September 05 / 16.35 Ascot

16.35

Good

Club26 Handicap

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 15 runners
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Club26 Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 542221 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
He had finished second on three consecutive occasions (twice here over 7f) prior to his Newmarket win (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; a 5lb rise against stronger opposition may find him out.
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8th

11

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Havana Blue

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

In top form with 6f wins on last two starts, at Newmarket and Ascot, but they were both on good to firm and it's rare to see him on ground slower than good; needs new skills today but this mark shouldn't be beyond him, despite being 2lb badly in under penalty.

8/1

1st

11

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Havana Blue

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

He had finished second on three consecutive occasions (twice here over 7f) prior to his Newmarket win (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; a 5lb rise against stronger opposition may find him out.

8/1

1st

1

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Havana Blue

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but he's finished runner-up on his last three outings, including when dropped back to 6f here (good to firm) last Friday; races from the same mark and this previous course winner looks sure to be involved.

3/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 850135 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Beat Havana Blue at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and he has run well in defeat twice since; he is 6lb out of the weights in this higher grade and may prove vulnerable again.
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5th

1

(10)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Fifty Nifty

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Martin Dunne

In good form on turf prior to a quieter effort last time; tonight's easier 6f maybe isn't ideal and he needs to bounce back (likely to be dropped in as usual from the outside stall and ridden for luck).

6/1

8th

3

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Fifty Nifty

9st 8lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Martin Dunne

Kept to 6f since joining this yard and he scored on the July course (good to firm) last month; good efforts on his next three starts include a fine second in Class 2 Ascot handicap (Northcliff a head behind) under Toby Moore a fortnight ago; was 6lb out of the weights that day and effectively just 1lb higher this time; considered.

4/1

2nd

14

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Fifty Nifty

8st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Martin Dunne

Beat Havana Blue at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) and he has run well in defeat twice since; he is 6lb out of the weights in this higher grade and may prove vulnerable again.

20/1

33/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 460222 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins to his name; back to form for Ross Burdon, runner-up in his last three starts, but he's upped in class today and has it to do from 9lb out of the weights.
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8th

13

(14)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Northcliff

8st 12lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Dual C&D winner (also third last month) who made a successful start for the Jane Chapple-Hyam stable over 6f at Newmarket (good) 13 days ago, well on top at the finish and recording a career-best RPR; had the advantage of the rail but his 7lb rise is offset by Toby Moore's claim and his record here affords him respect.

10/1

1st

5

(9)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Northcliff

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Five-time turf winner who was in good form when placed on his last four starts for Ross Burdon, notably when 9lb out of the handicap but third at Ascot (6f, good to firm; Fifty Nifty a head in front) a fortnight ago; bought for 11,000gns on Wednesday and he's effectively off the same mark with Billy Loughnane taking over; two runs in blinkers (2023) were not his best but still looks a player on stable debut.

7/2

3rd

15

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Northcliff

8st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Ross Burdon

Two C&D wins to his name; back to form for Ross Burdon, runner-up in his last three starts, but he's upped in class today and has it to do from 9lb out of the weights.

33/1

Form: 321/20 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won five of his ten starts for Richard Fahey, notably a local Group 3 in Qatar in November 2024; absent for 593 days prior to his second of six at Pontefract (6f, good) in July; struggled in the Stewards' Cup last time but he's edging down the weights and could still come good for this yard; ran well in his one visit to Ascot.
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1st

1

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:55 Newbury

Garfield Shadow

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Smart performer for Richard Fahey earlier in his career and has shown enough in three 6f handicaps since returning from a long absence to think he retains most of that ability, although he didn't obviously shape as if crying out for this return to 7f when fourth at Ascot last time.

14/1

4th

3

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Garfield Shadow

9st 12lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won five of his ten starts for Richard Fahey, notably a local Group 3 in Qatar in November 2024; absent for 593 days prior to his second of six at Pontefract (6f, good) in July; struggled in the Stewards' Cup last time but he's edging down the weights and could still come good for this yard; ran well in his one visit to Ascot.

12/1

20th

11

(28)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Garfield Shadow

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won five of his ten starts for Richard Fahey, notably a local Group 3 in Qatar in November 2024; absent for 593 days and gelded prior to his stable debut at Pontefract (6f, good) last month, a race in which he was caught out wide but plugged on for second behind the thriving easy winner; clearly retains ability but this will demand much more.

40/1

Form: 770020 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has come up short in major handicaps this summer but he ran a fine race when second over C&D (good to firm; cheekpieces first time) in July; Ripon may not have suited last time and he's not discounted.
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1st

2

(1)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Fast Track Harry

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Inconsistent since returned to turf; came up short over C&D in March when bidding to take AW record to 3-3 but he's now 7lb lower and may still have more to offer in this sphere; one to consider.

4/1

5th

5

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Fast Track Harry

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Clive Cox

Has come up short in major handicaps this summer but he ran a fine race when second over C&D (good to firm; cheekpieces first time) in July; Ripon may not have suited last time and he's not discounted.

6/1

6/1

Form: 448102 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a Class 3 handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and ran well for second back at that track 26 days ago; 2lb higher today but the new cheekpieces could give him a lift.
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3rd

14

(12)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Diligently

8st 12lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Clive Cox

Won a Class 3 handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and ran well for second back at that track last month; only sixth (Northcliff third) of 13 over C&D in first-time cheekpieces since, though.

16/1

6th

9

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Diligently

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Clive Cox

Won a Class 3 handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and ran well for second back at that track 26 days ago; 2lb higher today but the new cheekpieces could give him a lift.

6/1

2nd

11

(6)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Diligently

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Clive Cox

Has had some ups and downs in handicaps but is 2-3 in them over C&D (latest win when getting the better of Indian Run in June) and was seriously impeded in the other; has claims with Billy Loughnane up for the first time.

7/1

Form: 836582

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
His ability has never been in doubt and a return of two wins from his 24 starts is disappointing; he has run some good races in defeat since joining Stuart Williams, including dropped to 6f at Newmarket a fortnight ago, and he holds each-way claims again.
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1st

12

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Sword

8st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

His losing run is up to 16 and this inconsistent 5yo failed to threaten at Ascot three weeks ago, while he's 2lb out of the weights this afternoon; however, he was beaten just a head on the other Newmarket course (6f, good) two starts ago and stays 7f; not ruled out each-way.

14/1

7th

12

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Sword

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

His ability has never been in doubt and a return of two wins from his 24 starts is disappointing; he has run some good races in defeat since joining Stuart Williams, including dropped to 6f at Newmarket a fortnight ago, and he holds each-way claims again.

10/1

2nd

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Sword

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Dual winner; 0-5 for Stuart Williams but had been holding his own in 7f handicaps until a lesser show last time; whether he's quick enough for 6f is the glaring concern (all 23 runs from 7f to 1m2f).

8/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 265620 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Smart operator on AW and although his turf form lags slightly behind, his second at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in July was a cracking effort; ran poorly in the Stewards' Cup five weeks ago and he's 2lb higher today; unwise to rule him out at a track he has run well at in the past.
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8th

1

(11)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Ferrous

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jack Channon

Smart operator on AW and although his turf form lags slightly behind, his second at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) in July was a cracking effort; ran poorly in the Stewards' Cup five weeks ago and he's 2lb higher today; unwise to rule him out at a track he has run well at in the past.

10/1

25th

23

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Ferrous

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Best known for his AW exploits but he is fine on turf and has a lower mark in this sphere; went desperately close at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, a race in which the first two pulled clear in the closing stages from a subsequent winner; 2lb ahead of the handicapper and he was successful on his only visit to Goodwood; interesting.

16/1

Form: -30398 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo, including a Royal Ascot win (5f, good to firm); 0-5 this year but he has run some solid races, including here; gelded prior to a poor run in the Shergar Cup here four weeks ago (finished lame); tongue tied/blinkered for the first time (has run well in cheekpieces).
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7th

4

(11)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Havana Hurricane

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won the Windsor Castle over C&D at last year's Royal meeting; there have been flickers of promise but essentially it has been a disappointing campaign in 2026; headgear experiment now aborted; down in the weights but others look safer.

20/1

9th

6

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Havana Hurricane

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Smart 2yo, including a Royal Ascot win (5f, good to firm); 0-5 this year but he has run some solid races, including here; gelded prior to a poor run in the Shergar Cup here four weeks ago (finished lame); tongue tied/blinkered for the first time (has run well in cheekpieces).

12/1

Form: 248000 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Couldn't set your watch by him but he's a smart performer on his good days, as when beating 21 rivals at Doncaster (6f, heavy) last November; finished fourth in the Victoria Cup here (7f, good) in May, and he is 5lb lower today, but there hasn't been much to cheer since then.
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14th

12

(4)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Creditable fourth over C&D in this year's Victoria Cup but his subsequent form, comprising mostly duck eggs, reads poorly by comparison; major resurgence is required.

66/1

10th

2

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Couldn't set your watch by him but he's a smart performer on his good days, as when beating 21 rivals at Doncaster (6f, heavy) last November; finished fourth in the Victoria Cup here (7f, good) in May, and he is 5lb lower today, but there hasn't been much to cheer since then.

33/1

19th

3

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Golden Mind

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent but he is a smart performer, as when beating his 21 rivals at Doncaster last November (6f, heavy); raced exclusively at 7f since, with mixed results, but this mark isn't beyond him and a big run could be on the cards back down in distance.

50/1

Form: 0-0120 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dropped to 6f in the autumn and won a 16-runner handicap at Newbury (good ground) in April; solid form when second back at Newbury in May but he ran poorly at York (7f, good) when last seen 12 weeks ago; not handicapped out of things if freshened up by his break.
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20th

3

(16)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Mirabeau

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Successfully returned to 6f in the spring, winning narrowly at Newbury and finishing a close second there next time (both on good) but he wasn't himself on his next two starts, over 7f and 6f; on the back burner.

18/1

11th

4

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Mirabeau

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Dropped to 6f in the autumn and won a 16-runner handicap at Newbury (good ground) in April; solid form when second back at Newbury in May but he ran poorly at York (7f, good) when last seen 12 weeks ago; not handicapped out of things if freshened up by his break.

12/1

19th

2

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Mirabeau

10st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Snapped a losing sequence in big field at Newbury (6f, good) in April and good second there (6f, good) since; won over C&D in 2024 2yo campaign and he should be fine back up to 7f; bang in form and he's one to consider.

8/1

12/1

Form: 111190 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won his first five handicaps, soaring up the weights and now rated 39lb higher than for his first success; the handicapper may now have caught up judged on his last two starts; needs to resume progress after ten weeks off.
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12th

8

(13)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Al Najashi

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ollie Sangster

Won his first five handicaps, soaring up the weights and now rated 39lb higher than for his first success; the handicapper may now have caught up judged on his last two starts; needs to resume progress after ten weeks off.

12/1

14th

13

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Al Najashi

8st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Ollie Sangster

Form took off once handicapping in a tongue tie and his impressive C&D win on Good Friday, his fifth on the bounce, was off 32lb higher than the first; progress ground to a halt on turf last month but not out of the question the return to AW will perk him back up.

8/1

9th

2

(9)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Al Najashi

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ollie Sangster

Record of 5-5, all over 6f/7f on AW this year, since handicapping; registered the latest success on finals day at Newcastle; major contender, assuming his tremendous progress can be sustained back on turf.

7/2

14/1

Form: 9-2056 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
He enjoyed his finest hour over this C&D when winning the 2023 Wokingham off a 20lb higher mark; he hasn't won since and his second over C&D in May on his seasonal/stable debut hasn't been a springboard to better things; others look safer.
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13th

13

(15)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Saint Lawrence

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

He enjoyed his finest hour over this C&D when winning the 2023 Wokingham off a 20lb higher mark; he hasn't won since and his second over C&D in May on his seasonal/stable debut hasn't been a springboard to better things; others look safer.

14/1

6th

4

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Saint Lawrence

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Having dropped down the weights he was a good second on his seasonal and stable debut at Ascot (6f, good) in May; however, two lesser runs have followed and this 8yo remains without a win since June 2023.

7/1

5th

5

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Saint Lawrence

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Having dropped down the weights he was a close second at Ascot (6f, good) in May on his stable/seasonal debut, and perhaps the soft ground didn't suit at Epsom last time; not written off but this 8yo has been regressive and remains without a win since June 2023.

10/1

Form: 10922- D

Last run: 338 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Five runs as a 2yo, winning on debut (6f, good to firm) and ending his campaign with near misses at Windsor and Salisbury (6f, good to soft and good); gelded during his 338-day absence; career best required.
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1

(5)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

American Gulf

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Oliver Cole

Five runs as a 2yo, winning on debut (6f, good to firm) and ending his campaign with near misses at Windsor and Salisbury (6f, good to soft and good); gelded since last seen; withdrawn having played up in the stalls at Ascot last month; not fully exposed but this mark is no gift.

10/1

7

(14)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

American Gulf

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Oliver Cole

Five runs as a 2yo, winning on debut (6f, good to firm) and ending his campaign with near misses at Windsor and Salisbury (6f, good to soft and good); gelded during his 338-day absence; career best required.

10/1

Form: 531711 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Golden Long

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £84.10
Straight Forecast £74.68
Tricast £725.90
Trifecta £763.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sword

LAMBOURN:

Diligently

The Times:

Golden Long

The Guardian:

Fast Track Harry

SPOTLIGHT:

Garfield Shadow

TOPSPEED:

Golden Mind

POSTDATA:

Ferrous

Daily Record:

Havana Blue

The Sun:

Saint Lawrence

Daily Mail:

Diligently

Daily Mirror:

Diligently

Telegraph:

Golden Long

NEWMARKET:

Sword

D Express:

Sword

The Star:

Sword