September 05 / 17.15 Ascot

17.15

Soft

Sodexo Live! Handicap

  • Prize money: £8714.6
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Sodexo Live! Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

Form: 311 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Registered good-ground wins at Doncaster (7f) and Haydock (1m) in last two novice starts; may well handle softer conditions, being by Mayson; respected with further progress plausible.
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1st

5

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Forty Years On

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: George Scott

Lightly raced 4yo filly who readily beat 14 rivals at Newbury (7f, good to soft) in sole start this season, taking turf record to 4-4; looks likely to cope with an 8lb rise; goes well fresh and commands respect on return from another break, with further improvement very plausible.

9/4

1st

5

(13)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Forty Years On

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: George Scott

Close third on debut last March then won her next three, completing the hat-trick on handicap debut at Ascot (7f, soft) in September; head second at Southwell (7f, AW) 16 days later and the winner landed the Hambleton at York last month; makes reappearance and could prove to be well treated.

5/1

12/1

Form: -32372 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent maiden; placed in most outings this season, including over C&D; chance of opening his account partly depends on the effect of first-time tongue-tie.
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1st

2

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 13lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Course winner over 7f three starts back off 9lb lower; went close at Southwell (7f, AW) when ridden by Jude Fernandes next time but blew his chance by hanging right over this C&D three days ago; visor is removed and he needs to bounce back.

4/1

5th

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Took advantage of a career-low mark when scoring here (7f) last month; a shade unlucky when beaten a short head at Southwell (7f, AW) since and should not be far away.

7/4

Form: 7-8984 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Proved resurgent with blinkers fitted at Doncaster last time; interesting in the retained headgear back at Ascot, having gained his novice win over C&D (soft) a year ago.
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2nd

10

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Law Of Design

8st 5lb

J: William Cox

T: Ian Williams

Sole win came in a four-runner Ascot novice (7f, soft) as a 2yo and has only made the frame twice in 12 starts in handicaps, but soft ground does suit him well so any further rain would be a positive; mark continues to fall and a visor is given a go; interesting.

14/1

5th

1

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Law Of Design

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Sole win in 7f novice at Ascot as 2yo; smart handicap form there (7f, soft) last September, when a close third of 12 in a much better race than this under Billy Loughnane, who rides him for the first time in 2026; not yet recaptured form for this yard but he's dropped right down the weights and this is his best chance of the year; cheekpieces refitted.

11/2

5th

6

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Law Of Design

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Won a four-runner novice at Ascot (7f, soft) in September 2024; well handicapped on some of his form but needs to rediscover a spark.

20/1

Form: 122168 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Only midfield in last two starts but has possibilities if tapping back into his earlier progress that resulted in form figures of 1221 (wins on AW/good); drops back in trip/class.
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1st

1

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Cavolo Nero

10st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

His second of 11 over C&D (wore cheekpieces) on reappearance in March was a new high and he bettered that when landing soft-ground Yarmouth handicap (1m) in first-time blinkers in June; off since and no headgear for this stable debut (same owners) but he still commands respect.

5/2

1st

3

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Yarmouth

Cavolo Nero

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

Won twice as a 3yo, including a handicap at Goodwood (1m, good) last May; placed on his first two starts this year (1m/1m2f) but below his best when held in fourth at Haydock (1m2f, good to firm) 46 days ago; drops back in trip with blinkers now tried.

9/2

33/1

Form: -70187 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Far from consistent but record of 2-2 on soft/heavy comprises his clear best performances, albeit registered both of the wins in Class 6; something to prove at this level.
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10th

14

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Beltadaay

8st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: James Horton

Has a rather all-or-nothing profile, easily winning 7f Leicester nursery (heavy) last October and a Lingfield handicap (7.6f, soft) in June; not sure what to expect and wouldn't want the ground to dry out too much.

33/1

11

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:32 Pontefract

Beltadaay

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Horton

Very patchy profile and he's yet to reproduce the form of his wide-margin Lingfield win (7.5f, soft) in June, when possibly flattered by bagging the stands' side rail; handicapper still in an unforgiving mood.

20/1

7/1

Form: 1-5024 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in last two outings (good/good to soft); has a strong record (2121) on soft/heavy ground, most recently winning off current mark last October; one to consider.
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4th

4

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Yarmouth

Tactical Plan

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

Both wins on soft/heavy ground over 7f in 2024; quite inconsistent since but did run respectably when fourth of 12 at Brighton (1m, good) 23 days ago; cheekpieces back on.

6/1

4th

1

(4)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Tactical Plan

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Not the most consistent but is well treated on his best form and drops into a 0-70 for the first time; worth a second look.

12/1

10th

5

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

20:10 Yarmouth

Tactical Plan

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Won twice on slow ground in the autumn of 2024; in and out in his three runs this year but his Leicester fourth last month (7f, good) brings him into the reckoning; a visor is now tried (ran well in one attempt in cheekpieces); further rainfall would aid his chance.

10/1

Form: 236-51 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Fresh contender, having raced only twice this term for new yard, and made all at Newbury (7f, good) last time to open his account; may build on that win and improve further.
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3rd

4

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Newmarket (July)

Calyxoh

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Patrick Morris

On dangerous mark but he's generally struggled this year except for a fair third in a Chester handicap (7.6f, good) last month; had tough task in a claimer last time but he's now 1-21 and others are more convincing

12/1

8th
14 (2)
Sea Suite

7/2

Form: 46032

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; placed in both runs for new yard, latest at Sandown (1m, soft) last Friday when a clear second; due to go back up 4lb in future; great chance if coping with drop in trip.
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5th

1

(1)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

Sea Suite

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Three wins for James Owen this year, the latest over 1m here (good to firm) 18 days ago; a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another prominent showing.

2/1

1st

2

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:30 Brighton

Sea Suite

10st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Dual 7f winner this season; looked as good as ever when clear second to progressive rival at Sandown (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago but recent 4lb rise demands a bit more from him here.

5/1

2nd

3

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Sandown

Sea Suite

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Both wins have been at 7f but has form over this far and it might yet end up being his best trip; due a 1lb rise after finding one too good at Yarmouth last time (7f); unlikely to be too far away.

5/1

40/1

Form: 71-525 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in turf event on debut; campaigned on AW since, recording sole success in Class 6; enough to prove in this scenario.
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6th

2

(1)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Token Gesture

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Usher

C&D win as a 2yo; first success since when dead-heating in a 1m handicap here 23 days ago (subsequently awarded first place outright); a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

9/2

1st

3

(6)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Token Gesture

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Usher

Just 1lb higher than when making a successful nursery debut here (7f) in September 2024, but has been out of form for a while and has still to convince over this far.

12/1

Form: 485605

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over 6f and has gained both wins on AW; enough to prove in this 7f turf contest on second run for new stable.
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2nd

3

(4)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Good Banter

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won a modest 8.6f seller at Wolverhampton last September; not so good since and he'll need to be at his best to take this; is at least unexposed at the trip.

10/1

5th

6

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Good Banter

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ended his 2025 campaign in sellers, winning once and finishing third twice; well treated on best form but isn't sure to reproduce it and record of 0-8 in handicaps adds doubt.

10/1

25/1

Form: 12609

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Down the field in two handicaps since switched to turf, failing to repeat his Newcastle AW maiden/novice form; something to prove.
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5th

3

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:50 Brighton

Nordic Norm

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Beaten 12 times since his winning debut (for Karl Burke); went close at Chelmsford in March but two runs since have been underwhelming; tongue-tie now reached for.

16/1

10th

6

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

17:28 Chester

Nordic Norm

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Hasn't won since his debut in February last year when trained by Karl Burke; went close when beaten a nose at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in March and if he can reproduce that effort on turf then he would be a player.

10/1

9th

3

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Nordic Norm

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Still to add to his debut success (for Karl Burke) but he went desperately close at Chelmsford last month, running on well at the finish; handicap mark left unchanged and he needs serious consideration.

7/2

Form: -99311 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Got up on the line in apprentice race at Chepstow (soft) on Tuesday to complete a 7f double; back up in grade but escapes a penalty; fighting chance off the same mark.
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12

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ascot

Excellent Echo

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Got up on the line in apprentice race at Chepstow (soft) on Tuesday to complete a 7f double; back up in grade but escapes a penalty; fighting chance off the same mark.

7/1

3

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Excellent Echo

9st 12lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Progressive 3yo who got off the mark in a blanket finish at Leicester (7f, good) in July; 1lb higher and may have more improvement in him with that win under his belt.

3/1

Non-runners

Mayday Malone, Brize Norton, Happy Banner

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Payout
Straight Forecast £32.49
Tricast £318.06

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sea Suite

Telegraph:

Forty Years On

The Guardian:

Excellent Echo

Daily Mail:

Law Of Design

TOPSPEED:

Happy Banner

POSTDATA:

Dannick

NEWMARKET:

Calyxoh

The Times:

Tactical Plan

RP RATINGS:

Sea Suite

Daily Mirror:

Sea Suite

Daily Record:

Sea Suite

The Sun:

Forty Years On

The Star:

Excellent Echo

D Express:

Law Of Design