September 05 / 17.10 Ascot

17.10

Good

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  • Prize money: £18900
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 30-851 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Progressive for William Haggas last spring; dropped to 5f at Newmarket two weeks ago and he ran on well to win in Class 4 company; up 3lb in a better race but he could have more to offer at this distance.
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12th

11

(1)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Maelstrom

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

The winner of two of his five starts for new connections, namely 5f handicaps at Newmarket and here (good to firm); only midfield in Ancient State's Doncaster race three weeks ago but could yet have more to offer.

8/1

7th

7

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Maelstrom

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Dropped to 5f for last two starts and won them both, at Newmarket (good) and Ascot (good to firm); came from the rear to score narrowly in both, under Jack Dace in bunched finish last time; raised another 3lb but may have more to offer in his bid to remain unbeaten at 5f.

6/1

1st

11

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Maelstrom

8st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Progressive for William Haggas last spring; dropped to 5f at Newmarket two weeks ago and he ran on well to win in Class 4 company; up 3lb in a better race but he could have more to offer at this distance.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 720519 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in Britain with a ready win at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) in July; met some trouble at Goodwood later that month and still looked in form; each-way shout.
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2nd

7

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Dyonisos

9st 1lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Off the mark in Britain with a ready win at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) in July; met some trouble at Goodwood later that month and still looked in form; each-way shout.

8/1

9th

20

(15)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Dyonisos

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Ex-French; didn't get the best of runs when pipped by Seven Questions here in May and overcame some bother in running to go one better at Doncaster last time (5f, good to firm); 4lb rise is fair and this sort of race should suit his style.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 115025 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; ran right up to his best when second of ten in a Shergar Cup race over C&D (good to firm) four weeks ago; did best of those drawn in double figures at York 17 days ago and should give another good account.
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3rd

3

(2)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Gold Star Hero

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Bell

Gained reward for some fine efforts on turf in recent months when winning 5f Ascot handicap (good to firm; also won on good to soft) a fortnight ago; raised 4lb to a clear career-high mark but he should give another good account of himself.

9/2

1st

2

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

He has enjoyed more success on AW than turf but has run well in both visits to Ascot, finishing third of 12 four weeks ago; Billy Loughnane booked and he's likely to make a bold bid but he could help tee this up for one of the finishers.

6/1

3rd

3

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Gold Star Hero

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

Three front-running AW wins in the spring saw him soar up the handicap; ran right up to his best when second of ten in a Shergar Cup race over C&D (good to firm) four weeks ago; did best of those drawn in double figures at York 17 days ago and should give another good account.

10/1

Form: -U4931 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
The winner of four of her 12 starts, the latest at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up 5lb but could still have more to offer and that wouldn't apply to too many in this field.
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4th

9

(8)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Fluorescence

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

On the up this summer and she ascended new heights with an emphatic Listed win at Ayr (5.5f, soft) two weeks ago; has a penalty to shoulder as a result but unlikely she has reached her ceiling just yet.

13/2

1st

4

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

15:05 Ayr

Fluorescence

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Kept on for close fourth of 15 in Listed race here (5f, soft) in June and progressive in handicaps on last two runs, winning at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) and 1l fourth at Ascot (5f, good to firm); possible contender.

7/1

4th

2

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Fluorescence

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

The winner of four of her 12 starts, the latest at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up 5lb but could still have more to offer and that wouldn't apply to too many in this field.

7/2

Form: -32536 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won at Ascot but she has run several good races at the track; as good as ever this year and she should be heavily involved at the business end of the race.
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9th

9

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Glamorous Breeze

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

She hasn't won yet this year but has run a series of good races, including over C&D; sliding down the weights but stable may hold stronger claims with her brother All Ways Glamorous.

14/1

5th

8

(11)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Glamorous Breeze

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Hasn't won at Ascot but she has run several good races at the track; as good as ever this year and she should be heavily involved at the business end of the race.

7/1

6th

2

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Glamorous Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Likeable 8yo mare with a consistent record and ten wins to her name; as good as ever when third of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last month, keeping on gamely; should go well again off 1lb higher.

7/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 4-5300 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Talented sprinter (two Group-race wins in Dubai in 2025); slow starts have crept in this year but he was better in that department at York 17 days ago, only to find himself drawn on the wrong side; has the ability to feature but there are risks attached.
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6th

1

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

West Acre

9st 12lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Scott

Talented sprinter (two Group-race wins in Dubai in 2025); slow starts have crept in this year but he was better in that department at York 17 days ago, only to find himself drawn on the wrong side; has the ability to feature but there are risks attached.

16/1

15th

3

(19)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

West Acre

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Has plenty of ability (two Group-race wins in Dubai) but slow starts have crept in, notably in the Stewards' Cup 18 days ago; the experiment with blinkers has been quickly aborted but he is a risky proposition for now.

50/1

19th

5

(17)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

West Acre

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Quickly established himself as a smart sprinter, winning Group 2 and Group 3 prizes at Meydan (both 5f; good to firm and good) in early 2025; the addition of cheekpieces saw him return to his best when second in a 5f Group 3 on Dundalk AW last October; not quite at his best in two runs in Dubai in January and absent since; new blinkers need to have a positive effect.

33/1

14/1

Form: 414003 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Conditions no problem and he ran creditably for third at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last month; this is tougher but more minor money could be on the cards.
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2nd

10

(2)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Mesaafi

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Prevailed by a whisker in blanket finish over C&D last week, taking AW record to 4-19; that was a timely success in a qualifier but he faces a stiffer assignment under 5lb penalty in this series final.

10/1

1st

3

(5)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Mesaafi

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Spent most of the season over 5f and generally proven consistent on turf; fine on the AW and is capable off this mark, given a third try in a visor in place of the usual blinkers.

5/1

7th

13

(9)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Mesaafi

8st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Ross Burdon

Conditions no problem and he ran creditably for third at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last month; this is tougher but more minor money could be on the cards.

14/1

Form: 303881 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a good mark at Newbury (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up 4lb but still feasibly weighted and this Royal Ascot winner should make another bold bid.
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2nd

13

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Robert Cowell

Fully exposed but conditions will suit and he is on a manageable mark; should make a bold bid.

10/1

8th

10

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Robert Cowell

Capitalised on a good mark at Newbury (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up 4lb but still feasibly weighted and this Royal Ascot winner should make another bold bid.

7/1

25/1

Form: -30998

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
His 2026 form is unconvincing and the drop back to 5f didn't help at Goodwood last week; dropping down the weights but not a solid option.
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18th

2

(7)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Zoulu Chief

11st 7lb

J: Mr Henry Main

T: Heather Main

His 2026 form is unconvincing; the step back up in trip may suit (last two starts at 5f) but not a solid option.

16/1

9th

9

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Zoulu Chief

8st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Heather Main

His 2026 form is unconvincing and the drop back to 5f didn't help at Goodwood last week; dropping down the weights but not a solid option.

25/1

25/1

Form: -80040

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
His second run for this yard saw him shape nicely in a C&D handicap in July; failed to back it up at York 17 days ago; has a point to prove now.
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9th

9

(15)

23rd Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Underwriter

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Keady

3yo who has been in and out but has shown two glimpses of serious promise for his new yard this season, posting an encouraging fourth at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in July and returning to form with close sixth in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) last Wednesday, when he would have posed more of a threat with a clear passage; on the shortlist.

11/1

6th

3

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

13:56 Yarmouth

Underwriter

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Both wins came in 6f maiden/novice events at Ayr last year for Archie Watson; caught the eye when fourth at Ascot (5f, good to firm) on his second start for this yard but he's struggled in two starts since; now drops in grade with cheekpieces on for the first time; return to 6f may suit.

10/1

11th

12

(13)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Underwriter

8st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Michael Keady

His second run for this yard saw him shape nicely in a C&D handicap in July; failed to back it up at York 17 days ago; has a point to prove now.

25/1

16/1

Form: 457155 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways in a small-field Class 4 handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in July; he has come up short twice since and looks vulnerable for win purposes.
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7th

11

(12)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Rocking Ends

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

The vast majority of his recent racing has come at 5f and he's unraced at 7f; however, he wasn't stopping at the line when third here (6f, good) last Saturday and this trip is worth a go.

20/1

3rd

1

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Rocking Ends

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Clover

Won the same Class 4 at the other Newmarket track (5f, visored) in July for the third consecutive year; held in a higher grade subsequently but he's now just 2lb higher and this drop back into calmer waters must help; no headgear for his first visit to the Rowley, though.

8/1

12th

6

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Rocking Ends

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tom Clover

Back to winning ways in a small-field Class 4 handicap at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in July; he has come up short twice since and looks vulnerable for win purposes.

16/1

Form: 148342 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £114.40
Straight Forecast £122.51
Tricast £982.96
Trifecta £1378.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Rhythm N Hooves

Telegraph:

Fluorescence

NEWMARKET:

Maelstrom

SPOTLIGHT:

Manatee Mehmas

RP RATINGS:

Underwriter

Daily Mail:

West Acre

The Times:

Manatee Mehmas

The Guardian:

Fluorescence

Daily Mirror:

Fluorescence

D Express:

Maelstrom

The Star:

Maelstrom

POSTDATA:

Rhythm N Hooves

The Sun:

Rhythm N Hooves

Daily Record:

Rhythm N Hooves