July 10 / 15.10 Ascot

15.10

Good To Firm

Jll Handicap

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 7f 213y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Jll Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 62-14 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough with a winning return in May and it was a very promising handicap debut when close fourth (again Goodwood, 1m, good; Abundant third) three weeks ago; was unlucky not to get even closer that day and the form is already working out; big player.
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1st

12

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Ciarrai Abu

8st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Won a maiden on return and shaped well in a close, running-on fourth on handicap debut next time, both 1m at this track (good); built on that when winning by a nose in 11-runner race at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, when he made up his ground in taking fashion but hung left when challenging; up 6lb but well worth a go at 1m2f and still brings abundant promise.

5/1

1st

9

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Ciarrai Abu

8st 13lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Made the breakthrough with a winning return in May and it was a very promising handicap debut when close fourth (again Goodwood, 1m, good; Abundant third) three weeks ago; was unlucky not to get even closer that day and the form is already working out; big player.

4/1

4th

6

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Goodwood

Ciarrai Abu

9st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

100-1 when sixth at the Curragh (7f, good) on his debut last year and came clear of the third when runner-up at Brighton (1m, good to soft) in October on his first start for this yard; made a winning reappearance over this C&D (good) 48 days ago and now makes switches to handicaps; could have more to offer.

11/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 32-130 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to this campaign which he kicked off with clearcut maiden win on AW and he then finished good third of 14 in the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (also 1m, good to firm); drawn on the wrong side when finishing midfield in his group in the Britannia on the straight mile here last month; earlier Carlisle form puts him in the picture.
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2nd

12

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Crest Of Fire

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

3yo who continued his progressive ways when overcoming trouble in running to win a competitive handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm); finished last in a Group 3 at Windsor (1m2f, good) subsequently but could bounce back with a big performance returned to a handicap.

12/1

7th

3

(6)

7th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:15 Windsor

Crest Of Fire

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Progressive handicapper who overcame plenty of trouble in running when winning over 1m1f at Goodwood (good to firm) last month; he looked on the upgrade there and although he has plenty to find on these terms it's possible he'll improve again and outrun his odds.

18/1

1st

12

(14)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Crest Of Fire

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Third to Blue Courvoisier in the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May and bounced back from Royal Ascot defeat (drawn on the wrong side) for clear second at Ascot (1m, good to firm), when a nose behind Ciarrai Abu who followed up here on Thursday; he should stay this far, and this progressive 3yo could be on an advantageous mark up 4lb since last time.

7/2

3rd
8 (2)
Abundant

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 221-43 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner last year who made an encouraging handicap debut/return when fourth at Windsor (good to firm) in May; stepped up on that when close third at Goodwood (also 1m, good; Ciarrai Abu fourth) three weeks ago; winner of that race has gone in again since, as has the fifth; likely to sit handy from his low draw and enters calculations.
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1st

2

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newbury

Abundant

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

AW winner who opened his turf account in C&D contest (good to firm) against his elders last time; has a solid overall record and may show further improvement, especially kept to this scenario; major contender.

11/4

1st

10

(2)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Newbury

Abundant

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

1m maiden winner on the AW; has run well in all four handicaps, the latest at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) where he had a wide trip but kept on to be only 3l off the winner; the first-time cheekpieces worn there are removed; respected.

6/1

5th

13

(17)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Abundant

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Close third over C&D in June on second handicap start (good; Get Outta Here second) and filled the same position at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, albeit no match for the first two; he might have an each-way shout in first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 158-65 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Built on his May return when close-up fifth of 13 at Newmarket (1m, good; fourth and eighth have won subsequently) three weeks ago; didn't have a clear path that day and a 1lb drop won't hurt his cause; considered.
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2nd

5

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newbury

Loz Vegas

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

He has contested good races since springing a 40-1 shock in a small-field maiden at Sandown (1m, good) last summer and although he has come up short, he's generally performed with great credit; this represents an ease in grade and he should have a big run in him.

9/2

11th

13

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Loz Vegas

8st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Solid performances sent handicapping over 1m on his three starts this season, fourth of 11 to Ciarrai Abu at Ascot (good to firm) last time; now 5lb lower than on handicap/seasonal debut, which does not make a compelling case for him but this return to 1m2f is also likely to help.

18/1

4th

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Loz Vegas

9st 6lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Built on his May return when close-up fifth of 13 at Newmarket (1m, good; fourth and eighth have won subsequently) three weeks ago; didn't have a clear path that day and a 1lb drop won't hurt his cause; considered.

10/1

20/1

Form: 00-446

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
His narrow debut success in August hasn't been added to in six subsequent starts, including in three handicaps this term, latterly at 10.5f; drops in trip from a reduced mark but others have more compelling claims.
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9th

12

(5)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:24 Salisbury

Mr Seagull

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

0-10 since debut win but was hindered by a spot of trouble last time when favourite for the Sandown race won by Dancing Tiger and that was only his second attempt in a visor (retained); possibilities off a further reduced mark.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:32 Sandown

Mr Seagull

9st 3lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Hugo Palmer

Won on Pontefract debut last August, but he's 0-9 since and hasn't threatened off a falling mark in six handicaps this season; wasn't beaten far at Pontefract (visor added) last month but others are more persuasive.

7/2

4th

8

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Mr Seagull

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Yet to pose a serious threat this season and unproven at the trip, but he kept on well for fifth in a hot race at Ascot (1m, good to firm) two starts ago, and he didn't run badly in a big-field 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last time; not ruled out in first-time visor.

16/1

Form: 251-04

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won Leicester maiden last term but he was gelded after a disappointing comeback at Newbury in April; latest fourth at Sandown (7f, good) offered a good bit more, though, when he still looked a little rough around the edges and also shaped like this step up in trip is the way to go; respected.
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5th

6

(1)

27th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:32 Epsom

Crown Office

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Unplaced when 11-10 at Haydock (1m, soft) last time but maybe the ground didn't suit, even allowing for his maiden win coming on soft; two starts ago he was a clear second behind a well-treated winner at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) and can have a big say if tapping back into that promise.

3/1

5th

8

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Crown Office

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won his maiden on soft and on seventh career start he ran better than ever when close up in a small field at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm); that race didn't go to plan, either; back on slow ground this sharper test shouldn't inconvenience; respected.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

15:10 Nottingham

Crown Office

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won a Leicester maiden (6f, soft) last October but he was gelded after a disappointing comeback at Newbury in April; ran into some trouble when a respectable fourth at Sandown in June but he failed to build on that at Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; still unexposed after only six starts but he needs improvement at this new trip.

8/1

Form: 31-43 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made all to win small-field Yarmouth novice (good) in October and he'd been gelded before giving it a good go when third of 13 at Kempton (again 7f, AW) on handicap debut in May; still early days and pedigree suggests this step up in trip is a positive; can't be ruled out.
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7th

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Ya Karim

9st 1lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Charlton

Made all to win small-field Yarmouth novice (good) in October and he'd been gelded before giving it a good go when third of 13 at Kempton (again 7f, AW) on handicap debut in May; still early days and pedigree suggests this step up in trip is a positive; can't be ruled out.

11/2

3rd

3

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Ya Karim

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Good third on C&D debut in September (winner subsequently won the Dante; second won his next two starts) and got the job done at Yarmouth next time (7f); fair return in quite a hot novice at that track 46 days ago, particularly as he raced freely in a first-time hood (left off here) stepping up to 1m; gelded since; has been gelded; key player on handicap debut from rail draw.

5/1

Form: 181-8 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two juvenile wins came on his debut at Epsom (7f, good) around a year ago and at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in November; back at the former track when stepped up to 1m2f on soft ground for his handicap debut/reappearance but raced freely and was beaten 56l; that needs a lot of forgiving but the drop back to 1m, better ground and new hood are all reasons to expect better.
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2nd

3

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Newbury

Starlight Time

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Unsuited by steady pace last time when bidding to take his AW record to 3-3; has won on turf but his overall form in this sphere isn't entirely convincing; others have less to prove.

12/1

7th

3

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:54 Kempton (AW)

Starlight Time

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Roger Varian

Struggled in three starts on turf this year but made it 2-2 on the AW when coming home nicely from off the pace over this C&D 16 days ago (hood was removed); only 2lb higher and he has the potential to rate higher on this surface.

4/1

1st

7

(4)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Starlight Time

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Roger Varian

Won a maiden (7f, good) and a novice (1m, AW) as a 2yo; unplaced in three handicaps this year but slipping down the weights; too soon to write him off.

8/1

14/1

Form: -63157

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Looked a little flattered when sneaking up the near-side rail to score at Lingfield (good to firm) in May but she more than matched that with very creditable fifth of six in Epsom Listed event (again 7f, good to soft) next time; never threatened in similar event at Carlisle a fortnight ago, however, which tempers confidence on this return to handicaps.
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10th

19

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Assaranca

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Comfortably accounted for Mr Writer in 7f handicap at Lingfield in May; Listed races and a strong Ascot 3yo only handicap proved beyond her on next three starts but back to winning ways when making all in a seven-runner event over C&D (good to firm) five weeks ago; a 5lb rise isn't too severe but it'll likely be harder to pull off similar tactics in this much bigger field.

12/1

1st

5

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Assaranca

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Ran out the comfortable winner of a 7f handicap at Lingfield in May; highly tried since and she has come up short; others perhaps better treated.

16/1

9th

5

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Assaranca

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Looked a little flattered when sneaking up the near-side rail to score at Lingfield (good to firm) in May but she more than matched that with very creditable fifth of six in Epsom Listed event (again 7f, good to soft) next time; never threatened in similar event at Carlisle a fortnight ago, however, which tempers confidence on this return to handicaps.

14/1

10th
11 (8)
Arbaawy

12/1

Form: 3-4334

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

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

10

(8)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:24 Salisbury

Arbaawy

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Butler

3yo maiden who has raced only at shorter, proving consistent in the main; out of the money at Epsom most recently but kept on and may be ready for a crack at this new trip; 5lb lower than opening mark; first win is not out of the question.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:52 Epsom

Arbaawy

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: John Butler

Has run well in handicaps this year (1m/1m1f), with and without headgear; looks handicapped about right but Conor Whiteley is value for his claim.

9/1

3rd

2

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ffos Las

Arbaawy

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

Fair maiden who has been running well in handicaps this year, making the frame on four of his five starts; has the edge on experience and goes without cheekpieces worn on last three starts; should win sooner or later.

11/4

20/1

Form: 282-70

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
No wins since a promising debut success at Leicester last May and he failed to build on a fairly encouraging stable debut/reappearance in April when never a threat at Goodwood (7f) seven weeks ago; needs to stage a revival on this first go at 1m.
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13th

7

(12)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Shaman Champion

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Clive Cox

0-10 since his debut win at Leicester (5f, good to firm) last May but has posted some good efforts, including when caught too far back in a steadily run race over this C&D three weeks ago (first start since being gelded); enters calculations.

7/1

5th

3

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Shaman Champion

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

0-9 since his debut win at Leicester last May, but he's had some close calls including when third at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in July; only 1lb higher here and he's respected on his first run after gelding operation.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £13.60
Straight Forecast £12.05
Tricast £62.57
Trifecta £82.70

Selections

The Times:

Ya Karim

RP RATINGS:

Arbaawy

Telegraph:

Crown Office

SPOTLIGHT:

Ciarrai Abu

LAMBOURN:

Abundant

Daily Mirror:

Assaranca

The Sun:

Crest Of Fire

NEWMARKET:

Starlight Time

D Express:

Ya Karim

The Star:

Ya Karim

Daily Record:

Ciarrai Abu

TOPSPEED:

Arbaawy

POSTDATA:

Arbaawy

The Guardian:

Crown Office

Daily Mail:

Crown Office