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

(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

1

(13)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Gary & Josh Moore

16-race maiden but he was runner-up three times last season and wasn't beaten far when fifth in new headgear at Kempton (6f, AW) 11 days ago; that was eye-catching from off the pace and he's in the mix back up in trip.

5/1

5th

6

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Dannick

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

15-race maiden but he did finish runner-up on three occasions last year (twice on the AW); however, he's been down the field in three starts this year and drops back in trip with a bit to prove; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

9/1

8th

8

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Dannick

8st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Gary & Josh Moore

14-race maiden; no impact in his two runs this year (following a wind operation) and the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

12/1

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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5th

1

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Law Of Design

10st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ian Williams

Sole win from 13 starts was in a four-runner novice at Ascot (7f, soft) in September 2024; well handicapped on his old form but he's been well held in his last five runs and has something to prove after another break.

14/1

9th

9

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Law Of Design

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Some fair turf form for Brian Meehan, but despite plummeting in the weights has shown little in three AW starts for this yard, failing to beat a rival over 7f here in January; cheekpieces given a go, but some way down the stable's pecking order.

16/1

5th

1

(8)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Law Of Design

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Yet to fire for his new yard but he met some traffic issues when last of eight in 7f Southwell handicap 20 days ago; he was a fair 7f winner at his best for Brian Meehan so possibilities on his first go on Polytrack.

16/1

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

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

4th

1

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:10 Haydock

Cavolo Nero

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Two wins over shorter as a 3yo; improved when second at Kempton on his seasonal return last month (1m) and when third at Nottingham 17 days ago he found himself poorly positioned; well worth another crack at this trip and he should make a bold bid.

5/2

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

7

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Calyxoh

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Well handicapped on his best 2025 form but he's struggled in his last five starts including two runs for new yard this summer; overall record is now 1-18 and he has plenty to prove.

33/1

7th

1

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Calyxoh

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Patrick Morris

Good-ground 7f Newbury handicap winner off 1lb higher for Charlie Clover last term but, after rejoining Jane Chapple-Hyam, he found Meydan a struggle in the winter; weakened to be beaten 8l in amateur riders' event at Chester (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago but that was his stable debut after three months off and he's down to a career-low mark; might step forward so watch the market.

25/1

9th

1

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Calyxoh

11st 2lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Patrick Morris

A fair 7f scorer for Charlie Clover in 2025; little show in a trio of runs in Meydan for Jane Chapple-Hyam early this year though; since changed hands for 10,000gns and he starts out for another new yard with more needed in first-timne cheekpieces.

10/1

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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2nd

2

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Sea Suite

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Doubled his tally when winning over C&D in May off a 1lb lower mark than today's but he was below his best behind Gorgeous Mr George here (1m) four weeks ago; drops back in trip with a bounce back needed.

9/2

7th

5

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Sea Suite

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Two wins from five starts this year, the latest in a 7f handicap here (good to firm) three weeks ago; a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

7/2

1st

8

(7)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Sea Suite

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Record of 1-12 but his win came at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March and he's held his form with three creditable efforts since; still looks on a workable mark and he's respected in suitable conditions back on turf.

7/2

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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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

2nd

2

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Nordic Norm

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Started handicap life for Karl Burke last summer on an unrealistic mark and struggled prior to being picked up for just 2,000gns in the autumn; finding his level now for his current yard and it wouldn't shock were he to pop up here, dropped another 3lb.

12/1

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