May 08 / 15.25 Ascot

15.25

Good

Only Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Handicap

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Only Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.30
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 887-26 D

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin winner of a valuable sales race at the Curragh as a 2yo; hard to find the right race in a handful of starts since but he ran two fair races on the AW at the start of the year and this stiff 6f should be more up his street; can figure.
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4th

4

(10)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Bolo Neighs

9st 10lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ralph Beckett

Record of 2-13 on turf and 0-4 on AW; gained sole handicap win off current mark and Jack Dace takes off a bonus 5lb tonight; not without a chance, provided new headgear prompts a return to peak form.

12/1

17th

6

(5)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Bolo Neighs

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Started the season with a C&D win on good in May; also a good third over C&D (good to firm) in July; one of his slowish starts left him with too much ground to make up over 5f at the Shergar Cup here last time but he finished strongly and needs considering back at 6f.

11/1

5th

9

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Bolo Neighs

9st 7lb

J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire

T: Ralph Beckett

His three good runs this year have all come at Ascot, winning in May (6f, good) and doing best of those in the stands' side group when sixth behind All Ways Glamorous here two weeks ago (cheekpieces on for the first time; first 5f run since 2024); can get it wrong at the start but he has races in him off this mark.

7/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 00709- CD

Last run: 218 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Hit the handicap heights when winning the Wokingham over C&D in 2023 on debut for Archie Watson, then close up in the Group 1 Maurice de Gheest; desperately hard to place in handicaps since but he's had wind surgery since last seen in October and, even at this late stage, he might well turn it on for Kevin Ryan off a 17lb lower mark than at the start of last year.
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13th

13

(15)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Saint Lawrence

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

He enjoyed his finest hour over this C&D when winning the 2023 Wokingham off a 20lb higher mark; he hasn't won since and his second over C&D in May on his seasonal/stable debut hasn't been a springboard to better things; others look safer.

14/1

6th

4

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Saint Lawrence

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Having dropped down the weights he was a good second on his seasonal and stable debut at Ascot (6f, good) in May; however, two lesser runs have followed and this 8yo remains without a win since June 2023.

7/1

5th

5

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Saint Lawrence

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Having dropped down the weights he was a close second at Ascot (6f, good) in May on his stable/seasonal debut, and perhaps the soft ground didn't suit at Epsom last time; not written off but this 8yo has been regressive and remains without a win since June 2023.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: /1516-

Last run: 280 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Winless for previous yard but he won his first two turf starts for this one in 2025, over 1m at Windsor and 7f at Newbury (both on good to firm); it's possible that good to soft ground proved his undoing when last seen in August but a layoff since raises questions as does the return to 6f.
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11th

9

(4)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newbury

Walsons Law

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Last summer he won handicaps at Windsor (1m) and here (7f; both on good to firm); remains on a realistic mark and last two runs weren't at all shoddy; should feature.

9/1

4th

2

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Walsons Law

10st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His cosy C&D win last summer came off 2lb lower; two good runs and two lesser efforts this season; should give it a good go.

8/1

4th

1

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Walsons Law

10st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won twice last summer (1m/7f, good to firm) and it was an encouraging reappearance when third here (6f) in May; saw little daylight at Goodwood a fortnight later but he weakened when last of 11 at Doncaster (again 7f) seven weeks ago; hard to predict what he'll come up with this time.

11/1

Form: 971-07 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three wins for two previous yards and the first for this one when winning narrowly at Newmarket (6f, good) in September, following a protracted slog with the runner-up; comes here fit from the AW but he'll need a bit extra to win in a higher grade than at Newmarket.
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13th

2

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Photosynthesis

9st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Signed off last season with a head success off this mark on the Rowley Mile (6f, good); he appeared to be running into form before the new cheekpieces backfired at Doncaster; makes the shortlist.

9/1

6th

1

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Photosynthesis

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Ended last season with a win off just 1lb lower; has steadily found his form this term, creditable third over C&D most recently; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Photosynthesis

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Off the mark for this stable at Newmarket in September; lively in the betting for both starts this spring and he built on a midfield finish at Newbury when fourth of ten at Ascot (again 6f, good) four weeks ago; respected from the same mark.

4/1

5th
3 (3)
Brosay

16/1

Form: 140-00 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins at the end of last summer, at Windsor (good to firm) and over C&D (good to soft); just 2lb higher than for the latter but he's hard to assess now, having been well held over an inadequate 5f on his yard debut (AW) then eased following serious interference at Newbury; too much to prove just now but one to keep an eye on.
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6th

4

(6)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:49 Salisbury

Brosay

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Charlie Pike

Well treated on the pick of his 6f form on various ground for previous yard in 2025; mostly had a slow time of it this year but there were much better signs at Goodwood on last two starts and he only just failed to get up there last week; should go well.

4/1

2nd

2

(16)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Brosay

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Pike

He's had a regressive campaign but returned to form off a reduced mark with clear second over C&D (soft) recently, behind one who easily followed up; versatile ground-wise; can have a big say if backing up that latest run.

6/1

2nd

6

(9)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Brosay

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Charlie Pike

Thrown in on his 3yo best, notably a 6f win at Ascot (good to soft) 12 months ago when 11lb higher; 2026 campaign has been underwhelming though and others look stronger for the win.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8705-5

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
First three French wins came at about 1m but better form when winning a Listed race at about 5f last April; took time to find his feet for this yard but he couldn't get out of a scrum at Goodwood (6f, good) in October and ran well for a long way on Newcastle AW last month; the likely strong pace will suit and he has a good run in him.
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3rd

5

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Toyotomi

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David O’Meara

Ex-French; took time to acclimatise and was down the field in the Gold Cup last autumn but of more interest now, having been quite impressive at Goodwood (6f, soft) in June and seriously hampered at the Curragh (6f, yielding) last week on second run back from a break; Oisin Murphy up for the first time; likely to be suited by this thorough test and has a solid chance.

5/1

10th

7

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Toyotomi

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Former French Listed winner scored for this yard in soft-ground Goodwood handicap in June and didn't run badly over same C&D last month, having travelled well; any rain would help his cause.

14/1

Form: /4-111

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has done really well front-running over 7f on the AW for new yard, winning all three starts; has more to prove up another 5lb and dropped to 6f on the return to turf but he's perfectly capable of giving it a good shot on grass, having run well under a penalty in a good novice at Doncaster last spring.
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5th

4

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Elements Of Fire

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Archie Watson

Front-runner; 4-4 on AW but unplaced in both turf runs; he will need a career best to come out on top but he is well drawn to attack and still has low mileage.

11/2

7th

1

(4)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Elements Of Fire

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Has done really well front-running over 7f on the AW for new yard, winning all three starts; has more to prove up another 5lb and dropped to 6f on the return to turf but he's perfectly capable of giving it a good shot on grass, having run well under a penalty in a good novice at Doncaster last spring.

6/1

1st

2

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Elements Of Fire

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Bought for 32,000gns from the Gosdens; 2-2 since gelded, just doing enough to fend off Epictetus at Chelmsford (7f, Class 4) over a month ago; now 2lb higher as he bids to remain unbeaten for current connections (2-2) and on AW (3-3); solid credentials.

15/8

Form: 8458-4 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ran well on C&D return in 2025 before winning his next two over 6f, at Leicester (good to firm; made all) and York; his form took a downward turn after but his recent Newbury fourth was a step in the right direction and he's only 2lb higher than for the York win; looks good for a prominent show.
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6th

7

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Haydock

Hucklesbrook

9st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Teal

Dual 6f winner in 2025; took a step back in the right direction when third of 12 to the reopposing Rhythm N Hooves at Newbury (5f, good to firm) six weeks ago; his ability to handle going softer than good has to be taken on trust but his stable is in really good form.

6/1

3rd

7

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Hucklesbrook

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Roger Teal

Dual 6f winner in 2025; regressive in 2026, tenth of 13 at Windsor last time on first run after wind surgery; very best form is over further but he has fallen below his last winning mark and Seamus Cronin's claim is a plus.

16/1

10th

1

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Hucklesbrook

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Two-time 6f scorer in 2025; failed to build on an encouraging reappearance Newbury fourth when eighth of ten at Ascot (6f) in May; has since undergone wind surgery, so can't be ruled out off a handy-looking mark.

14/1

9th
9 (7)
Betsen

7/1

Form: 443470 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Quite useful on turf in Ireland; kept almost entirely to AW since moving to this yard in the autumn but he might well have been involved in the finish at Leicester (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago but for being pushed nearly over the rail a furlong out; interesting to see what he comes up with here.
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9th

3

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:17 Chester

Betsen

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Dual turf winner (both over 5f), latest at Chepstow in May (good to soft); good 2l third over C&D last week (good to soft) and one to consider.

9/1

3rd

5

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Betsen

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; slow start compromised his chance at Sandown but he couldn't be discounted off this mark.

12/1

5th

1

(9)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Betsen

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins since joining Tony Carroll, the latter in a small-field Class 4 at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) in May; solid effort from a less-than-ideal draw in the Epsom Dash in June; off since but he has run well after short break before.

7/1

Form: 447-01 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Had a good season for new yard in 2025, winning on second start and running two excellent races at Ripon when returned to 6f, notably when first home on his side in the Great St Wilfrid (good to firm) in August; confirmed his liking for that course when winning there three weeks ago and needs to prove he's the same horse elsewhere.
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10th

2

(9)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Kodiac Thriller

9st 12lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Walford

Two wins this year, notably when seeing off 16 rivals in the 'Jump Jockeys' Nunthorpe' at York (5f, good to firm) in July; only ninth at Ripon and Chester since, though.

20/1

9th

6

(2)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Kodiac Thriller

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

Two wins this year, notably when seeing off 16 rivals in the 'Jump Jockeys' Nunthorpe' at York (5f, good to firm) in July; unplaced in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon four weeks ago; well drawn but a career best is required to win.

11/2

9th

11

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Kodiac Thriller

8st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mark Walford

Fared best of the stands' side group when second in this race 12 months ago; races off 3lb higher this time around but he confirmed his liking for the track with a C&D win in April and he was better than ever when beating 16 rivals at York (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; high on the list.

10/1

Form: /0972- D

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Winning 2yo debut was followed by a stout effort in a Group 3 over C&D (also good to firm) when leading from some way out and looked like holding on but couldn't quite sustain her effort; has rarely had her ground since but she ran well against an improver on AW (7f) in October on final start for the Crisfords; sold for 150,000gns; she might well have a good 4yo season.
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6

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Mandurah

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Winning 2yo debut was followed by a stout effort in a Group 3 over C&D (also good to firm) when leading from some way out and looked like holding on but couldn't quite sustain her effort; has rarely had her ground since but she ran well against an improver on AW (7f) in October on final start for the Crisfords; sold for 150,000gns; she might well have a good 4yo season.

8/1

2nd

1

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Mandurah

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won on 2yo debut and was close fourth in Ascot Group 3 next time; hasn't hit that level since but she's had only two runs in handicaps and made some encouraging late headway at York (6f, good to soft; hood) last month; continues to drop down the weights and could be dangerous back up in trip.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £114.90
Straight Forecast £84.10
Tricast £617.25
Trifecta £955.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Kodiac Thriller

LAMBOURN:

Elements Of Fire

D Express:

Hucklesbrook

TOPSPEED:

Photosynthesis

SPOTLIGHT:

Mandurah

The Times:

Brosay

Daily Mail:

Saint Lawrence

The Sun:

Elements Of Fire

The Star:

Hucklesbrook

NEWMARKET:

Photosynthesis

POSTDATA:

Kodiac Thriller

Telegraph:

Kodiac Thriller

The Guardian:

Kodiac Thriller

Daily Mirror:

Kodiac Thriller

Daily Record:

Kodiac Thriller