Ascot

14:05

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 0f 0y Handicap

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Zapphire should go well but RAINBOWS EDGE rather stands out as a progressive sort in this field and can strike on her reappearance.

Rainbows Edge

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: J & T Gosden Age/Wt: 4/9-12 F: 112- OR: 99

4 tips

Comment: Progressive in three outings last year, winning over 1m (AW/good to firm) in her first two before second in 1m2f Salisbury Listed event (good to firm again); lightly raced and from a leading yard, so it's likely she can go on to even better things in 2025; leading claims under William Buick.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/08/24	Salisbury / Listed / F	1	2 / 8	7/2	88
28/06/24	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	4	1 / 8	11/8	-
23/03/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	1 / 8	5/2	-

Arisaig

Jockey: Callum Shepherd Trainer: C Johnston Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 865-55 OR: 94

4 tips

Comment: Scored against her own sex at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm) last summer; hasn't advanced her form since but she has performed with credit this season when fifth in the Newbury Spring Cup and a Listed race back at Goodwood (both 1m, good); this looks a slightly easier assignment.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Goodwood / Listed / F	1	5 / 9	4/1	93
12/04/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	2	5 / 14	18/1	94
27/09/24	Newmarket / Listed / F	1	5 / 5	8/1	94
14/09/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	6 / 19	13/2	94
22/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	8 / 17	17/2	94
30/07/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	1 / 12	9/2	88

Finsceal Luas

Jockey: David Probert Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton Age/Wt: 4/8-9 F: 02210- OR: 82

1 tip

Comment: Fairly useful form in ten starts for Jim Bolger in Ireland, belatedly getting off the mark in Leopardstown maiden (1m1f, heavy) last autumn; quick ground is an unknown and a watching brief is advised on reappearance for new yard unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Curragh / Listed / F	-	16 / 17	80/1	83
20/10/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / F	-	1 / 7	1/3	83
12/10/24	Naas / Unknown / F	-	2 / 11	2/1	87
23/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / F	-	2 / 10	2/1	88
26/05/24	Curragh / Group 1 / F	-	10 / 13	125/1	88
12/05/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / F	-	2 / 9	11/4	88

Roarin' Success

Jockey: T E Whelan Trainer: Harry Charlton Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 2639-0 OR: 81

Comment: Runner-up three times last season, including over C&D, but well held on her 1m2f Newbury reappearance four weeks ago and needs to leave that behind; her peak RPRs have been achieved on slower ground than she's likely to face here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	11 / 14	10/1	83
29/09/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	3	9 / 9	16/1	85
05/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	3 / 10	14/1	84
31/07/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	6 / 9	13/2	85
13/07/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	17/2	85
19/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	22 / 24	16/1	85

Zapphire

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: Miss J A Camacho Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 1034-3 OR: 80

3 tips

Comment: Has a largely consistent record; left the impression the outing was just needed when 3l third of five on 1m1f Musselburgh reappearance three weeks ago and should be spot on now; has won on good to firm; respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	3	3 / 5	13/8	81
23/10/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	4 / 10	4/1	81
05/10/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	2	3 / 10	3/1	81
14/09/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	13 / 19	8/1	84
31/08/24	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	1 / 11	3/1	77
31/07/24	Redcar / Handicap / F	4	2 / 5	4/1	76

Bellarchi

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Grant Tuer Age/Wt: 4/8-7 F: 77-183 OR: 80

2 tips

Comment: Took this off 7lb higher last year; lost her way in the second half of last season but back to form to take advantage of a reduced mark on her 1m Southwell reappearance in March; flopped there next time but fair third of five at Nottingham (extended 1m, good to firm) 11 days ago.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	3	3 / 5	15/2	80
06/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	7/2	80
15/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	5/1	78
11/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	7 / 10	13/2	80
23/10/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	7 / 10	50/1	83
05/10/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	9 / 10	33/1	86

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2nd Favourite

Ascot

14:40

Runners: 17 Distance: 0m 7f 0y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Irish challenger GLENEAGLE BAY (nap) is interesting back down in distance and gets the vote ahead of Qirat and Myal.

No Retreat

Jockey: Callum Shepherd Trainer: George Scott Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 2-2212 OR: 97

1 tip

Comment: Spells in Britain and UAE have resulted in overall form figures of 3222212; gelded since last run; sole attempt over 7f resulted in his win; interesting returned to this trip on debut for another new yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/03/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	2 / 16	7/2	94
14/02/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	1 / 16	9/2	87
07/02/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	2 / 16	5/2	83
25/01/25	Abu Dhabi / Maiden / F	-	2 / 16	6/5	85
28/10/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	5	2 / 9	8/13	-
19/08/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	2 / 9	5/6	-

Mafnood

Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: George Baker Age/Wt: 4/8-2 F: 7366-3 OR: 81

Comment: Campaigned mostly at longer trips (stays 1m3f); ran creditably at Epsom (8.5f) on stable/seasonal debut but has enough to prove in this hot 7f handicap; wears first-time cheekpieces; 2lb out of weights.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	4/1	81
19/09/24	Pontefract / Handicap / F	4	6 / 7	9/2	82
17/08/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	6 / 10	13/2	83
02/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	3 / 7	20/1	83
12/07/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	4	7 / 10	7/1	84
29/06/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	3	2 / 7	9/2	84

Witch Hunter

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: R Hannon Age/Wt: 6/9-12 F: 3-6260 OR: 107

Comment: Good chance on peak form, namely 7f wins at Royal Ascot (handicap) and Newbury (Group 2) in 2023; has failed to score since, which doesn't inspire confidence back in a highly competitive field.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Ascot / Listed / F	1	10 / 11	11/1	109
29/03/25	Doncaster / Listed / F	1	6 / 9	6/1	109
08/03/25	Wolverhampton / Listed / F	1	2 / 7	9/2	109
28/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	6 / 9	9/1	109
19/10/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	3 / 20	25/1	109
20/09/24	Newbury / Listed / F	1	6 / 8	10/3	109

Roi De France

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: J & T Gosden Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: 012-32 OR: 106

3 tips

Comment: Below par in the 2024 Cambridgeshire but otherwise has a solid record, creditable second at Newcastle (1m) on AW finals day most recently; likely to cope with drop back to 7f on this track; in the mix.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	2 / 14	4/1	104
26/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	3 / 9	6/4	104
04/12/24	Kempton / Listed / F	1	2 / 9	13/8	100
20/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	1 / 14	1/1	95
28/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	19 / 31	17/2	95
18/09/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	3	2 / 9	2/1	95

English Oak

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: E Walker Age/Wt: 5/9-11 F: 4629-9 OR: 106

Comment: Readily justified favouritism in Royal Ascot handicap (sole C&D attempt) last year, continuing his progress; inconsistent since but is interesting returned to this scenario with Haydock reappearance under his belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	9 / 10	7/2	108
05/10/24	Ascot / Group 3 / F	1	9 / 9	4/1	108
20/09/24	Newbury / Listed / F	1	2 / 8	4/1	108
17/08/24	Newbury / Group 2 / F	1	6 / 7	3/1	108
30/07/24	Goodwood / Group 2 / F	1	4 / 8	4/1	108
20/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	1 / 26	10/3	99

Ten Pounds

Jockey: T E Whelan Trainer: Harry Charlton Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 117-1 OR: 102

2 tips

Comment: Campaigned only over 7f; pestered up front but stuck on well at Newmarket (seasonal debut) most recently, taking record to 4-6; doesn't need to lead; one for the shortlist, with further improvement plausible.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	1 / 7	5/1	99
15/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	7 / 9	11/4	99
22/08/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	1 / 12	9/2	90
31/07/24	Leicester / Unknown / F	4	1 / 7	1/9	-
28/06/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	4/5	-
17/05/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	4 / 19	50/1	-

Jumby

Jockey: Charles Bishop Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton Age/Wt: 7/9-5 F: 630-64 OR: 100

Comment: Similar type to Witch Hunter, being a smart 7f performer on his day but without a win since 2023; has something to find on his Newmarket efforts this term and can be opposed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	4 / 6	10/1	102
16/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	6 / 7	12/1	105
11/10/24	Newmarket / Group 2 / F	1	10 / 11	50/1	107
20/09/24	Newbury / Listed / F	1	3 / 8	18/1	109
22/08/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	6 / 12	7/1	100
17/08/24	Newbury / Group 2 / F	1	3 / 7	18/1	100

Qirat

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: R M Beckett Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 122- OR: 99

Comment: Record of 12112 over 7f features useful handicap performances at Goodwood (two wins, including reappearance) and Ascot (good second) last term; ran creditably in 1m Listed event final outing; strong contender.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/10/24	Nottingham / Listed / F	1	2 / 7	15/8	98
19/10/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	-	-	-
05/10/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	2 / 18	10/3	97
25/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	1 / 14	9/4	92
13/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	2	5 / 13	7/2	92
20/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	6 / 29	13/2	92

Popmaster

Jockey: Jack Doughty Trainer: E Walker Age/Wt: 7/9-3 F: 3-38345 OR: 98

2 tips

Comment: Switches back to turf from AW; has plenty of Ascot form but two defeats in this race (down the field in 2022, seventh last year) emphasise that he's far more exposed than some of these rivals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	5 / 14	20/1	99
26/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	4 / 9	15/2	100
07/02/25	Lingfield / Listed / F	1	3 / 4	9/1	102
17/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	8 / 12	12/1	103
01/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	3 / 7	13/2	103
04/12/24	Kempton / Listed / F	1	3 / 9	8/1	103

Ebt's Guard

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds Trainer: W Muir & C Grassick Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 6618-1 OR: 96

1 tip

Comment: Gelded prior to reappearance success at Newbury, producing a career-best performance; however, has done all his winning over 1m and doesn't seem to be crying out for this drop back in distance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	2	1 / 14	25/1	92
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	8 / 12	9/1	92
04/10/24	Ascot / Unknown / F	3	1 / 11	16/5	90
28/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	6 / 31	80/1	91
07/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	6 / 14	7/1	91
23/08/24	York / Handicap / F	2	15 / 16	11/1	91

Metal Merchant

Jockey: David Probert Trainer: J Channon Age/Wt: 5/9-1 F: 749-0 OR: 96

1 tip

Comment: Last three wins over 1m, most recently the 2024 Spring Cup; however, finished a close fourth in major C&D handicap last July and could go well with Haydock reappearance under his belt.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	2	10 / 14	13/2	97
25/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	9 / 14	7/1	98
27/07/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	4 / 18	9/1	97
06/07/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	2	7 / 10	7/1	97
19/06/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	7 / 29	18/1	97
18/05/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	2	2 / 12	6/1	96

Myal

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Steph Hollinshead Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 111-31 OR: 95

Comment: Collared towards the finish in the Spring Mile on reappearance; justified favouritism at Haydock since, taking record in 7f handicaps to 5-5; continues to climb the weights but commands respect kept to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	2	1 / 10	3/1	91
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	3 / 21	6/1	90
26/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	1 / 17	15/2	82
27/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	1 / 8	4/1	78
11/09/24	Carlisle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 12	7/2	71
10/08/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	12/1	67

Gleneagle Bay

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: Stephen Thorne Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 5222-5 OR: 92

5 tips

Comment: Irish 5yo who still has low mileage; ended last season with two good efforts that suggest he's capable of winning a useful handicap; Curragh reappearance run (1m) suggests this return to 7f will suit; major claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/03/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	5 / 27	10/3	92
03/11/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	2 / 17	11/2	91
14/09/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	2 / 17	14/1	88
14/06/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / F	-	2 / 4	9/4	90
02/06/24	Listowel / Unknown / F	-	5 / 6	10/1	-
26/03/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	1 / 13	5/4	-

Silver Sword

Jockey: K Shoemark Trainer: Dylan Cunha Age/Wt: 5/8-11 F: 540166 OR: 92

Comment: All wins over 1m, the most recent at Meydan in March, and stays 1m2f; has come up short since returned to home soil and this drop back to 7f is unlikely to make a difference.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/05/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	6 / 13	28/1	93
12/04/25	Newbury / Handicap / F	2	6 / 14	5/1	93
07/03/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	1 / 16	11/1	89
21/02/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	13 / 13	6/1	92
07/02/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	4 / 16	20/1	93
10/01/25	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	5 / 16	16/1	94

Noodle Mission

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: E Smyth-Osbourne Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 2160- OR: 88

Comment: Productive last term, mostly on AW, for new stable until form dipped the last twice; faces a stiffer task at this level on reappearance; gained sole turf win off a much lower mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
31/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	13 / 13	11/2	89
28/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	6 / 9	11/1	89
29/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	1 / 14	10/1	86
01/08/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	3	2 / 12	9/2	84
20/06/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	1 / 12	5/1	78
19/05/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	1 / 11	12/1	72

Tolstoy

Jockey: Tom Kiely-Marshall Trainer: B Ellison Age/Wt: 6/8-7 F: 180-00 OR: 88

Comment: Did well last summer, completing a 7f hat-trick at York and scoring over 1m on AW; not in the same form since and is best watched unless the market suggests a revival is likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	10 / 21	40/1	90
08/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	2	11 / 12	25/1	90
28/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	28 / 31	40/1	91
14/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	8 / 14	11/1	91
22/08/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	1 / 14	15/2	86
27/07/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	6 / 12	17/2	86

Metaverse

Jockey: Harry Davies Trainer: D Menuisier Age/Wt: 5/8-7 F: 104-71 OR: 88

Comment: Has gained both handicap wins off 4lb lower, including at Kempton (7f, AW) last time; needs to prove he can defy the assessor and a jump in grade; now on career-high mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	3	1 / 11	11/4	84
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	7 / 14	9/4	85
21/09/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	3	4 / 7	11/2	86
31/07/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	15 / 18	5/1	87
20/07/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	13/8	84
13/06/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	3	2 / 11	15/2	82

Diligent Resdev

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: M & D Easterby Age/Wt: 4/8-5 F: 5051-3 OR: 86

Comment: Effective over 6f and 7f; record of 3-8 features a success in last year's Ayr Bronze Cup; creditable third at Musselburgh on reappearance; faces a stiffer assignment in this grade but may do better still.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	3	3 / 9	10/1	85
20/09/24	Ayr / Handicap / F	2	1 / 24	16/1	79
22/08/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	5 / 14	14/1	79
01/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	11 / 14	22/1	80
16/06/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	5 / 10	9/2	81
15/05/24	York / Handicap / F	3	1 / 15	40/1	76

Hickory

Jockey: Saffie Osborne Trainer: J A Osborne Age/Wt: 7/8-4 F: 87802- OR: 85

Comment: Made the frame a few times over C&D, including in this contest last year, when with James Fanshawe; sold for 26,000gns since last run; however, he's a frustrating sort who hasn't won since 2022.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 12	8/1	85
02/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	13 / 14	15/2	87
22/08/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	8 / 12	17/2	88
27/07/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	7 / 18	14/1	88
13/06/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	3	8 / 11	3/1	89
11/05/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	4 / 21	8/1	89

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2nd Favourite

Ascot

15:15

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 3f 211y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: Fireblade is not passed over at all lightly but TURQUINO is seriously unexposed after winning two novice events.

Kotari

Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: G & J Moore Age/Wt: 6/9-0 F: 5440-9 OR: 80

Comment: Sole run on good to firm when runner-up in 2022 in France; registered a hat-trick last spring, the final leg of which was in this race (good) on his only visit to Ascot; 2lb lower today, as his fortunes went on the slide in the autumn and he was well beaten at Epsom on recent return; mixed messages.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/04/25	Epsom / Handicap / F	3	9 / 11	7/1	83
12/12/24	Taunton / Handicap / H	5	3 / 13	5/4	93
09/11/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	14 / 23	33/1	85
08/10/24	Leicester / Handicap / F	3	4 / 7	9/2	85
21/09/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	2	4 / 11	18/1	86
01/06/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	2	5 / 14	7/2	87

Houstonn

Jockey: P J Dobbs Trainer: R Hannon Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 13278- OR: 89

1 tip

Comment: Nine races, the clear best efforts being his four runs on good to firm and that includes his close third of nine over C&D last August; readily excused his last two starts last season, in the mud; one to consider seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/09/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	2	8 / 9	14/1	91
07/09/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	2	7 / 9	14/1	92
17/08/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	3	2 / 8	11/2	90
10/08/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	3	3 / 9	9/1	88
22/07/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	11/10	88
17/05/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	5 / 12	11/4	92

Victory Shout

Jockey: S H James Trainer: Anthony Charlton Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 201-26 OR: 88

Comment: Ex-Karl Burke; first Flat run for new yard was a good second at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in February and he didn't have the run of the race at Kempton 11 days later when cheekpieces were added; they are absent today and he's been gelded; won on good to firm as 2yo but needs a career best today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	3	6 / 7	10/1	89
22/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	2 / 11	50/1	88
25/01/25	Cheltenham / Grade 2 / H	1	P / 10	150/1	-
02/07/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	7/2	85
16/06/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	10 / 11	15/2	85
02/06/24	Hamilton / Handicap / F	3	2 / 4	9/4	82

Ocean Of Dreams

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: A Watson Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 54-03 OR: 87

Comment: Three races for Aidan O'Brien, showing best form on debut (1m, heavy; scored impressively); sold for 32,000gns in October and gelded; hung right throughout on first run for new yard but staying-on third of nine at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in second-time cheekpieces was a step back in the right direction; needs to build on that but 1m4f now looks worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	3 / 9	17/2	88
29/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	2	15 / 21	12/1	90
03/06/24	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	4 / 14	10/3	-
07/04/24	Leopardstown / Group 3 / F	-	5 / 5	7/2	-
21/10/23	Leopardstown / Unknown / F	-	1 / 15	9/2	-

Calumet

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: M Botti Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 213-66 OR: 87

1 tip

Comment: 9l winner of a Windsor maiden (1m2f, good to firm) last July; has run in three handicaps since, best effort on first occasion; had some serious traffic issues on reappearance (1m3f, AW) in March but did not see out his 1m2f Pontefract race last time as well as Ocean Of Dreams; that prompts doubts.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/04/25	Pontefract / Handicap / F	2	6 / 9	4/1	89
29/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	6 / 14	13/2	90
25/08/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	2	3 / 8	11/4	91
22/07/24	Windsor / Unknown / F	5	1 / 9	5/6	-
14/02/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 8	7/2	-
27/01/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	2 / 8	9/2	-

Turquino

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: A M Balding Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 11 OR: 86

5 tips

Comment: 11-10 for belated debut when ready winner of a 1m3f novice at Southwell (AW) in March, forging clear late on having run green; 4-9 for novice at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) three weeks later, hanging left and having to battle for a half-length win but the first two were 10l clear and the form has been boosted; closely related to a Yorkshire Oaks winner and brings clear potential to this handicap and turf debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
25/03/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F		5	1 / 7	4/9	-
04/03/25	Southwell / Unknown / F		4	1 / 8	11/10	-

Wahraan

Jockey: Saffie Osborne Trainer: J A Osborne Age/Wt: 7/9-6 F: 4361-9 OR: 86

1 tip

Comment: Slow starts have become a habit and he can look reluctant to race; he still won twice last season (1m4f in June and 1m6f in October) and took a few minor honours on the way; his mood may always be a question and recent reappearance was a heavy defeat, so he's probably not the percentage call.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	2	9 / 10	20/1	86
10/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	8/1	83
19/09/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	4	6 / 6	11/2	84
29/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	3 / 11	8/1	84
08/08/24	Chepstow / Handicap / F	3	4 / 8	9/2	84
25/07/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	3	2 / 9	15/2	83

Fireblade

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: Dylan Cunha Age/Wt: 4/9-5 F: 23-231 OR: 85

5 tips

Comment: 0-6 for the Gosdens (exclusively in novice events) prior to being sold in January for 38,000gns; scored at the first attempt, however, for new yard when the blinkers were removed for ten-runner handicap at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) five weeks ago and he battled his way to the front in the final 1f; up 5lb but the form has been boosted and he may well have more to offer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	11/1	80
20/01/25	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	3 / 13	7/2	81
08/01/25	Newcastle / Unknown / F	5	2 / 7	3/1	80
03/12/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	3 / 12	11/10	81
30/10/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	4	2 / 7	5/2	-
04/10/24	Ascot / Unknown / F	3	2 / 6	9/4	-

Mighty Bandit

Jockey: Edward Greatrex Trainer: W Greatrex Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 1632-4 OR: 82

1 tip

Comment: Third wind operation before his creditable fourth of ten to Fireblade at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) five weeks ago; there's a swing in the weights (his own mark stays the same) and he has each-way claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	4 / 10	11/2	82
12/10/24	Chepstow / Handicap / H	2	P / 11	12/1	130
16/09/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	2/1	82
17/08/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	12/1	82
03/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	3	6 / 6	9/4	82
09/07/24	Pontefract / Unknown / F	5	1 / 11	5/1	-

My Dream World

Jockey: Callum Shepherd Trainer: B Brookhouse Age/Wt: 4/9-2 F: 213- OR: 82

1 tip

Comment: Strong late bid to justify odds of 4-9 in a maiden at Haydock (11.5f, good to firm) last June; that was in between two good efforts, albeit wandering when third of six on handicap debut at Sandown (1m6f, good) in July latest; gelded this March; after just four races, may have more to offer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/07/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	3	3 / 6	10/3	82
22/06/24	Haydock / Unknown / F	5	1 / 7	4/9	-
07/06/24	Haydock / Unknown / F	4	2 / 4	9/2	-
14/12/23	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	4	7 / 14	10/1	-

Night Breeze

Jockey: David Probert Trainer: Ian Williams Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 1324-4 OR: 80

Comment: Won three in a row over about 1m4f last summer, the final leg on good to firm; 1m2f was not an obvious plus on his return at Haydock two weeks ago but he was a respectable fourth of seven and should build on that.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	4/1	81
14/09/24	Chester / Handicap / F	4	4 / 8	6/4	81
07/09/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	3	2 / 10	9/2	79
22/08/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	3 / 13	9/2	77
15/08/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	3	1 / 8	13/2	72
03/08/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	9/2	68

Vaynor

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: C Hills Age/Wt: 6/8-12 F: 9/637- OR: 78

Comment: Won off a 4lb higher mark at Thirsk (1m4f, good) in September 2023 but comfortably held in his only four subsequent starts; off for 11 months.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	7 / 7	8/1	81
17/05/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	3 / 8	10/1	82
23/04/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	3	6 / 13	22/1	83
23/09/23	Ayr / Handicap / F	3	9 / 9	13/2	84
09/09/23	Thirsk / Handicap / F	4	1 / 8	9/1	82
27/06/23	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	5 / 7	15/2	83

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2nd Favourite

Ascot

15:50

Runners: 7 Distance: 1m 1f 212y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: The extra 3f helps to make Caledonian a tempting proposition but KOKANEE ended up quite firmly in charge over 1m2f at Beverley.

Law Of Design

Jockey: K Shoemark Trainer: B J Meehan Age/Wt: 3/9-10 F: 317-8 OR: 89

Comment: Beat his three rivals in novice here (7f, soft) last September on second start; however, he was last of seven in the Group 2 Royal Lodge at Newmarket (1m, soft) three weeks later and tailed-off last in Listed race there (1m1f, good to soft) last month; while this handicap debut should be much more realistic, there are now questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Newmarket / Listed / F	1	8 / 8	28/1	91
28/09/24	Newmarket / Group 2 / F	1	7 / 7	18/1	-
07/09/24	Ascot / Unknown / F	2	1 / 4	3/1	-
23/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	4	3 / 7	18/1	-

The Green Mile

Jockey: David Probert Trainer: N P Mulholland Age/Wt: 3/9-6 F: 137- OR: 85

Comment: Won a maiden at Bath (1m, good) on debut and improved when third of five in a conditions stakes at Epsom (8.5f, heavy) two weeks later; he dropped right out, however, when 40-1 for a 1m2f Group 3 in October; this is his first run since leaving the Crisfords for 80,000gns that month and he was soon gelded; should stay but needs improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/10/24	Newmarket / Group 3 / F	1	7 / 7	40/1	85
29/09/24	Epsom / Unknown / F	2	3 / 5	9/1	-
14/09/24	Bath / Unknown / F	4	1 / 10	4/1	-

Brindavan

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: S Woods Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 142-24 OR: 84

1 tip

Comment: 1-9 tally and his peak efforts have been on AW over 1m; there's plenty of hope for this trip in his pedigree but he raced freely and underperformed when trying it in small field at Newmarket last month.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
15/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	4 / 5	9/2	84
26/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	3/1	82
05/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	9/4	79
12/09/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	11/2	79
21/08/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 5	5/2	75
27/07/24	Newcastle / Unknown / F	4	2 / 8	2/1	75

Chartwell Jock

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: A M Balding Age/Wt: 3/9-3 F: 8-212 OR: 82

4 tips

Comment: Three AW runs in the winter, making all in Wolverhampton maiden (9.4f) on third occasion; carries his head rather high but second of six on turf/handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f, good) six weeks ago was improved form and he should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	2 / 6	4/1	80
20/01/25	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 8	10/11	-
03/01/25	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	2 / 10	14/1	-
04/12/24	Kempton / Unknown / F	5	8 / 13	28/1	-

Caledonian

Jockey: Callum Shepherd Trainer: D M Simcock Age/Wt: 3/9-1 F: 6241- OR: 80

Comment: Runner-up in a Yarmouth maiden (7f, good to firm) on second start; flopped next time but bounced back when produced late to win a seven-runner nursery at Southwell (7f, AW) in November; up 4lb but that performance and his sire give plenty of hope for 1m2f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	13/2	76
25/09/24	Redcar / Unknown / F	4	4 / 6	11/4	-
19/08/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	4	2 / 10	11/2	-
19/07/24	Newbury / Unknown / F	4	6 / 16	40/1	-

Cape Breton

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: R M Beckett Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 451- OR: 78

3 tips

Comment: 450,000gns Frankel yearling; seemingly well below market expectations on first two starts, inclined to pull hard and hang right at Newmarket on second occasion; favourite nevertheless for novice at Lingfield (1m, AW) in November and he helped set the pace before keeping on to win by a head; gelded since; pedigree suggests he will stay; could still prove capable of better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/11/24	Lingfield / Unknown / F	5	1 / 10	15/8	-
05/10/24	Newmarket / Unknown / F	4	5 / 7	9/4	-
07/09/24	Ascot / Unknown / F	2	4 / 4	2/1	-

Kokanee

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: E A L Dunlop Age/Wt: 3/8-13 F: 655-1 OR: 78

6 tips

Comment: Progressive in three 1m-1m2f AW novices late last year; gelded before reappearing in six-runner handicap at Beverley (1m2f, good) last month, racing freely and still looking inexperienced but ending up a tidy winner; up 4lb but he still has plenty of potential.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	4	1 / 6	13/2	74
27/12/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	4	5 / 10	50/1	-
14/12/24	Southwell / Unknown / F	5	5 / 8	50/1	-
07/11/24	Chelmsford / Unknown / F	4	6 / 7	14/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Ascot

16:25

Runners: 6 Distance: 1m 1f 212y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: She does not look the most straightforward but MORROPHORE surely brings potential too on this first attempt at 1m2f.

Morrophore

Jockey: Luke Catton Trainer: J & T Gosden Age/Wt: 4/10-5 F: 361-3 OR: 88

5 tips

Comment: Improved for step up in trip when easily landing a 9.4f novice at Wolverhampton (AW) in October; she's inclined to carry her head high and also flashed her tail on handicap debut at Southwell (AW; weak 9-1) 13 days ago under Luke Catton but the return to 1m was also clearly against her as she finished strongly to be a close third of eight; catches the eye today at 1m2f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	3	3 / 8	9/1	87
24/10/24	Wolverhampton / Unknown / F	5	1 / 7	3/1	-
10/07/24	Yarmouth / Unknown / F	5	6 / 11	11/4	-
28/06/24	Newmarket (July) / Unknown / F	4	3 / 8	11/1	-

Wisper

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: A King Age/Wt: 7/10-2 F: 25273- OR: 85

1 tip

Comment: Five of her six wins were at Brighton and the latest was in May 2023; on the premises most starts in 2024 (nearly all 1m2f) for Marcus Tregoning and her new yard is in good form, so she could be seriously involved again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/10/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	2	3 / 11	16/1	84
05/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	7 / 10	15/2	85
13/08/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	3	2 / 7	5/2	86
31/07/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	2	5 / 9	10/1	86
01/07/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	3	2 / 7	12/1	84
14/06/24	Sandown / Handicap / F	3	7 / 10	9/1	85

Miss Dolly Rocker

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: D & C Kubler Age/Wt: 5/9-10 F: 12664- OR: 79

4 tips

Comment: Reliable sort who was 3-21 for Roger Teal, with last season's win at Bath (11.6f) in September off 4lb lower than today; exposed and seemingly needs to find a bit extra on this first start for new stable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	2	4 / 11	5/1	80
04/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	2	6 / 14	8/1	81
16/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 14	10/1	81
20/09/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	11/1	79
04/09/24	Bath / Handicap / F	4	1 / 8	11/2	75
15/08/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	3	5 / 8	20/1	75

Pasha

Jockey: Mason Paetel Trainer: James Owen Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 7437-0 OR: 77

Comment: Sole win (nine races) was a 1m maiden on good to firm at Nottingham last August; rather mixed in her five handicaps since, with two minor honours over 1m2f on AW; sold out of the Cole yard for 20,000gns in January and behind at Newcastle (7f, AW; 18-1) three weeks ago; tongue tied last four starts; now hooded as well and back up in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	2	13 / 14	18/1	79
14/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	7 / 10	16/1	78
03/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	3 / 11	10/1	78
19/11/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	18/1	79
23/08/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	5/1	80
13/08/24	Nottingham / Unknown / F	5	1 / 9	7/2	74

Aiming High

Jockey: Callum Shepherd Trainer: D M Simcock Age/Wt: 6/9-5 F: 535313 OR: 74

Comment: Has popped up in front where it matters once in each of the last four years, doing it smoothly this March over 1m4f on Wolverhampton AW; close third at Kempton (AW) one week later and she ran to a similar level in one of her turf races (good to firm) last term, so she's in serious contention for a second win in this campaign.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	8/1	74
22/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	2/1	70
04/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	3 / 7	4/1	70
25/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	4/1	70
30/01/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	18/1	70
14/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	7/2	72

Rock Camelot

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: C Johnston Age/Wt: 3/8-4 F: 52-52 OR: 74

5 tips

Comment: Four starts, easily her shortest price when always-prominent second of nine on handicap debut at Wetherby (1m2f, good to firm) 13 days ago and that's her best form; up just 1lb, still in need of improvement but she's a lightly raced 3yo who should still be open to progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	4/1	73
06/04/25	Southwell / Unknown / F	2	5 / 6	18/1	-
25/10/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	2	2 / 8	18/1	-
15/08/24	Salisbury / Unknown / F	2	5 / 6	28/1	-

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2nd Favourite

Ascot

17:00

Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Handicap

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: There are several to consider but a stiff test at 6f promises to suit ARNAZ and he can improve on a good return to action at Haydock.

Smart Vision

Jockey: Lewis Edmunds Trainer: Jessica Macey Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 623-43 OR: 80

Comment: Mostly leads; has done his winning over 7f on AW and turf (good to firm and good) but little in it as to whether he's better at that trip or 6f; drops in grade but this could be another step too far off current mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Doncaster / Handicap / F	3	3 / 11	5/1	81
16/04/25	Beverley / Handicap / F	3	4 / 9	7/1	82
18/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 11	13/2	82
25/10/24	Doncaster / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	12/1	82
05/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	6 / 11	25/1	84
06/09/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	4	7 / 7	17/2	84

Jackson Street

Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck Trainer: M J Attwater Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 319-58 OR: 67

Comment: Broke his duck in only his second 6f handicap, on Newcastle AW in December, but never involved on yard debut in January; others are more likely.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 11	20/1	68
11/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 6	7/1	69
17/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	9 / 11	4/1	69
03/12/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	5/1	64
16/11/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 11	10/1	64
06/11/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	11 / 12	33/1	67

Northcliff

Jockey: Luke Catton Trainer: T Faulkner Age/Wt: 5/9-9 F: 454511 OR: 80

5 tips

Comment: Won this last year but rather trod water later until a visor replaced cheekpieces back on turf last week, scoring by wide margins at Wetherby and Brighton (6f); left Michael Keady for 20,000gns since; can't be ruled out but the weights task is heavier now, 7lb higher than last time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	7/2	73
27/04/25	Wetherby / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	13/2	68
01/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	5 / 9	12/1	69
11/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	4/1	70
28/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	15/2	71
12/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	4 / 9	11/4	71

Dashing Dick

Jockey: K Shoemark Trainer: W Stone Age/Wt: 7/9-7 F: 4729-0 OR: 78

Comment: Made all for both 6f wins on turf (good and good to firm); still 5lb higher than the latest of them last July and was said to have moved poorly when tailed off on recent Leicester comeback; best watched.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	10 / 10	18/1	79
02/11/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	9 / 11	4/1	80
22/10/24	Yarmouth / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	5/1	80
21/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	7 / 11	13/2	81
24/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	7/2	81
09/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	3/1	79

Dream Of Mischief

Jockey: Jack Dace Trainer: Mrs A J Perrett Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 5107-2 OR: 78

Comment: All three wins over 7f and 1m but he showed no lack of early speed in his first 6f handicap, on Kempton AW 19 days ago, when he didn't give an inch in a tight finish; looks worth persevering with at this trip and has a good run in him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/04/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	2 / 8	7/4	77
21/09/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	7 / 11	25/1	78
26/08/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	11 / 14	17/2	78
16/08/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	5/2	76
07/08/24	Brighton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	5/1	76
18/07/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	12/1	76

Mesaafi

Jockey: Callum Shepherd Trainer: R Burdon Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 2-0138 OR: 77

Comment: Flourished over 6f on AW for former trainer when blinkers were first fitted, beating Northcliff in cosy fashion at Newcastle in January; not so effective over 5f at Newmarket on yard debut in April and although the return to 6f will suit he looks on a highish mark now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	8 / 9	22/1	78
19/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	4/1	77
25/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	1 / 10	12/1	71
06/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	10 / 10	4/1	72
14/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	2/1	72
27/09/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	4/1	72

Lir Speciale

Jockey: Harry Davies Trainer: B Ellison Age/Wt: 6/9-4 F: 6-5745 OR: 75

2 tips

Comment: Useful over 6f and 7f in 2022 and 2023 but he had a hard time of it last year despite taking a brisk drop in the weights; encouraging yard debut on Southwell AW in February on penultimate start and, although he never threatened at Newcastle in March, he isn't ruled out back on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/03/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	3	5 / 7	8/1	76
22/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	4 / 12	11/2	77
24/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	7 / 12	13/2	79
07/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 9	5/2	81
07/09/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	3	6 / 9	11/1	83
14/08/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 14	3/1	85

Mumayaz

Jockey: Jack Doughty Trainer: A W Carroll Age/Wt: 6/9-3 F: 637715 OR: 74

Comment: Three wins already this year, two of them over 6f (AW) and one over 7f at Brighton (good to firm) last Tuesday; ran without a penalty at Brighton again the next day but never in contention behind Northcliff; a 3lb higher mark asks for extra.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/04/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	5/2	71
29/04/25	Brighton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	5/1	71
01/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 9	12/1	72
21/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	7 / 12	14/1	73
11/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 8	7/1	73
28/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	6/1	73

Rebel Path

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: S C Williams Age/Wt: 6/9-2 F: 414354 OR: 73

Comment: Consistent since 6f win on AW in February; seen less often on turf but he had bits of form last summer off similar marks to today's that would see him involved; often apprentice ridden but Rossa Ryan takes over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/05/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	4 / 6	8/1	75
21/04/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	5 / 8	5/1	75
24/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	14/1	75
22/02/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	4 / 7	5/2	75
13/02/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	1 / 7	11/4	71
30/01/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	4 / 6	6/4	72

Arnaz

Jockey: W Buick Trainer: E Walker Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 30-2 OR: 72

6 tips

Comment: Sole win over 7f at Brighton last May but he bettered that form in defeat over 6f later, when looking likely to improve for a stiff test at the trip; returned to action with a good second of 17 at Haydock (good) two weeks ago when having to be switched then run down late on; raised 2lb to a career-high mark but can improve further; in-form yard won this in 2019.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Haydock / Handicap / F	5	2 / 17	9/2	70
03/10/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	4	11 / 13	14/1	71
05/09/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	3 / 9	3/1	71
20/08/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	2 / 7	11/4	69
02/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	5	3 / 10	10/3	69
03/07/24	Thirsk / Handicap / F	5	4 / 8	5/2	70

The Caribbean

Jockey: Cieren Fallon Trainer: H Main Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 0708-2 OR: 72

1 tip

Comment: Won over 6f and 7f in Ireland as a 2yo; a lost soul for much of the time since but he had dropped a long way in the weights when running his best race for this yard when second of ten at Wolverhampton (7f) in January; worth a look for trainer who's won two of the last nine runnings.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	2 / 10	14/1	70
22/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	8 / 11	28/1	73
02/11/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	4	10 / 11	18/1	76
12/09/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	7 / 12	33/1	78
29/08/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	4	13 / 16	40/1	80
08/03/24	Meydan / Handicap / F	-	16 / 16	66/1	84

Dicko The Legend

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: L Bailey Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 532317 OR: 70

Comment: Just one win on turf but he's had few chances over 6f on good or quicker ground and excelled himself when beating a big field at York (good to firm) last July, the only time Hollie Doyle has ridden him; in the melting pot back on turf.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
18/04/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	7 / 12	7/2	70
01/04/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	1 / 9	11/2	68
15/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	8/1	68
22/02/25	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	5	2 / 9	2/1	67
12/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	3 / 9	15/2	67
25/01/25	Newcastle / Handicap / F	5	5 / 10	4/1	69

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Runners: 12 Distance: 0m 6f 0y Handicap

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Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 4 PLACES

Verdict: This is a tougher assignment for Collusion and it might be worth chancing LAST OUTLAW on his first run for a new stable.

Invincible Speed

Jockey: T E Whelan Trainer: D M Loughnane Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 8-77613 OR: 80

Comment: Produced a strong late burst to win at Lingfield on April 1 (6f, AW); similar form when third at Leicester two weeks ago, showing he could be just as effective on turf; needs a career best to win but that's not out of the question in his current form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	3 / 10	12/1	80
01/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	40/1	75
27/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	6 / 8	28/1	75
19/02/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	28/1	77
13/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	4	7 / 7	16/1	79
12/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	8 / 9	16/1	81

Jimmy Speaking

Jockey: Oisin Murphy Trainer: C A Dwyer Age/Wt: 4/9-7 F: 563-35 OR: 78

5 tips

Comment: Won a C&D handicap 12 months ago off this mark; of interest on that run and he also shaped with promise on his seasonal return last month; a lesser effort 13 days ago but he was drawn wide; the booking of Oisin Murphy points to a more prominent showing today.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	5 / 14	17/2	79
04/04/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	3 / 8	10/3	80
24/10/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	3 / 12	17/2	80
12/10/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	13/2	81
06/09/24	Ascot / Handicap / F	4	5 / 7	14/1	82
17/06/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	3	2 / 6	10/3	82

Sondad

Jockey: Joanna Mason Trainer: M & D Easterby Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 110-82 OR: 77

4 tips

Comment: Finished in front of Invincible Speed when the pair were second and third at Leicester a fortnight ago (6f, good); needs a bit more to defy his revised mark but the addition of a visor could help.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	2 / 10	13/2	75
13/04/25	Musselburgh / Handicap / F	4	8 / 12	17/2	76
29/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	10 / 12	4/1	75
02/08/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	1 / 5	5/2	71
20/07/24	Ripon / Unknown / F	5	1 / 6	9/4	-
29/06/24	Doncaster / Unknown / F	5	4 / 12	5/1	-

Indian Creak

Jockey: Hollie Doyle Trainer: Miss S West Age/Wt: 8/9-5 F: 4440- OR: 76

Comment: Solid sprint handicapper for the Channons over the years; only occasional flashes of his old self in 2024 but he has dropped in the weights as a result; can win races for his new stable (same owners) but coming back from 249 days off is perhaps not the time to catch him.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/09/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	10 / 10	16/1	78
24/08/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	7/2	79
12/08/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	2	4 / 16	28/1	79
03/07/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	3	4 / 6	5/1	81
17/06/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	3	4 / 14	25/1	82
13/05/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	3	10 / 10	10/1	85

Spanish Star

Jockey: David Probert Trainer: P R Chamings Age/Wt: 10/9-4 F: 00678- OR: 75

Comment: Ran well on his reappearance at Newbury last April but that was a rare bright spot in 2024; the handicapper has given him a real chance (last turf run came off 9lb higher) and this strong traveller may well capitalise soon; younger rivals may have his measure here though.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/11/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	33/1	72
04/11/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	7 / 11	50/1	74
13/10/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	6 / 6	5/1	84
03/07/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	4	10 / 10	11/1	86
17/06/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	3	11 / 14	14/1	88
31/05/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	2	6 / 12	17/2	89

Strike

Jockey: Rob Hornby Trainer: J G Portman Age/Wt: 7/9-3 F: 1278-4 OR: 74

Comment: Won three 6f handicaps on fast turf last year; drawn wide when fourth at Kempton (7f) on his reappearance last month; Rob Hornby back on board this afternoon and a big run could be forthcoming.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/04/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	4 / 13	33/1	75
14/10/24	Kempton / Handicap / F	5	8 / 10	7/1	76
13/09/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	4	7 / 10	15/2	77
17/08/24	Newmarket (July) / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	11/2	75
29/07/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	1 / 7	3/1	72
25/06/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	1 / 9	4/1	70

Justcallmepete

Jockey: Jack Dace Trainer: A W Carroll Age/Wt: 6/9-2 F: 0-909 OR: 73

Comment: Ran well in his one visit here (May 2022); low-key stable debut two weeks ago (behind a couple of reopposing rivals) but you don't have to go far back to find form that gives him good claims; Jack Dace is excellent value for his 7lb claim; could go well with blinkers returned.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Leicester / Handicap / F	4	9 / 10	13/2	74
21/03/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	10 / 12	11/1	76
22/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	9 / 12	5/1	77
31/12/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	4	10 / 11	6/1	77
19/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	2 / 11	9/1	75
05/12/24	Chelmsford / Handicap / F	4	12 / 13	7/1	76

Last Outlaw

Jockey: K Shoemark Trainer: Michael Keady Age/Wt: 4/9-1 F: 1474-4 OR: 72

3 tips

Comment: His two wins for Michael Wigham came over 5f but he has form at today's trip; sold for £16,500 in February; interesting contender on stable debut with a tongue-tie fitted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	4 / 10	9/1	74
13/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	4 / 10	4/1	75
22/11/24	Newcastle / Handicap / F	4	7 / 8	4/1	76
06/11/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	4	4 / 9	5/1	76
24/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	12/1	73
02/09/24	Windsor / Handicap / F	5	3 / 5	11/4	73

Land Of Magic

Jockey: Joe Leavy Trainer: R Cook & J Bridger Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 1225- OR: 70

Comment: Front-runner; two wins (7f on good and 6f on good to soft) last year; absent since a disappointing run on heavy (handles it well) 197 days ago; something to prove on good to firm.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/10/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	3	5 / 8	16/5	70
03/10/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	4	2 / 13	11/2	68
25/09/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	4	2 / 9	7/1	68
13/09/24	Salisbury / Handicap / F	5	1 / 11	6/1	64
05/09/24	Newbury / Handicap / F	5	6 / 8	4/1	64
16/08/24	Epsom / Handicap / F	5	5 / 7	10/3	65

Collusion

Jockey: D Egan Trainer: Dylan Cunha Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 4-5111 OR: 68

2 tips

Comment: New yard has found the key to him and he comes here chasing a four-timer after 6f AW wins at Wolverhampton (two) and Kempton (bare form can be upgraded); improving and a 4lb rise is fair but this is a deeper race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/03/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 11	4/1	64
03/03/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 8	7/4	60
28/01/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	1 / 10	10/1	56
15/01/25	Kempton / Handicap / F	6	5 / 8	13/8	58
27/12/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	6	4 / 12	22/1	59
30/10/24	Nottingham / Handicap / F	5	6 / 9	7/2	60

Phoenix Moon

Jockey: Tyler Heard Trainer: D J Coakley Age/Wt: 4/8-4 F: 1331-3 OR: 57

Comment: Two 6f wins at Lingfield in the second half of 2024; pleasing reappearance at that track 17 days ago but she's up in class and has much more on her plate in this race from out of the handicap.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	3 / 9	7/2	56
13/11/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	1 / 12	5/1	52
21/10/24	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	3 / 11	22/1	52
14/09/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	3 / 7	4/1	52
31/08/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	1 / 4	11/2	49
05/08/24	Lingfield / Handicap / F	6	5 / 13	11/1	51

Counsel

Jockey: Rossa Ryan Trainer: M Appleby Age/Wt: 7/9-9 F: 6-51123 OR: 80

Comment: Three good AW runs in February, winning 5f handicaps at Lingfield and Wolverhampton before coming up just shy in his hat-trick bid at Southwell; form dipped on turf last month and he'll need better back up to 6f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/04/25	Nottingham / Handicap / F	4	3 / 7	17/2	80
14/02/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	2 / 7	9/2	80
10/02/25	Wolverhampton / Handicap / F	5	1 / 8	15/8	76
07/02/25	Lingfield / Handicap / F	5	1 / 6	2/1	72
24/01/25	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	5 / 12	14/1	74
13/12/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	5	6 / 10	20/1	75

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