Ascot Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 446 Races on across 50 meetings. There was 7 races at Ascot first race 13:35, 9 races at Belmont first race 05:14, 1 races at Birdsville first race 06:59, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 23:10, 9 races at Chantilly first race 12:40, 7 races at Chennai first race 09:15, 12 races at Chukyo first race 01:50, 3 races at Club Hipico first race 01:25, 13 races at Colonial Downs first race 01:14, 6 races at Dax first race 09:30, 11 races at Del Mar first race 01:00, 7 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 9 races at Doomben first race 02:58, 8 races at Durbanville first race 11:35, 14 races at Emerald Downs first race 03:00, 6 races at Gold Coast Poly first race 04:24 Gold Coast, 11 races at Gulfstream first race 17:55, 6 races at Hastings Racecourse first race 03:00, 8 races at Hawkesbury first race 03:45, 8 races at Haydock first race 13:15, 16 races at Hipo Chile first race 17:45, 11 races at Kanazawa first race 03:45, 7 races at Kempton first race 14:00, 12 races at Kentucky Downs first race 17:30, 12 races at Kochi first race 06:55, 10 races at Laurel Park first race 17:25, 8 races at Magdeburg (GER) first race 12:00 Magdeburg, 9 races at Maronas first race 19:00, 7 races at Mildura first race 03:56, 10 races at Monmouth Park first race 17:50, 10 races at Moonee Valley first race 03:10, 9 races at Morphettville first race 03:52, 12 races at Nakayama first race 02:05, 7 races at Navan first race 14:15, 6 races at Orange first race 04:11, 18 races at Palermo first race 16:00, 7 races at Pune first race 09:00, 10 races at Randwick first race 02:50, 9 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 12 races at Saga first race 06:50, 11 races at Seoul first race 05:55, 6 races at Stratford first race 16:12, 11 races at Taif first race 13:00, 8 races at Thirsk first race 14:05, 7 races at Toowoomba first race 07:46, 8 races at Turffontein first race 11:20, 7 races at Vichy first race 17:45, 9 races at Vincennes first race 12:23, 8 races at Wolverhampton first race 16:50, 10 races at Woodbine first race 18:05, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
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(8)  Sterling Knight |  | |  | | | 5 | Callum Shepherd | Ed Dunlop | Multiple winner at a lower level, most recently at Newmarket in July; creditable fourth, again in Class 3, the last twice; has nothing in hand off current mark and looks well exposed in this stiffer grade, being 0-11 in Class 2; opposed. | ||
2nd (9)  Akkadian Thunder | | | | | | 4 | Billy Garritty | David O'Meara | Dual AW scorer who spoiled his chance by racing too freely when returned to that sphere last time; took well to turf in June/July, winning at Doncaster (7f, good) the second time; faces a harder task in this field but still looks unexposed on grass. | ||
(4)  Streets Of Gold | | | | | | 4 | Charles Bishop | Eve Johnson Houghton | Acts on soft and good to firm; 5-5 in 2yo campaign; 0-10 since but has useful form, including in both C&D attempts, the more recent when sixth (off 4lb higher) in this year's Victoria Cup; close third at Chepstow on penultimate run; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear. | ||
(5)  Spangled Mac | | | | | | 5 | Billy Loughnane | George Boughey | Unraced on soft/heavy; latest race didn't pan out well for him; steadily back to form otherwise this year and he's now back on last winning mark; disappointing favourite in this contest 12 months ago but made the frame in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot earlier in 2023. | ||
(7)  Aalto | | | | | | 4 | Richard Kingscote | Ian Williams | Form dipped in small field at Chepstow last time but record suggests this scenario will suit him better; developing into a useful 7f handicapper otherwise for new yard and won the Bunbury Cup (good) in July, prior to meeting traffic issues in the International here; still of interest. | ||
(11)  Blue Prince | | | | | | 3 | David Probert | David Evans | Acts on soft and good to firm; tough 3yo who has taken his form to an even higher level at Goodwood (7f) the last twice, winning in big field at the Glorious meeting then solid third off revised mark; may not have reached his ceiling yet; one to consider. | ||
(6)  New Image | | | | | | 4 | Benoit De La Sayette | David O'Meara | Acts on good to soft and good to firm; disqualified (rider weighed in light) at York last time; steadily progressive otherwise this term for new stable, winning four times, most recently here (Shergar Cup Mile) on penultimate start; close second in major C&D handicap in July; not ruled out. | ||
1st (1)  Grey's Monument | | | | | | 4 | Joe Leavy | Ralph Beckett | Has some good form on turf but his best RPRs have been achieved in two AW attempts, including last-time-out effort at Newcastle (7f) in June; appears to face a tougher task off same mark returned to grass, though Joe Leavy's useful 3lb claim is some help. | ||
3rd (13)  Run Boy Run | | | | | | 3 | Hayley Turner | Richard Spencer | Acts on soft and good to firm; in-form 3yo who bids for a hat-trick, having won small-field Class 3 events at Newmarket (7f) the last twice; faces a different scenario and stiffer assignment in this better contest but may be helped by receiving weight all round. | ||
(12)  Miss Information | | | | | | 3 | Callum Hutchinson | Andrew Balding | Unraced on soft/heavy; off the mark in novice event here a year ago; progressive form in 7f handicaps of late, recording two clearcut wins then running well at Glorious Goodwood (only 2l behind Blue Prince) and York Ebor festival (close third); strong contender in current fettle. | ||
(3)  Rebel Territory | | | | | | 6 | Robert Havlin | Amanda Perrett | Well suited by drop to 7f in spring 2023, winning two races including soft-ground Victoria Cup here by 4l; subsequently absent until Goodwood two weeks ago when showing clear signs of retaining ability while seeming to need the run; interesting with that reappearance under his belt. | ||
4th (10)  Mission To Moon | | | | | | 3 | Silvestre De Sousa | Roger Varian | Acts on soft and good to firm; has remained in form since reappearance win; made the frame in 3yo handicaps at Royal Ascot (1m Britannia) and Glorious Goodwood (7f) the last twice; generally consistent and holds solid claims back against his elders (second attempt). | ||
(2)  The Wizard Of Eye | | | | | | 5 | James Doyle | Charlie Fellowes | Has form on all types of ground; gelded prior to his Victoria Cup success over C&D on stable/seasonal debut, getting up in the final strides; got going too late in 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot on only start since; still on a workable mark and warrants respect returned to a 7f handicap. |
A chance is taken on STREETS OF GOLD, who hasn't won since his 2yo days but holds major hopes off his current mark provided first-time headgear works a treat. He was only about 2l behind The Wizard Of Eye (second choice) in this year's Victoria Cup and now gets a 7lb pull with that rival, who is nevertheless respected back over C&D. Improving 3yo filly Miss Information has to be feared, while plenty of the other runners also have possibilities in a typically warm race of its type.[Steve Boow]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(10)  Galactic Charm | | | | | | 3 | Andrew Breslin | Michael Bell | Hasn't always looked straightforward but he did nothing wrong when getting off the mark in style at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) four weeks ago, showing clearly his best form; well beaten under a penalty five days later, which might be forgiven, but he's now 7lb higher than at Newmarket. | ||
(11)  Whathappensinvegas | | | | | | 3 | Silvestre De Sousa | Ian Williams | Unraced on softer than good; had 1m2f/1m3f wins in May/June; twice finished last, including over C&D, before his respectable fourth at Newbury nine days ago but he needs better than that; a hood (tried once at start of career) returns and he's tongue tied for the first time. | ||
(4)  High Order | | | | | | 3 | Robert Havlin | John & Thady Gosden | Made all with ease when stepped up to 1m4f at Southwell (AW novice) in April, despite wandering in the closing stages; cheekpieces enlisted for handicap debut at Doncaster (14.5f, good) and he wandered again before ending up well beaten, perhaps stretched by the trip; gelded during 98-day absence and this is the first chance to see if it's straightened him out. | ||
(6)  Houstonn | | | | | | 3 | Pat Dobbs | Richard Hannon | Seven races, the best efforts being his four runs on good to firm; that includes winning a maiden at Windsor (1m2f) in July and when close up since in handicaps over 1m4f here (made most) and 1m2f at Newbury; that was progressive form but he has a bit to prove back on good ground or softer. | ||
4th (1)  Imperial Sovereign | | | | | | 3 | Pierre-Louis Jamin | K R Burke | Nearly 2-2 on AW to start his career, before put firmly in his place in the Lingfield Derby Trial (11.6f, good; unraced on softer), Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1m6f) and the Melrose Handicap at York; gelded before the last named, in which he may have been stretched by 1m6f but a visor goes on today and others look more solid. | ||
(7)  Kamboo | | | | | | 3 | Richard Kingscote | Richard Hughes | After opening this campaign in the Derby and a Royal Ascot handicap, his sights were lowered somewhat when justifying favouritism in a Racing League handicap at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) 16 days ago; found plenty to get on top close home and left the impression there was more to give; up 5lb but a player if he goes on the ground. | ||
(5)  Solomon | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | William Haggas | Ran well on AW early this year; had traffic issues on turf/handicap debut (good to soft) but easily gained compensation when 6-5 favourite in apprentice race at Haydock (1m2f, good) in August; running him off an unchanged mark did not work out over C&D (good to firm) six days later but there had been plenty of encouragement for 1m4f before that; up 7lb but could bounce back. | ||
3rd (8)  Poniros | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Ralph Beckett | Won as 2yo on debut (1m, heavy); second in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f) in May was an excellent handicap debut and he was far from disgraced after racing freely at Royal Ascot (1m4f) next time; however, he was too free again when joint-favourite at Newmarket eight weeks ago and needs to put that performance way behind him; gelded since and now sports a hood. | ||
2nd (2)  French Duke | | | | | | 3 | James Doyle | Roger Varian | Racing too freely did not prevent bold shows on his first two starts this season, notably when plenty went wrong in handicap at Royal Ascot (sixth); duly raised his game when settling better in a first-time hood under James Doyle at Glorious Goodwood (again 1m4f on good to firm) on his only run since, coming from off the pace to edge it by a neck, as the first two drew clear; up 9lb but may well have more to offer. | ||
1st (9)  The Reverend | | | | | | 3 | David Probert | William Haggas | Won debut at Newmarket (7f, heavy) last November and reappeared with creditable second at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) in July; gelded before his second to a Gosden newcomer in novice at Hamilton (1m3f, heavy) 15 days ago, probably running well despite starting evens; headgear is turned to for this handicap debut and his trainer (also runs Solomon) did win this race with handicap newcomers in 2015 and 2022, as well as with a more experienced sort in 2021. | ||
(3)  Goodwood Odyssey | | | | | | 3 | Benoit De La Sayette | David Menuisier | Seventh in the London Gold Cup at Newbury but highly competitive in his other five races, winning three times; hung left from over 2f out on penultimate start and blinkers were enlisted when he justified favouritism in six-runner race at Goodwood (1m4f, soft) two weeks ago; up 5lb but perhaps better than the bare result last time and no worries if it's testing ground. |
Having responded with a more settled performance when fitted with a hood at the big Goodwood meeting, where he was also ridden by James Doyle for the first time, French Duke would not be a surprise winner. Testing ground would give him something to prove, though, whereas Goodwood Odyssey has won on good to soft ground once and soft twice, including last time out. Both face a potent rival in KAMBOO, who shaped well in his Newcastle win and now looks a 3yo of renewed promise. The Reverend and Solomon represent William Haggas who has a good record in this race.[Richard Austen]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (4)  Mr Fantastic | | | | | | 2 | Pierre-Louis Jamin | K R Burke | Beaten favourite on both starts but has shown plenty of promise, with the form of his second over 7f at Haydock (good to firm) last month boosted by the third's subsequent win at Ffos Las; that market strength suggests he's thought capable of even better by his very powerful 2yo stable. | ||
1st (3)  Law Of Design | | | | | | 2 | James Doyle | Brian Meehan | Gelded son of Sottsass; made a positive start to his career when third of seven over 7f at Newmarket (good) 15 days ago; should improve. | ||
3rd (1)  Angel Hunter | | | | | | 2 | Pat Dobbs | Richard Hannon | Has a progressive profile, doing really well to overcome the outside stall when making a winning nursery debut in a 17-runner race at the York Ebor meeting (good to firm) 16 days ago; very useful and a bold show is likely despite the 6lb penalty. | ||
4th (2)  Cape Breton | | | | | | 2 | Rob Hornby | Ralph Beckett | 450,000gns son of Frankel; closely related to 9.4f-11.4f winner To Catch A Thief (including AW; RPR 95) and a half-brother to 1m2f AW winner Queen Of The Skies (100); dam 1m winner (97); makes obvious paper appeal and needs a close look. |
Having won a nursery at the York Ebor meeting, ANGEL HUNTER is the one to beat despite his penalty. Mr Fantastic may prove best of the other two who have run, but the Frankel newcomer Cape Breton clearly needs a check.[Andrew Sheret]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(10)  Rapid Mission | | | | | | 3 | Charles Bishop | Anthony Charlton | Bought for 45,000gns after winning a 14-runner handicap at Limerick (1m4f, good) in second-time blinkers; didn't run much of a race on British debut at Goodwood when with Syd Hosie; tries a hood. | ||
| (4) Lautrec | | | | | | 3 | Robert Havlin | John & Thady Gosden | Still early days for this 600,000gns yearling but has been gelded since finishing well beaten at Royal Ascot and a defeat at 1-4 is another black mark on his CV; could yet come good and his best run yet, when second off 2lb lower at Newmarket, came in the reapplied cheekpieces. | ||
(11)  Celtic Warrior | | | | | | 3 | Callum Hutchinson | Andrew Balding | Has won one race and lost ten; gave it a good go when edged out at Epsom (1m2f, good; second run in cheekpieces) but this looks a stronger contest. | ||
(12)  Savvy Exchange | | | | | | 3 | David Probert | S Woods | Sole win came in a three-runner maiden (soft) and likely to need more here than when second at Redcar last time (1m, good); today's step up in trip could trigger something. | ||
3rd (5)  Hot Fuss | | | | | | 3 | Pierre-Louis Jamin | Tom Dascombe | More exposed than some of these but he's deserving of this mark and the recent rain will help as it was soft when runner-up at Goodwood last time (1m2f); respected. | ||
(6)  Palace Green | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | Richard Hughes | Impressed on reappearance (after being gelded); ran well but didn't stay 1m4f on handicap debut at York and then found significant trouble in running when travelling with purpose at Royal Ascot (1m2f); only 4-1 for a strong handicap at Glorious Goodwood but never picked up; that needs forgiving but he remains of interest; probably fine on all ground. | ||
4th (2)  Voyage | | | | | | 3 | Pat Dobbs | Richard Hannon | Main claim to fame is his early departure in the Derby; achieved little in two runs afterwards but appreciated the drop in grade to be third at Newbury (Class 3 1m2f, good to firm); there are races in him off an untouched mark. | ||
(1)  Hosaamm | | | | | | 3 | Silvestre De Sousa | Owen Burrows | Was progressing well until running no race on his handicap debut here over 1m4f when only a 7-2 chance; he's better than that and connections are going all-in here with cheekpieces added after being gelded. | ||
2nd (8)  Whiskey Pete | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Ralph Beckett | Only 1-8, having landed a soft-ground York nursery last season (1m); current campaign hasn't really got off the ground and the handicapper isn't helping matters. | ||
1st (9)  Brioni | | | | | | 3 | James Doyle | Alan King | Gelded after a couple of blips and ran right up to his best when a keeping-on second over 1m2f at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm; handles softer); 3lb rise isn't the end of the world and he should feature. | ||
(3)  Rhetorical | | | | | | 3 | Billy Loughnane | William Haggas | Debut win at Newbury (1m2f) worked out well and wasn't far away from defying a penalty; went off too fast and didn't get home over 1m4f on the AW two months ago; gelded since and still has potential now tackling handicaps. |
This looks wide open. Brioni and Hot Fuss are solid contenders on the back of excellent runs but a few in here have the potential to get their seasons back on track, notably PALACE GREEN and the now-gelded pair of Rhetorical (second choice) and Lautrec. The selection's Goodwood run needs forgiving but prior to that he was seriously eyecatching at York and Royal Ascot.[Alistair Jones]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5th (5)  The Green Man | | | | | | 5 | Callum Shepherd | Joseph Parr | Has the form to go well on what he was achieving over 6f last summer but he's been off for 12 months and he's without the regular cheekpieces; could have done with a dry week; unlikely today. | ||
6th (3)  Bosh | | | | | | 5 | Pat Dobbs | Richard Hannon | Had a good spell over 6f on the AW early in 2024 and has done just as well back on turf twice since, just failing at Newbury in April and Chester in June (both 6f; good to soft and good); probably needs more off current mark; yard also runs Tacarib Bay. | ||
(8)  Rock Opera | | | | | | 4 | Billy Garritty | Richard Fahey | Had some excuses since winning at Doncaster in June, in particular doing well to get as close as he did when third at York in July (both 6f, good to firm); drying ground a help and remains of interest. | ||
2nd (1)  Tacarib Bay | | | | | | 5 | Joe Leavy | Richard Hannon | Both turf wins on soft and won a Listed race on AW in November; ducks and dives regarding the trip but he nearly made his first 6f turf handicap a winning one at Goodwood recently; back up 4lb but has course form at 7f; interesting. | ||
(7)  Buccabay | | | | | | 4 | Marco Ghiani | Stuart Williams | Winner (6f) and a close second (5f, good to soft) from first two course runs for Eve Johnson Houghton but only mid-division here in May before coming good in a tight finish at Haydock (6f, good) in June; off since later that month; sold 62,000gns since; shade to prove for new yard. | ||
4th (9)  Be Frank | | | | | | 4 | David Probert | Ian Williams | Strong 7f form at Newmarket (good) in May but no progress since and has a little to find with Rock Opera on 6f run in June; likely needs more on first turf run for new yard; worn cheekpieces last two starts but not today. | ||
1st (4)  Fresh | | | | | | 7 | Billy Loughnane | James Fanshawe | Like Rohaan, he's been a byword in big 6f and 7f races here over the years; there's been the odd hiccup over the last 12 months but he showed he still has what it takes when going close in a valuable 7f handicap here (good to firm; effective on soft) in July; big chance, as ever. | ||
| 7th (6) Two Tribes | | | | | | 3 | Hayley Turner | Richard Spencer | Sole win over 5f at Sandown in July 2023 but he's finished close up in useful 6f handicaps this summer, at both Newmarket courses and York; seems versatile regarding the ground but this calls for more. | ||
3rd (2)  Rohaan | | | | | | 6 | Tom Queally | David Evans | Has been a terrific sprinter here, winning the Wokingham twice and a Group 3; back to his usual tricks when arriving late to win C&D handicap (good to soft) last October; no evidence he's lost his way since, having run well in the Stewards' Cup (first-time visor, retained) considering the track wouldn't have suited and he raced far away from the favoured group; big chance. |
Tacarib Bay has had a mostly troubled year but he ran a stormer in his first-ever 6f turf handicap at Goodwood and there shouldn't be a problem with the return to Ascot as he wasn't beaten far in a top 7f handicap here last year. However, those old diehards Fresh and ROHAAN (nap) are such big players on this course and it's the latter who makes most appeal over this trip now with this week's rain in his favour. Tacarib Bay can be next best.[Emily Weber]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (8)  Ziggy's Phoenix | | | | | | 3 | Joe Leavy | Richard Hannon | Saw it out well when back to winning ways at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago; this is a better race but the bulk of her 4lb rise is offset by Joe Leavy's claim. | ||
4th (6)  Imperial Express | | | | | | 3 | Callum Hutchinson | Andrew Balding | Behind Surveyor when fifth at Glorious Goodwood but back on the up when winning a heavy-ground handicap at Hamilton (1m1f) 15 days ago; only nudged up 2lb and she'd firmly enter the reckoning were the ground to be testing. | ||
2nd (7)  Queen Of Atlantis | | | | | | 3 | Hayley Turner | Peter Chapple-Hyam | Hat-trick in AW handicaps over 1m-1m2f during the winter and just as good in defeat on turf since, splitting Surveyor and Fair Point in a blanket finish over C&D (good) in July; unlikely to be far away if resuming from an eight-week break in similar form. | ||
6th (1)  Twirling | | | | | | 4 | James Doyle | Simon & Ed Crisford | Won at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in May and bounced back from lesser run on fast ground at the Royal meeting here when third at Newmarket and Goodwood (both 1m, good to soft) in recent months; likely to be competitive again. | ||
(5)  Surveyor | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | James Fanshawe | Improved performance when seeing off Queen Of Atlantis and Fair Point in a C&D handicap (good) in July; progressed again when narrowly denied at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good to firm; Imperial Express fifth) since; below par on soft in May but did show promise on good to soft at 2; needs considering. | ||
5th (3)  Rowayeh | | | | | | 4 | Richard Kingscote | Owen Burrows | Met traffic issues when good fourth of 24 in Kensington Palace over C&D (good to firm; acts on good to soft) at the Royal meeting; another good run in a competitive handicap when third of 11 at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) five weeks ago, no extra late on after pressing the leaders inside the final furlong; big player from an unchanged mark with the return to 1m a help. | ||
1st (4)  Fair Point | | | | | | 3 | Rob Hornby | Ralph Beckett | Won a 7f Chester maiden on good to soft before finishing a good close third to Surveyor and Queen Of Atlantis on her C&D handicap debut (good) in July; didn't look ideally suited by the return to 7f when only a respectable third at Chelmsford since and no surprise were she to raise her game again now stepping back up in trip. |
Surveyor (second choice), Queen Of Atlantis and Fair Point were separated by under half a length when filling the first three positions in a C&D handicap in July and should play a part again but ROWAYEH boasts arguably even stronger C&D form having finished fourth in the Kensington Palace at the Royal meeting. Shadwell's filly produced another good performance in a big-meeting handicap when third over 1m1f at Glorious Goodwood and can resume winning ways back at 1m. Given how well Imperial Express coped with a heavy surface at Hamilton recently, she'd have to enter the reckoning should the ground be testing. [Andrew Sheret]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7th (8)  Isle Of Lismore | | | | | | 6 | Hayley Turner | Robert Cowell | Mulltiple winner, including over C&D (good to soft) in May, but he hasn't advertised his claims for this on his last two starts; cheekpieces return for the first time since 2020. | ||
3rd (13)  Faustus | | | | | | 6 | Mia Nicholls | Rachel Cook & John Bridger | Often leads; has won two of last four 5f starts, bettering previous turf form on second start for yard, at Newbury (good to firm; has won on soft) on latest; has more to prove back over this stiffer test. | ||
(5)  Miss Attitude | | | | | | 4 | Charles Bishop | Jack Channon | Kept to good or quicker ground since debut, missed 3yo season but better than ever at 5f this summer and reached a new high when just touched off at Glorious Goodwood; went up 5lb and wasn't in the same form at York 17 days ago; now has something to find. | ||
| 8th (11) The Big Board | | | | | | 4 | Joe Leavy | Richard Hannon | Beat Badri in a big C&D handicap (good to soft) last July; later close up in a top 6f race at York; not the same filly now and although she went close here in August she didn't run well next time; questioned now. | ||
(10)  Existent | | | | | | 6 | Marco Ghiani | Stuart Williams | Weighted to go well on some big runs over C&D but he hasn't been at his best in refitted headgear of late (none today) and recent rain unlikely to be in his best interests; has a little to prove. | ||
(9)  Good Earth | | | | | | 7 | Benoit De La Sayette | Michael Herrington | Has won at ten different tracks but unraced here; made the most of a weights drop on last two 5f starts, at Newmarket (soft) and Sandown (good), to make it 2-2 for Benoit De La Sayette; even off 3lb higher than last time he's still on a winning mark; up in grade; thereabouts. | ||
6th (3)  Kylian | | | | | | 3 | James Doyle | Archie Watson | Listed winner as 2yo, also close up in soft-ground Group 3; returned to form over C&D (good) in August but never doing enough at York since; blinkers replace cheekpieces; perhaps still has share of weight. | ||
1st (7)  Woolhampton | | | | | | 4 | David Probert | Rod Millman | Two wins this year, over C&D (good to soft) and at Windsor; normally dependable but she was never going after a very slow start at Newbury recently which makes her hard to predict this time. | ||
(1)  Dream Composer | | | | | | 6 | Sam Feilden | James Evans | Will take whatever the weather throws at him and is thoroughly proven on this track; in best-ever form after a recent Pontefract win (5f, good to firm) and while on a career-high mark off 5lb higher, promising Sam Feilden takes off 7lb; close up. | ||
4th (4)  Badri | | | | | | 7 | Richard Kingscote | Michael Herrington | Has won and gone well over C&D (good and good to soft); well treated and made a good start for new yard at Hamilton in August; never in the picture in the Shergar Cup Dash here after and his strong finish on AW since (6f) was too little too late but he remains of interest back here. | ||
5th (6)  Haymaker | | | | | | 5 | Billy Loughnane | Hughie Morrison | Sixth in this race last year; has a good run in him on early-summer form at 6f and 5f, including over C&D, but has been slowly away the last twice which could cost him back at 5f; missed an intended run because of good to soft ground in August. | ||
2nd (12)  Brooklyn Nine Nine | | | | | | 4 | Billy Garritty | Richard Fahey | Sole win in a 6f AW novice but it's almost laughable the number of times he's been unlucky since and it was the same old story when last seen at York (5f, good to soft; acts on soft) in May; lack of a recent run shouldn't be a problem and perhaps this time he'll show what he can do on a track that should suit. |
The recent rain complicates things for many of the runners. The Big Board took a step back in the right direction over C&D two starts ago and she would have been interesting had she not taken a back seat at Newbury since. Bad luck has followed BROOKLYN NINE NINE like a hawk but perhaps this will be the day that he finally gets a charmed passage, on ground that he should handle. Dream Composer has never been better and acts well here, so he can be the main danger, ahead of Faustus, Good Earth and Badri.[Emily Weber]