June 17 / 15.05 Ascot

15.05

Good To Firm

Queen’s Vase (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £150281.5
  • 1m 6f 34y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Queen’s Vase (Group 2)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 321-11

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Unraced on firmer than good; won the last three of his five races, making the running when asked serious questions for his first two wins; lost the lead at halfway on latest outing but rallied in grand style to emerge from fourth of five in that Listed race at Navan (1m5f, yielding) and firmly seize the initiative from Asakir late on; looks sure to stay; progressive and has a leading form chance after that latest start, while leaving the firm impression he has more in the locker.
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1st

4

(8)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Limestone

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Unraced on firmer than good; won the last three of his five races, making the running when asked serious questions for his first two wins; lost the lead at halfway on latest outing but rallied in grand style to emerge from fourth of five in that Listed race at Navan (1m5f, yielding) and firmly seize the initiative from Asakir late on; looks sure to stay; progressive and has a leading form chance after that latest start, while leaving the firm impression he has more in the locker.

7/2

1st

2

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:07 Navan

Limestone

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Progressed nicely in each of three juvenile runs, notably making all in Listowel rated race on heavy ground (1m); followed up on seasonal return when tongue-tied in 1m2f Cork conditions last month, dictating steady pace then battling well; Derby entry looks the type to keep progressing and could well improve for this longer trip.

5/2

1st

2

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:15 Cork

Limestone

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Progressed nicely in each of three juvenile runs, bumping into smart Ballydoyle colts on first two before landing Listowel rated race in September, making all on heavy ground (1m); should relish middle-distances this year (Derby entered) and fitted with a tongue-tie for seasonal return.

13/8

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12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 23-142

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to firm; sole win from seven races came at odds-on in a Yarmouth novice in April from newcomer Point Of Law; useful form most starts and he lost out by just a nose in four-runner Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f; sole start in cheekpieces) last time, registering his highest rating; also likely to stay this trip but other candidates seem to bring more potential.
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3rd

2

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Del Maro

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Acts on good to firm, as he showed again when he finished strongest to be pipped in 1m6f Group 2 at Royal Ascot three weeks ago (Point Of Law a close fourth, Galiyan sixth); that was the second race in succession in which he's been beaten a nose, and his sole win from eight races came at odds-on (from newcomer Point Of Law) in a novice, but his form is on an upward curve and he brings proven stamina; looks set for another big shout.

13/8

2nd

2

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Del Maro

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Acts on good to firm; sole win from seven races came at odds-on in a Yarmouth novice in April from newcomer Point Of Law; useful form most starts and he lost out by just a nose in four-runner Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f; sole start in cheekpieces) last time, registering his highest rating; also likely to stay this trip but other candidates seem to bring more potential.

12/1

2nd

3

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 44y

Class 1

14:00 Goodwood

Del Maro

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Appleby

Record is only 1-6 but he's consistent on bare figures and has two pieces of Group 3 form, last time fourth of five (not disgraced) in a Chester Vase won by the the colt who is now Derby favourite; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time cheekpieces.

4/1

66/1

  • Place: £11.80

Form: 542-31

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Fifth attempt when short-head winner at 8-13 in a maiden at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) in early May; may well stay and had pretty useful form twice before that latest start but nothing to suggest a prominent finish in this company; his owners (who also run Magnetude) had a big-priced outsider in the last two runnings of this race and they finished seventh and sixth.
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3rd

9

(11)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Ranga Tang

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Fifth attempt when short-head winner at 8-13 in a maiden at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) in early May; may well stay and had pretty useful form twice before that latest start but nothing to suggest a prominent finish in this company; his owners (who also run Magnetude) had a big-priced outsider in the last two runnings of this race and they finished seventh and sixth.

66/1

1st

3

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 3

16:20 Salisbury

Ranga Tang

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

The most exposed runner in the line-up, having run four times, but ran game race from the front when close third in Class 3 Newmarket handicap (1m2f, good; first-time cheekpieces) on last month's seasonal debut, and sets a useful standard back in a maiden; moves up in trip; headgear removed.

Evs

3rd

7

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:17 Newmarket

Ranga Tang

8st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Showed ability on good ground at Newmarket (1m) and Goodwood (1m1f) before his neck second of ten in a novice at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW; made most) in November; will stay 1m2f+; cheekpieces go on and he has what looks a competitive mark for handicap/seasonal debut.

4/1

66/1

Form: 43-121

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Sent handicapping this term and had 1m4f wins at Wolverhampton (AW) and Chester (good) on two of those three starts; gamely made all with first-time cheekpieces in the latter but that was off a mark of just 76 and, even though the form has been boosted, this race demands something of a much higher order.
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6th

4

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Magnetude

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Owen

Can make the running; won two 1m4f handicaps and so nearly got back up over 1m6f at Newmarket on latest start; no show, however, when he tried a 1m6f Group 3 at Royal Ascot (100-1) and he is bottom of this pack on ratings.

20/1

2nd

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Magnetude

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: James Owen

Won two 1m4f handicaps, gamely making all at Chester on second occasion; pitched in at the deep end for Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) 17 days ago, in which he was a never-dangerous eighth of 11 at 100-1, but that's earned him a 9lb rise; proving up to that task probably requires further improvement.

12/1

8th

5

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Magnetude

9st 2lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Sent handicapping this term and had 1m4f wins at Wolverhampton (AW) and Chester (good) on two of those three starts; gamely made all with first-time cheekpieces in the latter but that was off a mark of just 76 and, even though the form has been boosted, this race demands something of a much higher order.

66/1

Form: 225-13

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has twice made the running, including when he had to battle for his short-head win at 11-10 in a novice at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April; contested Group 3 events either side of that when outgunned by Del Maro among others at Newmarket (1m2f) in October but turning the tables on him in Chester Vase (1m4f, good) six weeks ago; those were very much supporting roles but he keeps galloping, so this trip may well suit; also tongue tied first time.
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4th

1

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 15y

Class 1

19:50 Hamilton

Mr Colonel

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won Redcar novice (1m2f, good to firm) in April on reappearance before respectable third of five in Group 3 Chester Vase (1m4f, good), behind subsequent Irish Derby winner Benvenuto Cellini; early interference when down the field at Royal Ascot and could have a part to play back down in grade.

9/2

9th

6

(10)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Mr Colonel

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has twice made the running, including when he had to battle for his short-head win at 11-10 in a novice at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in April; contested Group 3 events either side of that when outgunned by Del Maro among others at Newmarket (1m2f) in October but turning the tables on him in Chester Vase (1m4f, good) six weeks ago; those were very much supporting roles but he keeps galloping, so this trip may well suit; also tongue tied first time.

16/1

3rd

3

(6)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Mr Colonel

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Beaten a neck on first two runs before his front-running and rallying fifth of eight in Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm; sole run in cheekpieces) in October, just over 2l behind third-placed Del Maro; clear before halfway when 11-10 for a four-runner novice at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago but had to battle for a short-head win; while he still looks a work in progress and 1m4f+ is likely to suit, he'd be a surprise winner of this.

14/1

15/2

Form: 1537-5

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner who came up short in three Group events as 2yo; 15-2 in cheekpieces for his seasonal/handicap debut in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) last month, plugging on for a creditable fifth of ten; not far off the best of these on form, as he's kept on improving his rating in defeat, and powerful stable had five possible runners before the declaration stage; very smart half-sister Free Wind won at up to an extended 1m6f, too, but this one still doesn't seem the most striking candidate.
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7th

5

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Port Of Spain

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

3yo won a 1m maiden (gd-yld) at Punchestown last September; fine run behind Derby winner Christmas Day in a Leopardstown Group 3 in October (1m1f, yielding); not disgraced in London Gold Cup on seasonal return but bombed out in Ascot Group 2 on latest; others preferred.

10/1

11th

8

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Port Of Spain

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Maiden winner who came up short in three Group events as 2yo; 15-2 in cheekpieces for his seasonal/handicap debut in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) last month, plugging on for a creditable fifth of ten; not far off the best of these on form, as he's kept on improving his rating in defeat, and powerful stable had five possible runners before the declaration stage; very smart half-sister Free Wind won at up to an extended 1m6f, too, but this one still doesn't seem the most striking candidate.

15/2

5th

2

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Port Of Spain

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won a Punchestown maiden (1m, good to yielding) in September on third start; came up short in his three subsequent races but they were all Group events (1m/1m1f) and he improved in terms of ratings; cheekpieces go on today; although his Derby entry may not mean a great deal, as he's one of 16 from his top stable, they won this race in 2023 and 1m2f+ can suit.

4/1

7/1

Form: 312

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
All three starts have been on softer than good; made most for a clearcut 1m2f maiden win at Leopardstown in April on second outing; that form has been boosted, including by him when second of five in Listed race at Navan (1m5f, yielding) but today's rival Limestone mastered him in the last half furlong; each-way candidate and cheekpieces go on.
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No Results Found

Form: 41

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Green fourth of five in novice at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in April on debut, but he kept finding for pressure in a maiden at Chester (1m4f, good) three weeks later and asserted in good style late on from the odds-on favourite; promising and, on Chester evidence, this longer trip will suit him well.
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No Results Found

Form: 21

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
By Frankel out of useful 1m2f winner; gave odds-on Del Maro something to think about when half-length second in a Yarmouth novice (1m2f, good) in April; that was a bright start to career and he probably didn't have to show that form when going one better at 4-7 himself in a Newbury maiden (again 1m2f on good) five weeks later; still had something to learn last time and he has plenty more to offer but today's rivals and extra 4f ask serious questions.
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No Results Found

16/1

Form: 11

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Sea The Stars half-brother to Imperial Sovereign (RPR 99) who was sixth in this two years ago; easily won at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March and, having been the first ridden along, eventually worked his way to the front at Haydock (good to firm) in April in another 1m4f novice; 2-2 and surely a stayer in the making but whether he's good enough for this is in major doubt.
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No Results Found

Form: 161

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Stretched 14l clear on debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March and 6l clear at Salisbury (1m2f, good; made all) in another novice event five weeks ago; sixth of seven in Listed race at Newmarket (good; 4-1) in between is a stumbling block, but that was 1m1f and he looks far more like a stayer; others have markedly better form but he's not entirely ruled out.
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta £42.20
Straight Forecast £40.35
Tricast £1351.29
Trifecta £1104.50

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Galiyan

SPOTLIGHT:

Limestone

The Times:

Wareeth

NEWMARKET:

Point Of Law

TOPSPEED:

Mr Colonel

POSTDATA:

Del Maro

Telegraph:

Galiyan

The Guardian:

Galiyan

D Express:

Galiyan

Daily Mirror:

Galiyan

The Sun:

Galiyan

The Star:

Wareeth

RP RATINGS:

Limestone

Daily Mail:

Limestone

Daily Record:

Limestone