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

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:40 Uttoxeter

Belcamo

11st 12lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Fair 1m4f Flat scorer who gained a first win in this sphere at Fakenham (2m) in January; faded from last flight when sixth of nine in 2m Worcester handicap on his return 23 days ago and should strip sharper here.

25/1

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

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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8th

6

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Venezuelan

9st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Hanmer

Edging down weights for new yard; first three of those four runs were here and the second piece of form (2m, good; unraced on softer) gives him a chance.

11/1

8th

3

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Venezuelan

9st 7lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Hanmer

Edging down the weights and the return to a more galloping track could help, but his claims aren't compelling based on what he's shown at Chester this year on his three starts for a new yard.

20/1

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

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

1

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:30 Windsor

Tenability

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

A typically progressive late developer from this yard who never ran at two; won four in a row last season before finishing second in the Group 3 Cumberland Lodge Stakes (1m4f, soft) in October; continuing on an upward curve this year and wasn't seen to best effect when the beaten favourite in a steadily-run French Group 3 three weeks ago (1m4f, good); big shout, even with the extra weight.

4/1

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

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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4th

3

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Kuredu King

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Donald McCain

Won 11.6f and 1m6f (good to soft) handicaps last year for the Gosden yard; Flat reappearance fourth over C&D in May was respectable but two lesser displays (1m6f/1m4f) have followed; others have more pressing claims.

12/1

6th

3

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

14:10 Chester

Kuredu King

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Donald McCain

Won 11.6f and 1m6f handicaps last year for the Gosden yard; two heavy defeats over hurdles to start off with for current one but he was a 5l fourth of nine over 2m here in May and he was held up in a small field when never threatening at Newmarket last time (1m6f); back here, on a realistic mark, he could feature.

12/1

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

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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3rd

6

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Made it 3-3 over C&D with two wins for Tom Queally, who's back up today, in June; didn't look to see out 1m4f in better company here last time, when hanging left as usual; this is more his level.

8/1

4th

5

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

16:25 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Revitalised 6yo who is on a hat-trick after two 1m2f course wins in June (good/good to firm); moves up from Class 6 today but this longer trip is probably in his favour and he remains well handicapped on older form.

7/2

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

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

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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