May 08 / 16.35 Ascot

16.35

Good

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Style Handicap

  • Prize money: £13425.2
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Style Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3412-5 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Gained only win from seven starts in a run-of-the-mill AW nursery but was close up in fifth on last month's seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m, good), and is closely matched with Blue Courvoisier and Arbaawy on that form.
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1st

6

(9)

7th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

15:42 Windsor

Luzon Heights

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Sole win on AW as a 2yo; had a rare off day at York in July but he's been in good form over 1m in his other starts this year, most recently back on the AW; not exactly ahead of his mark but likely to have a say.

5/1

3rd

8

(5)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Luzon Heights

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

AW winner (1m) last September; his form dipped at York 40 days ago but he had been in good form earlier in the year; each-way shout.

6/1

3rd
10 (2)
Arbaawy

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2533-4

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
A maiden after seven starts but only beaten about 1l when running-on fourth (just behind Blue Courvoisier) on last month's seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket; no surprise if he's on the premises again.
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2nd

10

(8)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:24 Salisbury

Arbaawy

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Butler

3yo maiden who has raced only at shorter, proving consistent in the main; out of the money at Epsom most recently but kept on and may be ready for a crack at this new trip; 5lb lower than opening mark; first win is not out of the question.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:52 Epsom

Arbaawy

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Butler

Has run well in handicaps this year (1m/1m1f), with and without headgear; looks handicapped about right but Conor Whiteley is value for his claim.

9/1

3rd

2

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ffos Las

Arbaawy

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

Fair maiden who has been running well in handicaps this year, making the frame on four of his five starts; has the edge on experience and goes without cheekpieces worn on last three starts; should win sooner or later.

11/4

11/4

Form: 12-2

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won 7f Leicester novice in September and was creditable second on last month's seasonal/handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good), despite racing a bit too freely; that form has recently been well advertised by the third and this fellow is probably still on a good mark after 1lb nudge.
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9th

8

(15)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Blue Courvoisier

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Won the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May and landed another competitive 3yo handicap at York (1m, good to soft) last month; he enjoyed the run of the race in front last time and is 8lb higher today, but he's clearly progressive and could play another leading role.

13/2

1st

5

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Blue Courvoisier

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

All seven starts on good/good to firm; won the competitive Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m) in May before mid-division at Royal Ascot, and he was a close third of 15 at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f) three weeks ago; could again be in the mix.

9/1

3rd

16

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Blue Courvoisier

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Built upon previous promise to win the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May on his third handicap start; mid-division in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) since when fifth of 15 on the unfavoured far side; this 3yo remains of interest and is firmly in calculations.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-25

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Placed in novice races on first two starts (6f/7f) and again displayed clear promise when fifth of 25 in Newbury maiden (1m, good) last month, racing prominently throughout; likely contender on handicap debut.
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3rd

3

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Newmarket (July)

Spirit Of Saxony

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Unlucky over this trip at Sandown two outings ago from just 1lb lower, but was disappointing when only fourth there next time; hasn't had much racing and may get back on the up.

9/2

4th

3

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Sandown

Spirit Of Saxony

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has form figures of 212 over 7f, with the win in a novice at Kempton in May; built on that with an eye-catching effort back in handicap company over C&D (good) three weeks ago, repeatedly denied a run before finishing strongly for second once in the clear; that form has been boosted in recent days; good shout.

15/8

2nd

8

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Sandown

Spirit Of Saxony

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Only fifth on his handicap debut at Ascot (1m, good) before justifying odds-on favouritism in an AW novice over 7f; encouraging to see the second win as he liked next time, so this gelding could be on the upgrade.

15/2

Form: 2112-7 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won two AW nurseries in November (1m/7f) and was very respectable seventh in good Newmarket handicap (1m, good) contested by a few of these last month but might be vulnerable to less-exposed rivals again.
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16th

10

(13)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Raging Raj

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Record of 4-12 in handicaps, the most recent success in emphatic style on second start for new yard; couple of sound efforts since and the latest one, at Doncaster, ties him in with fellow 3yo Flight Control; in good form and enters calculations.

10/1

6th

11

(14)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:30 Doncaster

Raging Raj

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Bought after winning a 7f Yarmouth handicap for Jane Chapple-Hyam and has been better still on his last two outings, winning in good style at Thirsk and beaten a neck at Ascot (both 7f on good); each-way claims again.

16/1

2nd

2

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ascot

Raging Raj

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Bought for 30,000gns after winning a 7f Yarmouth handicap for Jane Chapple-Hyam; just second run for this yard when a convincing winner at Thirsk (7f, good) but he went up 10lb for that and this looks stronger.

5/1

12/1

Form: 3106-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Yet to progress from last summer's 6f maiden win but made quite encouraging seasonal debut when keeping-on sixth of 14 in Class 2 Newbury handicap (7f, good) last month, and looks well worth a crack at 1m.
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2nd

8

(11)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Peel Park

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Out of the frame in six starts since winning a Yarmouth maiden (6f, good to firm) in July last year, albeit he wasn't beaten far in his last two outings; not seen in 111 days, but he is out of an AW winner and market support would be significant.

6/1

5th

8

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

11:30 Yarmouth

Peel Park

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Justified support in a Yarmouth maiden (6f, good to firm) last July; hasn't gone on from that in five subsequent runs but he was beaten less than 2l when fifth at Doncaster (7f; blinkers added) last time; that was eye-catching from off the pace and he's not ruled out back up in trip.

15/2

5th

8

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Peel Park

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Won Yarmouth maiden (6f, good to firm) last July but he's found things tough in four handicaps since; dropped another 3lb but he was beaten 11l at Ascot last month and he needs a transformation back in trip; blinkers added.

14/1

Form: 13-10 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Defied a penalty when winning Southwell novice (1m, AW) on seasonal debut in February but ran poorly when switched to a handicap at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; needs new visor to help him rebound.
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9th

3

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Tiger Power

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Defied a penalty when winning Southwell novice (1m, AW) on seasonal debut in February but ran poorly when switched to a handicap at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; needs new visor to help him rebound.

20/1

11th

3

(8)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Newmarket

Tiger Power

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Thrice-raced colt who prevailed at Southwell (1m, AW) in sole outing this year, adding to his 2yo success at Haydock (only turf attempt); hit with an 8lb rise in his mark but may improve further; handicap debut.

9/2

1st

5

(8)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Tiger Power

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Always well positioned when making a winning debut at Haydock last September (7f, good); only third under a penalty at Newcastle three weeks later; bred to appreciate the step up to a mile but he will need to improve for it if he is to defy his penalty.

11/4

16/1

Form: 5134-5 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won 1m AW maiden in September but safely held in both handicaps, latterly when upped to 1m2f for seasonal debut in March; subsequently gelded and now drops back in trip and sports new cheekpieces for turf debut.
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3rd

2

(10)

1st Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Exotic Baby

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Regressed for George Boughey this season and no better on last month's stable debut; down in class but not solid.

20/1

9th

6

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:40 Southwell (AW)

Exotic Baby

9st 3lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Ian Williams

Won 1m course maiden for George Boughey just under a year ago but left that stable after some below-par efforts in June/July; needs to have been revitalised by recent stable switch.

12/1

Form: 13 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 431-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when winning five-runner Southwell maiden (7f, AW; first-time blinkers) in October, his third start; contests much deeper race here but still has potential; cheekpieces tried today.
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2nd

5

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Kings Trust

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

Beat one who is now on a mark of 95 off level weights at Southwell last October (7f); blotted his copybook by playing up before breaking out of the stalls on intended seasonal/handicap debut in 1m contest at Ascot last month; looked more relaxed at Kempton last week but he never got involved from a wide draw; still early days but he needs to raise his game back on turf.

10/1

6th

2

(12)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Kings Trust

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Beat one who is now on a mark of 95 off level weights at Southwell in October (7f); blotted his copybook by playing up before breaking out of the stalls on intended return/handicap debut in 1m contest at Ascot this month (11-2 at the time of withdrawal); cheekpieces replace blinkers; has the talent to play a major role.

11/4

5

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Kings Trust

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

Delivered on earlier promise when winning five-runner Southwell maiden (7f, AW; first-time blinkers) in October, his third start; contests much deeper race here but still has potential; cheekpieces tried today.

3/1

25/1

Form: 83-461 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 42-10

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £106.80
Straight Forecast £90.49
Tricast £340.81
Trifecta £491.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Courvoisier

NEWMARKET:

King's Trust

Daily Mail:

Northern Empire

Telegraph:

Spirit Of Saxony

RP RATINGS:

Blue Courvoisier

TOPSPEED:

Blue Courvoisier

POSTDATA:

Blue Courvoisier

LAMBOURN:

Blue Courvoisier

The Times:

Blue Courvoisier

The Guardian:

Blue Courvoisier

Daily Mirror:

Blue Courvoisier

The Star:

Blue Courvoisier

Daily Record:

Blue Courvoisier

D Express:

King's Trust

The Sun:

King's Trust