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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2nd

4

(7)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Forty Years On

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Dual novice winner (7f/1m) who confirmed herself progressive when strong in the finish to make a successful handicap debut at Ascot (7f, soft); a 4lb rise is fair and difficult to know the ceiling of her ability.

11/4

1st

4

(13)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ascot

Forty Years On

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

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.

9/2

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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11th

5

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Dannick

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

13-race maiden who can miss the break and he returned after wind surgery with a laboured effort over C&D (17-2) two weeks ago; finished behind three of today's rivals in that race and he needs to leave that form behind.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Dannick

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

In the frame in all four starts on the AW, but yet to win after 12 attempts; returns from 191 days off having undergone wind surgery and he may be best watched despite having run well fresh in the past.

10/1

9

(15)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Dannick

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-11 but runner-up in first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Ascot (7f, soft) last month and did well to finish sixth of 17 there (7f, good to soft) last time having been slowly away; wears first-time blinkers and could have a big part to play.

13/2

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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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

8th

4

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Law Of Design

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Ascot novice winner for Brian Meehan but became hard to predict for that yard and sold on for 30,000gns; made a quiet debut for this trainer at Wolverhampton a month ago when a market drifter.

14/1

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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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

3rd

1

(5)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Cavolo Nero

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Ferguson

Turf (1m, good) and AW winner (7f) in 2025; ended last season with a placed effort at Lingfield and he reappeared with a good second at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last month; looks interesting off unchanged mark and he has shaped as though this new trip should be within range.

7/2

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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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

8th

4

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Tactical Plan

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned mostly on turf and over 7f, winning twice (as a 2yo); latest effort was better than reappearance and suggested this return to 1m is worth exploring; could go well, provided he's as effective back on AW.

10/1

4th

2

(5)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Tactical Plan

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

On a losing sequence and he failed to beat a rival on his return in 16-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f) 15 days ago; needs to take a big step forward.

6/1

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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13

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Calyxoh

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Clover

Made all to break his duck at the ninth attempt at Newbury (7f, good) in August, but didn't back it up at Ascot (7f, soft) last month; half-brother to two AW winners, but more will be needed in order to defy this mark.

12/1

7th

3

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ascot

Calyxoh

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Clover

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.

6/1

3

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newbury

Calyxoh

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Clover

Eight-race maiden but he had a couple of close calls at Newmarket last season and wasn't beaten far on his stable debut there (7f; first-time blinkers) two weeks ago; has claims if he can build on that and he seems versatile ground-wise.

6/1

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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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

4th

13

(11)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sea Suite

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Record of 1-11 but his win came at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March and he was a close third at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last time; 3lb higher here but he still looks on a workable mark and has claims back in trip; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

7/1

3rd

2

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Sea Suite

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Off the mark at the eighth attempt when comfortably seeing off 11 rivals in a 7f handicap at Southwell (AW) last month; solid fourth at Musselburgh since and he shouldn't be inconvenienced by the return to 1m; arrives in better form than many; cheekpieces given another go; major player.

3/1

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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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

5th

1

(3)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Nordic Norm

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won on debut at Newcastle last February but he became disappointing for Karl Burke; hasn't been with current yard for long but he was beaten 9l at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last month and is now 1-9; passed over.

20/1

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

+o+e Accumulators

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