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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9th

1

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:55 York

Luzon Heights

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Won a Southwell handicap (1m, AW) last September and he's held his form with five creditable efforts since; ridden more prominently than previously when going down only narrowly at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) under Cieren Fallon a fortnight ago; should remain competitive after a 2lb nudge.

9/1

2nd

7

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

11:30 Yarmouth

Luzon Heights

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Won a Southwell handicap (1m, AW) last September and he's held his form with four creditable efforts since; still looks on a workable mark and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

7/2

4th

7

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Luzon Heights

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Picked up a Southwell nursery (AW) in September and after a solid comeback at Newmarket in April he posted his best effort yet when second at Ascot (also 1m, good) three weeks ago; improving colt who is much respected.

15/2

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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10th

11

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Arbaawy

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

0-10 but he has regularly been placed and is running well this season, including when beaten 2l for fourth of five at Sandown (1m1f, good) four weeks ago; yard in fine form and he's got each-way claims again.

12/1

4th

6

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

13:32 Sandown

Arbaawy

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Similar type to The Joker, being a consistent maiden who ties in with Law Court on last-time running (over 1m at Newbury in first-time cheekpieces); again should give his running.

5/1

3rd

10

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Newbury

Arbaawy

8st 12lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

Maiden who is proving consistent and ran creditably at Ascot (1m, good) most recently; should give his running but chance of winning largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

8/1

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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18th

17

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Blue Courvoisier

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Came up shy in his first two handicaps (1m, good) but he was a big market mover when repelling stablemate Langstone in the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm); that was courtesy of a canny front-running ride by Saffie Osborne and he's gone up 9lb to boot; there's a suspicion that he might have left his Britannia chance in Cumbria.

14/1

1st

14

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Blue Courvoisier

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Reappeared with close second on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) last month, followed by a respectable fourth of 11 at Ascot (1m, good; favourite); has had only four races but probably needs to resume improvement.

12/1

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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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

1st

5

(4)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Spirit Of Saxony

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Saxon Warrior gelding who shaped well in a trio of novices (6f to 1m) before posting a good fifth of 11 on his handicap debut at Ascot (1m) 12 days ago, fading last 1f; the clear form pick.

5/2

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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1st

5

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Yarmouth

Raging Raj

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Record of 2-4 on AW but he's not made an impact back on turf in his last three starts; on same mark as when third of six at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) last time and he has some work to do.

8/1

3rd

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 5

20:12 Lingfield

Raging Raj

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won two AW nurseries in November (1m/7f) and began this campaign with two respectable runs in competitive 1m turf handicaps; the most exposed runner in the line-up but sure to appreciate this ease in grade.

12/1

6th

11

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Raging Raj

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

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.

20/1

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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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

7th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Ascot

Peel Park

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

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.

12/1

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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7th

4

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

12:30 Yarmouth

Exotic Baby

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Won a Southwell maiden (1m, AW) last September but has mixed record in handicaps since and he was beaten 12l at Kempton (6f) last time; continues to drop down the weights but others are more convincing.

12/1

5th

7

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Exotic Baby

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

1m win as a 2yo; the handicapper has held the upper hand since and hopes appear to rest on the drop to 6f having a positive effect.

10/1

4th

12

(5)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Exotic Baby

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Scored under Billy Loughnane at Southwell in September (1m) and ran well under a penalty over C&D next time; smidge disappointing in two handicap runs 132 days apart before stopping quickly on turf debut 19 days ago; much safer options elsewhere; cheekpieces introduced last time, retained.

25/1

Form: 13 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

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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