Friday 8 May 2026 Ascot

Proved his effectiveness over 7f when fifth of ten at Ascot (good ground) two weeks ago; others have more obvious potential but first-time cheekpieces could give him a boost.

Impressive winner over 7f on Southwell AW reappearance; made favourite for a good 7f Newbury handicap since, when 6lb well in under a penalty, but failed to get into the action soon enough, finishing second to a more prominently ridden winner (May Angel just behind); still has potential despite running off his new mark and this stiff 7f can suit.

Ready winner of 7f novice on Southwell AW before highly tried in Group races on final 2yo starts; gelded and had wind surgery in the close season and returned with a useful effort to be third in a well-contested Newbury handicap (7f, good; just behind the penalised Colori Forever) last month; looks sure to be involved off the same mark.

All turf races at sprint trips on good to firm and good, vigorously ridden when making all at Windsor last August from one who went on to better things; a similarly useful effort when runner-up on Kempton AW in October but he lacks a recent run and has a new trip to contend with.

Came on plenty for each 2yo run, making all in a 7f maiden on Wolverhampton AW in November; plenty to like about her reappearance in a 6f handicap at Newmarket (good) recently, where she initially failed to pick up but came home nicely to finish a close third of 13; should come on for the run and go well back over 7f; yard has won three of the last seven runnings.

Won for Joseph O'Brien on nursery debut at Naas (1m, yielding to soft) last September and easily followed up at Bellewstown (1m, soft), both in a tongue-tie; having shot up the weights he reappeared with a respectable sixth of ten on stable debut at Ascot (7f, good) recently and could build on that back on slow ground with the tongue-tie reapplied; not discounted.

Won 7f Chepstow maiden, then ran a stormer from the front in a 7f Newmarket handicap (good to firm) last September where she tended to change direction under pressure but showed no lack of fight in dividing subsequent Listed and Group-race winners; promising but this may be needed.

All three wins have come over this trip but he finished two places behind Goldwork when only seventh of ten at Ascot two weeks ago; needs a positive reaction to the first-time hood.

Made debut in March; improved to win 7f novice on Southwell AW in April but he flagged when attempting that trip on turf debut at Ascot 17 days ago; of some interest in first 6f run, though.

Ex-Irish runner whose form for new yard comprises a success in AW maiden (subsequently gelded) and creditable fourth in Ascot handicap, both over 7f; needs to do better still in this field, however.

Early April foal who was 11-2 for her first go when fifth of nine at Beverley (5f, good) a fortnight ago; displayed inexperience that day before looking to get the message late; should do better.

Early March sixth foal who is a half-sister to four winners; 45,000euros yearling; 4-1 for her debut when third of eight in a traditionally warm event at Newmarket (5f, good) last month; sets a clear standard on that form.

Fairly late March foal by Lucky Vega; 31,000euros yearling; eighth foal; half-sister to four winners including Fullness Of Life (Italian 6f-1m including 2yo/Group 3; RPR 99) and Sopran Brescia (Italian 1m1f-1m3f); dam Italian 6f 2yo winner, half-sister to HK 1m Group 1 winner Gentlemen Only; betting should be a good guide to expectations ahead of her debut.

16-1 and hinted at promise when a never-dangerous seventh of 12 in novice at Ascot (5f, good) on her debut 12 days ago; this Ubettabelieveit filly can take a step forward.

Rallying third of 12, faring best of the newcomers despite seeming green, in 5f contest on good ground at Ascot; likely to be suited by this extra furlong and looks open to progress; possibilities.

Early January foal who was nibbled at in the betting when 12-1 but suffered a luckless debut when eighth at Bath (5f, good; Dee's Star sixth, Past Passion seventh) three weeks ago; yard introduced five-time winning juvenile Anthelia (including Listed National Stakes, Super Sprint and Group 3 Dick Poole) in that race last year; big contender to do better this time.

£45,000 yearling who has an attractive pedigree and is open to improvement on this second start; however, she was well beaten at 16-1 at Ascot (5f, good) a fortnight ago and needs to be an entirely different proposition.

Flashed her tail but it wasn't a bad first attempt when eighth of 12 at Ascot (5f, good; 16-1) a fortnight ago; kept on that day so this step up in trip looks a positive and she's respected despite her wing draw possibly not being ideal.

February foal by Tasleet; 38,000gns yearling; fifth foal; half-sister to winners Paborus (Group-placed 7f including AW; RPR 117) and Sixteen Tons (French 1m5f); dam 5f/6f winner (91), half-sister to HK 7f winner Ka Ying Excellent, out of 7f/1m winner; yard's 2yos generally improve for a run but still needs monitoring in the betting.

Fairly late January foal who showed ability when sixth of 13 at Bath (5f, good; 25-1) on her debut three weeks ago; respected but she's no certainty to confirm placings with Past Passion or Miss Moneypit, who were just a head and a head behind.

April foal who was 18-1 when missing the break and finishing seventh at Bath (5f, good; Dee's Star a head in front, Miss Moneypit a head behind) on her debut three weeks ago; contender to step forward on this second start.

Late January foal by Land Force; dam 1m/1m2f winner (RPR 69), half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 3 winner Armor, out of useful French 1m winner; yard not noted for winning 2yo newcomers but worth a market check.

Finished a remote last of five runners at Newmarket (6f; 66-1) on sole 2yo run; not sure to stay this far on pedigree and ordinary handicaps are likely to be the aim; has lots to prove.

200,000gns foal; 12-1 when fifth of seven on this month's Ascot debut (1m2f, good); open to improvement, but it will be needed and she may appreciate a bit further.

140,000euros yearling; unraced dam's winning siblings included a Listed winner at 1m5f; easy to back on Newbury debut (1m, soft) in October but she was the only one to make a race of it with a promising stablemate (finished third in the Cheshire Oaks on Wednesday), looking decidedly less wised up than the winner; interesting on return.

500,000gns yearling; out of Listed winner whose successful offspring include Group 1 and Listed winners, but this one made a low-key start on Kempton AW (1m3f; 6-1) last month when dropping right out; ought to have some potential but major step forward is a must.

33-1 for recent Newbury debut over 7f where she never threatened to play a part but nevertheless hinted at ability, albeit 5l behind stablemate Tarrant; open to some improvement, probably when handicapping.

Minor promise in ordinary 6f races on the AW this year and although there's stamina on the dam's side of the pedigree she does have a lot to find on the bare results.

Dam's winning offspring include 1m1f Group 3 winner Viareggio; little market interest in her before recent Newbury debut (7f, good) but she held a good position throughout when third of 11; hard to assess the worth of that newcomers' race but she should come on for the run; major contender.

Turf winner (5f, good) in Ireland who scored at Southwell (6f, AW) on his stable debut in November; that 40-1 success hasn't been built on but this represents a drop back in grade; not confidently ruled out.

First three French wins came at about 1m but better form when winning a Listed race at about 5f last April; took time to find his feet for this yard but he couldn't get out of a scrum at Goodwood (6f, good) in October and ran well for a long way on Newcastle AW last month; the likely strong pace will suit and he has a good run in him.

Ran well on C&D return in 2025 before winning his next two over 6f, at Leicester (good to firm; made all) and York; his form took a downward turn after but his recent Newbury fourth was a step in the right direction and he's only 2lb higher than for the York win; looks good for a prominent show.

Low-mileage 5yo who has gained both wins (7f/1m) on good to firm; grabbed third place on line over 6f for an encouraging reappearance effort and looks interesting back up in distance, with further improvement still a possibility.

Hit the handicap heights when winning the Wokingham over C&D in 2023 on debut for Archie Watson, then close up in the Group 1 Maurice de Gheest; desperately hard to place in handicaps since but he's had wind surgery since last seen in October and, even at this late stage, he might well turn it on for Kevin Ryan off a 17lb lower mark than at the start of last year.

Proved somewhat resurgent at Ascot last week in third start for Charlie Pike and may build on that effort; only 1lb above last winning mark and can't be ruled out.

Had a good season for new yard in 2025, winning on second start and running two excellent races at Ripon when returned to 6f, notably when first home on his side in the Great St Wilfrid (good to firm) in August; confirmed his liking for that course when winning there three weeks ago and needs to prove he's the same horse elsewhere.

All starts on good; beaten under 3l by subsequent Windsor Castle winner on 5f debut last May then finished third to subsequent Chesham winner at Newbury (6f) a fortnight later; latter event worked out extremely well so disappointing he couldn't get the job done at Bath (odds-on) the following month; not seen since but good chance of making a successful handicap debut/reappearance if ready and tapping back into that initial promise.

Went close on handicap debut in September; odds-on but still improved on fifth start to win Lingfield novice (6f, AW; first-time blinkers) in January; didn't back that up when down the field in classy affair over that C&D one month later but return to turf should be no problem.

Gained his 2yo win over 7f on AW but ran respectably over 6f at Ascot (good) most recently, while shaping as if this drop to 5f is worth exploring; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

Off the mark on second start (5f, good to firm) and ran respectably on handicap debut when beaten 3l at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good to soft; not clear run) in August; gelded before sharing second (5f, AW) on reappearance in March and again didn't have the cleanest shot when fourth at Bath one month later; not ruled out.

Won a Chepstow maiden (7f, good to firm) for Jack Channon last July but she's not gone on from that and was beaten 13l on recent stable debut at Ascot (6f, good); drops back in grade off a reduced mark but record is now 1-9 and others are more convincing.

Cheekpieces have helped and he just looked to find Ascot's 6f stretching him in better company last time; whether today's easy 5f is too far the other way is the question.

Lightly raced and unexposed; landed odds at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in March and the runner-up has boosted the form; beat all bar two of his 18 rivals in warm handicap at Ascot (6f, good) two weeks ago, doing his best work late on; should be suited by today's step up in distance; leading contender.

Consistent in four starts, including win at Newcastle (5f) in November and when second to Arry Up at Kempton (6f, also AW; stumbled start) on handicap debut/reappearance one month ago; acts on turf and shouldn't be far away from same mark.

Fine stamp who is unbeaten since contesting handicaps; made all to land his third such race when defying penalty to score at Kempton (6f, AW; Hallo Spaceboy second, Night Mission fifth) one month ago; also won on turf (good to soft, acts on good) and doesn't have to lead; impossible to ignore in current mood.

Small step forward when comfortably winning Wolverhampton novice (6f, AW) on his return three weeks ago; will need more again on this handicap debut but that's by no means unlikely and he ran well on quick turf in October; respected.

All starts on AW; picked up Wolverhampton fillies' novice in January and just held at Southwell (also 6f) on her handicap debut last month; this is tougher and a 2lb nudge demands more; still not ruled out.

More exposed than most but he won third handicap when making all at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; just held on) four weeks ago; also won twice at 6f on sound turf so these conditions should be no problem, but a 4lb rise might be.

Clear ability when placed all three starts (6f, good/good to soft) at two; gelded and stuck on from the rear when fifth to Arry Up at Kempton (6f, AW) on reappearance/handicap debut one month ago; will need to have come on for the outing but that's not beyond the realms.

Second of 12 at Newbury (6f, only start on good to soft) was much the best of four runs last year; gelded and not disgraced when fourth at Kempton (7f, AW; 25-1) on his reappearance at the start of last month; needs to build on that.

Just two starts and won latest (6f, AW); firmly in the picture on h'cap/turf debut

All starts at 5f; no impact in two Listed races after winning Ripon fillies' maiden (good) for Archie Watson last term; sights lowered for this yard but form of three handicap runs on Wolverhampton's AW suggest this extra furlong will need to give her quite the boost.

Good step forward from debut when runner-up at Ripon, albeit beaten 5l in four-runner event, in September and backed that up when second again at Yarmouth (also 6f, good) the following month; has been gelded and interesting to see how he goes in the market ahead of this reappearance/handicap debut.

28-1 winner of Ripon maiden (6f, good) in August and built on close reappearance second when beating 12 others in handicap over that C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago; evidently likes that track but has form elsewhere and she's not ruled out despite 5lb rise.

Reappearance fifth wasn't a bad effort three weeks ago; needs to build on that

Four starts, one each at 5f, 6f, 7f and 1m; best form by some way when second over this trip at Chelmsford (AW; 40-1) on second go for Anthony Carson, which could be a straw to clutch at, but form in a maiden and handicap for this yard leaves her with work to do.

Allowed to dictate at steady pace when winning Newcastle maiden (1m, AW) on debut in February and showed better form when third of six behind useful rival at Yarmouth (1m, good) last month; probably needs to take another step forward on this handicap debut but remains unexposed.

Beat one who is now on a mark of 95 off level weights at Southwell in October (7f); blotted his copybook by playing up before breaking out of the stalls on intended return/handicap debut in 1m contest at Ascot this month (11-2 at the time of withdrawal); cheekpieces replace blinkers; has the talent to play a major role.

Defied a penalty when winning Southwell novice (1m, AW) on seasonal debut in February but ran poorly when switched to a handicap at Newmarket (1m, good) last month; needs new visor to help him rebound.

Last month's Newmarket run was very respectable but he's more exposed than some of these

Saxon Warrior gelding who shaped well in a trio of novices (6f to 1m) before posting a good fifth of 11 on his handicap debut at Ascot (1m) 12 days ago, fading last 1f; the clear form pick.

Yet to progress from last summer's 6f maiden win but made quite encouraging seasonal debut when keeping-on sixth of 14 in Class 2 Newbury handicap (7f, good) last month, and looks well worth a crack at 1m.

Form of Lingfield novice win in January (7f) reads well but he flopped when sent off 13-2 and 9-2 in handicap company since; perhaps 6f, then racing freely over 1m when tackling turf for the first time, can partially explain those outcomes; stall 13 might make life difficult tonight.

Maiden who is proving consistent and ran creditably at Ascot (1m, good) most recently; should give his running but chance of winning largely depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

Struck at Chantilly in March (1m) but, along with Northern Empire and Exotic Baby, he struggled at Ascot 19 days ago when debuting in Britain for new connections (also 1m; 80-1); looks best watched.

Scored under Billy Loughnane at Southwell in September (1m) and ran well under a penalty over C&D next time; smidge disappointing in two handicap runs 132 days apart before stopping quickly on turf debut 19 days ago; much safer options elsewhere; cheekpieces introduced last time, retained.

Gained only win from seven starts in a run-of-the-mill AW nursery but was close up in fifth on last month's seasonal debut at Newmarket (1m, good), and is closely matched with Blue Courvoisier and Arbaawy on that form.

Reappeared with close second on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) last month and 3l fourth of 11 at Ascot (1m, good) since; remains lightly raced but he needs to take a step forward if he's to win today.

Unplaced both turf starts and both 2m races; inconsistent on AW but took advantage of career-low mark to score by a neck over 1m6f in January on final start for the Crisfords; sported first-time blinkers that day and sold for 31,000gns the following month; cheekpieces are today's headgear and he has something to prove back on turf at 2m.

In decent form when last seen on the Flat for Michael Bell but has been hurdling since December 2024 for this yard; did well as a juvenile in that sphere but last season didn't go well; mark fine if this return to the Flat perks him up.

Best form on AW but has won on turf and it was his best effort on grass when third of six at Newbury (2m, good; plugged on) three weeks ago; each-way shout.

All starts on AW; sole start at 2m resulted in short-priced flop at Chelmsford in November; won at that track (1m6f) next time but he let favourite backers down again when beating one home over that trip at Wolverhampton in March; 1m4f caught him out last time but others look safer.

Beaten a nose, a head and a neck in three bumpers; earned his mark over 1m and predictably did better upped in trip when scoring at Kempton (1m3f, AW; first-time cheekpieces) in March; rebounded from a blip next time when going in again at Beverley (1m4f, good to firm; first-time visor) a fortnight ago; dam half-sister to St Leger winner Brian Boru and this new trip could unlock more again; key player.

Can set the pace; twice runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f/16.5f) during the winter and a good third of 14 in competitive event at Lingfield (2m, also AW; Tarbat Ness sixth) on Good Friday; turf no problem and he should give a good account.

Good comeback over 1m2f when third of 15 at Doncaster (good to soft) in March and made it win number six when going in at Leicester (1m4f, good) next time; never threatened over 2m at Ascot last Friday but not ruled out back down in trip.

Sole success came when evens for a Bath novice (1m2f, good to soft) as 2yo; respectable efforts across five starts at 1m6f and 2m in 2025 and he went mighty close at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) in March after which he had a run over hurdles; strike-rate isn't a positive but he has the ability to figure.

All five wins at 2m, including three on soft going, latterly at Catterick in October; went back-to-back at Newcastle (AW) at the start of the year and fourth at Ripon (2m, good) on latest outing was close to his best; same mark, so needs to find extra, but he can't be ruled out.

Sole Flat start for yard when second (2m, AW) in April 2025; has won over hurdles since

Won twice over about 1m4f (AW/good to firm) last spring and he's thrown in judged on that form; twice close up on AW in January and a respectable third at Bath (2m) in April, before Ascot 2m race last week proved too tough; there's a rethink on trip today and cheekpieces (last used in June 2024) return.

Scored for the sixth time when making all at Newbury (13.5f, good to firm) off 1lb lower in July and gave it a fair go from the front when second at Bath (2m1f, good to firm; Educator third) three weeks ago; same mark and should make his presence felt.