16.55

J: Charles Bishop

16/1 (Won)

Win: £25.50
Place: £6.85

Form: -08427

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Four wins over 1m last term; best effort this season when beaten narrowly by Cracking Gold over 7f at Newmarket; chance of landing this prize partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 9 (12)	9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2	14:20 Ascot Great Acclaim 9st 7lb J: Charles Bishop T: Eve Johnson Houghton	Six-time winner, including in first-time blinkers at Glorious Goodwood; close third at Haydock (7f) with reappearance under his belt, paving the way nicely for a crack at this prize; has made the frame in both C&D attempts; possibilities in new headgear (visor).	12/1
3rd 5 (8)	25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 2	14:35 Haydock Great Acclaim 9st 5lb J: Charles Bishop T: Eve Johnson Houghton	Strong handicap form over 7f last summer, winning at Goodwood and Chepstow as well as finishing second in a 20-runner event at Ascot (all when wearing blinkers); still feasibly weighted on that form and he went without headgear when down the field in the Lincoln; the blinkers return today and he's a leading contender.	7/1
16th 4 (14)	28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2	15:32 Doncaster Great Acclaim 9st 8lb J: Callum Hutchinson T: Eve Johnson Houghton	Thrived in 7f handicaps last season when blinkers went on; however, he failed to shine when tackling 1m last term and reappears minus any headgear (tried cheekpieces when last seen; down the field); others preferred.	33/1

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2nd

9

(12)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

Six-time winner, including in first-time blinkers at Glorious Goodwood; close third at Haydock (7f) with reappearance under his belt, paving the way nicely for a crack at this prize; has made the frame in both C&D attempts; possibilities in new headgear (visor).

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 2

14:35 Haydock

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

Strong handicap form over 7f last summer, winning at Goodwood and Chepstow as well as finishing second in a 20-runner event at Ascot (all when wearing blinkers); still feasibly weighted on that form and he went without headgear when down the field in the Lincoln; the blinkers return today and he's a leading contender.

7/1

16th

4

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Michael & David Easterby

Thrived in 7f handicaps last season when blinkers went on; however, he failed to shine when tackling 1m last term and reappears minus any headgear (tried cheekpieces when last seen; down the field); others preferred.

33/1

2nd

3 (10)

Cracking Gold

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

11/1

Place: £7.15

Form: 310481 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

Suited by the drop back in distance at Newmarket (good to firm) last time, narrowly beating Great Acclaim and taking 7f record to 3-5 (only 1-8 over further); on a career-high mark but interesting kept to this trip.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 1 (4)	16th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2	15:00 Newbury Cracking Gold 10st 0lb J: David Probert T: Clive Cox	Suited by drop back to 7f when winning at Newmarket (good to firm) and nearly followed up in 20-runner race at Glorious Goodwood (good); up another 3lb but plenty to like for trainer who won this race in 2020 and 2021.	9/2
2nd 3 (10)	30th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3	16:55 Goodwood Cracking Gold 9st 11lb J: David Probert T: Clive Cox	Suited by the drop back in distance at Newmarket (good to firm) last time, narrowly beating Great Acclaim and taking 7f record to 3-5 (only 1-8 over further); on a career-high mark but interesting kept to this trip.	11/1
1st 3 (4)	26th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3	16:10 Newmarket (July) Cracking Gold 9st 8lb J: Rossa Ryan T: Clive Cox	Shaped encouragingly at Chester (7.5f) on the return to turf and proved unsuited by 1m2f (raced too freely) later in May; however, now 0-5 in this sphere and peak form remains on AW where he's a three-time scorer.	16/1

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Starting price

5th

1

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

10st 0lb

Suited by drop back to 7f when winning at Newmarket (good to firm) and nearly followed up in 20-runner race at Glorious Goodwood (good); up another 3lb but plenty to like for trainer who won this race in 2020 and 2021.

9/2

2nd

3

(10)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

9st 11lb

Suited by the drop back in distance at Newmarket (good to firm) last time, narrowly beating Great Acclaim and taking 7f record to 3-5 (only 1-8 over further); on a career-high mark but interesting kept to this trip.

11/1

1st

3

(4)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket (July)

Cracking Gold

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Shaped encouragingly at Chester (7.5f) on the return to turf and proved unsuited by 1m2f (raced too freely) later in May; however, now 0-5 in this sphere and peak form remains on AW where he's a three-time scorer.

16/1

OUR TIP

3rd

1 (6)

Native Warrior

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: K R Burke

11/2

Place: £1.95

Form: 20-921 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

Ran well over 1m1f at this meeting last year; scored in higher grade at Newcastle (AW) most recently, proving suited by the combination of first-time visor and drop back to 7f; unexposed over this trip and in the headgear; major player.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 4 (9)	17th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y	15:56 Naas Native Warrior 9st 11lb J: Jamie Spencer T: K R Burke	British raider rediscovered his best when a visor was added last June, winning three handicaps from five starts, the last being the valuable Challenge Cup (7f, soft) at Ascot; ran right up to form on his stakes debut in a Saint-Cloud Group 3 (1m, soft) for seasonal return when a close runner-up; entitled to improve for that and top rated.	7/2
2 (8)	18th Oct 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2	16:40 Ascot Native Warrior 9st 11lb J: James Doyle T: K R Burke	Has improved for this visor and he's readily won competitive 7f handicaps here on his last two starts (good to soft/soft); back up to 1m on forecast better ground today but his past record provides hope that he'll cope with both and this thriving 4yo may well take a 6lb penalty in his stride.	9/2
1st 4 (9)	4th Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2	15:35 Ascot Native Warrior 9st 5lb J: Jamie Spencer T: K R Burke	Third in a Britannia on first run at Ascot and came through to beat a few of these on last month's return over this trip on good to soft, reversing previous Goodwood placings with Great Acclaim; raised 8lb but now 2-3 since the visor went on and still improving by the looks.	9/2

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7th

4

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 11lb

British raider rediscovered his best when a visor was added last June, winning three handicaps from five starts, the last being the valuable Challenge Cup (7f, soft) at Ascot; ran right up to form on his stakes debut in a Saint-Cloud Group 3 (1m, soft) for seasonal return when a close runner-up; entitled to improve for that and top rated.

7/2

2

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

9st 11lb

Has improved for this visor and he's readily won competitive 7f handicaps here on his last two starts (good to soft/soft); back up to 1m on forecast better ground today but his past record provides hope that he'll cope with both and this thriving 4yo may well take a 6lb penalty in his stride.

9/2

1st

4

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

9st 5lb

Third in a Britannia on first run at Ascot and came through to beat a few of these on last month's return over this trip on good to soft, reversing previous Goodwood placings with Great Acclaim; raised 8lb but now 2-3 since the visor went on and still improving by the looks.

9/2

4th

16 (12)

Defence Minister

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

6/1

Form: 16-902

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Dual 6f winner last term; close second to well-bred rival in 3yo handicap at Sandown (good to firm) most recently, running very well in his first attempt over 7f (dropped back from 1m); could well build on that effort; big player.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
17th 14 (1)	9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2	14:20 Ascot Defence Minister 9st 5lb J: James Doyle T: Hamad Al Jehani	Low-mileage 4yo who was gelded prior to justifying favouritism with 1l success at Kempton (7f) on AW/seasonal debut, opening his handicap account and taking overall record to 3-9; this Wathnan Racing runner may well be capable of further improvement; ties in closely with Mudbir on Sandown running last July; major contender.	15/2
1st 2 (2)	28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 3	13:35 Kempton (AW) Defence Minister 9st 7lb J: Callum Rodriguez T: Hamad Al Jehani	Good efforts in 7f handicaps at Sandown and Goodwood last July; had excuses at Doncaster when last seen; been gelded since; on a good mark but this free-going sort could do with settling better.	4/1
9th 5 (3)	14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 2	14:30 Doncaster Defence Minister 9st 3lb J: Faleh Bughenaim T: Hamad Al Jehani	Last year's two wins were at 6f (one on good to soft) but this is looking his trip after competitive shows in strong handicaps at Sandown and Goodwood; it was a deep race last time and two of the three ahead of him dominated an Ascot handicap last weekend; firmly in the mix.	9/1

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17th

14

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

9st 5lb

Low-mileage 4yo who was gelded prior to justifying favouritism with 1l success at Kempton (7f) on AW/seasonal debut, opening his handicap account and taking overall record to 3-9; this Wathnan Racing runner may well be capable of further improvement; ties in closely with Mudbir on Sandown running last July; major contender.

15/2

1st

2

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

9st 7lb

Good efforts in 7f handicaps at Sandown and Goodwood last July; had excuses at Doncaster when last seen; been gelded since; on a good mark but this free-going sort could do with settling better.

4/1

9th

5

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

9st 3lb

Last year's two wins were at 6f (one on good to soft) but this is looking his trip after competitive shows in strong handicaps at Sandown and Goodwood; it was a deep race last time and two of the three ahead of him dominated an Ascot handicap last weekend; firmly in the mix.

9/1

5th

6 (8)

Fine Interview

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

12/1

Form: 21-383 BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

All wins on soft ground; beaten favourite returned to such conditions here (6f) last time, carrying head awkwardly; comes with a degree of risk but is less exposed over 7f and has shown clear promise at the trip.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 2 (4)	29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3	17:15 Doncaster Fine Interview 9st 8lb J: Billy Loughnane T: Hamad Al Jehani	Close third behind Dark Thirty in this race 12 months ago; found some progress when cheekpieces were added in October, winning back-to-back handicaps at Pontefract and over C&D (soft; Korker second); perhaps found the heavy ground too much for him when last seen in November; can go well fresh and may find further progress this year; high on the list.	7/2
8 (12)	24th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 6f 2y Class 2	13:33 Doncaster Fine Interview 9st 4lb J: James Doyle T: Hamad Al Jehani	Responded well to first-time cheekpieces in a tight finish at Pontefract (6f) most recently, taking record on soft ground to 1121331; may have more to offer in the retained headgear; successful on this card 12 months ago; enters calculations.	11/2
1 (3)	5th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3	16:05 Ascot Fine Interview 9st 9lb J: James Doyle T: Hamad Al Jehani	Triple 6f winner on soft ground; ran creditably, keeping on, in competitive handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good) returned to 7f most recently; leading contender on the figures.	7/2

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1st

2

(4)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

9st 8lb

Close third behind Dark Thirty in this race 12 months ago; found some progress when cheekpieces were added in October, winning back-to-back handicaps at Pontefract and over C&D (soft; Korker second); perhaps found the heavy ground too much for him when last seen in November; can go well fresh and may find further progress this year; high on the list.

7/2

8

(12)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

9st 4lb

Responded well to first-time cheekpieces in a tight finish at Pontefract (6f) most recently, taking record on soft ground to 1121331; may have more to offer in the retained headgear; successful on this card 12 months ago; enters calculations.

11/2

1

(3)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

9st 9lb

Triple 6f winner on soft ground; ran creditably, keeping on, in competitive handicap at Glorious Goodwood (good) returned to 7f most recently; leading contender on the figures.

7/2

6th

4 (14)

Billyjoh

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

8/1

Form: 832038

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Came up short in the International at Ascot last Saturday for second year running; plenty of useful form otherwise and could rebound despite remaining on a long losing run; good second off 2lb higher in this contest 12 months ago.

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

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Starting price

1st

3

(7)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

8st 13lb

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

7th

20 (13)

Racingbreaks Ryder

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

20/1

Form: -03263 D BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Mostly placed efforts this season, latest when favourite for Racing League event at Yarmouth six days ago; finished third (off 4lb lower) in this contest last year and again has each-way possibilities.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2 (6)	28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 53y Class 4	15:50 Leicester Racingbreaks Ryder 9st 10lb J: Ben Sanderson T: Charles Hills	Placed this season despite not winning but last couple of efforts need leaving behind; others preferred.	7/1
2 (6)	28th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 53y Class 4	15:50 Leicester Racingbreaks Ryder 9st 10lb J: Ben Sanderson T: Charles Hills	Placed this season despite not winning but last couple of efforts need leaving behind; others preferred.	7/1
1 (10)	3rd Oct 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4	14:20 Ascot Racingbreaks Ryder 11st 8lb J: Mr James Hills T: Charles Hills	Well beaten in series final on AW last time; form otherwise this term features a few placed efforts; sole attempt over C&D (soft) resulted in a comfortable win off 9lb higher in 2023; one to consider.	10/1

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Starting price

2

(6)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

9st 10lb

Placed this season despite not winning but last couple of efforts need leaving behind; others preferred.

7/1

2

(6)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

9st 10lb

Placed this season despite not winning but last couple of efforts need leaving behind; others preferred.

7/1

1

(10)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

11st 8lb

Well beaten in series final on AW last time; form otherwise this term features a few placed efforts; sole attempt over C&D (soft) resulted in a comfortable win off 9lb higher in 2023; one to consider.

10/1

8th

14 (17)

Mr Chaplin

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

12/1

Form: 154-80 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

Perhaps found out by lack of recent match practice in C&D event on reappearance then faced a difficult task at Royal Ascot; overcame trouble to win 7f nursery at this meeting (good to firm) 12 months ago and looks interesting on that form.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 6 (10)	12th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2	16:47 Goodwood Mr Chaplin 9st 6lb J: Rossa Ryan T: Ralph Beckett	Won a nursery here at last year's Glorious meeting (7f, good to firm) and back on the scoresheet at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in August; fifth of 13 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) since and this 3yo could build on that latest performance now back up in trip; unraced on slow ground.	10/1
5th 6 (6)	27th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2	17:55 Newmarket Mr Chaplin 9st 5lb J: Rossa Ryan T: Ralph Beckett	Proved resurgent with success on the July course (1m, good to firm) last time, albeit off 3lb lower and with rider taking off 5lb; this looks a harder task but he's had a light campaign and may have more to offer.	8/1
1st 8 (4)	15th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2	19:00 Newmarket (July) Mr Chaplin 9st 3lb J: Jack Dace T: Ralph Beckett	Down the field (beaten 8l) in the Britannia on his only previous attempt at 1m; this season's form figures are a tad misleading as he's not been running badly, including last time in a deep 7f handicap at Goodwood; only 4lb higher than for his nursery win and Jack Dace takes off 5lb; could be interesting.	13/2

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Starting price

8th

6

(10)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

9st 6lb

Won a nursery here at last year's Glorious meeting (7f, good to firm) and back on the scoresheet at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in August; fifth of 13 at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) since and this 3yo could build on that latest performance now back up in trip; unraced on slow ground.

10/1

5th

6

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

9st 5lb

Proved resurgent with success on the July course (1m, good to firm) last time, albeit off 3lb lower and with rider taking off 5lb; this looks a harder task but he's had a light campaign and may have more to offer.

8/1

1st

8

(4)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Mr Chaplin

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Down the field (beaten 8l) in the Britannia on his only previous attempt at 1m; this season's form figures are a tad misleading as he's not been running badly, including last time in a deep 7f handicap at Goodwood; only 4lb higher than for his nursery win and Jack Dace takes off 5lb; could be interesting.

13/2

9th

19 (1)

Stanage

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

25/1

Form: 130676 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Successful off this mark, albeit in lower grade, at Doncaster (7f) in March; no further progress since and, being one who is usually held in up rear, will need some luck from the inside draw in this big field.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 6 (12)	29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4	15:30 Doncaster Stanage 9st 6lb J: Sam James T: Michael & David Easterby	Only 1-12 for current yard but gained the success off 7lb higher in a division of this contest on reappearance last year (good ground); great chance assuming he starts this season in similar form.	8/1
2 (5)	25th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 6y Class 4	17:30 Doncaster Stanage 9st 12lb J: Joanna Mason T: Michael & David Easterby	He's 6lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) in March in a hood, which goes back on today; however, he's gone off the boil more recently and needs to produce more than he's managed on his last few starts.	16/1

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Starting price

7th

6

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

Only 1-12 for current yard but gained the success off 7lb higher in a division of this contest on reappearance last year (good ground); great chance assuming he starts this season in similar form.

8/1

2

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's 6lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) in March in a hood, which goes back on today; however, he's gone off the boil more recently and needs to produce more than he's managed on his last few starts.

16/1

10th

9 (20)

Crimson Spirit

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

9/1

Form: 3-3111 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Progressive this season and should take well to Goodwood, having gained the last two legs of his hat-trick (7f, good to firm) at Brighton and Epsom; upped in grade off a tougher mark but has strong credentials.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 8 (3)	22nd May 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3	16:52 Goodwood Crimson Spirit 9st 5lb J: Ray Dawson T: Daniel & Claire Kubler	Best form at 7f on good/firmer; completed a hat-trick last summer and ran creditably in big field at Newmarket in the first of his two starts this term; chance may depend on the actions of the weather, however.	8/1
10th 5 (12)	6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3	16:45 Chester Crimson Spirit 9st 6lb J: Tom Marquand T: Daniel & Claire Kubler	Best form at 7f on good/firmer; completed a hat-trick last summer and could be set for further success this term, having performed encouragingly (third of 18) at Newmarket on reappearance; one to consider.	6/1

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Starting price

1st

8

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Crimson Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Best form at 7f on good/firmer; completed a hat-trick last summer and ran creditably in big field at Newmarket in the first of his two starts this term; chance may depend on the actions of the weather, however.

8/1

10th

5

(12)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Crimson Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Best form at 7f on good/firmer; completed a hat-trick last summer and could be set for further success this term, having performed encouragingly (third of 18) at Newmarket on reappearance; one to consider.

6/1

11th

7 (9)

Blue Prince

J: Sean Levey

T: David Evans

16/1

Form: 737320 CD

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Fresh contender having been rested since a fairly busy spell on AW that featured several creditable efforts; record of 313 over C&D includes a success (off just 1lb lower; good to firm) in this race last year; one for the shortlist.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 6 (9)	6th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4	20:00 Kempton (AW) Blue Prince 9st 7lb J: Saffie Osborne T: David Evans	Only won one of his last 25 starts and regressed last year; now 11lb lower than when beaten a nose over C&D last spring but there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; others have more pressing claims.	16/1
1 (8)	3rd Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4	18:45 Southwell (AW) Blue Prince 9st 13lb J: Pat Cosgrave T: David Evans	Struggled on his last four starts but he has dropped 9lb as a result; fully effective around here and he's likely to bounce back soon; 7f perhaps his optimum trip though.	16/1
11 (3)	20th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3	16:25 Newbury Blue Prince 9st 3lb J: Kevin Stott T: David Evans	Defied a higher mark at Glorious Goodwood last season and placed a few times on AW this year (up to April); not in top form since returning from a break and needs to stage a revival.	25/1

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Starting price

3rd

6

(9)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

9st 7lb

Only won one of his last 25 starts and regressed last year; now 11lb lower than when beaten a nose over C&D last spring but there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

1

(8)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

9st 13lb

Struggled on his last four starts but he has dropped 9lb as a result; fully effective around here and he's likely to bounce back soon; 7f perhaps his optimum trip though.

16/1

11

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

9st 3lb

Defied a higher mark at Glorious Goodwood last season and placed a few times on AW this year (up to April); not in top form since returning from a break and needs to stage a revival.

25/1

12th

2 (16)

Rhoscolyn

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

14/1

Form: -68636 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

Best effort this term when third at Epsom on his penultimate start; record of 5-13 at Goodwood includes a success in this race in 2023 but his chance depends on what the weather does; most wins on ground softer than good.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 7 (4)	2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 218y Class 2	14:40 Thirsk Rhoscolyn 9st 3lb J: Conor Whiteley T: David O’Meara	Last year's Golden Mile win at Goodwood (strong record there) shows he's still smart on his day; respectable return to action when fifth in good conditions race over 7f here three weeks ago but he's gained the vast majority of his ten career wins on slower ground than he's likely to encounter this afternoon.	14/1

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Starting price

11th

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

9st 3lb

Last year's Golden Mile win at Goodwood (strong record there) shows he's still smart on his day; respectable return to action when fifth in good conditions race over 7f here three weeks ago but he's gained the vast majority of his ten career wins on slower ground than he's likely to encounter this afternoon.

14/1

13th

17 (15)

J: Elizabeth Gale

25/1

Form: 241232 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Very consistent on AW/turf for current stable, creditable second at Windsor most recently; getting no respite from the assessor and is back up in grade but Elizabeth Gale takes off a useful 5lb; could go well.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 8 (3)	21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 3	16:25 Musselburgh Diamondonthehill 9st 0lb J: Paul Mulrennan T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole	Not an easy horse to win with but he had a solid AW campaign and is on a feasible mark; below par back on turf 12 days ago and needs to bounce back quickly.	10/1
8th 5 (1)	9th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 212y Class 4	16:15 Haydock Diamondonthehill 9st 6lb J: Jack Doughty T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole	He has turned in a string of good runs on the AW since November but such consistency ensures he gets little respite from the handicapper; others may prove better treated today.	10/1
4th 5 (2)	13th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3	17:45 Southwell (AW) Diamondonthehill 9st 2lb J: Hector Crouch T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole	Ultra-consistent RPRs this winter, and just a short-head away at Wolverhampton latest from adding a belated second win on synthetics and first on Tapeta (7f); 4lb better off with Legal Reform for a 1.5l defeat over the same C&D on Boxing Day, and possibilities off an unchanged mark.	7/2

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Starting price

2nd

8

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

Not an easy horse to win with but he had a solid AW campaign and is on a feasible mark; below par back on turf 12 days ago and needs to bounce back quickly.

10/1

8th

5

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

He has turned in a string of good runs on the AW since November but such consistency ensures he gets little respite from the handicapper; others may prove better treated today.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch