MEETING · TODAY

Tuesday 16 June 2026 Ascot

6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.

7 races 118 runners First off 14:30

Going Good to Firm Flat / Jumps Right-handed Galloping Headline 14:30 · £453,680

14:30

Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m ·Good to Firm ·£453,680 · 9 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Cicero's Gift

Age 6 · 9-2

211-47

Jason Watson 13%

Charles Hills 15%

118

111

9-2

40/1

Cicero's Gift has won twice in its last five starts and acts on soft, good and AW, but the ground here may be on the quick side for this one, and last time out's seventh in the Lockinge — beaten over seven lengths — tempers enthusiasm despite that Group 1 backdrop.

AI verdict

Rated 111 with inconsistent form (211-47) and carrying 9-2 weight, Cicero's Gift lacks the market confidence for Group 1 level.

Damysus

Age 4 · 9-2

011-16

James Doyle 21%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

119

112

9-2

14/1

Damysus arrives on the back of a 6¼-length thumping in a Group 1 at Newbury last time, with lack of pace exposed over a mile, and today's test looks similarly sharp for a horse who really comes into his own at nine or ten furlongs.

AI verdict

Rated just 112 with inconsistent form (011-16) and carrying 9-2 weight, Damysus lacks the market confidence for a Grade 1 assignment.

Docklands

Age 6 · 9-2

494-13

Mark Zahra 17%

Harry Eustace 13%

118

101

9-2

15/2

Docklands won this race last year and shaped with promise on return when a close third in a Group 1 at Sha Tin 51 days ago, so course-and-distance form reads well; first-time headgear and a trainer in form add appeal, though a rating of 118 versus our figure of 114 suggests the handicapper holds a slight edge.

AI verdict

Recent form shows a win and third, but a Saturday Rating of 101 looks insufficient against stronger Group 1 market rivals.

First Conquest

Age 5 · 9-2

33433-

Ryan Moore 24%

Charlie Appleby 33%

111

9-2

40/1 FCST 33/1

Winless in its last five starts and absent for 179 days, First Conquest shaped respectably with a close third in a Meydan Group 2 last time but looks likely to fill a pacemaking role for better-fancied stablemates here, making it very hard to fancy at big odds.

AI verdict

Rated 95 with uninspiring form figures of 33433 and carrying 9-2 weight, First Conquest lacks the consistency for Group 1 favouritism.

More Thunder

Age 5 · 9-2

2114-2

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

121

114

9-2

7/2 7/2 10/3

Ran a career-best when runner-up in the Lockinge Group 1 last time, showing real progression at a mile on a sound surface, and this stiff track could bring him even closer to the principals — though there's a nagging question over whether that ceiling has now been reached.

AI verdict

Rated 114 with inconsistent form (2114-2) and carrying 9-2 weight, More Thunder lacks the profile to challenge at Group 1 level.

Notable Speech

Age 5 · 9-2

211-41

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

125

111

9-2

15/8 7/4 32/17

Notable Speech has won five G1s and was imperious when scooting clear in the Lockinge last time, marking it out as probably the world's number-one miler; carrying 128 lb from stall 1, the course record is a minor query but fast ground suits and this is the one to beat.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 111 and inconsistent form (211-41) suggest Notable Speech lacks the class needed at Group 1 level despite carrying 9-2 weight.

Opera Ballo

Age 4 · 9-2

121-11

Billy Loughnane 18%

Charlie Appleby 33%

125

117

9-2

4/1 FCST 7/2

Four wins in its last five starts, Opera Ballo has progressed into one of Europe's leading milers — most recently dictating and winning the bet365 Mile (Group 2) at Sandown by 3l from a multiple G1 winner — and acts on today's conditions. First-time headgear is the one unknown.

AI verdict

Solid form (121-11) and a 117 Saturday Rating justify mid-tier appeal, but 9-2 weight and non-favourite market status limit confidence.

Ten Bob Tony

Age 5 · 9-2

30-481

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Ed Walker 16%

112

100

9-2

50/1

Ten Bob Tony won a Group 3 at Epsom ten days ago, but that victory came on ground with cut and this looks a stiffer test — rated 108 on our figures and ranked last of nine, there are serious doubts about whether it can match those elite rivals here.

AI verdict

Rated just 100 with inconsistent form (30-481) and carrying 9-2 weight in a Group 1, Ten Bob Tony lacks the class to compete.

Zeus Olympios

Age 4 · 9-2

111-33

Clifford Lee 17%

K. R. Burke 20%

120

105

9-2

17/2

Zeus Olympios arrives on the back of a career-best effort when finishing third in the Lockinge Stakes, and his three wins in his last five starts underline a horse in fine fettle — the main reservation is whether he can quite bridge the gap to outright Group 1 winning class today.

AI verdict

Recent form shows two consecutive third-place finishes, and a Saturday Rating of 105 suggests he's below top Group 1 level at 9-2 weight.

15:05

Coventry Stakes (Group 2) ✓ Result

Class 1 6f ·Good to Firm ·£113,420 · 22 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Adaay Of Scarlett

Age 2 · 9-3

112

Billy Loughnane 18%

Hugo Palmer 13%

—

145

9-3

33/1 28/1 33/1

Rattled off back-to-back wins before a game half-length second in Listed company latest, and acts on today's going and distance, making this high-class colt a genuine threat — the main concern is whether he's now near his ceiling.

AI verdict

Solid form (112) and a 145 Saturday Rating are offset by 9-3 weight and non-favourite market position.

Arizona Raider

Age 2 · 9-3

531

W. J. Lee 16%

Michael Mulvany 9%

—

138

9-3

100/1

Landed a Roscommon auction race last time on the step up in trip and drop in class, but ranks near the foot of the weights here and looks vulnerable at this level, with sounder ground at least suiting his action.

AI verdict

Carries top weight of 9-3 with inconsistent form figures of 531 and a Saturday Rating of 138 limiting confidence despite solid market claims.

Bull Shark

Age 2 · 9-3

3332

David Egan 14%

Robson De Aguiar 12%

—

138

9-3

66/1

Winless in recent starts but not without appeal — Bull Shark quickened clear latest at The Curragh only to be caught late, suggesting timing rather than ability was the issue. A very useful sprint prospect who acts on varying ground, though ranked 18th on our figures here.

AI verdict

Consistent form figures of 3332 and a 138 Saturday Rating show ability, but 9-3 weight and non-favourite market status limit upside.

Cilician

Age 2 · 9-3

Joe Leavy 11%

Brian Meehan 9%

—

136

9-3

50/1

Cilician shaped with distinct promise on debut, going down by just half a length at Nottingham over today's trip, and speed in the pedigree suggests the six furlongs suits; however, winless in recent starts and carrying 129lb from stall 9, there's still plenty to find at this level.

AI verdict

Cilician's form figure of 2 and non-favourite market position leave too many questions unanswered despite a solid 136 Saturday Rating.

Confucius

Age 2 · 9-3

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

136

9-3

2/1

Confucius took a Naas maiden by four lengths last time, that form already looking solid, and he gets the nod from the top course jockey in a yard that won this 12 months ago; open to further progress and the one to beat.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 136 and runner-up form suggest ability, but weight of 9-3 limits winning confidence.

Cut A Dash

Age 2 · 9-3

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

—

138

9-3

8/1

Won on debut at York with plenty in hand, quickening clear cosily by three lengths on good ground over today's trip, and that novice form looks strong enough to merit this step up in class — the sole risk is how she handles 34 days off and the rise in grade.

AI verdict

Rated 138 with winning form but carrying 9-3 as a non-favourite limits confidence in this Coventry Stakes assignment.

Easy Answer

Age 2 · 9-3

Cristian Demuro 22%

Michael Bell 13%

—

135

9-3

80/1 100/1 80/1

Shaped with plenty of promise on debut at Yarmouth, finishing third — best of those held up — beaten just 1¼ lengths, and should improve stepping forward from that initial experience if ridden more positively over today's trip, though winless in recent starts remains the caveat.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 135 and form showing only a third place limits Easy Answer to a mid-tier three-star rating carrying 9-3.

Final Objective

Age 2 · 9-3

Faleh Bughenaim 15%

Hamad Al Jehani 20%

—

135

9-3

80/1 66/1 80/1

Promising debut second at Lingfield, beaten 3l while finishing well after being outpaced, suggests ability — first-time headgear adds interest — but stepping up in class leaves Final Objective looking vulnerable despite that speed pedigree over today's trip.

AI verdict

Weak form figure of 2 and a hefty 9-3 weight undermine Final Objective's chances despite a 135 Saturday Rating.

God Given Talent

Age 2 · 9-3

William Buick 25%

James Ferguson 14%

—

138

9-3

25/1 22/1 25/1

Scored on debut at Newbury, quickening well to win by 1¼l, but that maiden form reads nothing special and our figures rank it well below most here — further progress needed to compete at this level.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-3 with just one run of form, God Given Talent's 138 Saturday Rating lacks the proven track record to justify higher market confidence.

Great Barrier Reef

Age 2 · 9-3

W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

143

9-3

5/1 11/2 5/1

Back-to-back wins culminate in a Curragh Group 3 success last time, where he had a bit in hand and looked like 7f is well within compass — stiff track, sound surface and proven distance all in his favour, with the yard having won this last year. The main risk is handling a large field from stall 3.

AI verdict

Strong form (11) and solid Saturday Rating of 143 are undermined by heavy weight of 9-3 without favourite market support.

High King

Age 2 · 9-3

Gavin Ryan 8%

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien 12%

—

138

9-3

40/1 40/1 33/1

Franked a taking Fairyhouse win with an excellent turn of foot, and that 3½-length success reads well stepping up in class; the unplaced run on the other side of that coin and a stiff 129lb are the checks on enthusiasm here.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-3 with limited form figures of 01, High King's Saturday Rating of 138 couldn't justify stronger market confidence.

Jaan Ki Tukri

Age 2 · 9-3

322

Rossa Ryan 18%

Clive Cox 17%

—

139

9-3

100/1 80/1 100/1

Consistent but winless in recent starts, Jaan Ki Tukri has placed in all three latest outings and acts on today's going and distance — though stepping up in class looks the key test from stall 22 off 129 lb.

AI verdict

Consistent form figures of 322 and a solid Saturday Rating of 139 are offset by top weight of 9-3 without favouritism.

Kamaal

Age 2 · 9-3

Cieren Fallon 18%

Jack Jones 12%

—

133

9-3

100/1

Winless in recent starts and beaten three lengths on a modest Newbury maiden debut 32 days ago, Kamaal looks out of depth stepping up in class here, though today's trip and going hold no fears — a big ask at the foot of the weights.

AI verdict

Kamaal's form figure of 5 and above-average weight of 9-3 limit confidence despite a competitive Saturday Rating of 133.

Mrair

Age 2 · 9-3

Oisin Murphy 22%

George Scott 20%

—

140

9-3

16/1 12/1 16/1

Won a Lingfield novice by 3l on latest but that came in weaker company, and greenness remains a concern under 129lb from stall 14; with a trainer in form and more improvement likely as experience grows, the upside is real if inexperience doesn't cost.

AI verdict

Mrair's solid form of 21 and Saturday Rating of 140 at 9-3 weight suggest competitiveness, but non-favourite market position limits confidence.

Night In Vegas

Age 2 · 9-3

Charles Bishop 10%

Eve Johnson Houghton 13%

—

143

9-3

9/1

Back-to-back wins, including a smooth Goodwood success last time, give Night In Vegas solid claims, and the step up in class looks the obvious next test; acts on good and effective at today's trip, though 129 lb from stall 21 adds to the challenge.

AI verdict

Unbeaten form and a strong Saturday Rating of 143 are offset by 9-3 weight and non-favourite market position.

Royal Heritage

Age 2 · 9-3

James Doyle 21%

Hamad Al Jehani 20%

—

138

9-3

17/2 7/1 8/1

Caught the eye with a comfortable 3-length debut win at Hamilton six days ago and acts on good to soft over this trip, but the quick turnaround and a provisional rating of 102 ranked 15th of 22 suggest there are open questions — an improver worth noting, albeit untested beyond that promising maiden.

AI verdict

Solid 138 Saturday Rating and winning form are offset by 9-3 weight burden and weak market support.

Ruler's Pride

Age 2 · 9-3

James McDonald 21%

K. R. Burke 20%

—

138

9-3

17/2

Bolted up on debut at Ayr and that form has been franked, marking this one out as potentially very useful stepping up in class; acts on the going and trip, though the hefty 129lb and draw 17 are factors to weigh against a short sample of evidence.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 138 and winning form are offset by 9-3 weight and non-favourite market position.

Siouxperb

Age 2 · 9-3

Hector Crouch 18%

Archie Watson 15%

—

138

9-3

12/1

Bolted up by four lengths on debut at Yarmouth, quickening clear with plenty in hand, and stays today's trip on this ground — a smart prospect returning off a short break, though 129 lb and 56 days off give rivals something to aim at.

AI verdict

Siouxperb's single win in form and absence from favouritism limit confidence despite a solid Saturday Rating of 138 at 9-3.

The Ginger Kid

Age 2 · 9-3

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Ed Walker 16%

—

138

9-3

50/1 66/1 50/1

Followed up debut experience with a narrow novice win at Nottingham 13 days ago, but this represents a sharp step up in grade and, ranked 16th of 22 on our figures, considerably more improvement will be needed to make an impact here.

AI verdict

Solid 138 Saturday Rating and promising 01 form are offset by a hefty 9-3 weight and non-favourite market position.

The Harv

Age 2 · 9-3

Colin Keane 16%

M D O'Callaghan 12%

—

138

9-3

40/1 33/1 40/1

Scraped home by a nose on debut at Goodwood nine days ago, with the form nothing special and the win flattered by a pace collapse — hard to fancy at the foot of the weights on these figures, though the scope to progress with that run under its belt offers the only realistic hook.

AI verdict

Solid 138 Saturday Rating and unbeaten form are offset by 9-3 weight burden and non-favourite market position.

The Scallionator

Age 2 · 9-3

421

Wesley Joyce 6%

Michael Mulvany 9%

—

138

9-3

40/1

Landed a Listowel maiden by three lengths 16 days ago and is clearly progressing, though carrying 129lb from stall 16 is a notable ask stepping into stronger company; breeding points to 6f/7f on good ground as the sweet spot, so conditions at least play to strengths.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 138 and placed form (421) offset by 9-3 weight burden and non-favourite market position.

Treasurer

Age 2 · 9-3

Rowan Scott 11%

Charlie Fellowes 11%

—

133

9-3

125/1

Promising 3l fourth on debut at Nottingham shows ability, and today's trip and conditions suit, but ranked 19th of 22 on our figures, Treasurer has plenty to find in this company despite likely improvement still to come.

AI verdict

Treasurer's single '4' form figure and 133 Saturday Rating make it hard to trust at 9-3 weight against stronger-credentialed rivals.

15:40

King Charles III Stakes (Group 1) ✓ Result

Class 1 5f ·Good to Firm ·£396,970 · 26 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Comment

Ain't Nobody

Age 4 · 9-7

007-09

Kevin Stott 15%

Kevin Ryan 12%

106

9-7

100/1

Winless in its last five starts and again disappointing at York last time, Ain't Nobody is very erratic and not always resolute, though first-time headgear may sharpen focus, and it does hold course-and-distance form on today's ground.

AI verdict

Ain't Nobody's poor form (007-09), low Saturday Rating of 84, and heavy weight of 9-7 justify the weak 2/5 rating.

American Affair

Age 6 · 9-7

151-02

Paul Mulrennan 14%

Jim Goldie 14%

111

9-7

15/2

Won this race last year and arrives in decent nick after finishing second in a Group 2 on latest start, so course-and-distance form stacks up well; the 133 lb burden from stall 18 is the obvious query, though a progressive return to form suggests fitness is no concern.

AI verdict

Rated just 99 with inconsistent form (151-02) and carrying 9-7 in a Group 1, American Affair lacks the credentials to compete at this level.

Big Mojo

Age 4 · 9-7

2510-7

Tom Marquand 16%

Michael Appleby 13%

117

9-7

14/1

Beaten five lengths in a Group 2 last time out, that run probably needed after 34 days off, Big Mojo is well-suited by today's 6f on fast ground and holds strong claims off 117 — the risk is getting caught too far back again as last year here showed.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 99 and poor recent form (2510-7) make Big Mojo uncompetitive at 9-7 in this Group 1.

Cover Up

Age 6 · 9-7

41-138

James McDonald 21%

Simon & Ed Crisford 19%

109

9-7

33/1 FCST 25/1

Held every chance on form credentials — acts on any going over 5f — but well held in a Group 1 last time and ranks 22nd of 26 on our figures; the first-time headgear and 80-day break add further uncertainty for a horse that simply may not be up to this level.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 89 and inconsistent form (41-138) at 9-7 weight makes Cover Up a weak contender in this Group 1.

Getreadytorumble

Age 4 · 9-7

213-37

Callum Rodriguez 20%

Jack Channon 14%

101

9-7

66/1

Beaten five lengths in a Group 2 last time — fair enough form — and Listed-placed with good prior profile, but ranked 21 of 26 on our figures and needs more improvement again to trouble these; the wide draw in a large field adds no help.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-7 with a modest Saturday Rating of 89 and inconsistent form of 213-37 limits confidence.

Jakajaro

Age 5 · 9-7

57-114

Jamie Spencer 12%

Robert Cowell 13%

108

9-7

25/1

Shaped well when fourth in a Group 2 last time, going down by just 1¼ lengths only near the finish, and two wins in its last five starts show the progressive profile — yet stepping into this grade still leaves plenty to find.

AI verdict

Jakajaro's modest Saturday Rating of 95 and inconsistent form (57-114) at 9-7 weight undermine confidence in a Group 1 contest.

Jm Jungle

Age 6 · 9-7

160-49

Jason Hart 14%

John & Sean Quinn 12%

108

9-7

40/1

Shock Group 2 winner last year, but JM Jungle has failed to recapture that form this season, beaten seven lengths in a Group 2 last time — hard to fancy at these weights from stall 14, even if the trip and going hold no fears.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-7 with a weak form figure of 160-49 and a Saturday Rating of just 88 limits Jm Jungle's prospects significantly.

Night Raider

Age 5 · 9-7

450-11

James Doyle 21%

K. R. Burke 20%

112

9-7

13/2

Back-to-back wins culminate in a career-best Temple Stakes Group 2 success at Haydock last time out, and with conditions and trip squarely in favour, Night Raider arrives in fine trim just 24 days later — the main risk is whether the bold front-running style holds up at this level.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-7 with a modest Saturday Rating of 98 and inconsistent form (450-11) limits Night Raider's Group 1 prospects.

Overpass

Age 7 · 9-7

9423-4

Joshua Parr 17%

Bjorn Baker 16%

116

9-7

5/2 11/4 5/2

Consistent G1 performer whose T J Smith Stakes fourth (beaten 2l) sets the standard here, and dropping in trip to a stiff track plays to his strengths; yet to win in recent starts but rates clear top on our figures and will be tough to peg back.

AI verdict

Overpass carries top weight of 9-7 with a modest Saturday Rating of 98 and uninspiring recent form of 9423-4.

Rumstar

Age 6 · 9-7

5560-2

Rob Hornby 12%

Jonathan Portman 13%

110

9-7

16/1

Returned to form with a close second in a Group 3 on fast ground latest, and suits today's trip and conditions well; yet to score in recent starts and faces a stiff ask at this level after being outclassed here last year, but is clearly in better shape now.

AI verdict

Rumstar's modest Saturday Rating of 92, recent form of 5560-2, and 9-7 weight burden suggest limited Group 1 winning credentials.

Shagraan

Age 5 · 9-7

121-30

Hector Crouch 18%

Clive Cox 17%

107

9-7

50/1

Beaten favourite last time in the Temple Stakes but holds Listed-class form over this trip and going — a multiple winner at this level who retains claims stepping back from Group company, though that Haydock flop leaves a question mark hanging over current form.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-7, a Saturday Rating of 97, and recent form showing a 0 and 3, Shagraan lacks the market confidence for Group 1 level.

Starlust

Age 5 · 9-7

0/74-6

Rossa Ryan 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

109

9-7

33/1 28/1 33/1

Showed Group 1 class and ran encouragingly in this race last year, but winless in recent starts and must prove that sharpness is back after a stud sabbatical; the Carlisle Listed run 17 days ago should strip fitness forward.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (0/74-6) and a below-par Saturday Rating of 88 make Starlust unconvincing at 9-7 in Group 1 company.

Asfoora

Age 7 · 9-4

171-00

Oisin Murphy 22%

Lemos De Souza 11%

113

9-4

9/1 17/2 9/1

Defends her 2024 crown here, but two unplaced efforts this term — including a poor showing on easy ground at Haydock last time — raise questions about current form; the tongue-tie is new, fast ground suits, and a bounce-back from this proven G1 winner can't be dismissed.

AI verdict

Recent form figures of 171-00 and a Saturday Rating of just 98 make 9-4 weight look burdensome at Group 1 level.

Azure Angel

Age 6 · 9-4

81-615

Daniel Tudhope 18%

Edward Bethell 17%

9-4

100/1 100/1 80/1

Azure Angel steps up sharply in class after a creditable Listed effort last time, but at 130 lb from stall 25 and ranked 24 of 26 on our figures, the step into this grade looks a tough ask — first-time blinkers are a plus, though.

AI verdict

Form figure of 5 in latest run and a Saturday Rating of 90 make Azure Angel uncompetitive at 9-4 weight in Group 1 class.

First Instinct

Age 4 · 9-4

5410-9

Cieren Fallon 18%

William Haggas 23%

106

9-4

80/1 66/1 80/1

Landed a G3 success in recent starts but has disappointed twice since, including a 6½-length beating last time out 45 days ago; acts on today's going and distance, yet improvement is needed if that winning form is to resurface.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 93, poor recent form (5410-9), and carrying 9-4 make First Instinct an unconvincing Group 1 contender.

Frost At Dawn

Age 5 · 9-4

430-08

William Buick 25%

William Knight 14%

106

9-4

40/1 FCST 33/1

Winless in recent starts and below-par at Haydock last time on easy ground, Frost At Dawn has the course-and-distance form and wears first-time cheekpieces that may spark a revival, though a disappointing 2025 campaign so far leaves plenty to prove from stall 3.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 92 and poor form figures of 430-08 make Frost At Dawn uncompetitive at 9-4 weight in this Group 1.

Heavenly Heather

Age 5 · 9-4

152542

Barry McHugh 9%

Tracy Waggott 8%

9-4

66/1 80/1 50/1

Beaten just 2¼ lengths when second at York latest, Heavenly Heather has been progressive, but ranked last of 26 on our figures and drawn in stall 22, this looks a big ask at the weights.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 80 and inconsistent form (152542) at 9-4 weight make Heavenly Heather unconvincing in Group 1 company.

Mgheera

Age 6 · 9-4

865-65

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Ed Walker 16%

104

9-4

50/1 40/1 50/1

Winless in its last five starts and ranked well down our figures in a competitive field, Mgheera does at least have course-and-distance form on today's going and shaped with credit when beaten two lengths in a Group 2 last time, hinting at residual class.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (865-65) and a low Saturday Rating of 85 make Mgheera unconvincing at 9-4 weight in Group 1.

Miss Attitude

Age 6 · 9-4

10-745

R. P. Whelan 9%

Jack Channon 14%

101

9-4

66/1 FCST 50/1

Beaten five lengths in a Group 3 last time after missing the break, Miss Attitude's recent form reads consistently enough but she needs more to be competitive at this level, and ranked near the foot of our assessments, first-time cheekpieces must do the heavy lifting from stall 16.

AI verdict

Low Saturday Rating of 83 and poor recent form (10-745) at 9-4 weight makes her a weak Group 1 contender.

Monteille

Age 5 · 9-4

816-75

Cristian Demuro 22%

Mario Baratti 24%

109

9-4

50/1 50/1 40/1

Consistent Group winner in France who ran creditably when beaten two lengths in a Group 1 last time out, but fast ground remains a concern and the 80-day absence gives pause — capable of mixing it, though conditions may again blunt the edge.

AI verdict

Rated just 94 with uninspiring form of 816-75 and carrying 9-4, Monteille lacks the credentials for Group 1 success.

Rayevka

Age 4 · 9-4

26-561

Mickael Barzalona 25%

Francis-Henri Graffard 31%

108

9-4

6/1 13/2 6/1

Rayevka arrives in form after a convincing Group 3 win at Longchamp 37 days ago, benefitting from a drop in trip and grade, and ran well at this very meeting last year — stiff 5f on today's going looks ideal, though 130lb and a field of 26 pose stiff tasks.

AI verdict

Recent form of 26-561 and a Saturday Rating of 93 make Rayevka unconvincing at 9-4 in Group 1 company.

Rosy Affair

Age 5 · 9-4

411-21

Billy Loughnane 18%

George Boughey 18%

108

100

9-4

25/1 20/1 22/1

Rosy Affair arrives on the back of a Listed win at Haydock 25 days ago and has won three of her last five starts, but stepping up in class looks the key question for this progressive mare, who handles today's trip and conditions well enough.

AI verdict

Rated just 100 with form showing inconsistency (411-21) and carrying 9-4 in a Group 1, the market has overlooked Rosy Affair entirely.

Time For Sandals

Age 4 · 9-4

137-58

Richard Kingscote 13%

Harry Eustace 13%

109

9-4

22/1 16/1 18/1

Landed the Commonwealth Cup at this very meeting 12 months ago, so course form reads perfectly, and a trainer firing on all cylinders adds to the appeal after a first-run reappearance at York that arguably underflattered — there should be more to come. The wide draw from stall 9 is the one factor to weigh.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 89, inconsistent form (137-58), and carrying 9-4 weight against stronger market rivals justify only 2 stars.

Aspect Island

Age 3 · 9-1

133-73

Silvestre De Sousa 14%

James Owen 18%

106

9-1

100/1

Consistent sprinter who ran a game race when a close third in Listed company last time out, but has been placed at the highest level and this demands even more again; the first-time visor is an interesting move, though, and 117 on our ratings suggests there's ability to exploit.

AI verdict

Aspect Island's Saturday Rating of 94, 9-1 odds, and inconsistent form figures of 133-73 indicate limited Group 1 competitiveness.

Behike

Age 3 · 9-1

3-11

David Egan 14%

George Scott 20%

100

9-1

28/1

Boasts back-to-back wins including a cosy novice success at Lingfield last time, but steps up sharply in grade now and, ranked 20th of 26 in the field, this looks a big ask so early in its career.

AI verdict

Behike's modest Saturday Rating of 94, unfancied market position, and inconsistent form reading 3-11 limit confidence in this Group 1 contest.

Mission Central

Age 3 · 9-1

610-11

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

110

102

9-1

10/1 9/1 10/1

Confirmed the improvement shown as a two-year-old by winning a Listed sprint at Naas last time out, and still progressing with a top course jockey aboard; the step back to five furlongs from stall 24 on 127 lb may test, as connections likely prefer six.

AI verdict

Low Saturday Rating of 102 and 9-1 market position signal insufficient form consistency for Group 1 class.

16:20

St James's Palace Stakes (Group 1) (Colts) ✓ Result

Class 1 7f213y ·Good to Firm ·£396,970 · 6 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Bow Echo

Age 3 · 9-2

111-1

Billy Loughnane 18%

George Boughey 18%

126

118

9-2

4/5 4/5 8/11

Four wins on the spin culminate in a dominant 3-length 2000 Guineas success, where Bow Echo travelled supremely and quickened clear — a performance that marks him as the one to beat here, with proven course-and-distance form and 45 days to recover in good order.

AI verdict

Unbeaten form of 111-1 is compelling, but a Saturday Rating of 118 and 9-2 weight leave him short of Group 1 class.

Gstaad

Age 3 · 9-2

221-21

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

120

113

9-2

11/4 11/4 5/2

Bolted up in the Irish 2,000 Guineas last time, quickening smartly to win by three lengths and advertise top-class mile form; proven on today's going and distance, with a top course jockey aboard from stall 1, though reversing Newmarket form remains the chief task.

AI verdict

Solid 113 Saturday Rating and consistent 221-21 form justify mid-tier appeal, but non-favourite status limits confidence.

Lord Britain

Age 3 · 9-2

38-401

Benoit de la Sayette 13%

Ismail Mohammed 12%

9-2

200/1 150/1 200/1

Lord Britain won a handicap at Kempton last time on the all-weather, but is yet to prove effectiveness on turf and looks out of depth here; the first-time headgear may help, but this trip and surface combination remains unproven and our figures rank him last of six.

AI verdict

Weak form figures of 38-401 and a low Saturday Rating of 77 undermine Lord Britain's Group 1 credentials at 9-2.

Power Blue

Age 3 · 9-2

31-274

David Egan 14%

Robson De Aguiar 12%

109

9-2

80/1 80/1 66/1

Power Blue showed Group 1 credentials when fourth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas last time but faces a re-opposing rival it couldn't beat there, and ranked fifth of six on our figures, a repeat performance looks unlikely to be enough here.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 91, inconsistent form (31-274), and carrying 9-2 weight outside the market combine to limit confidence.

Puerto Rico

Age 3 · 9-2

4111-4

C. Soumillon 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

118

111

9-2

12/1 10/1 11/1

Puerto Rico brings a fine recent profile with two G1 victories to its name and an upward curve through the backend of last season, and a closing fourth in the Poule d'Essai at Longchamp on its return suggests the spark remains — the key question is whether it can reproduce that form on quicker ground today.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 111 and consistent winning form (4111-4) at 9-2 weight suggest solid claims without market-leading status.

Talk Of New York

Age 3 · 9-2

1-311

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

112

9-2

5/1 9/2 5/1

Three wins in its last four starts, including a scintillating 5½-length Listed victory at Sandown last time out, mark Talk Of New York as a serious threat; a trainer in form and a step up to today's mile suiting ideally, though first-time headgear adds a small unknown at this higher level.

AI verdict

Rated 99 with solid 1-311 form but carrying 9-2 weight as a non-favourite limits confidence to three stars.

17:00

Ascot Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) ✓ Result

Class 2 2m3f210y ·Good to Firm ·£61,848 · 20 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Beylerbeyi

Age 6 · 9-12

322360

Billy Loughnane 18%

Ian Williams 11%

100

9-12

16/1 12/1 14/1

Winless in recent starts but shaped with plenty of promise before flopping over a sharp trip last time; back up in distance today suits ideally, acts on this going, and first-time headgear could sharpen focus — though the trainer's current form gives pause.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 with inconsistent form (322360) and a modest Saturday Rating of 82 limits Beylerbeyi's prospects significantly.

Bunting

Age 6 · 9-10

3/453-

Harry Vigors 12%

W. P. Mullins 26%

9-10

12/1 12/1 11/1

Winless in its last four starts and found little when comfortably held last time, Bunting's best form has come over staying trips on the Flat, though it looks stable second string here and inconsistency over hurdles remains the concern.

AI verdict

Bunting's modest Saturday Rating of 78, top weight of 9-10, and uninspiring form figures of 3/453- justify only 2 stars.

Barnso

Age 3 · 9-8

44460-

Rossa Ryan 18%

Miss Natalia Lupini 12%

9-8

33/1 22/1 33/1

Consistent in recent starts with a string of fourths before a below-par latest effort, Barnso is winless in its last five but the step up to 14f-plus looks key — stamina questions loom on reappearance after 248 days off, however.

AI verdict

Barnso's poor form (44460-) and top weight of 9-8 make this 77-rated runner an unappealing outsider.

Reaching High

Age 5 · 9-6

10/29-

Ryan Moore 24%

W. P. Mullins 26%

9-6

2/1 2/1 32/17

Unlucky not to have won this 12 months ago when never getting a clear run and eased down beaten four lengths off the same mark, Reaching High lines up off an unchanged rating with course form and a top jockey aboard — the layoff is the one question to answer.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-6 with a modest Saturday Rating of 79 and poor recent form (10/29-) makes Reaching High a weak contender.

Lavender Hill Mob

Age 5 · 9-6

003-86

Cieren Fallon 18%

James Owen 18%

9-6

40/1 FCST 33/1

Winless in its last five starts and below par in recent outings, Lavender Hill Mob faces a stiff mark at 94, though the first-time visor and effectiveness across any going are mild positives worth monitoring after a 60-day break.

AI verdict

Carrying a hefty 9-6 with a weak form line of 003-86 and a modest Saturday Rating of 79 makes Lavender Hill Mob a poor betting proposition.

Mordor

Age 6 · 9-6

1020-1

Jamie Spencer 12%

Gordon Elliott 18%

9-6

25/1 18/1 22/1

Scored off a 7lb lower mark three starts back but was outstayed stepped up in trip last time; drops a significant 30lb here on a sound surface that suits, and proven course-and-distance form gives it every chance despite the inconsistent recent profile.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-6 with a Saturday Rating of 83 and not market-favoured, Mordor's form reads inconsistently despite a recent win.

Galileo Dame

Age 5 · 9-6

000-24

Colin Keane 16%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-6

14/1 FCST 12/1

Ran to form when a close fourth at Chester last time off a 1lb lower mark, and this unexposed stayer's fine recent profile — including a runner-up effort — plus a significant jockey booking make her a leading danger, though she remains winless in her last five starts.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-6 with a Saturday Rating of 85 and uninspiring form of 000-24 makes Galileo Dame a weak contender.

Comfort Zone

Age 7 · 9-6

003-0P

Tom Marquand 16%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-6

18/1 FCST 16/1

Winless in recent starts and pulled up at Cork latest when the ground proved too testing, Comfort Zone is only 1lb higher than when placing in this race last year, giving it a clear angle — though below-par form this term is the obvious concern.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-6 with poor form 003-0P and a low Saturday Rating of 74 makes Comfort Zone unappealing.

Siempre Arturo

Age 6 · 9-6

1637-5

Jason Watson 13%

Daniel & Claire Kubler 17%

9-6

33/1

First-time cheekpieces and a 38-day break since a run that needed, Siempre Arturo has the versatility across trips and surfaces to be competitive, but patchy recent form and the step up in trip still required leave this one looking a place player at best.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-6 with a modest Saturday Rating of 77 and patchy form reading 1637-5 undermines confidence.

Defiantly

Age 4 · 9-5

147-04

James Doyle 21%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-5

25/1 25/1 22/1

Blinkers go on for the first time and there's a distance uptick that could suit this lightly-raced stayer, but inconsistent recent form and a lowly ranking on our figures make it hard to fancy with confidence.

AI verdict

Defiantly's Saturday Rating of 77, poor recent form of 147-04, and high weight of 9-5 combine to make this a weak each-way prospect.

Bahadur

Age 4 · 9-5

11-651

Robert Havlin 15%

S. P. C. Woods 12%

9-5

22/1 20/1 22/1

Bahadur lands in the crosshairs here after a willing 1¼-length Goodwood handicap success last time out, and this hugely progressive stayer looks the type with more to give over this trip — the main risk being a 4lb higher mark than when scoring.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a Saturday Rating of 86 and inconsistent form (11-651), Bahadur lacks the market confidence to justify optimism.

Small Fry

Age 5 · 9-4

31199-

Oisin Murphy 22%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-4

16/1 20/1 12/1

I notice there's a conflict between the expert points (which mention a second place at Listowel latest) and the recent finishes provided (which show 9th most recently). I'll work from the provided facts and weave in the relevant expert points that don't contradict them. **Small Fry** has won twice in its last five starts and acts on today's going, while a significant jockey booking underlines stable confidence; the concern is whether a Flat mark of 92 (we rate it

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a modest Saturday Rating of 79 and fading form figures of 31199-, Small Fry lacks the credentials to compete here.

Westminster Moon

Age 6 · 9-4

00-071

Seamie Heffernan 8%

A. J. Martin 7%

9-4

12/1 12/1 10/1

Returned to winning form at The Curragh last time off a mark 8lb lower than today's, but ranked well down the field on our figures and not a reliable type to build on that — first-time headgear is worth noting, though the weight rise makes this a tough ask.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 75 and poor recent form (00-071) at 9-4 weight make Westminster Moon an unconvincing each-way proposition.

Ismahane

Age 4 · 9-4

42322-

W. J. Lee 16%

P. Twomey 25%

9-4

20/1 20/1 16/1

Winless in its last five starts but consistently placed, Ismahane arrives fit from hurdling, acts on soft and carries a fair mark — first-time cheekpieces and a trainer in form add interest, though 130 lb is a stiff ask.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a modest Saturday Rating of 78 and uninspiring form of 42322-, Ismahane lacks the edge needed here.

Glenroyal

Age 4 · 9-4

31011-

Declan McDonogh 9%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-4

14/1 FCST 11/1

Glenroyal has won three in its last five starts but is ranked 17 of 20 on our figures, and a well-beaten effort over 2½m latest raises stamina doubts at today's trip; first-time headgear and a 16lb higher mark than that Down Royal handicap win make it hard to fancy.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a modest Saturday Rating of 85 and unfancied by the market limits Glenroyal's winning prospects significantly.

Puturhandstogether

Age 5 · 9-4

7/31-7

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-4

11/2 5/1 9/2

Cheekpieces on for the first time may sharpen this Fred Winter and Irish Cesarewitch winner, who remains relatively unexposed over staying trips, but last time out saw a well-beaten seventh at Chester and our figures have it well down the rankings here.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a modest Saturday Rating of 75 and inconsistent form figures of 7/31-7 limits confidence significantly.

All In You

Age 6 · 9-3

1/17/

Edward Greatrex 14%

Warren Greatrex 15%

9-3

22/1 FCST 18/1

Rated 88 and ranked 19 of 20, All In You has plenty to prove under 129 lb, but the first-time hood and a short break are worth noting — genuine course form over hurdles at least offers a sliver of hope for each-way purposes. Wait — I need to re-check the expert points. They mention "unlucky when fourth... Scottish Champion Hurdle" but the recent finishes show 7th, 1st, 1st. Let me reconcile

AI verdict

Stale form showing just two runs with a long absence, combined with a modest Saturday Rating of 80 and top weight of 9-3, limits confidence.

Annabel's Ghost

Age 3 · 9-3

0-1370

Pierre-Charles Boudot 13%

A Fabre 22%

9-3

50/1 33/1 50/1

Inconsistent French handicapper who plugged on for third on her penultimate outing but never threatened when beaten nine lengths at Longchamp last time; the step back to two miles and any cut in the ground help her cause, though her patchy record makes her hard to trust.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-3 with a Saturday Rating of 81 and inconsistent form reading 0-1370, Annabel's Ghost offers little confidence at current odds.

Tim Toe

Age 5 · 9-3

131

R. P. Whelan 9%

Henry de Bromhead 16%

9-3

18/1 18/1 14/1

Tim Toe arrives on the back of two wins in his last three starts, most recently edging a Listowel Conditions Race at the minimum of his stamina range — that trip drop a key form pointer. The mark looks lenient and a yard that won this last year gives confidence, though whether stamina holds at this distance is the crux.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-3 with a modest Saturday Rating of 86 limits Tim Toe's prospects despite solid recent form of 131.

Kizlyar

Age 4 · 9-3

321-01

J M Sheridan 11%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-3

18/1 12/1 14/1

Kizlyar bounced back to win at Killarney last time out but sits at the foot of our rankings and looks to need plenty here; the ex-French gelding is lightly raced over marathon trips and a potentially lenient mark offers the sole grounds for optimism, with first-time headgear adding a wildcard.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-3 with a modest Saturday Rating of 81 and inconsistent form of 321-01 limits Kizlyar's prospects here.

17:35

Wolferton Stakes (Listed Race) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m1f212y ·Good to Firm ·£70,888 · 16 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Adelaide River

Age 6 · 9-5

8270-3

Tom Marquand 16%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

108

9-5

40/1 28/1 40/1

Winless in his last five starts and ranked 13 of 16 on our figures, Adelaide River faces a stiff ask here, though first-time headgear and a return to his best trip could help — he's back in Ireland needing to prove he retains the level that once made him a Group winner.

AI verdict

Rated 89 with uninspiring form figures of 8270-3 and carrying 9-5, Adelaide River lacks the profile to compete at Listed level.

Ancient Wisdom

Age 4 · 9-5

25223-

Billy Loughnane 18%

Charlie Appleby 33%

114

9-5

20/1 18/1 20/1

Cheekpieces applied for the first time and a trainer in cracking form give Ancient Wisdom every chance on this surface, with proven course-and-distance form working in its favour — though the going remains the key concern for this winless-in-recent-starts performer, who was below-par on her latest All-Weather outing.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a moderate Saturday Rating of 94 and uninspiring form figures of 25223- justifies the 2/5 rating.

Arabian Light

Age 5 · 9-5

05-124

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

111

9-5

16/1

Ran to form when fourth at Sandown 19 days ago on a sound surface, and today's trip and conditions suit; a consistent Group 3 performer with a trainer in form, though ranked 10th of 16 here and likely needs improvement to land the spoils.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 94 and inconsistent form (05-124) at 9-5 weight makes Arabian Light an unconvincing Listed-race proposition.

Dividend

Age 4 · 9-5

-31125

Rossa Ryan 18%

Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole 11%

111

102

9-5

28/1 22/1 28/1

Beaten just four lengths in a Group 1 in Dubai last time out gives Dividend some credibility, and it acts on today's going, but an 80-day break, first-time headgear, and a ranking of 15th of 16 on our figures make it very hard to fancy at the weights.

AI verdict

Rated 102 with solid form (-31125) but carrying 9-5 and not market-favourite limits confidence to a mid-tier 3-star assessment.

Enfjaar

Age 6 · 9-5

/543-3

Ray Dawson 14%

Roger Varian 20%

108

9-5

10/1 9/1 10/1

Consistent performer whose good Goodwood Listed third on reappearance leaves him with improvement to come, and the yard has a strong record in this race — though winless in his last four starts remains the one reservation.

AI verdict

Recent form showing three consecutive near-misses dropping to a 91 Saturday Rating, carrying top weight 9-5, undermines confidence despite competitive market odds.

Galen

Age 5 · 9-5

3324-0

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

114

9-5

9/1 15/2 17/2

Winless in recent starts yet a Group winner with a solid second in this race last year, Galen has clear course-and-distance credentials on a sound surface; however, the 122-day break and a thumping in Grade/Group company last time raise questions, even if first-time headgear could sharpen matters.

AI verdict

Galen's poor recent form (3324-0) and below-par Saturday Rating of 98 at 9-5 weight justify the low 2-star rating.

Gaucher

Age 7 · 9-5

/41-12

Colin Keane 16%

W. P. Mullins 26%

108

9-5

22/1

Ranked 14 of 16 on our figures, Gaucher faces a stiff task off 131 lb from stall 12, and 74 days off gives pause — though first-time headgear, a top jockey back aboard, and two wins in its last four starts for a powerful Irish yard offer crumbs of encouragement.

AI verdict

Gaucher's Saturday Rating of 99 and inconsistent form of /41-12 suggest he lacks the class to compete at Listed level carrying 9-5.

Ghostwriter

Age 5 · 9-5

5/463-

David Egan 14%

Kevin Philippart de Foy 16%

116

9-5

7/1 7/1 13/2

Shaped with plenty of credit when a close third in a Group 2 last time out, and this represents a markedly easier task for a proven top-level performer who acts on today's ground and distance — the sole concern is whether 360 days off the track leaves him short of peak fitness.

AI verdict

Ghostwriter's poor recent form (5/463-) and below-par Saturday Rating of 97 at 9-5 weight justify only 2 stars.

Haatem

Age 5 · 9-5

4136-7

James Doyle 21%

Richard Hannon 12%

112

9-5

6/1 11/2 6/1

Won this race last year and shaped with promise on his comeback at Goodwood 25 days ago, beaten three lengths in Listed company — that run under his belt should sharpen him up, though his last two efforts before that give reason for caution.

AI verdict

Haatem's poor recent form (4136-7) and modest Saturday Rating of 98 at a hefty 9-5 weight justify just 2 stars.

King's Gambit

Age 5 · 9-5

352-29

Jamie Spencer 12%

Harry Charlton 16%

109

9-5

10/1 17/2 9/1

Winless in its last five starts and below form when beaten eight lengths last time, King's Gambit nonetheless has placed twice in recent runs and acts on any going over today's trip — though connections may need to deploy him earlier than last year to turn placed efforts into something more.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 93 and inconsistent form reading 352-29 make King's Gambit an unappealing Listed Race proposition at 9-5.

Map Of Stars

Age 5 · 9-5

427-35

James McDonald 21%

Francis-Henri Graffard 31%

113

9-5

11/1

Winless in its last five starts and comfortably held in a Group 3 last time, Map Of Stars looks a stiff ask from stall 10 carrying 131 lb, ranked bottom of these on our figures. First-time cheekpieces and a useful run at this meeting last year offer slim encouragement.

AI verdict

Uninspiring form of 427-35, a below-par Saturday Rating of 96, and a hefty 9-5 weight burden justify this 2/5 assessment.

Nahraan

Age 3 · 9-5

1113-

Oisin Murphy 22%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

110

101

9-5

5/1 FCST 9/2

Nahraan showed smart form when winning three of his last four starts, but returns from a 275-day absence to tackle what looks a stiff ask, and despite a trainer firing at 29%, this comeback run may come too soon for a colt still with plenty of improvement ahead.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a modest Saturday Rating of 101 and an unproven form string of 1113- limits Nahraan's winning prospects here.

Persica

Age 5 · 9-5

608-42

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

114

9-5

22/1

Persica's modest Saturday Rating of 97, inconsistent form (608-42), and 9-5 weight burden justify a cautious 2-star assessment.

AI verdict

Persica's modest Saturday Rating of 97, inconsistent form (608-42), and 9-5 weight burden justify a cautious 2-star assessment.

Royal Rhyme

Age 6 · 9-5

/35-65

Clifford Lee 17%

K. R. Burke 20%

113

9-5

11/1 14/1 10/1

Royal Rhyme shaped with plenty of encouragement when finishing well after being caught too far back in a Group 2 last time, and a former Group winner returning to form with strong course claims, today's first-time headgear could be the spark that sees this winless-of-late performer finally deliver.

AI verdict

Weak form figures of /35-65 and a low Saturday Rating of 94 carrying 9-5 suggest limited winning prospects here.

Wimbledon Hawkeye

Age 4 · 9-5

2210-5

Cieren Fallon 18%

James Owen 18%

115

102

9-5

10/1

Beaten five lengths on return at Sandown last time but shaped as though that run will have sharpened him up, and he's a likeable Group 2/3 performer effective over this trip on any going; the first-time cheekpieces add an interesting angle, though 131 lb is a stiff ask.

AI verdict

Rated 102 with moderate 9-5 weight, inconsistent 2210-5 form, and no market support as a non-favourite limits confidence.

Survie

Age 5 · 9-0

0-1343

Ryan Moore 24%

George Boughey 18%

111

102

9-0

16/1 12/1 16/1

Placed in a Group 2 on her latest start 44 days ago, Survie has course-and-distance form and a top jockey aboard, while first-time headgear could sharpen her up — though she ideally wants cut in the ground, which is the key concern on today's going.

AI verdict

Survie's moderate Saturday Rating of 102, middling form figures of 0-1343, and 9-0 weight limit justify a cautious three-star assessment.

18:10

Copper Horse Stakes (Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) ✓ Result

Class 2 1m6f34y ·Good to Firm ·£61,848 · 19 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Ascending

Age 7 · 9-12

1126-7

W. J. Lee 16%

Henry de Bromhead 16%

100

9-12

12/1 9/1 12/1

Won off a 5lb lower mark on this card last year and effective over marathon trips on any ground, but Ascending may have reached a plateau and was well beaten in a Group 3 latest, suggesting the current mark is against it.

AI verdict

Ascending carries top weight of 9-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 86 and disappointing recent form showing a seventh-place finish.

Stressfree

Age 6 · 9-12

355-27

Daniel Tudhope 18%

David O'Meara 13%

100

9-12

22/1 16/1 22/1

Consistent prior to a puzzling below-par York flop latest, Stressfree ticks the boxes on distance and going and rates a leading danger on our figures — the main risk is whether that York run left its mark.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 82 and uninspiring form of 355-27 makes Stressfree a weak selection.

Paddy The Squire

Age 6 · 9-12

2115-6

Andrew Mullen 10%

Iain Jardine 12%

100

9-12

22/1 FCST 20/1

Runners-up twice and a dual winner in recent starts, Paddy The Squire has course-distance-going form to draw on, but two disappointing efforts since those wins — including being outpaced and beaten over eight lengths at York — suggest the current mark may have caught up with him, and first-time cheekpieces plus a cold trainer compound the concern.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 78 and a disappointing latest form figure of 6 limits confidence.

Daiquiri Bay

Age 4 · 9-12

4353-1

Rossa Ryan 18%

Alan King 16%

100

9-12

13/2 FCST 6/1

Consistent performer who won a Boodles Handicap at Newmarket last time off a 4lb lower mark, but now racing off a revised rating that raises the bar; acts on today's conditions and distance, though the higher weight and mark are legitimate questions.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 87 and neglected by the market as a non-favourite limits confidence despite recent winning form.

Hallelujah U

Age 4 · 9-12

41637-

Luke Morris 12%

James Owen 18%

100

9-12

40/1 28/1 40/1

Proven over course and distance, the first-time cheekpieces could sharpen this strong-staying type who acts on today's conditions, and the yard has a good record with similar profiles — though a disappointing latest run and an absence since leaves fitness the main query.

AI verdict

Rated just 79 on Saturday with poor recent form (41637-) and carrying a hefty 9-12, Hallelujah U offers little appeal.

Real Dream

Age 7 · 9-11

-64077

Mickael Barzalona 25%

Ian Williams 11%

9-11

22/1 22/1 18/1

Real Dream has been winless in its last five starts but arrives with the handicapper relenting and today's longer trip a clear plus on a sound surface it handles well; first-time headgear adds interest and our top rating of 119 marks this as the one to beat.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-11 with poor recent form of -64077 and a low Saturday Rating of 79 makes Real Dream a weak selection.

Yashin

Age 7 · 9-11

7606-0

Tom Marquand 16%

Michael Bell 13%

9-11

66/1 40/1 66/1

Winless in his last five starts and well beaten in a Newmarket handicap on his most recent outing 44 days ago, Yashin looks flattered by last year's Group win on this course and has been too inconsistent to fancy under a big weight, despite a significant jockey booking and proven course-and-distance form.

AI verdict

Yashin's poor form (7606-0), high weight of 9-11, and low Saturday Rating of 78 make this a weak contender.

Gamrai

Age 4 · 9-11

124-12

Oisin Murphy 22%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

9-11

6/1 5/1 11/2

Quickened well but probably hit the front too soon and was caught late when second off a mark of 97 last time — 2lb higher here and ranked well down our figures, Gamrai looks up against it despite the yard winning this race last year.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-11 with a modest Saturday Rating of 90 and inconsistent form of 124-12 limits Gamrai's winning prospects.

Enemy

Age 9 · 9-10

-13109

Cieren Fallon 18%

Ian Williams 11%

9-10

40/1 FCST 33/1

Beaten 7¼ lengths at Carlisle last time when unsuited by the drop in trip, Enemy is better judged on earlier successes and remains on a competitive mark over today's distance and going — though a struggling trainer strike-rate and first-time headgear introduce some uncertainty.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-10 with inconsistent form (-13109) and a modest Saturday Rating of 85 limits Enemy's winning prospects significantly.

Valiancy

Age 4 · 9-10

1321-1

James Doyle 21%

William Haggas 23%

9-10

2/1 32/17 7/4

Boasts a fine recent sequence — three wins in its last five starts, including a cosy 1¼-length handicap success at Hamilton off a mark 8lb lower than today — and is a rapidly progressing stayer with more improvement expected; the 8lb rise and 136lb burden are the chief concerns for a trainer firing at 37%.

AI verdict

Valiancy's strong form (1321-1) and top weight of 9-10 are offset by a Saturday Rating of 90 and unfavoured market position.

Green Cape

Age 4 · 9-10

514-94

Silvestre De Sousa 14%

Simon & Ed Crisford 19%

9-10

33/1 20/1 33/1

Green Cape is last on our figures and has been inconsistent in recent starts, while 129 days off the track adds to the query marks; first-time cheekpieces and a switch of stable offer slim hope, but this looks a tough ask at the weights.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 83 and inconsistent form figures of 514-94 under top weight of 9-10 undermine Green Cape's chances.

Aeronautic

Age 5 · 9-9

337-36

John R Velazquez 8%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-9

10/1 17/2 10/1

Winless in its last five starts and comfortably held in a Group 3 last time out, Aeronautic holds few secrets from the handicapper and returns after a 116-day break; first-time headgear and proven course-and-distance form offer slim positives, but this looks a tough ask.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-9 with uninspiring form of 337-36 and a modest Saturday Rating of 81 limits Aeronautic's appeal.

Duraji

Age 5 · 9-9

940-63

Finley Marsh 14%

Richard Hughes 15%

9-9

16/1 12/1 14/1

Consistent sort who shaped with promise at Chester last time, beaten a length off a 2lb lower mark, and a drop in trip looks a plus; winless in recent starts and a hefty 135lb may test its chances of converting.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-9 with a modest Saturday Rating of 79 and inconsistent form of 940-63 limits Duraji's appeal.

Sing Us A Song

Age 4 · 9-9

971-32

James McDonald 21%

Ralph Beckett 19%

9-9

15/2 FCST 13/2

Ran to form when a game second at York last time off a 2lb lower mark, and there's reason to think longer distances will unlock more — effective at 12-14f and potentially better beyond, though today's trip and the 135lb burden are the key variables to weigh.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-9 with a modest Saturday Rating of 86 and inconsistent form of 971-32 limits confidence.

Ernst Blofeld

Age 4 · 9-8

400-41

Billy Loughnane 18%

Hamad Al Jehani 20%

9-8

10/1 8/1 10/1

Landed a Kempton handicap off a 7lb lower mark last time, so the revised rating makes this considerably tougher, and ranked near the foot of the field on our figures, it's hard to fancy despite proven ability on today's going over this trip.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-8 with a modest Saturday Rating of 78 and inconsistent form of 400-41 limits confidence.

Incensed

Age 5 · 9-6

429-23

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Amanda Perrett 9%

9-6

25/1 14/1 25/1

Consistent filly who proved her Listed-class credentials with a close third at Goodwood 46 days ago, and she's proven effective over today's trip on this surface — the main worry is that she remains winless in her last five starts.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-6 with a modest Saturday Rating of 85 and inconsistent form of 429-23 limits confidence.

Too Soon

Age 4 · 9-6

8-0451

Hector Crouch 18%

Gary & Josh Moore 11%

9-6

SP FCST 14/1

Carrying top weight 9-6 with a Saturday Rating of 81 and inconsistent form 8-0451 limits Too Soon's winning prospects.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-6 with a Saturday Rating of 81 and inconsistent form 8-0451 limits Too Soon's winning prospects.

Fouroneohfever

Age 5 · 9-5

39513-

TBA

Ben Pauling 17%

9-5

SP FCST 25/1

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a modest Saturday Rating of 82 and patchy form (39513-) makes Fouroneohfever an unconvincing each-way prospect.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a modest Saturday Rating of 82 and patchy form (39513-) makes Fouroneohfever an unconvincing each-way prospect.

Dancing In Paris

Age 6 · 9-4

8240-9

TBA

Ian Williams 11%

9-4

SP FCST 25/1

Rated just 80 with poor form figures of 8240-9, carrying 9-4 suggests little to recommend Dancing In Paris here.

AI verdict

Rated just 80 with poor form figures of 8240-9, carrying 9-4 suggests little to recommend Dancing In Paris here.