May 09 / 14.20 Ascot

14.20

Good

Carey Group Victoria Cup (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 29 runners
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Carey Group Victoria Cup (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 29 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.50
  • Place: £5.50

Form: 60/39- CD

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Seen only twice, both times on AW, last term for new yard; made a winning reappearance off current mark in this contest (on good ground) two years ago on first start during a brief spell with Charlie Fellowes; fighting chance in repeat bid, assuming he's in top form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

2

(29)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

The Wizard Of Eye

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

An ideal type for this race having won the Victoria Cup over C&D in 2024 and 2026, both times off 5lb lower on good ground (lightly raced in between and latest occasion was only his third run for new yard); still favourably treated on historical data; good credentials.

12/1

1st

6

(26)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

The Wizard Of Eye

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

Seen only twice, both times on AW, last term for new yard; made a winning reappearance off current mark in this contest (on good ground) two years ago on first start during a brief spell with Charlie Fellowes; fighting chance in repeat bid, assuming he's in top form.

16/1

3rd

1

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

The Wizard Of Eye

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tom Clover

Just 1lb higher than for his Victoria Cup win last term (first run for Charlie Fellowes); midfield at Royal Ascot (Group 1) one month later; absent since a disappointing run on soft ground last September; cheekpieces worn on his last 11 starts are left off on today's stable debut (same owners); interesting, especially if backed.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 240-03 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner, including in first-time blinkers at Glorious Goodwood; close third at Haydock (7f) with reappearance under his belt, paving the way nicely for a crack at this prize; has made the frame in both C&D attempts; possibilities in new headgear (visor).
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13th

7

(14)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Great Acclaim

9st 6lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Useful handicapper whose C&D record includes a creditable fourth in this race last year and a close third to Mezcala in June; however, he needs a revival of sorts, having not been in the same form since.

16/1

7th

1

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Great Acclaim

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

7f specialist, not beaten far in Ascot's Victoria Cup (good) and Buckingham Palace Stakes (good to firm) in first half of this year; never able to challenge over same C&D last time; this is less competitive and he should be thereabouts.

9/2

9th

3

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Great Acclaim

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Merely mid-division behind Aalto in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket a fortnight ago but this C&D brings out the best in him, as evidenced by this season's close-up finishes in the Victoria Cup (good) and Buckingham Palace Stakes (good to firm); could be bang there now back at Ascot.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6107-3

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper at about 1m, winning five times; did well to finish third in the Lincoln at Doncaster in sole outing this term, having come from a difficult position; each-way possibilities, provided he copes with the drop back to 7f for first time since his early days.
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9th

21

(19)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Tribal Chief

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Menuisier

Reserve; returned to his best form to win a seven-runner handicap at Goodwood (1m, good) last month by a neck; carries a 6lb penalty in this much hotter race and could prove vulnerable; seventh of 20 in this last year.

16/1

1st

3

(8)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Goodwood

Tribal Chief

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: David Menuisier

Regular slow-starter who needs the cards to drop right and hasn't kicked on from his placed efforts in major handicaps in the spring; however, this C&D winner has a good chance provided he's back to best.

3/1

6th

6

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

Tribal Chief

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Menuisier

Has contested the Lincoln, Victoria Cup and Golden Mile this year, looking unlucky in first two and blowing the start in last-named; very dangerous if everything clicks, although his stamina for this longer trip has to be taken on trust (well held on both previous attempts at 1m1f/1m2f).

10/1

OUR TIP

25/1

  • Place: £8.20

Form: 001-72 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Good second at Musselburgh (7f) with reappearance under his belt but is by no means certain to go one better off 103 in this deep field; has gained all handicap wins off marks in in the high-90s and still needs to prove he can break the triple-digit barrier.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

12

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Creditable fourth over C&D in this year's Victoria Cup but his subsequent form, comprising mostly duck eggs, reads poorly by comparison; major resurgence is required.

66/1

10th

2

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Couldn't set your watch by him but he's a smart performer on his good days, as when beating 21 rivals at Doncaster (6f, heavy) last November; finished fourth in the Victoria Cup here (7f, good) in May, and he is 5lb lower today, but there hasn't been much to cheer since then.

33/1

19th

3

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Golden Mind

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent but he is a smart performer, as when beating his 21 rivals at Doncaster last November (6f, heavy); raced exclusively at 7f since, with mixed results, but this mark isn't beyond him and a big run could be on the cards back down in distance.

50/1

Form: 871-04 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Ties in with Golden Mind on Musselburgh running but the pair of them are facing a stiffer assignment in this major prize; remains useful on turf but a lower mark in this sphere reflects that his peak form, namely dual Listed honours, has been shown on AW.
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1st

2

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Royal Zabeel

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Listed winner (6f) on AW; showed himself to be smart on turf too with a 7f handicap win at Newmarket last month; wouldn't judge him harshly on his Bunbury Cup defeat five weeks ago, racing away from the main action and still in front 1f out; 4lb lower today and he looks a big player for last year's winning connections.

8/1

10th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Royal Zabeel

10st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Respectable fifth in this year's Victoria Cup; prevailed last Saturday to take C&D record to 2-2 and overall strike-rate to 7-23; incurs 6lb penalty but Conor Whiteley takes off a useful 5lb; major player.

8/1

33/1

Form: 080-02

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Veteran who had raced only over sprint distances until a resurgent effort (second of 18) upped to 7f at Newmarket last time; goes back up in class and seems unlikely to land a Victoria Cup aged ten; gained last five wins, all in 2024, at Hamilton.
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4th

2

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:04 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Retains plenty of vitality aged ten and gamely made all over C&D (soft) last Monday, registering a tenth win at Hamilton; should remain competitive kept to this scenario, even with a 4lb penalty.

11/2

1st

5

(6)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

15:22 Hamilton

Jordan Electrics

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Multiple course wins and he was a close third of 11 over this C&D (good to soft) in August; well below best in two starts since, in first-time cheekpieces in the Bronze Cup at Ayr on Friday, but he's hard to rule out back on this track; further rain probably not helpful though.

5/1

10th

9

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Jordan Electrics

9st 10lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Cheekpieces on for the first time when ending a long losing sequence at Ayr (6f) in July; backed it up with a good third of 11 at Hamilton (5f) a week ago; must enter calculations back up to 6f with headgear retained.

14/1

14/1

Form: 135-06

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning four times for previous yard; 2-5 on grass; mixed results on AW for new stable; ran respectably in sole 7f attempt but chance of landing this hot handicap partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.
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11th

1

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Haydock

So Darn Hot

10st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Has won on soft and good to firm but he doesn't seem quite the horse he was in 2025, albeit he did stick on when third at Salisbury latest off a reduced mark; likely more needed today; yard runs two.

10/1

3rd

1

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Salisbury

So Darn Hot

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Progressive 2yo/3yo; he has faced some stiff tasks for his new yard this year and has come up short; his sights are lowered here, however, and 6f on fast ground won't faze him; respected now down into a 0-90 with headgear dispensed with.

7/1

66/1

Form: 233160 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Registered last three wins on Newcastle AW and ran respectably there on finals day; came up well short in the Spring Cup returned to turf last time and remains on a difficult mark in this sphere; sole handicap success on grass was off 13lb lower.
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5th

4

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Nikovo

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Consistent type who arrives on a high after coming from the rear to win convincingly off lower turf mark at Newmarket (7f) in July; 7lb higher here but he's just as effective at 1m and not ruled out.

8/1

1st

4

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Michael Herrington

In-form 7yo who has reached the frame in his last three runs including when third of 11 in a C&D handicap (good to firm) three weeks ago; finished ahead of Exposure in that race and he has each-way claims again.

4/1

3rd

5

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Nikovo

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Gained last three wins on Newcastle AW; ran respectably back there on latest start; has bits of encouraging turf form this term but it's over two years since his last success in this sphere.

8/1

9th
28 (11)
Aalto

20/1

Form: 07078- D

Last run: 163 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Good 7f handicapper but has achieved his peak RPRs in the last two runnings of the Bunbury Cup, winning in 2024 and going very close in 2025; may be more interesting when going for a third attempt at Newmarket in July; his Ascot record isn't convincing.
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18th

18

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Aalto

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Ian Williams

Has gained his only two British wins in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but since the latest one in July he has been placed twice over C&D and an unlucky second at Newbury (flew home from a difficult position, amid interrupted passage); each-way possibilities.

12/1

2nd

5

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Aalto

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ian Williams

Landed a second Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in July; has followed that with two creditable thirds at Ascot (including the International) and a bold bid is on the cards under Ryan Moore.

6/1

3rd

1

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Ascot

Aalto

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ian Williams

His last two wins have come in the 2024 and 2026 runnings of the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket but he proved his effectiveness at Ascot when third of 16 in the International Handicap over C&D (good to firm) in July; strong claims.

7/2

Form: 74-110

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Looks well treated on this year's AW form but failed to transfer it back to turf (in Group 3) last time when bidding for a 6f hat-trick, and still has a weaker strike-rate in this sphere; bit to prove back at 7f and doesn't look the percentage call.
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7th

2

(5)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Completely Random

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Hard to fault on 6f handicap form this year, as when just losing out in both the Wokingham over this C&D and the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood; the return to a bare 6f will suit after running over slightly further at Doncaster last month but this calls for more back in Group company.

14/1

5th

1

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Completely Random

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Charlton

Came from the rear for a head second in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (head second) and very close fourth in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, both 6f on good to firm; there's a bit more to be proved on this likely surface and beyond 6f but he has to be high up the list.

7/2

16/1

Form: 51469- D

Last run: 287 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Effective on turf but still has a better strike-rate on AW and ended his rather truncated 2025 campaign with defeats (admittedly not entirely disgraced) in major handicaps over this C&D, finishing sixth then ninth; needs to raise his game on reappearance.
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7th

4

(4)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form with a near miss at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in July and ran well for a long way over 1m here (third of 13) last month; didn't shine in a Class 2 at York last time but this drop back in trip looks a positive and he's still on a workable mark; not ruled out.

10/1

10th

14

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Yorkshire

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form when going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when third of 13 at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; it's possible he's better over 7f but he might not be far away; has won on good to soft, unraced on softer.

25/1

3rd

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Back to form when beaten a nose at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark and seems to retain all his ability, so a serious contender if staying the trip (all wins at 6f/7f).

15/2

Form: 3640-8 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two-time Group winner over 7f but is on a near three-year losing spell and current mark reflects that he's not the force of old (admittedly showed bits of useful form in 2025); needs to step up on reappearance effort; failed to shine in the last two runnings of this contest.
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4th

1

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Jumby

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His last win was was in 2023 but that was a Group 3 event and he went close behind Where's Freddy over C&D (good to firm; 3-1 favourite) 13 days ago; on same mark here and he's a big player if he can repeat that form; visor added.

4/1

2nd

1

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Jumby

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

On a three-year losing run and nothing like the force of old but his current mark reflects that and this is a good bit easier than the two handicaps he tackled in the spring; no surprise were this class dropper to go well with his yard among the winners.

8/1

12th

29

(24)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Jumby

8st 12lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Two-time Group winner over 7f but is on a near three-year losing spell and current mark reflects that he's not the force of old (admittedly showed bits of useful form in 2025); needs to step up on reappearance effort; failed to shine in the last two runnings of this contest.

33/1

25/1

Form: 41-488 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Broadly progressive for previous yard but proved disappointing in this race last year, having raced freely; ran well in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot next time; not particularly solid on his 2026 form for new stable and it remains to be seen whether he settles returned to this C&D.
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18th

18

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Ten Pounds

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Joey Ramsden

All races over 7f until running a screamer in a close third of 28 (good to firm) in this race last year; ready winner of his next 6f start, on the AW last October; has had some trip and aids switches for new yard but looked back on a better path when a close, staying-on second in a 5f Carlisle Listed race (first-time cheekpieces replaced regular tongue-tie) last time; 3lb well in and has a big run in him back over C&D.

10/1

2nd

4

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Ten Pounds

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Joey Ramsden

5-10 at 6f/7f for Harry Charlton; unplaced all four outings since joining current stable, finishing in midfield in Victoria Cup at Ascot most recently; unproven at 5f; wears headgear for the first time; others appeal more.

14/1

13th

4

(29)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Ten Pounds

9st 10lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Joey Ramsden

Broadly progressive for previous yard but proved disappointing in this race last year, having raced freely; ran well in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot next time; not particularly solid on his 2026 form for new stable and it remains to be seen whether he settles returned to this C&D.

25/1

Form: 68000- D

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Very promising early in career for his first stable but broadly hasn't lived up to expectations and his form went markedly awry last term for a second yard; big turnaround is required on debut for his third trainer; dismissed unless the betting speaks positively.
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1st

2

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Nostrum

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won Group 3 and Listed races (7f/1m) much earlier in career; had ups and downs from 6f to 1m1f this year, his latest narrow defeat at Musselburgh on Wednesday coming in a seller; unknown quantity on belated AW debut.

9/1

2nd

6

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

14:13 Musselburgh

Nostrum

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Listed/Group winner over 7f/1m at Newmarket early in career; an inconsistent handicapper nowadays and 0-8 for current yard but warrants respect at the weights in this field.

13/2

5th

2

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Nostrum

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Appleby

One-time Classic prospect whose second of seven at Sandown (1m, good) in May suggested there was still some fun to be had; heavy ground may have scuppered him at Beverley three weeks ago but that brought his losing run up to 18; dangerously handicapped but he beat only one home in last term's Great St Wilfrid on his sole previous attempt at sprinting.

22/1

15th
7 (2)
Popmaster

33/1

Form: 321227 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Campaigned on AW since December, proving consistent until coming up a tad short on finals day last time; has loads of Ascot form but three defeats in this race (finishing positions 074) suggest he can be opposed, especially now aged eight.
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3rd

2

(13)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Popmaster

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Walker

Fine servant to connections, successful over C&D in February; however, he was below par at the Shergar Cup last time and is drawn wide today.

12/1

6th

8

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Popmaster

9st 6lb

J: L J Ferraris

T: Ed Walker

Solid fourth-place finishes in good handicaps at Epsom and Sandown on his last two starts; suspicion he will prove vulnerable for win purposes.

16/1

4th

9

(11)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Popmaster

8st 13lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Ran respectably at Epsom last time but still has a poor strike-rate in recent years and hasn't won on turf since 2023; the 8yo looks unlikely to prevail in another competitive field.

40/1

33/1

Form: 78550- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-14 for James Owen, reaching a useful standard but proving rather difficult to place after the third success ruined his mark; sold for 52,000gns and gelded since last run; probably still too high in the weights for this level of competition.
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4th

2

(17)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Pellitory

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Versatile sort who landed the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, heavy) in first-time tongue-tie most recently, adding to his 7f wins and taking record to 5-21; in top form and may remain competitive even with 6lb penalty.

16/1

1st

18

(16)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Pellitory

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Slow start for David O'Meara but back in the groove now, winning 7f handicap at Haydock last month and creditable third at Goodwood three weeks ago; handles soft and a good test at the trip should be fine; now tongue tied.

33/1

3rd

3

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Pellitory

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Record is 4-19; went close in competitive race at York in July; flattered by the winning margin at Haydock (7f, good) last time but may remain competitive back up 4lb; peak mark was higher.

16/1

Form: 0249-1 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who was gelded prior to justifying favouritism with 1l success at Kempton (7f) on AW/seasonal debut, opening his handicap account and taking overall record to 3-9; this Wathnan Racing runner may well be capable of further improvement; ties in closely with Mudbir on Sandown running last July; major contender.
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3rd

1

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Defence Minister

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Best efforts at 7f, including on this course; signs of return to form when close seventh of 20 at Glorious Goodwood, having to wait for room; handles good to soft ground; should be thereabouts off the same mark.

10/1

7th

2

(13)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Defence Minister

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Finished a fairly close fourth in this last year (good) when the pick of James Doyle from three Wathnan runners; had been gelded before taking a 7f handicap at Kempton (AW) on his reappearance in the spring but it's been downhill in two subsequent starts; hopes pinned on his second visit to Goodwood sparking a revival.

25/1

20th

16

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Defence Minister

9st 3lb

J: James McDonald

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Record is 3-10; gelded prior to reappearance success at Kempton (7f, AW; looked better than ever) and had an excuse (raced in unfavoured group) when never landing a blow in the Victoria Cup over C&D since; could go well, provided this race pans out better.

25/1

11/1

Form: 35212- CD

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a win and second-place finish, enhancing his good record at Ascot; two attempts at this race comprise a creditable fourth in 2024 and narrow success last year; impossible to dismiss, despite being an 8yo who is on another new career-high mark.
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7th

18

(22)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Hickory

9st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

8yo who has been in career-best form this year and posted course win number four when scoring over C&D (good) last month; got going too late once in the clear over 7f here (good to firm) a fortnight ago, when appearing to still be in good form, and he's high on the list now back up to 1m.

11/1

10th

8

(9)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Hickory

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jamie Osborne

Better than ever aged eight and recent form features two course wins over 1m, taking Ascot record to 4-13; may ideally need that trip now and it was soft ground when he finished second in this contest 12 months ago.

14/1

1st

7

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Hickory

9st 5lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Won on this card 12 months ago and he was winning here for the third time when scoring over C&D (good to firm) in July; ran pretty well in fifth at Newmarket three weeks ago and could play a leading role back here.

10/1

19th
27 (13)
Storm Free

16/1

Form: 1321-6 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has a largely solid record and is 2-4 on turf; gelded prior to respectable effort in big field at Newmarket on seasonal debut, taking form figures since upped to 7f to 216; may still have more to offer; big run looks plausible.
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8th

2

(10)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

Storm Free

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

7f specialist who has has resumed his progress with wins at Southwell (AW) and Sandown (good to soft) in his last two starts; up another 4lb but he did well to overcome trouble last time when beating a Godolphin rival who was chasing a hat-trick; big player.

9/2

1st

6

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:05 Sandown

Storm Free

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: James Tate

7f specialist; contested strong handicaps on first three starts this year; justified favouritism in less competitive event at Southwell five weeks ago; nudged back up 3lb but should be in the mix again.

7/1

1st

1

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Storm Free

10st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Again below market expectations last time in first-time cheekpieces (headgear off today); been running in better company, ran well in a Tapeta handicap last summer and it's too soon to write him off down another 2lb.

10/1

25/1

Form: -51489 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Very useful but rather needs the cards to drop right and gained his only turf wins, namely in Royal Ascot handicap and Newbury Group 3, in 2023; peak AW form this year when scoring in January; finished seventh (off 4lb higher) in this contest 12 months ago.
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14th

4

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

C&D winner who struck at Thirsk (1m, good) last month; now 1lb below that winning mark but that's because three lesser runs have followed; no surprise were he to pop up but his good days are becoming harder to predict.

25/1

11th

9

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Course winner who struck at Thirsk (1m, good) last month and is just 1lb higher today; however, this 7yo has had a patchy profile this season and has finished unplaced on his last two starts.

25/1

6th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Hard to predict; followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) two weeks ago, only to run poorly again at Haydock last week; just 2lb higher than for the win but can't be relied on.

14/1

Form: 1211-0 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 12110 (turf/AW) since upped to 7f, the most recent effort perhaps excusable as it was his seasonal debut and he raced a lot further back than usual; faces no easy task at this level but may resume his improvement with the reappearance under his belt.
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17th

3

(15)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Morte Point

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Has failed to carry 2025 progress into 2026, notwithstanding a success (off 1lb lower in lesser grade) in July; furthermore, has proved inconsistent this year; opposed in this competitive field.

20/1

9th

9

(14)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Morte Point

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

C&D winner last summer who reacted well to blinkers when getting his head back in front at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) in July; ran well in a hot race at York one week later but three lesser runs have followed and the headgear is left off now.

33/1

8th

1

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:00 Epsom

Morte Point

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Had a wind op in June and he was back to winning ways at Chepstow (7f, good to firm; blinkered first time) in July; ran well in a hot race at York one week later but his form since has been less convincing; back down in the weights; handles good to soft, untried on slower.

10/1

11/2

Form: 15117- D BF

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt whose record of 3-6 overall and 2-3 in handicaps (7f) features a narrow win at Glorious Goodwood; hindered by traffic issues at same venue when last seen (effort best forgiven); cheekpieces worn that day are retained; beat Defence Minister by half a length at Sandown last July; still open to further progress and remains of strong interest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

2

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

Mudbir

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

The winner of three of his seven starts; sent off the red-hot favourite for Ascot's Victoria Cup last month but he failed to fire, finishing 22nd of the 28 runners; gelded soon after and he remains capable of better.

5/2

32

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Mudbir

9st 1lb

T: John & Thady Gosden

Reserve; hindered by traffic issues in his final start of an otherwise progressive 2025 season that featured a Glorious Goodwood win (7f, good to soft); disappointing favourite in the Victoria Cup over C&D on reappearance but has possibilities if a physical tweak (gelded since) works a treat.

9/1

22th

16

(19)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Mudbir

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Well-bred colt whose record of 3-6 overall and 2-3 in handicaps (7f) features a narrow win at Glorious Goodwood; hindered by traffic issues at same venue when last seen (effort best forgiven); cheekpieces worn that day are retained; beat Defence Minister by half a length at Sandown last July; still open to further progress and remains of strong interest.

11/2

Form: 4361-1 D

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 62743 on turf, mostly over 6f; impressed at Southwell in last two appearances, taking record for new yard to 2-3, strike-rate over 7f to 2-4 and AW score to 3-5; interesting contender, assuming he can transfer the progress back to this sphere.
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1st

1

(5)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Shiplake

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two 7f AW wins last winter, both in fine style, but he has found it tougher going in good company since; pleasing return from a nine-week break when fourth at Southwell 19 days ago and the third has come out and won well since; drops in class and should go well.

7/2

4th

10

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Shiplake

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Impressed with two C&D wins during the winter and could leave subsequent struggles behind back on this surface; shouldn't be handicapped out of it.

7/1

8th

2

(9)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Shiplake

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two impressive 7f wins on AW this winter; not so good in deeper company back on turf last month but he drops back in trip and doesn't look impossibly treated.

10/1

14/1

Form: -31201

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who is 2-5, all at about 1m on AW/turf, this year for new stable; prevailed at Epsom (good) returned to this sphere most recently, despite taking a good hold; may settle better and show further progress in this big-field scenario over a stiff 7f; not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

13

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Shafdar

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced 4yo who was a good fourth at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) and York's Ebor meeting (1m2f, good to soft) prior to winning at Chester (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago; might not be far away under 4lb penalty.

20/1

1st

2

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:50 Chester

Shafdar

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Both wins at about 1m; he wasn't exactly strong through the line when trying this far at York but was beaten under 2l in a deep 20-runner handicap so there's no knocking that effort; every chance off an untouched mark.

4/1

4th

17

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Shafdar

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Winner at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April; best run since when close fourth of 15 at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) three weeks ago; can race freely but the Goodwood effort suggests 1m2f could be within range; enters calculations.

11/1

12/1

Form: 1793-5 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who ties in with Great Acclaim on a stable/seasonal debut effort at Haydock that took his form figures over 7f to 1135; may resume progress with that outing under his belt; one to consider, especially if the market signals speak positively.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(8)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Khafiz

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Down the field in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon three weeks ago but that was 6f and today's trip should suit better; shaped well over 1m here on stable debut and he's 5lb lower today; not impossible.

16/1

12th

5

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Khafiz

8st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Roger Fell

Won twice in novice company (7f) for Roger Varian; yet to win a handicap but he has run two sound races (1m and 7f) for his new stable; returns to 6f for the first time since his debut and he should have enough pace to cope.

10/1

4th

6

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Khafiz

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Yet to win a handicap but he is easing down the weights and his stable debut at York (1m, good to firm) was encouraging; well drawn back at 7f and he's one to consider.

10/1

20/1

Form: 8534-0 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Gained his final win for previous yard and sole placed effort for current stable over 7f; overall record at this trip is 2-5; gelded prior to never landing a blow in another 6f event on seasonal debut; could go well, with this step back up in distance a plausible plus.
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11th

5

(17)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Humam

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Record of 0-11 for current stable; inconsistent this term, best efforts when third on two occasions; not a solid option but has the ability to play a big role, provided this is one of his better days.

16/1

12th

9

(12)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Humam

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Stuart Williams

Back in form when third of ten at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; failed to back it up at Newbury one week later; has a C&D win on his record and still feasibly weighted.

18/1

8th

7

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Humam

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Seemed in the doldrums prior to third of ten at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last Saturday; had slipped in the weights and he's well treated on the pick of his 3yo form; not ruled out.

9/1

33/1

Form: 79308-

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Record is only 1-10, the success in 2yo maiden; has bits of useful form, including at Group level, but his handicap record is rather unconvincing; chance of doubling his tally partly depends on the effects of two physical tweaks (had gelding/wind operations since last run).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

2

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Star Anthem

9st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Won a 5f maiden at Bath in 2024 but 0-11 otherwise, and offered nothing in two runs following wind surgery and a gelding operation; risky at the minute.

12/1

11th

4

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Star Anthem

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Clive Cox

Has gone off big odds and finished well held on last three starts, latest on reappearance after being gelded; slipping in the weights but needs a revival.

25/1

28th
8 (20)
Serengeti

50/1

Form: 25-450 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Successful in autumn handicap on final start for Aidan O'Brien; far from solid on his form for three different yards since, most recently posting a duck egg in the Spring Cup on debut for this one; best watched.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Serengeti

9st 5lb

J: C Y Ho

T: Mike Murphy

Four runs for Mike Murphy have yielded three heavy defeats and a shock 1m2f win at Windsor in May; opposable on balance of form.

33/1

15th

19

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Serengeti

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mike Murphy

In his third yard since leaving Aidan O'Brien last autumn; third run for current trainer when upped to 1m2f and tongue tied first time at Windsor (good to firm) last month, starting 50-1 in a six-runner race but leading 1f out and narrowly holding off two challengers; back up just 1lb but this is another new trip and it's a vastly more competitive race.

66/1

1st

3

(6)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Windsor

Serengeti

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Not particularly solid on his 7f/1m form for a few yards since leaving Ballydoyle; chance largely depends on the effects of new trip and first-time tongue-tie.

14/1

Form: /065-9 D

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £329.50
Straight Forecast £233.90
Tricast £1323.00
Trifecta £2619.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Great Acclaim

LAMBOURN:

Hickory

NEWMARKET:

Mudbir

Telegraph:

Tribal Chief

The Star:

Shafdar

SPOTLIGHT:

Defence Minister

Daily Mail:

Shiplake

POSTDATA:

Golden Mind

TOPSPEED:

Aalto

The Times:

Mudbir

Daily Mirror:

Great Acclaim

The Sun:

Great Acclaim

D Express:

Tribal Chief

The Guardian:

Hickory

Daily Record:

Hickory