June 16 / 15.40 Ascot

15.40

Good To Firm

King Charles III Stakes (Group 1)

  • Prize money: £396970
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 26 runners
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King Charles III Stakes (Group 1)

Runners: 26 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £4.35

Form: 610-11 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Best 2yo form over 6f, including when winning a valuable conditions race on this track; vulnerable over 5f then but speed tests at this trip have proved his forte in 2026, disposing of his rivals in two Listed races at Naas (good) quite impressively; intriguing contender back up in class.
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13

(4)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Mission Central

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Started the year with two Listed wins at 5f before charging up the stands' side to snatch the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (5f, gd-fm); eclipsed in the July Cup and the Nunthorpe; confidence could not be high against that background; probably rash to rule out all the same.

7/1

16th

11

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Mission Central

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Started the year with two Listed wins at 5f before charging up the stands' side to snatch the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) from under Rayevka's nose; not the same horse in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket after (6f; had good form at the trip as a 2yo) where he wouldn't have won at 5f and was eased down; has a question mark now but he's capable of putting his stamp on this race if on song.

8/1

7th

10

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Mission Central

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Progressive 3yo gelding who brings impressive stats, being 3-3 (all over 5f against his elders) this term and 3-3 over 6f; finished strongly to get up in the final strides in the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot (good to firm) most recently; all bar one of his trainer's five July Cup winners have been 3yos; big player back up in distance.

11/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.35

Form: 26-561 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Ran a scorcher when coming from well back to finish third of 21 to Time For Sandals in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup here (6f, good to firm) last June; two defeats at Meydan this spring but she was impressive back over 5f in a Group 3 at Longchamp (soft) in May and this up-and-comer is expected by connections to improve for the return to quick ground; much respected.
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5th

15

(12)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Rayevka

9st 12lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: F-H Graffard

Stays 6f well but this looks her trip and, following a Group 3 win at Longchamp (soft) she so nearly held on in the King Charles III (good to firm) at Royal Ascot, where Mission Central was better positioned on the stands' side; has come from off the pace on her last two starts, which is a worry on this track, but she has a strong form chance.

11/2

2nd

21

(15)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Rayevka

9st 4lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: F-H Graffard

Ran a scorcher when coming from well back to finish third of 21 to Time For Sandals in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup here (6f, good to firm) last June; two defeats at Meydan this spring but she was impressive back over 5f in a Group 3 at Longchamp (soft) in May and this up-and-comer is expected by connections to improve for the return to quick ground; much respected.

7/1

20

(13)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Rayevka

9st 0lb

J: Mickael Barzalona

T: F-H Graffard

Beaten less than a length in the Commonwealth Cup over C&D (good to firm) in June; that remains her best effort but she probably found 5f too sharp when just denied in Group 3 at Longchamp five weeks ago; still low mileage and unexposed; very interesting contender back under optimum conditions.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.15

Form: 411-21 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Successful over 5f in the very early days but three wins in her last four starts have all been over 6f, in Listed races at home and a Group 3 at Deauville; returns to this trip for the first time since beaten in a Listed event last July and others have much stronger claims.
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4th

6

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Rosy Affair

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Consistent British raider boasts a decent strike rate of 5-13 but her last four wins have come over 6f; finished a 1.5l fourth (a nose ahead of Jakajaro) over 5f in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot last time and there shouldn't be much between them again here; big player.

4/1

4th

22

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Rosy Affair

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Successful over 5f in the very early days but three wins in her last four starts have all been over 6f, in Listed races at home and a Group 3 at Deauville; returns to this trip for the first time since beaten in a Listed event last July and others have much stronger claims.

20/1

1st

7

(15)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Haydock

Rosy Affair

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Listed winner at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) last August and followed up in Group 3 at Deauville (6f, soft) 13 days later; reappeared with near-miss in Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and has strong claims.

7/4

25/1

Form: 57-114 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
3-30 turf strike-rate doesn't do justice to his ability and he confirmed his recent improvement when a highly creditable fourth, again from the front, in a Group 2 at Haydock (good to soft; acts well on good) in May; this stiffer track and tougher opposition are likely to count against him.
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5

(7)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Jakajaro

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

5yo front-runner who has been better than ever this year, comfortably winning a handicap at York (5f, good) in May and posting a fine fifth of 26 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); third behind fellow British raiders Cover Up and Partisan Hero over C&D in July; behind several of these at Goodwood.

10/1

11th

3

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Jakajaro

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

5yo front-runner who has been better than ever this year, comfortably winning a handicap at York (5f, good) in May and posting a fine fifth of 26 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month; third in Group 2 Sapphire Stakes at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) recently and he could build on those last two efforts, which were on stiff tracks, now on a downhill course; respected.

6/1

3rd

3

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Jakajaro

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Prominent racer started his campaign with back-to-back handicap wins at Newmarket (5f, good) and York (5f, good); yet to score at Pattern level but huge runs the last twice in the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock (5f, good) and when a 1.5l fifth of 26 in the King Charles III (5f, gd-fm) at Royal Ascot; fourth in this last year and should be in the mix again.

9/2

Form: 152542 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper whose three wins have all come on the AW, most recently over 5f in January; faces a daunting task this time.
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10th

14

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Heavenly Heather

9st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Her tremendous progress was highlighted by a close sixth in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot (good to firm, probably acts on soft) but her hopes were ended by some interference in C&D Listed race won by Redorange next time; her finding a bit more even now can't be ruled out but this bar is high.

50/1

12th

10

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Heavenly Heather

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tracy Waggott

Began her career in handicaps with a BHA mark of 60 and has improved in leaps and bounds since; seemed to excel herself when never-nearer sixth of 26 in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; 40-1) last month; had run creditably over C&D the time before; big chance if repeating Ascot form.

6/1

7th
13 (26)
Asfoora

8/1

Form: 171-00 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Superb Australian mare who was produced to perfection to win this in 2024 (good to firm); her preparation didn't go well last year when only fifth but she later added two more Group 1 wins in the Nunthorpe at York and the Abbaye at Longchamp; well below best in two runs this year (without regular blinkers which now return with tongue-tie added) but the wet winter in Britain would have been a shock to her system and she's not at all ruled out.
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8th

12

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Asfoora

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Henry Dwyer

Made an indelible impression when taking Royal Ascot by storm in the King Charles III two years ago and adding two more Group 1s in 2025 with this race (good to firm) and the Abbaye (very soft); has held on to much of her ability in 2026, not far away back at Royal Ascot and going down narrowly to American Affair in a Group 2 at Goodwood recently, but it's not certain that she still has what it takes to add to last year's win.

8/1

4th

8

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Asfoora

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Henry Dwyer

Three Group 1 wins, the latest last October, and second in this race in 2024 (seventh last year); step back in right direction when close seventh at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) but finished last at Sandown subsequently (slowly away) and it's been an underwhelming campaign; has to raise her game.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Asfoora

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Henry Dwyer

Australian mare who has become less consistent with age but is very smart on her day, as three Group 1 wins on British/French soil attest; showed clear signs of a return to form last time when bidding to regain her King Charles III Stakes crown; top rated, back down in grade.

2/1

14/1

Form: 2510-7 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
6f winner here last April; best form at that trip in Group 1s since, going down narrowly in the July Cup at Newmarket (good to firm) and later winning the Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) last September; beaten favourite at Goodwood (good to soft) in between when having a rare 5f run but this stiffer test at the trip and quicker ground will suit; needs extra all the same.
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3rd

4

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Big Mojo

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Won this last year (good); in and out since but he returned to form with a win in the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; showed promise on sole encounter with good to soft ground (unraced on softer); entitled to respect.

10/1

1st

2

(1)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Big Mojo

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Won the Sprint Cup at Haydock last season when his form also featured a fine second in the July Cup; towards the rear in this year's edition of the Newmarket showpiece last month; previously found 5f a bit sharp in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot; best treated at the weights but questions to answer.

5/4

66/1

Form: 10-745 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Useful in 5f Listed races last year, finishing second at York (good to firm) in July and winning at Deauville (good) the following month, but hard to fancy on her Group-race form or 2026 efforts.
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10th

13

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Miss Attitude

8st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jack Channon

Often slowly away and comes from the rear; posted a personal best when eighth in big field for Group 1 at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm; 80-1) last month; second in this race 12 months ago; another with solid claims.

12/1

8th

19

(16)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Miss Attitude

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack Channon

Useful in 5f Listed races last year, finishing second at York (good to firm) in July and winning at Deauville (good) the following month, but hard to fancy on her Group-race form or 2026 efforts.

66/1

5th

11

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Miss Attitude

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jack Channon

She divided Washington Heights and Jm Jungle in a York Listed race (5f, good to firm) last July and later won at that level in France but, even allowing for having a fitness edge, she has to raise her game to win today.

25/1

13/2

Form: 450-11 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Turned his back on a brilliant AW career and, after some fruitless efforts on turf in 2025, as when fading into mid-division in this race, the switch has paid off handsomely since he was gelded, the usual front-running tactics working well at Newmarket (good to firm) before he showed he doesn't have to lead when arriving late for a cosy Group 2 win at Haydock (also 5f, good to soft) in May; this stiff 5f asks a question but he could achieve yet more.
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7

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Night Raider

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Gelding operation in the close season has done the trick; followed a Group 3 win with a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good to soft), overcoming a slow start to win in some style; lesser efforts at Royal Ascot and Goodwood since; sixth in the Nunthorpe marked a return to near his best.

10/1

6th

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Night Raider

10st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Has taken time to get to grips with turf and was easily seen off when fourth in this last year; however, a gelding operation in the close season has worked wonders and he followed a Group 3 win with one in a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good to soft), overcoming a slow start to win in some style; his star has dimmed somewhat at Royal Ascot and Goodwood since, but the return to a flat track offers hope that he can be on song again.

14/1

10th

1

(13)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Night Raider

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Returned this year having been gelded and he's been an improved model, winning the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) and the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock (5f, good to soft) before leading home those who raced in the centre group when tenth of 26 overall at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); usually front-runs and this speedy track should suit him better than Ascot (ran well in this last year); strong claims despite 3lb penalty.

3/1

50/1

Form: 160-49 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Best form on sharp tracks; never better than for a Group 2 win at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) last August but well held in the Nunthorpe at York next time on his sole attempt at a Group 1 in Britain; has work to do.
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6

(12)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Jm Jungle

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Admirable sprinter who has run some fine races in defeat this year, including when having poor track position in the Nunthorpe; Listed winner on heavy at Beverley a fortnight ago.

25/1

1st

5

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Jm Jungle

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Admirable sprinter who has run some fine races in defeat this year, including when having poor track position in the Nunthorpe nine days ago; drops in grade and holds solid claims.

5/2

7th

4

(16)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Jm Jungle

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Handles most ground; best form when winning a Group 2 on good to soft at Glorious Goodwood in 2025 and although he hasn't nailed it in the same way this year, the recent rain could give him a toehold into this race; visored once as a 2yo, now goes in blinkers.

25/1

100/1

Form: 81-615 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Improved form when winning a 5f Listed race at Bath (good) in April; finished a creditable fifth of eight in a similar Carlisle race (good to firm) since but she's up a gum tree at this level.
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17th

13

(14)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Azure Angel

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Has not yet won above Listed level; anything but disgraced when mid-division in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot or when a close fifth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race after, but it's hard to see her in this picture.

150/1

15th

9

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Azure Angel

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Respectable effort in midfield in the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last month before 1l fifth of 13 in Listed race at York (5f, good to firm); however, a career best is needed today.

25/1

5th

7

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Azure Angel

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Likeable mare with a good strike-rate; ran at least as well as could have been expected when midfield in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (125-1) last time, but she was only fifth to Washington Heights in Listed event the time before; may again be up against it.

16/1

Form: 41-138 CD

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
One of his best domestic efforts when winning a C&D handicap last July; seemingly improved when successful in 5f Listed and Group 2 events at Meydan (yielding and good) in midwinter but has much more to do in this company.
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4

(11)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Cover Up

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has won on soft and yielding ground but best on good or quicker; beat Partisan Hero in a British-dominated Group 2 over C&D in July; ninth in the Nunthorpe, leaving him a bit to find with several of these.

14/1

9th

3

(15)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Cover Up

10st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Has won on soft and yielding ground but best on good or quicker; came from the clouds before meeting trouble in running in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot, so did well to finish about 3l behind the winner; again came from behind when leading near the line in a Group 2 at the Curragh since; in prime form but those tactics can be hard to pull off here.

14/1

1st

2

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Cover Up

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

British raider was in fine form at Meydan at the turn of the year, winning a Listed (yielding) and a Group 2 (good), both over 5f; didn't get the smoothest of runs when beaten 3.5l in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot last time (behind Rosy Affair and Jakajaro) and could get closer here if getting a clear passage.

7/1

14th
18 (2)
Mgheera

40/1

Form: 865-65 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Had a brainstorm before this race last year when refusing to go in the stalls but she'd impressed the time before when winning a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good); some respectable efforts in Group races over the last 12 months haven't suggested she'll be a serious threat this time.
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14th

18

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Mgheera

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Had a brainstorm before this race last year when refusing to go in the stalls but she'd impressed the time before when winning a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good); some respectable efforts in Group races over the last 12 months haven't suggested she'll be a serious threat this time.

40/1

5th

12

(11)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Mgheera

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Made it 2-2 for the yard (good/good to soft) when winning this last year and some good runs in defeat subsequently, including in Group 1s; could improve for her recent reappearance sixth at Longchamp; might be thereabouts.

8/1

6th

10

(14)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Mgheera

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Ed Walker

Beat today's rival She's Quality to win 5f Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock in May; did not compete at Royal Ascot after spreading a plate; outpointed by Arizona Blaze in a C&D Group 2 here in July; was a bit slow out of the stalls, and it was the same story in the Nunthorpe, could feature if avoiding a recurrence.

10/1

80/1

Form: 007-09 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won the Listed Windsor Castle at this meeting as a 2yo; some ups and downs since, with his second to Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last August showing what can be done on a good day; however, he needs to rise far above two heavy defeats this year.
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7th

2

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Aint Nobody

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Last summer's Nunthorpe second was a clear personal best; this season has been a struggle, including in this season's Nunthorpe nine days ago (first run after a gelding operation); not sure he wants the ground too testing and others look stronger.

7/1

13th

1

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Aint Nobody

10st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Rose far above his previous form when second of 17 to Asfoora in this race (100-1) last year in first-time cheekpieces but their effect was fleeting and subsequent runs, including in a handicap, don't offer much hope today; has now been gelded.

80/1

15th

1

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Aint Nobody

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Won the Listed Windsor Castle at this meeting as a 2yo; some ups and downs since, with his second to Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last August showing what can be done on a good day; however, he needs to rise far above two heavy defeats this year.

80/1

Form: 133-73 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Best 2yo form when dropped to 5f on final two starts, signing off with a close third of 12 in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (firm); he needed to progress as 3yo to have a chance today but that hasn't happened, so the first-time visor has a big job to do.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(7)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Aspect Island

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Owen

Third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint last October and he's gone close in a couple of Listed races at York (5f, good to firm) this season, the latest three weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); however, his form has to go to a new level if he's to win this.

16/1

2nd

9

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Aspect Island

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: James Owen

Third to Dickensian over C&D in May, stern assignments in Royal Ascot Group 1s since; sole win came in Yarmouth nursery and he's still in deep waters despite this apparent drop back in grade; cheekpieces replace visor.

12/1

12th

2

(19)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Aspect Island

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Third in Group 3 Cornwallis (5f, good) and Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (5f, firm) on final two 2yo starts, and also third in Listed race at York (5f, good) last month; respectable midfield finish in King Charles III Stakes here (5f, good to firm) on Tuesday but needs a career best today.

40/1

17th
11 (10)
Shagraan

50/1

Form: 121-30 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with 5f Listed wins at Beverley (good to firm) and over C&D (soft) either side of a Group 2 second to First Instinct at Newbury; has a lot to find on those efforts and also on this year's runs for a new yard.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Shagraan

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Dual Listed winner who faced a stiff task in deep waters at Royal Ascot last time; respectable third to Rumstar in this race last year and was only one place behind that rival in the 2026 Palace House; in the mix.

8/1

17th

11

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Shagraan

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Ended 2025 with 5f Listed wins at Beverley (good to firm) and over C&D (soft) either side of a Group 2 second to First Instinct at Newbury; has a lot to find on those efforts and also on this year's runs for a new yard.

50/1

18th
25 (8)
Behike

25/1

Form: 3-11

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin winner of both 6f starts, on Lingfield AW and in a turf novice on that course; has potential but also a mighty task trying to cross the chasm into a Group 1 against the pros on first 5f run.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(5)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

Behike

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

Progressive sprinter who took his form to a new level with an easy Listed win in France (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; that took his 6f record to 3-3 and he remains capable of better; major player despite his penalty.

7/2

2nd

8

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Behike

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

Promise on 2yo debut (7f, soft) here last September; returned from 227 days off to win a 6f AW Lingfield maiden by daylight in April and followed up at the same track one month later; found things happening a bit too quickly for him when thrown into the lion's den in the King Charles III here last month but he was drawn lower than ideal; this should be more manageable and he remains a sprinter of interest.

11/2

18th

25

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Behike

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: George Scott

Wide-margin winner of both 6f starts, on Lingfield AW and in a turf novice on that course; has potential but also a mighty task trying to cross the chasm into a Group 1 against the pros on first 5f run.

25/1

Form: 137-58 C BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Her win in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup (good to firm) at the Royal meeting last year was a big advance on previous form and, although she ran perfectly well back over 5f next time, when a close third to Jm Jungle in a Group 2 at Goodwood (good to soft), her overall form suggests she'll be found wanting on her first 5f run since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Time For Sandals

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Eustace

Won Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in 2025, then finished a close third to Jm Jungle in a Group 2 at Goodwood (5f, good to soft); after several low-key displays, back to form when third behind American Affair and Rumstar at Goodwood; had her path repeatedly blocked in the Nunthorpe and her fourth placing can be upgraded; fair prospects of a turnaround with Starlust and Rumstar.

13/2

4th

16

(13)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Time For Sandals

9st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Eustace

Won Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot in 2025, then finished a close third to Jm Jungle in a Group 2 at Goodwood (5f, good to soft); she's had a chequered 2026 but the return to Goodwood last time may have helped when again close up in third; needs to find more in this company.

25/1

3rd

10

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Time For Sandals

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Eustace

Won the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) last June before fine third in this race under a penalty (good to soft); however, she's struggled to hit the same heights subsequently.

16/1

Form: 430-08 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Has only ever won three races but there's no doubting how smart she is when getting good to firm ground, as when beaten by only American Affair in the 2025 running and a later third to Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York; it's easy to excuse two defeats in 2026 and look forward to another solid show.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

20th

16

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Frost At Dawn

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: William Knight

Has only ever won three races but there's no doubting how smart she is when getting good to firm ground, as when beaten by only American Affair in the 2025 running and a later third to Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York; it's easy to excuse two defeats in 2026 and look forward to another solid show.

40/1

8th

11

(8)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Frost At Dawn

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: William Knight

Made all in Listed race here (6f, good to firm) last May and placed in two 5f Group 1s subsequently; in the mix on best form and she's a lot better than she showed at Newmarket on her return, but has to leave that heavy defeat well behind; cheekpieces go on; slight doubt about slow ground.

10/1

13th

10

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Frost At Dawn

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

A record of two wins from 16 turf starts in no way does justice to the Group 1 form she's capable of, such as a close second in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot and a third to Asfoora in the Nunthorpe at York (both 5f, good to firm); the likely fast ground is a blessing and has good claims if on song.

6/1

Form: 213-37 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Unraced as 2yo; made good progress in 2025, ending with a Listed third of ten over C&D (soft) but, after a satisfactory return in a similar race at Naas (good) in April, he was never involved in the Group 2 at Haydock won by Night Raider; aiming high today.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(20)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:20 Doncaster

Getreadytorumble

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Won a 5f handicap (soft) at this meeting 12 months ago; highly tried in 2026 and has come up short but he ran a fine race back in handicap company at Ascot (5f, good to firm) seven weeks ago, keeping on strongly for second; raised 2lb but this intermediate trip ought to suit and he won't mind what the weather does; contender.

6/1

2nd

1

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Getreadytorumble

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Hugely progressive as a 3yo, winning three times; highly tried this year and he has run with credit in defeat, notably his Listed third at Naas in April; 9lb higher than for his last handicap run (a 5f win at Doncaster) and could prove vulnerable.

11/2

4th

1

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Getreadytorumble

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Sometimes slowly away; never dangerous in Group 2 and Group 1 races on last two starts; progressive otherwise, in handicaps prior to good efforts at Listed level; could go well, back down in grade.

9/1

Form: 5410-9 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Useful 5f form as a 3yo, inching forward again when gaining a narrow win over Shagraan in a Group 3 at Newbury (5f, good to soft; acts on good) last September; she was entitled to need the run behind Night Raider at Newmarket in April but a big advance on her form is needed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:00 Naas

First Instinct

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

4yo represents last year's winning yard; four-time winner including at Listed and Group 3 level; slow start to this season but back on song when denied by a neck by Flora Of Bermuda in a York Group 3 (6f, gd-fm) last month; firmly enters calculations now.

9/4

2nd

2

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:45 York

First Instinct

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won a Cork Listed race (5.5f, good) and Newbury Group 3 (5f, good to soft) in 2025 but hasn't got close to that form in two 5f starts this year, albeit it was a Royal Ascot Group 1 latterly; won over 6f on good to firm at the start of her career.

12/1

22th

15

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

First Instinct

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Useful 5f form as a 3yo, inching forward again when gaining a narrow win over Shagraan in a Group 3 at Newbury (5f, good to soft; acts on good) last September; she was entitled to need the run behind Night Raider at Newmarket in April but a big advance on her form is needed.

66/1

23th
12 (5)
Starlust

40/1

Form: 0/74-6 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Smart 5f form as 3yo included close third in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York and a win in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (firm); just four runs since, best of those when fourth of 20 in this race last year when ending up away from the main action; went to stud after (that career is on hold for now) and needs his recent Carlisle reappearance to have brought him on plenty.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Starlust

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Finished a close third in the 2024 Nunthorpe and went on to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5f, firm); ran only twice in 2025, slow process recapturing form; right back near the top of his game when best of the rest behind Bacio in the Nunthorpe; can feature alongside Rumstar and Time For Sandals.

6/1

2nd

9

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Starlust

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Finished a close third in the 2024 running and went on to win the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (5f, firm; has won on good to soft) later in the year; seen only twice in 2025 and it's been a slow process recapturing form but a recent close fourth to Redorange in a C&D Listed race (first-time visor, now discarded) in July was better; no surprise to see him go well at a price.

50/1

4th

6

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Starlust

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won this race in 2024 and finished that campaign with a superb success in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (firm); lightly raced since (had a spell at stud) and well below par this season; needs first-time visor to spark a revival.

14/1

50/1

Form: 816-75 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Admirable close eighth of 20 in this last June (good to firm) considering she's well suited by good to soft or slower ground; showed her best colours when beating Rayevka to win Group 3 at Longchamp (5f, very soft) last September but will do well to improve on last year's run under these conditions.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

24th

20

(13)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Monteille

9st 4lb

J: Cristian Demuro

T: Mario Baratti

Admirable close eighth of 20 in this last June (good to firm) considering she's well suited by good to soft or slower ground; showed her best colours when beating Rayevka to win Group 3 at Longchamp (5f, very soft) last September but will do well to improve on last year's run under these conditions.

50/1

17

(18)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Monteille

9st 4lb

J: Cristian Demuro

T: Mario Baratti

Recaptured form when returned to 5f in Group 3 at Chantilly (good to soft) recently but this big rise in class is likely to ask too much of her, especially as she's unraced on ground officially quicker than good to soft.

66/1

14/1

Form: 5560-2 CD BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Acts well on good or quicker; Listed winner over C&D; has had excuses for two Group 1 defeats at 5f in Britain, not ideally drawn in this race last June and checked in his run in the Nunthorpe at York in August, albeit still doing well in the latter in fifth of 17 to Asfoora; useful comeback at Newmarket in April when a close second to Night Raider; can be thereabouts.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(17)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Rumstar

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Has four Group 3 wins (on good and good to firm) under his belt; recent runs make him a serious Group 1 contender, split American Affair and Time For Sandal at Goodwood; a fine third behind the brilliant Bacio and Starlust in the Nunthorpe; not certain to uphold York form with Time For Sandals who was unlucky.

6/1

3rd

8

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Rumstar

10st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Has four Group 3 wins (on good and good to firm) under his belt; outward appearances suggest this level is beyond him but if the door had opened in time for him in this last year he might have been placed instead of finishing only fifth; frame chance.

16/1

2nd

7

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Rumstar

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Reappeared with good second to Night Raider in the Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) and bounced back from below-par run at Royal Ascot to win at Sandown (5f, good) four weeks ago, taking that Group 3 for the second year in a row; has won here and is firmly in calculations.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 151-02 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
A massive improver in 2025 as he was still cleaning up in handicaps in the spring before nipping home to win this race (good to firm) from Frost At Dawn; down the field on first run since, at York in May, but he came on a ton to chase home Night Raider at Haydock (5f, good to soft) latest; likely to pull out the stops for another excellent effort.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(18)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

American Affair

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Jim Goldie

Won the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last June before missing the rest of the season; high points this season are his 1l second in the Group 2 Temple Stakes (5f, good to soft) in May and his Group 2 King George win at Goodwood (5f, good to firm) in July; failed to confirm Goodwood form with Rumstar and Time For Sandals in the Nunthorpe.

8/1

12th

2

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

American Affair

10st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Said goodbye to handicaps when winning over C&D in May 2025 and just two runs later he won the Group 1 King Charles III at Royal Ascot (good to firm; handles good to soft); off the track for nearly a year after and he's been slowly working his way back to form since, looking more his old self when winning a Group 2 at Glorious Goodwood latest; a likely force.

7/1

11/4

Form: 9423-4 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
The latest in a long line of terrific Australian sprinters to grace this meeting; winless since impressing from the widest draw in a Group 1 at his native Ascot in late 2024 but he's run many fine races since, including in the Group 1 Everest (6f, good) last October when having second place taken from him only near the line; that would have been strong form even without the winner Ka Ying Rising, the world's top sprinter, and he should have the speed to hold his usual prominent position back over 5f; solid chance.
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Payout
Exacta £108.50
Straight Forecast £105.12
Tricast £427.12
Trifecta £856.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Rayevka

RP RATINGS:

Night Raider

LAMBOURN:

Rumstar

Daily Record:

Mission Central

TOPSPEED:

Big Mojo

NEWMARKET:

Time For Sandals

Telegraph:

Cover Up

The Star:

American Affair

The Guardian:

Asfoora

SPOTLIGHT:

Overpass

The Times:

Rayevka

D Express:

Rayevka

Daily Mail:

Night Raider

The Sun:

Night Raider

Daily Mirror:

Rumstar