June 18 / 15.05 Ascot

15.05

Good To Firm

King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £61848
  • 1m 3f 211y
  • Class 2
  • 22 runners
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King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 33-1

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Third in his two maidens as 2yo, before winning one against 15 rivals in a good duel at Cork (10.5f, good to yielding) in April; runner-up took same position behind Cannes three weeks later; Sea The Stars colt who looks scopey and open to plenty of improvement, including at 1m4f; one of four handicap debutants in this for his yard; very much one to note.
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1st

3

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Enceladus

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a good duel for maiden at Cork (10.5f, good to yielding) in April and followed up in a 19-runner race for handicap debut at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) six weeks ago, challenging entering the straight and tenaciously keeping the rest at bay; no harm for the Ascot form that the second hacked up last Friday and the third was a close third in Listed race; scopey sort who looks open to further improvement and should be a leading player.

5/2

1st

10

(13)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Enceladus

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Third in his two maidens as 2yo, before winning one against 15 rivals in a good duel at Cork (10.5f, good to yielding) in April; runner-up took same position behind Cannes three weeks later; Sea The Stars colt who looks scopey and open to plenty of improvement, including at 1m4f; one of four handicap debutants in this for his yard; very much one to note.

9/1

1st

10

(10)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

18:45 Cork

Enceladus

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Showed plenty of promise when third on his debut at Punchestown (1m1f, yielding to soft) before finishing third at Naas (1m, yielding) in rematch with Cape Cod who won Leopardstown handicap on return off 92 this month; holds Irish Derby entry and entitled to improve up in trip this season.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 222116 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Blinkered on last four starts; asserted late on in a 1m3f maiden at Southwell (AW) in April and stormed clear in seven-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks later; only sixth of ten in the London Gold Cup at Newbury in May but he stayed on from last place and that was over just 1m2f; this return to 1m4f looks a far better fit.
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1st

7

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:05 Ascot

Al Azd

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Has improved for the fitting of blinkers and it was an excellent second of 19 in the King George V handicap over C&D last month; mark took a bit of a knock for that but the form has been working out and he might have an even bigger effort in him; much respected.

13/8

2nd

5

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Al Azd

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Blinkered on last four starts; asserted late on in a 1m3f maiden at Southwell (AW) in April and stormed clear in seven-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks later; only sixth of ten in the London Gold Cup at Newbury in May but he stayed on from last place and that was over just 1m2f; this return to 1m4f looks a far better fit.

10/1

6th

7

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Al Azd

8st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Looks quirky but he followed three seconds at 1m/1m2f by asserting late on in a 1m3f maiden at Southwell (AW) in April and he stormed clear in seven-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks later; blinkered on last three starts; up 7lb and drops back in trip, which has to be a worry, but he's certainly got his act together.

9/2

12/1

Form: 51-11 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Unraced on firmer than good; scored at Bath (1m, soft) last October on second start, narrowly obliged in handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March and went in again at York (1m4f, good) five weeks ago; travelled smoothly and asserted gamely in 14-runner handicap the last time, which has seen him raised 10lb since but he's probably not reached his ceiling yet.
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4th

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Arc Ole Ole

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dylan Cunha

Completed a hat-trick by scoring at York (1m4f, good) in May; 16-1 when dropped in from a wide draw in 19-runner King George V Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) 16 days ago and ran on well from out the back to finish fifth; raised another 4lb and this extra 2f poses a question but there's no sign yet of getting to the bottom of him.

13/8

5th

16

(20)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Arc Ole Ole

8st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Dylan Cunha

Unraced on firmer than good; scored at Bath (1m, soft) last October on second start, narrowly obliged in handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March and went in again at York (1m4f, good) five weeks ago; travelled smoothly and asserted gamely in 14-runner handicap the last time, which has seen him raised 10lb since but he's probably not reached his ceiling yet.

12/1

1st

10

(3)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Arc Ole Ole

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Dylan Cunha

Scored comfortably at Bath (1m, soft) last October on second start and narrowly got the better of a serious battle for eight-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m2f, good to soft) in March on reappearance; raised 4lb but that latest start is solid form and this scopey, long-striding sort, who's well related, looks set for further improvement, including at 1m4f.

7/2

Form: 41-131 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Pontefract 1m2f winner (soft) as 2yo; contested three 1m4f handicaps this season and came a creditable third at Chester (good) in between winning twice in small fields on AW; latest win was despite veering badly right, away from the whip; up 4lb and, although he may have more in the tank, this race looks so much harder.
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1st

5

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

15:34 Ascot

Galilean Quality

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Has contested four 1m4f handicaps this season and won twice in small fields on the AW, latterly despite veering badly right; 22-1 for red-hot race at Royal Ascot (good to firm) on latest outing but finished strongly for sixth of 19, which looked promising for today's test off 2lb higher.

5/2

6th

18

(16)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Galilean Quality

8st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Pontefract 1m2f winner (soft) as 2yo; contested three 1m4f handicaps this season and came a creditable third at Chester (good) in between winning twice in small fields on AW; latest win was despite veering badly right, away from the whip; up 4lb and, although he may have more in the tank, this race looks so much harder.

28/1

1st

5

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Galilean Quality

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Rounded off his 2yo campaign with a game 1m2f win at Pontefract (soft), after which he was gelded; made all to beat his sole opponent in a Southwell match (1m4f) last month but he could manage only third behind that reopposing rival at Chester (a solid effort nevertheless) three weeks ago; still capable of better; trainer also saddles High Storm.

3/1

20/1

Form: 6-2222 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Maiden after seven races, runner-up in all four since joining George Boughey; three of those were handicaps (8.6f/1m2f) so he should be far more exposed than most of today's rivals, but he has been improving (wore cheekpieces last time) and 1m4f now looks worth a go.
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3rd

6

(3)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Waterford Castle

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

1m4f didn't help when creditable seventh at Royal Ascot; runner-up in all his other five races this season, which could be construed as hard luck but blinkers now replace the recent cheekpieces after his defeat in a Yarmouth maiden last time; others have more pressing claims.

8/1

2nd

4

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Waterford Castle

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Inclined to pull hard and cracked late on over 1m4f at Royal Ascot, having bumped into a few progressive winners previously; sets the standard back into maiden company but can hang right and has had eight cracks at it now.

9/4

7th

14

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Waterford Castle

8st 9lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: George Boughey

Maiden after seven races, runner-up in all four since joining George Boughey; three of those were handicaps (8.6f/1m2f) so he should be far more exposed than most of today's rivals, but he has been improving (wore cheekpieces last time) and 1m4f now looks worth a go.

20/1

Form: 212-3

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Dam is sister to dual Arc winner Treve; 8-1, good third of ten in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) on his seasonal/handicap debut; raised 2lb but there's a big chance he can raise his game again with that run under his belt and this extra 2f.
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4th

1

(1)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Tierra Del Toro

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Merely ninth of 19 in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) but he failed to settle and prior to that he kept on for a good third in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good) on his handicap and seasonal debut, shaping as though 1m4f could be right up his street; retains potential at this trip and could be a contender if settling better.

7/1

9th

2

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Tierra Del Toro

9st 6lb

J: James Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Dam is sister to dual Arc winner Treve; 8-1, good third of ten in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good; unraced on firmer) on his seasonal/handicap debut; raised 2lb but there's a big chance he can raise his game again with that run under his belt and this extra 2f.

7/1

3rd

5

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Tierra Del Toro

8st 13lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Cost 340,000gns as a yearling, with dam a sister to dual Arc winner Treve; progressive in his three 2yo races, winning a novice at Kempton (7f, AW) before his rallying second in a notable conditions stakes here (1m, good to soft; just ahead of Bourbon Blues); gelded later; makes his reappearance but 1m2f+ should be a big help, so he's one to note.

9/1

Form: 1-15 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Got up close home at Haydock (7f, good) last July in his only 2yo start and reappeared with a clearcut novice win at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in April; never able to challenge in a steadily run French Listed race (1m4f, very soft) five weeks ago, coming fifth of eight but earning his highest rating; could easily remain capable of better but it is needed.
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6th

7

(9)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Birgham Dub

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won last July in his only 2yo start and reappeared with a novice win at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in April; kept to 1m4f when he earned his highest ratings in Listed race at Longchamp and handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm) last two outings, beaten 8l in both but the way he went last time makes 1m2f look worth a go; yard had two winners at the big Ascot meeting last Saturday.

12/1

10th

4

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Birgham Dub

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Got up close home at Haydock (7f, good) last July in his only 2yo start and reappeared with a clearcut novice win at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in April; never able to challenge in a steadily run French Listed race (1m4f, very soft) five weeks ago, coming fifth of eight but earning his highest rating; could easily remain capable of better but it is needed.

40/1

1st

4

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Birgham Dub

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

240,000euros yearling; by Sea The Moon out of a close relation to 1m2f Group 1 winner Sultanina; second favourite for seven-runner maiden at Haydock (7f, good) last July, which he nearly blew when making an awkward start and first off the bridle but he came from the back and stuck his neck out well for a narrow win; absent since but should be open to major improvement on AW debut.

3/1

20/1

Form: 41-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Made all in a novice at Newmarket (1m, good) in October on second start; beaten 13l when sixth of eight in Listed race at Sandown (1m, good) three weeks ago but he's by a good stamina influence in Camelot and this is a major step up in trip for handicap debut.
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1st

3

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 4

15:45 Ascot

Golden Knight

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Made all in a novice at Newmarket (1m, good) last October on second start; well held this term in Listed race at Sandown (1m, good) and handicap at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) but there was market interest in him for the latter (14-1) and the widest draw did not play out to his advantage on his way to 12th of 19; dropped just 1lb but one to note.

3/1

12th

13

(22)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Golden Knight

8st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Made all in a novice at Newmarket (1m, good) in October on second start; beaten 13l when sixth of eight in Listed race at Sandown (1m, good) three weeks ago but he's by a good stamina influence in Camelot and this is a major step up in trip for handicap debut.

20/1

6th

3

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

18:42 Sandown

Golden Knight

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Promising fourth on debut at Haydock (1m, good to soft) last September and built on that to make all by nearly 2l at Newmarket (1m, good) in October; unexposed and could have more to offer but has plenty to find today.

20/1

Form: 14-42

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Perhaps unsuited by soft ground and/or front-running on second start, as he's otherwise improved his rating every time; tongue tied for minor honours in two median auction races (1m and 10.5f) this term and, despite his pedigree, 1m4f for handicap debut looks interesting on the latest evidence.
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8th

9

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Dial Me In

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won the first of his five races and best form on penultimate start (10.5f, good); 1m4f for handicap debut looked interesting at Royal Ascot (good to firm; 28-1) on latest but he was a never-dangerous 13th of 19 after making a move early in straight, suggesting this trip is a better fit after all.

10/1

13th

9

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Dial Me In

8st 12lb

J: James McDonald

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Perhaps unsuited by soft ground and/or front-running on second start, as he's otherwise improved his rating every time; tongue tied for minor honours in two median auction races (1m and 10.5f) this term and, despite his pedigree, 1m4f for handicap debut looks interesting on the latest evidence.

25/1

2nd

1

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 95y

19:23 Roscommon

Dial Me In

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Debut winner over 7f last year; beaten at odds-on over 1m next time; after long layoff, one-paced fourth in 1m Cork conditions event when tried in a tongue-tie.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 2-21 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
500,000euros yearling by Sea The Stars; runner-up to notable rivals on testing ground on first two starts; 4-5 when going one better in an eight-runner maiden at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) last month, leading 2f out and gradually asserting to finish well on top; that race has produced winners since and this colt has big-race entries; promising.
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3rd

2

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Cannes

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Runner-up to notable rivals on first two starts before winning 1m4f maiden at Leopardstown (good) in May; well beaten when favourite on handicap debut in the King George V Stakes at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) but he raced in the rear and things didn't go his way tactically; Irish stable won this last year and he might be worth another chance.

7/2

14th

3

(21)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Cannes

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

500,000euros yearling by Sea The Stars; runner-up to notable rivals on testing ground on first two starts; 4-5 when going one better in an eight-runner maiden at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) last month, leading 2f out and gradually asserting to finish well on top; that race has produced winners since and this colt has big-race entries; promising.

9/1

1st

4

(5)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

13:55 Leopardstown

Cannes

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Chased home now 100-rated stablemate James J Braddock on debut last year at the Curragh; sent off 11-8 favourite here on seasonal reappearance when keeping on for a 1.5l second (over 4l clear of the third); well worth a go over this far on that evidence, but good ground is an unknown; leading chance if he acts on it.

6/4

Form: 3-31

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
All three races were Irish maidens in the mud, 1-3 when winning on the nod at Cork (10.5f) in early May; ground it out from the front that day; now tongue tied first time; makes handicap debut, for trainer who runs four.
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15th

8

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Atomic City

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

All three races were Irish maidens in the mud, 1-3 when winning on the nod at Cork (10.5f) in early May; ground it out from the front that day; now tongue tied first time; makes handicap debut, for trainer who runs four.

22/1

1st

7

(9)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

17:27 Cork

Atomic City

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Identical RPRs of 75 for sole start last season (1m, heavy) and seasonal return when beaten 0.75l into third of 8 over 1m1f on bottomless ground, both at the Curragh; McMonagle takes over now and should improve for better ground and the step up in trip; leading chance.

5/4

3rd

1

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:52 Curragh

Atomic City

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ghaiyyath colt cost 170,000gns as a yearling; promising debut third of 20 behind pair of stablemates at this course (1m, heavy) in November; holds Irish Derby entry; one of two for yard, market can separate them.

7/2

50/1

Form: 10-259

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
2-3 as 2yo and best form when second on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April; however, the heavy defeats when finishing last in the Lingfield Oaks Trial and a Goodwood handicap, both at about 1m4f, seem to be powerful negatives.
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6th

3

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Newmarket (July)

Amora Queen

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Charlie Johnston

Best form when second on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April; however, heavy defeats since in the Lingfield Oaks Trial, a Goodwood handicap and the King George V at Royal Ascot (80-1), all at about 1m4f, leave her with a lot to prove.

25/1

16th

7

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Amora Queen

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Charlie Johnston

2-3 as 2yo and best form when second on handicap/seasonal debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in April; however, the heavy defeats when finishing last in the Lingfield Oaks Trial and a Goodwood handicap, both at about 1m4f, seem to be powerful negatives.

50/1

9th

6

(8)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:42 Goodwood

Amora Queen

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Well beaten in the Lingfield Oaks Trial most recently but is somewhat interesting back down in grade, being a filly who has form figures of 112 when racing below Listed/Group level; ran well in Doncaster handicap (1m2f) the final time.

10/1

17th
15 (1)
Genchev

33/1

Form: 354-21

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Started his career in a Listed race but it wasn't until his fifth start that he got off the mark, showing improved form with a switch to front-running in a maiden at Navan (1m2f, yielding); saw off a serious challenge that day and there's enough stamina in the family for 1m4f to be interesting.
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1st

1

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Genchev

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Failed to win at two, but got off the mark on second start of this season in 1m2f (yielding) maiden at Navan; never landed a blow on handicap debut in the King George V handicap at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) last time; capable of better, but has to prove he handles quick ground.

9/2

17th

15

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Genchev

8st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Started his career in a Listed race but it wasn't until his fifth start that he got off the mark, showing improved form with a switch to front-running in a maiden at Navan (1m2f, yielding); saw off a serious challenge that day and there's enough stamina in the family for 1m4f to be interesting.

33/1

1st

1

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Genchev

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Encouraging third behind Daytona on debut in 1m Listed race at Naas (good) last July; finished the season rated 83 after 3l fourth of 12 at Tipperary (1m1f, gd-yld); kept on nicely for a 2.25l second behind race-fit odds on rival over C&D (gd-yld) last month; now rated 87 and the one to beat.

5/6

10/1

Form: 24-32 BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
800,000gns Sea The Stars yearling, brother to multiple Group 3 winner Al Aasy (1m2f-1m5f); turned over at odds-on in three of his four starts but brings some serious form to today's handicap debut, having been third in blanket finish to a strong novice at Newbury (1m2f, good; hooded) on reappearance and second to Galiyan, who was sixth when favourite for yesterday's Queen's Vase, in maiden at Chester (1m4f, good); gelded since and now tongue tied.
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19th

6

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Joulany

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

800,000gns Sea The Stars yearling, brother to multiple Group 3 winner Al Aasy (1m2f-1m5f); turned over at odds-on in three of his four starts but brings some serious form to today's handicap debut, having been third in blanket finish to a strong novice at Newbury (1m2f, good; hooded) on reappearance and second to Galiyan, who was sixth when favourite for yesterday's Queen's Vase, in maiden at Chester (1m4f, good); gelded since and now tongue tied.

10/1

2nd

4

(4)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Joulany

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Derby and Irish Derby entry; 800,000gns Sea The Stars yearling, brother to multiple Group 3 winner Al Aasy (1m2f-1m5f); turned over at odds-on in his two starts last autumn, but gave it a good shot when always-prominent third of ten in blanket finish to a strong novice at Newbury (1m2f, good) on reappearance; the hood worn last time is now removed; top on ratings here and likely to have come on from that run.

5/4

3rd

9

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:42 Newbury

Joulany

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Derby entry; 800,000gns Sea The Stars yearling, brother to multiple Group 3 winner Al Aasy (1m2f-1m5f); turned over at odds-on in a novice at Kempton (7f, AW) and maiden at York (1m, good) last autumn, with debut the better effort; hooded for reappearance; has plenty of ability and should win before long but others in this have not blotted their copybooks.

6/1

Form: 1-37

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Lingfield (1m, AW) in December on debut; he could not lay a glove on the principals this term in a novice at Newmarket or the Group 2 Dante at York, both over 1m2f on good ground, and his seventh of eight when 28-1 in the latter seems to have lumbered him with a stiff opening mark today; 1m4f will probably suit him (backed up by two smart brothers) and he is also blinkered first time, but others have more solid claims.
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No Results Found

12/1

Form: 421 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Frankel half-sister to four winners, notably 2022 Melbourne Cup hero Gold Trip; improver in her three Irish maidens (AW/good) and wore a hood in last two; latest was an easy win by nearly 9l when upped to 1m4f at Dundalk; handicap newcomer who should have more to offer.
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No Results Found

Form: 122

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won debut at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in February; outgunned by yesterday's Queen's Vase runner Ravenspire at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in March but found his stride a little too late when pipped in a handicap at Sandown (1m2f, good; winner took the London Gold Cup next time) in April, so a return to 1m4f looks very much in order; up 5lb but strongly considered.
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No Results Found

Form: 3-21

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Favourite on all three starts, placed twice before winning 11-runner maiden at Newbury (1m2f, good) five weeks ago and it looked as if 1m4f would help; runner-up has been a wide-margin winner since; from a famous family and should bring potential to this handicap debut.
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No Results Found

Form: 842

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Second start was vastly better than his debut and he improved again when front-running second of eight in a novice at Chepstow (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago; dark horse who is warming to his task and may well stay 1m4f, but this handicap debut comes in a fiercely competitive race.
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No Results Found

25/1

Form: 8-21 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Reserve; emerged in second when following yesterday's Queen's Vase contender Wareeth at a respectful distance in novice at Salisbury (1m2f, good) on second start; confirmed suitability for 1m4f when winning a three-runner novice at Beverley (good to firm) 19 days ago, upsetting a 1-2 favourite and shaping like a stayer; more to give but this handicap debut is tough.
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No Results Found

28/1

Form: 5311 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Reserve; won a Kempton maiden (1m4f, AW) in March on third start; 16-1 when kicked in the stalls and withdrawn before his intended handicap/turf debut against Arc Ole Ole at York in May, but justified 11-10 favouritism with a relentless late challenge in five-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 17 days ago; up 7lb and into a much better race, but capable of better.
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22 (18)
Bnaider

20/1

Form: 443-41

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Reserve; clear promise before he justified 5-4 favouritism in 11-runner handicap at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) four weeks ago, travelling much the smoothest before he carried his head awkwardly but still drew just over 3l clear; dam French 12.5f winner; up 7lb but still brings potential.
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22

(18)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

Bnaider

8st 5lb

T: Harry Charlton

Reserve; clear promise before he justified 5-4 favouritism in 11-runner handicap at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) four weeks ago, travelling much the smoothest before he carried his head awkwardly but still drew just over 3l clear; dam French 12.5f winner; up 7lb but still brings potential.

20/1

1st

1

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:40 Haydock

Bnaider

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Third at Newbury (1m, soft) last October was his best form as 2yo and there was promise in his never-dangerous but staying-on fourth of six on handicap/seasonal debut at Sandown (1m2f, good; 6-1 from 8-1) four weeks ago; a big run is probably on its way.

11/4

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £128.70
Straight Forecast £83.19
Tricast £1101.59
Trifecta £2623.10

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Heyzoom

TOPSPEED:

Joulany

RP RATINGS:

Al Azd

SPOTLIGHT:

Enceladus

The Times:

Into The Light

D Express:

Tierra Del Toro

The Guardian:

Heyzoom

Daily Mail:

Heyzoom

The Sun:

Heyzoom

Telegraph:

Enceladus

NEWMARKET:

Al Azd

The Star:

Al Azd

POSTDATA:

Joulany

Daily Mirror:

Joulany

Daily Record:

Joulany