made a consistent start to his career, having made the frame in three races, and his 1m2f efforts suggest this longer trip is worth exploring; open to progress now handicapping on return from two-month absence; interesting contender.
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2nd

2

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

16:22 Salisbury

Criminal

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Maiden who had a reasonably solid record last term but proved far less consistent this year; otherwise capable of taking a serious hand, provided he turns up in good form.

8/1

7th

9

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Criminal

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

12-race maiden; had a near miss dropped into Class 5 company at Lingfield in April (1m2f); fair run on turf last month despite finishing last of the four runners; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

1

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Criminal

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

11-race maiden who returned to form with a near-miss over 1m2f on the AW 14 days ago, despite being slow to break; first-time headgear might do something for him; effective on grass.

5/2

Form: 0-4491 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Gosden 3yo who took well to first-time blinkers at Haydock (11.5f, good) most recently, rallying for a narrow win; that form has received a few boosts since; raised only 2lb and could well improve further in the retained blinds; strong contender.
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3rd

2

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Newmarket (July)

Kuredu King

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Donald McCain

11.6f and 1m6f handicap winner last year for the Gosdens; soundly beaten on both attempts over hurdles for new yard but fourth of nine at 33-1 back on the Flat at Chester (2m) three weeks ago was much more like it; needs to build on that.

7/1

4th

3

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Kuredu King

9st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Donald McCain

11.6f and 1m6f handicap winner last year for the Gosdens; however, soundly beaten on both attempts over hurdles for new yard this spring, given wind surgery in between; player if he can tap back into those 2025 performances.

12/1

4th

4

10th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

15:03 Sedgefield

Kuredu King

10st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Two-time Flat winner at up to 1m6f, including on good, when with the Gosdens (RPR 87); 20-1 and never seriously involved on hurdles and stable debut at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month; since had wind surgery; more needed.

10/1

Form: 6-6431 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Prevailed narrowly in Class 6 event at Brighton (1m2f) to end a long losing run; back up two grades and takes on some unexposed 3yos; not an obvious type to follow up.
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1st

1

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:13 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when winning a 0-55 contest by a neck over C&D three weeks ago; 5lb rise puts him on his previous winning mark and although not the easiest of rides, Tom Queally knows him well (2-8 on him); major player.

11/4

1st

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Disappointing favourite in first-time blinkers at Bath (11.6f, good) last month but that headgear is dispensed with and cheekpieces return; drops into a 0-55 for the first time and is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last July; respected; stable also runs Letsbeatsepsis.

6/1

9th

3

(5)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Bohemian Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Backed up a good run on the AW with a fourth here last week when just behind Knightmare; a tongue-tie returns along with new blinkers; thereabouts.

5/1

Form: 3-6063

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Gained her 2yo win over 7f and barely stayed an easy 1m2f at Chester most recently; unlikely to see out this stiff 1m4f and is more exposed than the other 3yos in the field.
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9th

11

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Hackney Diamonds

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ian Williams

Built on earlier promise (in a change of headgear) when cosily landing 1m3f Southwell handicap 16 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly.

5/1

1st

9

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Hackney Diamonds

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

Form at Southwell features two wins (1m3f/1m4f) during the winter and third-place finishes in last two outings; receives weight all round and holds a solid chance kept to this track.

5/1

3rd

6

(8)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:13 Southwell (AW)

Hackney Diamonds

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Dual course winner in cheekpieces during the winter (1m3f/1m4f) and kept on well for third behind Velvet Red over C&D ten days ago; recent 2lb drop helps; can make presence felt again, assuming switch to refitted visor doesn't backfire.

9/2

Non-runners

Buxted Too

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.80
Straight Forecast £7.36
Tricast £89.82
Trifecta £86.60

Selections

The Times:

Tenability

SPOTLIGHT:

Kuredu King

LAMBOURN:

Criminal

Telegraph:

Tenability

D Express:

Tenability

Daily Mirror:

Tenability

The Sun:

Tenability

The Star:

Tenability

Daily Record:

Tenability

RP RATINGS:

Kuredu King

TOPSPEED:

Kuredu King

POSTDATA:

Kuredu King

NEWMARKET:

Kuredu King

The Guardian:

Kuredu King

Daily Mail:

Kuredu King