July 25 / 16.10 Ascot

16.10

Good To Firm

Ascot Shop Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £16042.2
  • 1m 3f 211y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Ascot Shop Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.85
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -96251

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won twice in 2024 for Jane Chapple-Hyam; spent a year with Jack Morland and got off the mark for him at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) 19 days ago; sold again for 22,000gns one day later and this is his first run back with his former yard; back up 4lb and not proven beyond an extended 1m2f (unraced over this far); tongue-tie and headgear worn for his last yard is removed; quite a few questions, but peak 2024 form was a bit better.
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1st

8

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Primo Lara

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last month for Jack Morland and, following a 22,000gns sale, he was back with his former yard when following up in 15-runner race at Ascot (upped to 1m4f, good to firm) in July; couldn't complete the hat-trick in a big field at the York Ebor meeting but still performed with credit in fourth; considered under Billy Loughnane.

3/1

4th

15

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Primo Lara

8st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) last month for Jack Morland and, following a 22,000gns sale, he was back with his former yard when following up in 15-runner race at Ascot (upped to 1m4f, good to firm; always close up) four weeks ago; back up another 7lb but his peak 2024 form (a win on good to soft here) was better still; on the shortlist.

6/1

1st

2

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Primo Lara

10st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Won twice in 2024 for Jane Chapple-Hyam; spent a year with Jack Morland and got off the mark for him at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) 19 days ago; sold again for 22,000gns one day later and this is his first run back with his former yard; back up 4lb and not proven beyond an extended 1m2f (unraced over this far); tongue-tie and headgear worn for his last yard is removed; quite a few questions, but peak 2024 form was a bit better.

13/2

11/2

  • Place: £2.25

Form: 53-712 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Second of five last term in his only race on good to firm; won at Salisbury in May and improved again when a close second at Goodwood (again 1m4f on good) in June; the Goodwood winner scored again next time but this 4yo has been raised just 1lb and is heading the right way; big shout.
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2nd

5

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newbury

Masterinthewoods

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Emma Lavelle

Won at Salisbury in May and improved again when second since at Goodwood (again 1m4f on good) and Ascot (1m4f, good to firm); versatile tactically and made the running last time; raised another 3lb but looks set for another bold show.

13/8

2nd

3

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Masterinthewoods

10st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Emma Lavelle

Second of five last term in his only race on good to firm; won at Salisbury in May and improved again when a close second at Goodwood (again 1m4f on good) in June; the Goodwood winner scored again next time but this 4yo has been raised just 1lb and is heading the right way; big shout.

11/2

2nd

2

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

18:55 Goodwood

Masterinthewoods

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Emma Lavelle

Raced freely but built on his reappearance effort when winning at Salisbury (1m4f, good) 27 days ago, posting a career best; unexposed over 1m4f and he's considered off this 4lb higher mark.

100/30

25/1

  • Place: £9.70

Form: 321143 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Turf wins this term at Bath (1m), Chepstow (1m4f) and Leicester (1m2f), with one of those under Ashley Lewis; however, her form has dropped off somewhat in 1m4f races on last two outings and this race demands more.
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9th

2

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:10 Goodwood

Oasis Sunrise

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Three wins (1m-1m4f) in the first half of 2026; last month's Ascot third was up there with her best form but she wasn't quite at the same level back down in class at Chepstow three weeks ago; drops back in trip with each-way claims.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chepstow

Oasis Sunrise

9st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Grace Harris

Turf wins this season at Bath (1m), over C&D and Leicester (1m2f); ran well from off the pace at Ascot 12 days ago (1m4f); her good campaign could continue.

4/1

13/2

Form: 48-211 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has won six races on the Flat at up to 1m6f and this year is going particularly well, with two hurdle wins and now two over about 1m4f on Flat (on good ground at Salisbury and Chester); raised 4lb to career-high mark but should be fine back on good to firm and he's never been better.
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6th

10

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Goodwood

Taritino

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

More wins this year, two over hurdles and two on the Flat (about 1m4f, good), but perhaps found out by a career-high mark at Ascot and Lingfield (back at 1m6f, good to firm) since; probably has work to do again.

16/1

4th

3

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Lingfield

Taritino

9st 13lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Having a fine year with success over hurdles and on the Flat (1m4f; stays this far), while latest fourth at Ascot was very respectable; solid claims.

5/2

4th

4

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Taritino

9st 13lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Has won six races on the Flat at up to 1m6f and this year is going particularly well, with two hurdle wins and now two over about 1m4f on Flat (on good ground at Salisbury and Chester); raised 4lb to career-high mark but should be fine back on good to firm and he's never been better.

13/2

6/1

Form: 332-72 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two seconds and two thirds from his six starts; upped to 1m2f then 11.4f in handicaps for his two starts this season, best form in a never-nearer second of five last time; back up 2lb but could have more to give at this trip.
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3rd

2

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Newbury

Edwin Hubble

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian Meehan

Had to work hard in order to make it eighth-time lucky in a three-runner contest at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) this month; up 3lb but still shortlisted if the headgear continues to work.

9/2

1st

3

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

18:48 Sandown

Edwin Hubble

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Brian Meehan

0-7 but he went close in a five-runner field at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) in June on his second handicap start and ran respectably when fifth of 15 at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) last time, albeit soundly beaten; this is less competitive and he could be involved in first-time blinkers.

5/2

5th

11

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Edwin Hubble

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Brian Meehan

Two seconds and two thirds from his six starts; upped to 1m2f then 11.4f in handicaps for his two starts this season, best form in a never-nearer second of five last time; back up 2lb but could have more to give at this trip.

6/1

6th
5 (5)
Patrol

14/1

Form: -82243 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Last won when sharing the spoils at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in April 2025; close second of 15 at Newbury (1m4f, good) in May was his best show this season and he acts on good to firm, but others are preferred for win purposes; this is a very rare run in headgear.
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2nd

2

(1)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Patrol

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dylan Cunha

Not beaten far when third of four at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) nine days ago and is now back on same mark as for close second of 15 over that trip at Newbury (good) in May; should be okay back at 1m2f; considered.

6/1

3rd

2

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Patrol

9st 10lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dylan Cunha

On same mark as when dead-heating at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last April but he's 0-15 since; finished runner-up in a big field at Newbury (1m4f, good) in May but he's hard to predict and was never involved at Ascot last time; comes with risks attached.

5/1

6th

5

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Patrol

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Dylan Cunha

Last won when sharing the spoils at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in April 2025; close second of 15 at Newbury (1m4f, good) in May was his best show this season and he acts on good to firm, but others are preferred for win purposes; this is a very rare run in headgear.

14/1

7/2

Form: 1-8622

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Wore cheekpieces last three outings, for a rallying second at Sandown (1m2f, good/good to firm) on last two occasions; better is needed but he shapes as if new trip is well worth a go.
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7th

9

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Akho Mezzna

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Jack Jones

Wore cheekpieces last three outings, for a rallying second at Sandown (1m2f, good/good to firm) on last two occasions; better is needed but he shapes as if new trip is well worth a go.

7/2

2nd

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Akho Mezzna

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Jones

Wore cheekpieces last two outings and latest brought easily his best show as a 3yo, when soon close up for a rallying second of 12 over C&D (good; probably acts on good to firm); Bridge Of Eagles and Tambora were in close attendance that day and this one is now 1lb worse off; in the mix.

4/1

25/1

Form: 21564-

Last run: 315 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to firm; in good form over 1m6f/2m last June, including for a Chester win off 3lb lower than today; well held on sole start here (last July) and not seen since last September; he ran well first time out last season but others look more persuasive today.
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8th

6

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Tailorman

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Acts on good to firm; in good form over 1m6f/2m last June, including for a Chester win off 3lb lower than today; well held on sole start here (last July) and not seen since last September; he ran well first time out last season but others look more persuasive today.

25/1

4

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Tailorman

11st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Ian Williams

Won over 2m (good) here in June and the saddle slipped on his return visit the following month; can probably forgive him his Ascot run as well as that was a Class 3; could find this trip on the tight side, though.

16/1

Form: 921587

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
2-21 on turf and 3-21 on AW, with latest win in March; usually seen over shorter; her last turf run was last September and that 2025 turf campaign went the wrong way, but at least she has a lower mark this time.
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11th

17

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bint Al Daar

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Second in this in 2024 (good to firm) and won at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in March but unplaced on her four starts since, well beaten at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) most recently when reverting to turf following a break.

100/1

9th

8

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Bint Al Daar

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

2-21 on turf and 3-21 on AW, with latest win in March; usually seen over shorter; her last turf run was last September and that 2025 turf campaign went the wrong way, but at least she has a lower mark this time.

33/1

7th

3

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Bint Al Daar

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin Frost

C&D winner against her own sex under Joanna Mason early last month off a 2lb lower mark; continued in form since and this is less competitive, so she needs a look.

7/1

Form: 3442-5

Last run: 115 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Below form sole start on good to firm; made the frame on all his four runs as 2yo, short-headed in a 1m1f maiden on final outing; cheekpieces were added for handicap/seasonal debut at Kempton (1m3f, AW) and he wasn't beaten far but hung right and came last of five; off 115 days since (gelded) and needs overall improvement.
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4th

12

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 3f 140y

Class 5

16:53 Haydock

Green Falcon

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

A fair maiden in 2025; yet to kick on this season and back from four months off (gelded) with 13th of 15 in 1m4f handicap at Ascot in July; needs to take a big step forward.

14/1

13th

12

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Green Falcon

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Menuisier

Below form sole start on good to firm; made the frame on all his four runs as 2yo, short-headed in a 1m1f maiden on final outing; cheekpieces were added for handicap/seasonal debut at Kempton (1m3f, AW) and he wasn't beaten far but hung right and came last of five; off 115 days since (gelded) and needs overall improvement.

14/1

5th

5

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Green Falcon

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Menuisier

Made the frame on all his four runs at 2yrs, signing off with a good second of 11 in 1m1f maiden at Yarmouth in September; this son of Kameko needs considering on his first go in handicap company with cheekpieces added.

11/2

50/1

Form: 033115

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; has done much better for new yard, including wins (1m2f, good to firm) under Jack Doughty at Chepstow and Leicester before her creditable fifth of ten at Wolverhampton (upped to 1m4f, AW); position 9lb out of the handicap this time, however, demands a leap forward.
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4th

4

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

19:57 Salisbury

A Daughters Love

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: David Flood

Much improved to win by 10l at Ffos Las (1m4f, good) and she was a clear second when 4lb well in back there nine days ago; new mark has kicked in but 1m6f might suit; would have questions to answer if conditions went on the soft side of good.

15/8

2nd

5

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

18:10 Ffos Las

A Daughters Love

9st 4lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Flood

Went to a whole new level when drawing 10l clear over C&D (good) eight days ago, her third win of the year; that race developed into a stamina test and the form is treated with a degree of caution but, nevertheless, she commands respect under a 6lb penalty.

11/10

1st

9

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

17:30 Ffos Las

A Daughters Love

8st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Flood

Won twice this summer at Chepstow (1m2f, good to firm) and Leicester (1m2f, good to firm); out of her depth at Ascot last time but holds claims back at this more realistic level.

10/1

7/1

Form: 41-982

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
2yo win was over 1m on soft at a stiff track and he was stepped up to 1m4f when second of four at Chepstow (good to firm) on latest outing, his best show this term; needs to build on that but he saw the trip out very well and could have more in the tank.
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4th

4

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

15:45 Goodwood

Ohara

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His nursery win (sole success) was on soft so the recent rain is welcomed; downgraded from running in Ascot handicaps in his last two races.

10/1

7th

9

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Ohara

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His nursery win (sole success) was on soft but conditions were good to firm when second to Last Verse in a small field at Chepstow (1m4f), since when he's finished tailed off here after suffering early interference; needs his best form yet even if putting best foot forward.

16/1

15th

10

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Ohara

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

2yo win was over 1m on soft at a stiff track and he was stepped up to 1m4f when second of four at Chepstow (good to firm) on latest outing, his best show this term; needs to build on that but he saw the trip out very well and could have more in the tank.

7/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 411189 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

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Form: 31533

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

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Form: 555646

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

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Payout
Exacta £38.60
Straight Forecast £21.36
Tricast £606.22
Trifecta £975.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Edwin Hubble

The Times:

Akho Mezzna

SPOTLIGHT:

Masterinthewoods

NEWMARKET:

Patrol

The Guardian:

Ohara

WEST COUNTRY:

A Daughters Love

TOPSPEED:

Green Falcon

POSTDATA:

Taritino

Telegraph:

Edwin Hubble

Daily Mail:

Edwin Hubble

The Star:

Edwin Hubble

D Express:

Akho Mezzna

The Sun:

Akho Mezzna

Daily Record:

Masterinthewoods

Daily Mirror:

Patrol