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Wednesday 17 June 2026 Ascot

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7 races 141 runners First off 14:30

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14:30

Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) ✓ Result

Class 1 5f ·Good to Firm ·£99,243 · 27 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Alta Regina

Age 2 · 9-2

James McDonald 21%

Hamad Al Jehani 20%

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138

9-2

4/1 13/2 4/1

Alta Regina arrives on the back of a deeply impressive debut success, winning with 4¼ lengths in hand at Lingfield, and the combination of proven effectiveness at today's trip on good-to-firm and a high draw that can prove advantageous here make her a leading contender; the sole query is whether that single run leaves her exposed.

AI verdict

Sole win in form and 9-2 weight with a 138 Saturday Rating suggest ability but insufficient market dominance for higher stars.

Armor Supreme

Age 2 · 9-2

Rossa Ryan 18%

Diego Dias 6%

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142

9-2

25/1 25/1 22/1

Unlucky not to win in Listed company last time, going down by a head at York, and that run confirms smart ability over today's trip and going; the rise in weight and high draw from stall 19 are the checks to consider.

AI verdict

Solid form of 12 and a 142 Saturday Rating show promise, but 9-2 odds and non-favourite market position limit confidence.

Big Negotiator

Age 2 · 9-2

321

P. J. McDonald 14%

P. Twomey 25%

—

142

9-2

80/1 50/1 66/1

Showed a good attitude to win a novice at York by a short-head last time out, and acts on the ground with the right distance profile, but cheekpieces are added here suggesting improvement is needed to compete at this level on a quick turnaround.

AI verdict

Solid 142 Saturday Rating and consistent 321 form are offset by 9-2 weight and non-favourite market position.

Bint Archange

Age 2 · 9-2

Hector Crouch 18%

Richard Hughes 15%

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140

9-2

40/1 28/1 33/1

Bolted up by four lengths in a novice here last time in the style of a horse with plenty more to offer, and return to this course and distance on good ground looks ideal; the main risk is the 40-day absence.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 140, non-favourite status, and mixed form figures of 31 limit confidence despite competitive 9-2 weight assignment.

Celtic Dispute

Age 2 · 9-2

C. Soumillon 16%

Patrick L Biancone 50%

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140

9-2

22/1 20/1 18/1

Winning a 2yo Gulfstream Park contest by a neck on its latest start suggests a sound attitude, and it handles fast ground over 5f well; the first-time blinkers may sharpen things further, though 39 days off and a field of this depth provide the checks.

AI verdict

Solid form figures of 21 and a 140 Saturday Rating justify mid-tier appeal, but 9-2 weight and non-favourite status cap confidence.

Crownbreaker

Age 2 · 9-2

David Egan 14%

Kevin Philippart de Foy 16%

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135

9-2

125/1 80/1 100/1

Winless in recent starts but showed decent debut level when runner-up at Carlisle, beaten 10 lengths by an impressive winner; effective at 5f on a sound surface, though the rating of 108 suggests he faces a stiff task from stall 27 carrying 128 lb.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with form figures of 32 and a 135 Saturday Rating, Crownbreaker shows promise but lacks the market confidence for a higher star rating.

Crystal Queen

Age 2 · 9-2

Colin Keane 16%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

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140

9-2

40/1 22/1 28/1

Improved markedly on debut when scoring with plenty in hand at Beverley last time, and acts on today's trip and going — a lightly raced filly with more to offer, though she faces a stiff step up in class here.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 140 and runner-up form (21) at 9-2 weight suggest mid-tier prospects without favourite backing.

Drazinda

Age 2 · 9-2

Mickael Barzalona 25%

Francis-Henri Graffard 31%

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138

9-2

18/1 14/1 16/1

Broke her duck with a promising debut win at Chantilly, and there's likely more improvement to come — but this sharp step up in grade on different ground tests the limits of that single run.

AI verdict

Modest Saturday Rating of 138 with a single win in form and carrying 9-2 weight limits confidence despite a winning record.

Envision

Age 2 · 9-2

Silvestre De Sousa 14%

James Owen 18%

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137

9-2

125/1 66/1 100/1

Blinkers clearly sparked a smart 4-length Windsor novice win last time, and Envision is proven over today's trip and going, but stepping up markedly in grade from stall 12 at 128lb, this outsider on our figures looks up against it.

AI verdict

Weak form figures of 41 and a 137 Saturday Rating leave Envision carrying 9-2 with little to inspire confidence.

Fast Track

Age 2 · 9-2

Rob Hornby 12%

Andrew Balding 18%

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138

9-2

50/1 33/1 40/1

Winless in recent starts and ranked 24th of 27 on our figures, Fast Track faces a stiff rise in class despite a short-head second at Nottingham last time; effective at today's trip on good ground and a top course trainer keeps connections alive.

AI verdict

Form figures of 32 and a 138 Saturday Rating suggest Fast Track lacks the winning profile to justify confidence at 9-2.

Havana Lightning

Age 2 · 9-2

Billy Loughnane 18%

George Boughey 18%

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138

9-2

80/1 40/1 50/1

Improved from debut to win a novice at Yarmouth last time but steps into much deeper waters here, and ranked 22nd of 27 on our figures, it's hard to make a case — though effective at today's trip on good ground and likely not yet the finished article.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 138, unproven form figures of 51, and 9-2 weight suggest mid-tier potential without market favouritism.

Kentucky Rain

Age 2 · 9-2

Cieren Fallon 18%

Lemos De Souza 11%

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135

9-2

28/1 28/1 25/1

Promising on debut — a runner-up beaten 1¼ lengths at Goodwood over today's trip — Kentucky Rain arrives 26 days later with scope to improve, but from stall 9 carrying 128 lb, our figures rank it 20th of 27 and it rates a no-hoper at this level.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with a single form entry of 2 and a 135 Saturday Rating limits confidence despite reasonable market positioning.

Love A Giggle

Age 2 · 9-2

Clifford Lee 17%

K. R. Burke 20%

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143

9-2

20/1 FCST 18/1

Backs up debut success with a Listed win at York last time, quickening gamely from an unpredictable pace, and with today's yard boasting a strong record in this race, this progressive filly looks to have more to offer — though stepping up to 6f for the first time is the one unknown.

AI verdict

Unbeaten form (11) and top weight of 9-2 show promise, but non-favourite status and Saturday Rating of 143 limit confidence.

Lover Girl

Age 2 · 9-2

113

Rowan Scott 11%

Kevin Philippart de Foy 16%

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140

9-2

80/1 40/1 66/1

Backed up back-to-back wins with a gutsy Listed third last time out, and her sharp early pace and proven effectiveness at today's trip and going give her every chance from stall 4 — though that front-running style could again prove her undoing if she burns too bright.

AI verdict

Solid form of 113 and a 140 Saturday Rating show ability, but 9-2 odds and non-favourite status limit confidence.

Magic Effort

Age 2 · 9-2

Benoit de la Sayette 13%

Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos 3%

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139

9-2

125/1 100/1 80/1

Showed debut-level form when beaten five lengths in a novice latest, and carrying a penalty into a field of 27 makes this a steep ask — a nice prospect, but this looks beyond her at this stage.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 139, 9-2 weight, and inconsistent form figure of 14 limit confidence to three stars.

Miss Lizzy

Age 2 · 9-2

7415

Paddy Bradley 9%

Charlie Fellowes 11%

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138

9-2

200/1 66/1 125/1

Ranked last of 27 on our figures, Miss Lizzy is almost certainly crying out for a return to further than today's trip, making this assignment a tough sell despite decent recent form and an eye-catching first-time hood.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 138, inconsistent form (7415), and carrying 9-2 weight as a non-favourite limits confidence.

More Champagne

Age 2 · 9-2

John R Velazquez 8%

Thomas Morley 0%

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138

9-2

9/1 10/1 9/1

Impressive on debut, winning by 6½ lengths at Keeneland over 5f on fast ground, and US-trained runners have a solid record in this race — but 54 days off the track and ranked 14th in a deep 27-runner field gives cause for caution.

AI verdict

Sole win in form and 9-2 weight assignment show promise, but a 138 Saturday Rating without favourite status limits confidence.

Niewiadoma

Age 2 · 9-2

Luke Morris 12%

Archie Watson 15%

—

138

9-2

100/1 80/1 100/1

Beaten a long way out chasing a fast pace up in class at Listed level last time, Niewiadoma needs a significant bounce-back here and looks hard to fancy ranked near the foot of the weights on our figures, though the 5f trip and good going suit.

AI verdict

Modest form figure of 19 and a non-favourite market position limit confidence despite a competitive 138 Saturday Rating.

Pershaada

Age 2 · 9-2

321

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

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142

9-2

25/1 FCST 22/1

Broke her duck at Goodwood last time but, ranked 21 of 27 on our figures, she has plenty to find here, and carrying 128 lb from stall 23 adds to the task for this sharp juvenile.

AI verdict

Solid 142 Saturday Rating and consistent 321 form earn mid-tier appeal, but 9-2 weight and non-favourite market status limit confidence.

Princesse d'Orange

Age 2 · 9-2

153

Daniel Tudhope 18%

David O'Meara 13%

—

139

9-2

50/1 FCST 40/1

Ran a solid race when a close third in a Listed contest at Sandown 20 days ago, ridden patiently with every chance, and acts on the going and has form over today's trip; a scopey type with potential upside, though stall 20 and a mark of 128 lb are the constraints here.

AI verdict

Form figures of 153 and a mid-range Saturday Rating of 139 suggest inconsistency, limiting confidence despite fair market weight of 9-2.

Ruiva

Age 2 · 9-2

Juan J Hernandez 40%

Wesley A Ward 17%

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138

9-2

14/1 11/1 12/1

Impressive on debut but faces a significant step up in class; the first-time blinkers and a trainer with a proven record in this race are in her favour, though 49 days off the track and a wide draw from stall 16 are factors to weigh against the striking seven-length winning margin she posted at Churchill Downs.

AI verdict

Ruiva's perfect form and solid 138 Saturday Rating are offset by carrying 9-2 weight without favourite market support.

Senorita Bonita

Age 2 · 9-2

William Buick 25%

Simon & Ed Crisford 19%

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138

9-2

13/2 9/2 13/2

Pleasing debut winner at Nottingham over this trip who showed a good attitude to score on good ground, and top connections suggest more improvement is likely — though stepping up sharply in grade from a single start is the obvious query.

AI verdict

Senorita Bonita's perfect form and 138 Saturday Rating are offset by her 9-2 odds suggesting market reservations.

Shimmering Sun

Age 2 · 9-2

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Harry Eustace 13%

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137

9-2

18/1 20/1 18/1

Promising debut winner at Salisbury over today's trip on good ground, and there's potential for more — but stepping up markedly in grade from a single run, and ranked 26th of 27 on our figures, makes it very hard to fancy at this level.

AI verdict

Winning form and a 137 Saturday Rating show promise, but 9-2 odds and non-favourite market position limit confidence to three stars.

Shining Moment

Age 2 · 9-2

Oisin Murphy 22%

Wesley A Ward 17%

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140

9-2

33/1 20/1 25/1

Showed significant improvement to score with plenty in hand at Churchill Downs last time, and the combination of proven 5f speed on a fast surface and a trainer with a strong record in this race make Shining Moment hard to dismiss, though first-time blinkers and draw 21 add unknowns.

AI verdict

Solid form figures of 21 and a Saturday Rating of 140 offer promise, but 9-2 weight and non-favourite market status temper confidence.

Velozee

Age 2 · 9-2

114

W. J. Lee 16%

P. Twomey 25%

—

143

9-2

18/1 18/1 16/1

Velozee showed real smartness when winning back-to-back before a below-par effort at Naas when the race may have come too soon; now fresher over an ideal 5f trip with a trainer in form, a bounce-back looks well within reach — though that 7-length defeat is the key risk to overcome.

AI verdict

Solid form (114) and a competitive Saturday Rating of 143 are offset by 9-2 weight and non-favourite market status.

Victorious

Age 2 · 9-2

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

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138

9-2

7/2 9/2 7/2

Successive wins culminate in a Naas Group 3 last time, where she found more when pressed — the yard won this 12 months ago and a top course jockey takes the ride, but stepping back to 5f for the first time is a significant question mark.

AI verdict

Solid form of 11 and a 138 Saturday Rating earn merit, but 9-2 weight and non-favourite market position limit confidence.

Wild Blossom

Age 2 · 9-2

James Doyle 21%

K. R. Burke 20%

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138

9-2

8/1 6/1 8/1

Wild Blossom announced herself with a dominant 10-length novice success on debut at Carlisle 30 days ago, and connections landed this very race in 2024; effective at the trip on good ground, she shapes as the one to beat from stall 7, though the draw merits watching.

AI verdict

Sole win in form and a 138 Saturday Rating show promise, but non-favourite status at 9-2 limits confidence.

15:05

Queen's Vase (Group 2) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m6f34y ·Good to Firm ·£150,282 · 11 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Asakir

Age 3 · 9-2

312

Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 11%

100

9-2

10/1 8/1 17/2

Beaten just 1¼ lengths in a Listed race latest when still looking green in front, Asakir is progressive and open to more improvement; first-time cheekpieces and a more patient ride over this trip on suitable ground could see him go very close, though inexperience remains the main risk.

AI verdict

Asakir's Saturday Rating of 89 and inconsistent 312 form leave him uncompetitive against likely stronger-weighted rivals in this Group 2.

Del Maro

Age 3 · 9-2

23-142

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

102

9-2

14/1 FCST 12/1

Beaten a nose in a Listed race at Goodwood latest when fitted with cheekpieces, Del Maro arrives in cracking form from a trainer firing on all cylinders, stays well and acts on any going — the chief concern is whether he can convert that near-miss into victory.

AI verdict

Rated 91 with inconsistent form (23-142) and carrying 9-2 weight as a non-favourite, Del Maro lacks the market confidence for a higher star rating.

Galiyan

Age 3 · 9-2

Oisin Murphy 22%

Andrew Balding 18%

—

139

9-2

9/4 32/17 2/1

Galiyan won a Chester maiden by 2¼ lengths last time out and, with a top course trainer in the saddle, the step up to 14f looks a logical next move for a horse still developing — effective at 10-12f on good ground, though this rise in grade is the one test.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with modest 41 form and a Saturday Rating of 139 limits Galiyan to a mid-tier three-star assessment.

Limestone

Age 3 · 9-2

321-11

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

102

9-2

10/3 10/3 3/1

Limestone arrives on the back of three consecutive wins, most recently a Listed success at Navan over 13f, and looks a progressive sort with the right attitude — first-time headgear adds a small query, though the trip and going profile suit well.

AI verdict

Limestone's Saturday Rating of 96 and 9-2 weight undermine his solid 321-11 form in this competitive Group 2 market.

Magnetude

Age 3 · 9-2

43-121

Harry Davies 13%

James Owen 18%

9-2

125/1 66/1 100/1

Magnetude won a Chester handicap last time in first-time cheekpieces, retains them here, and the form figures look solid, but this is a significantly tougher assignment and, ranked last on our figures, there are serious doubts about the step up in class.

AI verdict

Magnetude's modest Saturday Rating of 77 and recent inconsistent form (43-121) at 9-2 weight offer little confidence in this Group 2 field.

Mr Colonel

Age 3 · 9-2

225-13

Colin Keane 16%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

9-2

25/1 16/1 22/1

Wore a tongue-tie for the first time when a staying-on 6-length third in the Chester Vase last time out, running to his best over 12f — but drawn widest with a bend soon after the start adds a complication, and he has a bit to find on these terms.

AI verdict

Rated just 92 with inconsistent form (225-13) and not trusted by the market, Mr Colonel lacks the profile to threaten here.

Point Of Law

Age 3 · 9-2

James Doyle 21%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

—

141

9-2

15/2

Shaped with plenty of promise when winning a Newbury maiden last time, hitting the line well, but faces a stiff rise in class here and our figures rank it near the foot of the field — a step up to 12f on a sound surface looks the longer-term target.

AI verdict

Solid form figures of 21 and a Saturday Rating of 141 show ability, but 9-2 odds and non-favourite status suggest market reservations.

Port Of Spain

Age 3 · 9-2

1537-5

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

103

9-2

8/1 13/2 8/1

Cheekpieces couldn't spark a revival on handicap debut at Newbury last time, beaten four-and-a-quarter lengths, and ranked near the foot of this field on our figures — the yard has a fine record in this race but Port Of Spain looks a below-par representative, despite a top course jockey aboard.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 90 and inconsistent form figures of 1537-5 highlight significant doubts at 9-2 weight.

Ranga Tang

Age 3 · 9-2

542-31

Cieren Fallon 18%

James Owen 18%

9-2

66/1 50/1 66/1

Showed a good attitude to get up by a short-head at Salisbury last time, and stays 12f well on today's going, but this big, gangly colt needs to improve again to be competitive at this level.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 78 and form figures of 542-31 suggest limited Group 2 class at 9-2 weight.

Ravenspire

Age 3 · 9-2

Clifford Lee 17%

K. R. Burke 20%

9-2

9/1 16/1 9/1

Ravenspire arrives on the back of back-to-back wins, most recently defying a penalty in taking style at Haydock, and still looked green there — suggesting more improvement is likely. The step up in trip should suit this big colt, though 53 days off and a penalty to carry are the checks on his chance.

AI verdict

Ravenspure's Saturday Rating of 85 and non-favourite market position undermine confidence despite unbeaten form of 11.

Wareeth

Age 3 · 9-2

161

Tom Marquand 16%

Archie Watson 15%

100

9-2

18/1 10/1 14/1

Wareeth bolted up by six lengths on his latest start and rates 15lb above his official mark, making him a compelling threat here — though stepping up 4f in trip and into considerably better company are the key questions he must answer.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with a Saturday Rating of just 92 and inconsistent 161 form makes Wareeth an unconvincing each-way proposition.

15:40

Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares) ✓ Result

Class 1 7f213y ·Good to Firm ·£141,775 · 15 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Jancis

Age 5 · 9-5

462-15

Sean Levey 13%

W. McCreery 9%

112

101

9-5

12/1 16/1 11/1

Fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time and carrying 131 lb from stall 9, Jancis arrives just 24 days after finishing fifth in a Group 2 when finishing well but finding the task beyond her — though that Dahlia form is arguably flattered, her best coming from off the pace hoping for trouble in running.

AI verdict

Jancis has a modest Saturday Rating of 101, carries top weight of 9-5, and patchy form of 462-15 makes her an unconvincing non-favourite.

Arisaig

Age 5 · 9-2

330-24

Jamie Spencer 12%

Charlie Johnston 13%

102

9-2

28/1 33/1 25/1

Arisaig shaped with plenty of promise when fourth, beaten just 2½ lengths in Listed company at Goodwood latest, and a strong pace will play to her hand — this hold-up filly closes best on fast ground and is well suited by today's conditions. The chief concern is her winless recent run of form.

AI verdict

Arisaig's modest Saturday Rating of 89, uninspiring form figures of 330-24, and non-favourite market position combine to suggest limited winning prospects.

Blue Bolt

Age 4 · 9-2

1122-1

Colin Keane 16%

Andrew Balding 18%

110

104

9-2

3/1 11/4 3/1

Blue Bolt arrives on the back of a smooth Listed win at Goodwood, travelling well before asserting late, and her record of three wins in her last five starts underlines consistent form; a top course trainer, she's at her best on a sound surface and our rating of 136 marks her the one to beat.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with a Saturday Rating of 104, Blue Bolt's 1122-1 form lacks the consistency to compete at this Group 2 level.

Carolina Jetstream

Age 4 · 9-2

-11402

Ryan Moore 24%

Robson De Aguiar 12%

105

9-2

25/1 22/1 25/1

Finished a length second in a Group 2 latest but ranks last of 15 here and has a clear step up in class to find, making her genuinely hard to fancy despite a top course jockey booking and proven versatility on any surface.

AI verdict

Recent form showing a win then a fourth and a two suggests inconsistency, and a 99 Saturday Rating at 9-2 weight offers little competitive edge.

Catalina Delcarpio

Age 4 · 9-2

123-41

W. J. Lee 16%

P. Twomey 25%

104

9-2

6/1 15/2 6/1

Ran to her very best when landing a Listed prize last time out, and the yard is firing — but 38 days off and a rating of 104 leave her with ground to make up on official marks, even if she's likely to finish strongly over this trip and going.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-2 with a modest Saturday Rating of 94 and inconsistent form of 123-41 limits her winning prospects.

Cathedral

Age 4 · 9-2

454-32

David Egan 14%

Kevin Philippart de Foy 16%

113

9-2

7/1 9/1 6/1

Consistent and versatile, Cathedral was a close second in a Newmarket Group 2 last time despite being caught up in a fierce pace, and that effort reads well for this. Winless in her last five starts, she'll need to convert that form into a clear success here.

AI verdict

Rated just 97 with uninspiring 454-32 form and carrying 9-2 weight as a non-favourite limits Cathedral's winning prospects significantly.

Dash Of Azure

Age 4 · 9-2

0128-7

Rossa Ryan 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

9-2

66/1 33/1 50/1

Returned from 39 days off to finish seventh at Lingfield last time, likely needing that run, but back-to-back modest efforts before that single win make this a tough sell, and ranked 13 of 15 on our figures, there's little to draw you in.

AI verdict

Recent form showing a seventh-place finish and a Saturday Rating of just 89 make Dash Of Azure unconvincing at 9-2 weight.

Falakeyah

Age 4 · 9-2

/196-6

Tom Marquand 16%

Owen Burrows 21%

102

9-2

16/1

Showed her class when winning over today's trip and going, but the Newmarket run 45 days ago — where she raced too freely and was well held at Group 2 level — raises questions about whether she can translate her undoubted ability into a consistent performance.

AI verdict

Recent form figures of /196-6 and a Saturday Rating of just 84 suggest Falakeyah lacks the class for this Group 2 contest.

Francophone

Age 5 · 9-2

561-40

C. Soumillon 16%

Charlie Johnston 13%

105

9-2

50/1 50/1 28/1

Held up and needing plenty to go right, Francophone was beaten four lengths in a Group 2 last time and ranks 11th of 15 on our figures — the form profile and rating gap make it hard to fancy, though course-and-distance experience on this going at least counts for something.

AI verdict

Struggling form of 561-40 and a Saturday Rating of just 93 make Francophone an unconvincing contender at 9-2 weight.

Friendly Soul

Age 5 · 9-2

7111/P

Oisin Murphy 22%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

113

9-2

5/1 4/1 9/2

Pulled up last time only after a false step when still going well, and with the yard having won this race in each of the last two years, Friendly Soul arrives with serious claims on the back of three wins in her last five starts — the only question is how much edge she retains after missing most of 2025.

AI verdict

Form shows a pull-up latest after three wins, and a 91 Saturday Rating at 9-2 weight flags significant questions.

Godspeed

Age 4 · 9-2

8147-2

James Doyle 21%

C & Y Lerner 21%

109

9-2

9/1 FCST 17/2

Ran to Listed-level form when going down by a short-neck at Longchamp latest, and Group 1 experience demands respect, but 55 days off the track and a stall-12 draw are factors to weigh against a field in which he rates just seventh on our figures.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with a Saturday Rating of just 98 and inconsistent form (8147-2), Godspeed lacks the profile to compete at Group 2 level.

Kon Tiki

Age 4 · 9-2

/117-2

Billy Loughnane 18%

Jane Chapple-Hyam 13%

105

9-2

10/1 17/2 10/1

Shown she handles the trip and conditions, and her Goodwood Listed placing last time — beaten just three-quarters of a length when worn down late — reads well; 46 days between runs and 128 lb are the checks, but she's capable of making the frame again.

AI verdict

Kon Tiki's modest Saturday Rating of 96 and uninspiring /117-2 form make her an unconvincing 9-2 shot in this Group 2 company.

Noche Clasica

Age 4 · 9-2

131-14

Kevin Stott 15%

Edward Bethell 17%

9-2

50/1 FCST 40/1

Noche Clasica brings a progressive profile — three wins in its last five starts — and acts on today's conditions, but this drop in trip may blunt its edge after looking suited by 10f when a close fourth at Listed level last time.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with a Saturday Rating of only 93 and inconsistent 131-14 form makes Noche Clasica an unconvincing non-favourite pick.

Shes Perfect

Age 4 · 9-2

229-36

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Charlie Fellowes 11%

108

9-2

40/1 22/1 33/1

Winless in her last five starts and struggling to find 2025 form, Shes Perfect boiled over before her latest outing and raced too freely when well held; first-time cheekpieces are a mild interest, but she remains hard to fancy at the foot of the rankings.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with inconsistent form (229-36) and a modest Saturday Rating of 92 limits her winning prospects significantly.

Snellen

Age 5 · 9-2

4216-3

Mark Zahra 17%

Gavin Cromwell 11%

107

9-2

20/1 12/1 14/1

Ran well fresh when a close third at Group 3 level last time, and handles today's trip and ground, but ranked near the foot of our assessments and likely needs to find more than that form suggests.

AI verdict

Snellen's Saturday Rating of 99 and inconsistent form reading 4216-3 offer little confidence at 9-2 weight.

16:20

Prince Of Wales's Stakes (Group 1) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m1f212y ·Good to Firm ·£567,100 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Almaqam

Age 5 · 9-2

1233-1

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Ed Walker 16%

122

112

9-2

13/2 5/1 6/1

Almaqam arrives fresh from a convincing 2-length Tattersalls Gold Cup victory at the Curragh, and with course-and-distance form to call upon and strong claims as a progressive five-year-old, he's a serious threat from stall 1 under 128lb — fast ground the one factor to watch.

AI verdict

Almaqam's Saturday Rating of 112 and non-favourite market position suggest insufficient class for Group 1 level despite solid 1233-1 form.

Dancing Gemini

Age 5 · 9-2

390-64

Rossa Ryan 18%

Roger Teal 13%

118

9-2

40/1 50/1 33/1

Winless in recent starts but shaped with promise when fourth in the Lockinge latest, and the first-time cheekpieces stay on here; held up over a suited trip, though fast ground would be preferred and this looks a stiff ask regardless.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 98 and poor form figures of 390-64 make Dancing Gemini a weak contender at 9-2 weight.

Daryz

Age 4 · 9-2

621-11

Mickael Barzalona 25%

Francis-Henri Graffard 31%

127

118

9-2

2/1

Daryz arrives in career-best form after a facile 3½-length Group 1 success at Longchamp last time, and as the reigning Arc winner has the class to dominate again — the sole concern is whether the going proves quick enough to see the best of him.

AI verdict

Rated 118 with solid form (621-11), Daryz carries 9-2 weight without favourite market support, limiting confidence.

Devil's Advocate

Age 4 · 9-2

417-24

Robert Havlin 15%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

109

9-2

125/1 100/1 80/1

Held up as a pacemaker for a stablemate, Devil's Advocate is tough to fancy in his own right — pulled 18 lengths clear latest on ground probably too fast, and the first-time headgear does little to shorten the odds at the bottom of the market, even if the yard won this last year.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 97 and inconsistent form (417-24) at 9-2 weight makes Devil's Advocate a weak Group 1 contender.

Mississippi River

Age 4 · 9-2

51-570

W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

9-2

125/1 100/1 80/1

Mississippi River finished out of the frame most recently after being deployed as a pacemaker at Group 1 level, and returns here likely in a similar role — bottom of our rankings among eight runners, the first-time blinkers do little to change that outlook despite proven course-and-distance form.

AI verdict

Form figures of 51-570 and a low Saturday Rating of 82 make Mississippi River uncompetitive at 9-2 weight in Group 1 company.

Ombudsman

Age 5 · 9-2

212-11

William Buick 25%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

128

119

9-2

11/8 FCST 5/4

Ombudsman won this race 12 months ago and backed it up with a Brigadier Gerard Stakes success last time, making him the obvious one to beat on a going that suits; the yard is in form and a 20-day turnaround looks ideal, though a neck margin last time hints he's not foot-perfect.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 119 and non-favourite market position leave Ombudsman outgunned despite solid 212-11 form at 9-2.

Minnie Hauk

Age 4 · 8-13

126-15

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

123

115

8-13

13/2 5/1 6/1

Minnie Hauk, the 2025 Oaks winner effective over this trip and proven on the going, arrives 24 days fresh and shaped as a leading danger at 125lb from stall 5 — though she must bounce back after a puzzling 9-length defeat last time out.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 115, inconsistent form (126-15), and carrying 8-13 without market support limits Minnie Hauk's winning prospects.

See The Fire

Age 5 · 8-13

429-11

Oisin Murphy 22%

Andrew Balding 18%

116

109

8-13

16/1 FCST 14/1

Landed the Middleton Fillies' Stakes (Group 2) at York last time and clearly thrives at the course, but was third here 12 months ago and needs to find more to go one better; in-form, trainer excels here, though our rating suggests she's just held on form assessment.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 109 and recent form of 429-11 suggest inconsistency makes See The Fire vulnerable at 8-13 weight in Group 1 company.

17:00

Royal Hunt Cup (Heritage Handicap) ✓ Result

Class 2 1m ·Good to Firm ·£90,195 · 31 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Comment

Holloway Boy

Age 6 · 10-0

-53232

Jack Nicholls(3) 12%

K. R. Burke 20%

112

10-0

22/1 20/1 22/1

Consistent and placing regularly in recent starts, Holloway Boy sweats up but has shown he handles that, finishing second in a Listed race here latest; winless in his last five, though, and a mark of 112 makes life tough back in handicap company.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 10-0 with a Saturday Rating of 90 and uninspiring form of -53232 limits his winning prospects.

Skukuza

Age 5 · 9-12

3-4566

C. Soumillon 16%

Ed Dunlop 12%

110

9-12

25/1 50/1 20/1

Winless in its last five starts and disappointing when beaten seven lengths at Epsom last time after racing too freely, Skukuza dons a visor for the first time from stall 17 — that headgear switch is the main hook, though a run of declining figures suggests form remains a concern.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 86 and uninspiring recent form of 3-4566 makes Skukuza a poor value selection.

No Retreat

Age 5 · 9-9

02-115

Billy Loughnane 18%

George Scott 20%

107

9-9

33/1 40/1 28/1

Ran creditably in Listed company last time but that was 123 days ago, and returning from a break to tackle a competitive handicap off 135 lb makes this a tough ask — consistent over today's trip and going, yet sits well down the rankings on our figures.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-9 with a Saturday Rating of 96, No Retreat's recent form of 02-115 shows inconsistency that limits confidence in this competitive field.

Excellent Believe

Age 4 · 9-8

122-33

Toby Moore(7) 11%

Jack Channon 14%

106

9-8

22/1 28/1 22/1

Placed in Listed company last time despite late interference, Excellent Believe has the class to compete here, though a career-high 134lb — 11lb above last handicap mark — makes things tough; acts on the going and has form over today's distance.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-8 with a modest Saturday Rating of 91 and recent form showing back-to-back thirds limits appeal.

Archivist

Age 4 · 9-7

13-531

James Doyle 21%

Hamad Al Jehani 20%

105

9-7

6/1 9/1 6/1

Archivist landed a Meydan handicap by 2¼ lengths off this very mark last time out and is proven over today's trip and conditions, making it the one to beat here despite the 96-day absence and first-time hood.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-7 with a modest Saturday Rating of 95 and inconsistent form of 13-531 limits Archivist's winning prospects.

Cerulean Bay

Age 5 · 9-7

103-42

Daniel Tudhope 18%

David O'Meara 13%

105

9-7

25/1 28/1 25/1

Beaten a neck at York last time off a 2lb lower mark, Cerulean Bay arrives in cracking heart but faces a stiffer task from 133lb here; consistent in top handicaps and versatile on ground, though fortune in running from stall 22 will matter.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-7 with a Saturday Rating of 90 and inconsistent form of 103-42 limits Cerulean Bay's winning prospects.

Ebt's Guard

Age 5 · 9-6

224-04

Lewis Edmunds 12%

William Muir & Chris Grassick 11%

104

9-6

20/1 FCST 18/1

Consistent sort who travelled well before fading late at Newbury off a 1lb lower mark, suggesting stamina may be stretched; winless in his last five starts and now 7lb higher than 12 months ago, with stall 32 to factor in from 132lb.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-6 with a modest Saturday Rating of 89 and uninspiring form of 224-04 limits Ebt's Guard's prospects significantly.

Henlein

Age 4 · 9-6

2/90-7

Kevin Stott 15%

Kevin Ryan 12%

104

9-6

100/1 66/1 80/1

Winless in its last four starts and ranked well down our assessments, Henlein shaped with some promise on British debut at Haydock last time off a 1lb higher mark, though a 53-day break and declining recent form make it hard to fancy at face value.

AI verdict

Henlein's poor form (2/90-7), high weight of 9-6, and weak Saturday Rating of 83 make this an unappealing handicap prospect.

Thunder Run

Age 5 · 9-5

640-72

Clifford Lee 17%

K. R. Burke 20%

103

9-5

25/1 20/1 22/1

Thunder Run shaped well at York last time, going down by a length off a 3lb lower mark than today's, and handles this trip and going — but winless in his last five starts and there are doubts about whether he truly has the pace for a mile.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with uninspiring form of 640-72 and a Saturday Rating of just 86 makes Thunder Run a weak each-way proposition.

Urban Lion

Age 5 · 9-4

309-10

Edward Greatrex 14%

Jack Channon 14%

102

9-4

28/1 40/1 25/1

Beaten 30 lengths into 24th on latest start off the same mark he carries today, Urban Lion needs a significant bounce-back on this return from 60 days off, and ranking 22nd of 30 on our figures makes it hard to fancy despite proven course, distance, and going credentials.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with poor recent form figures of 309-10 and a modest Saturday Rating of 87 limits confidence.

Jagged Edge

Age 4 · 9-4

1010-1

Colin Keane 16%

Stephen Thorne 12%

102

9-4

15/2 11/1 15/2

Blows hot and cold in recent starts and now 9lb higher than when landing that Naas handicap, making the current mark tough to overcome — though a significant jockey booking and proven effectiveness over today's trip are genuine points in its favour.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a Saturday Rating of 82, Jagged Edge's inconsistent 1010-1 form undermines confidence despite recent winning return.

Checkandchallenge

Age 7 · 9-4

639-06

Rossa Ryan 18%

William Knight 14%

102

9-4

25/1 16/1 22/1

Winless in its last five starts and seemingly in decline, Checkandchallenge's mark looks stiff, though first-time headgear and a career-best effort somewhat masked by a four-length Newbury defeat last time offer mild encouragement for this 8-10f performer who handles any ground.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 82 and poor form figures of 639-06 carrying 9-4 make this runner unconvincing at current odds.

Fifth Column

Age 4 · 9-4

100-02

William Buick 25%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

102

9-4

10/1 9/1 10/1

Ran to form when beaten half a length at Newmarket last time off a 1lb lower mark, and first-time headgear could sharpen things up for a trainer firing at 29%; however, 46 days off and a rise in the weights are the counterweights to consider.

AI verdict

Rated just 86 carrying 9-4, Fifth Column's 100-02 form shows inconsistency that justifies scepticism despite fair market odds.

La Botte

Age 4 · 9-4

2-4078

Mark Zahra 17%

Harry Eustace 13%

102

9-4

11/1 10/1 11/1

Britannia runner-up who acts on today's trip and surface, and with a trainer in form there's plenty to work with — yet to score in recent starts, and closing that gap to the top flight remains the key question.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a modest Saturday Rating of 82 and inconsistent form of 2-4078 limits La Botte's prospects.

Mister Winston

Age 4 · 9-4

40-161

Oisin Murphy 22%

Andrew Balding 18%

102

9-4

22/1 14/1 20/1

Landed a handicap at Epsom 12 days ago, hitting the line well off a 5lb lower mark than today's, and handles this course, distance and going well — though that rise in the weights and a tendency to race keenly are the checks on his chance.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a modest Saturday Rating of 93 and inconsistent form reading 40-161 limits confidence.

Erzindjan

Age 8 · 9-3

7458-1

Ryan Moore 24%

T. J. Kent 17%

101

9-3

12/1 10/1 12/1

Landed the Suffolk Stakes Handicap at Newmarket last time out by a short head, though that came off a 2lb lower mark and faces a stiffer task here from stall 24 carrying 129lb; a big run remains feasible on ground he handles.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-3 with a Saturday Rating of 81 and patchy form 7458-1 limits Erzindjan's handicap prospects.

One Smack Mac

Age 4 · 9-3

43200-

Saffie Osborne 14%

Jamie Osborne 12%

101

9-3

80/1 FCST 66/1

Winless in its last five starts and absent for 277 days, One Smack Mac needs a bounce back on what appears to be a stable debut — a first-time hood at least offers some intrigue, but this outsider asks plenty of faith after a string of below-par efforts.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-3 with a modest Saturday Rating of 84 and disappointing recent form of 43200- limits One Smack Mac's winning prospects.

Godwinson

Age 6 · 9-2

1500-0

George Bass 12%

Jack Channon 14%

100

9-2

80/1 50/1 66/1

Three consecutive unplaced runs, including a thumping 8½-length defeat last time, make Godwinson hard to fancy, and fast ground adds a further concern for a horse who handles soft and AW surfaces best.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with a Saturday Rating of 81 and poor form (1500-0) makes Godwinson an unconvincing outsider in this competitive handicap.

Ozat

Age 5 · 9-2

248-00

Cieren Fallon 18%

Ian Williams 11%

100

9-2

66/1 125/1 50/1

Winless in its last five starts and needing more off a mark of 100, Ozat's recent record — including a well-beaten Epsom handicap effort 12 days ago — makes it hard to fancy, especially with a struggling trainer. Acts on today's ground and distance, at least.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-2 with poor recent form (248-00) and a Saturday Rating of just 82 makes Ozat a weak contender in this competitive handicap.

Blue Rc

Age 4 · 9-2

2-1229

Hector Crouch 18%

James Tate 19%

100

9-2

22/1 33/1 22/1

Blue Rc arrives on the back of a below-par Newbury handicap defeat — beaten six lengths — after two encouraging runner-up efforts, so a bounce-back is required; acts on today's distance and going, and that prior consistency suggests the ability is there if returning to form.

AI verdict

Rated just 93 with inconsistent form (2-1229) and carrying 9-2 weight, Blue Rc lacks the profile to threaten in this competitive handicap.

War Socks

Age 4 · 9-1

1-4331

David Egan 14%

Niels Petersen 6%

9-1

50/1 50/1 40/1

Improved by four lengths winning a Bro Park handicap off this mark last time, but as a Scandinavian raider ranked 25th of 30 on our figures, War Socks faces a stiff ask stepping into this company from stall 21 carrying 127 lb.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 84 and uninspiring recent form of 1-4331 make War Socks difficult to support at 9-1.

Shout

Age 4 · 9-1

14-903

Jack Callan 14%

Simon & Ed Crisford 19%

9-1

12/1 12/1 11/1

Ran to form when beaten two lengths off this mark at York last time, but remains 8lb above the rating at which it last won — a consistent profile that promises more placed efforts than victories right now.

AI verdict

Saturday Rating of 83 and patchy form (14-903) make 9-1 weight a poor market proposition in a competitive Heritage Handicap.

Classic

Age 6 · 9-1

128-21

Pat Dobbs 14%

Richard Hannon 12%

9-1

14/1 11/1 14/1

Returned to form with a neck win in a handicap at Newbury last time off a 4lb lower mark than today, and handles today's trip and surface well — though up in the weights now and a wide draw to contend with from stall 19.

AI verdict

Classic's Saturday Rating of 93 and 9-1 weight leave it underequipped against stronger-fancied rivals in this competitive handicap.

Swing Vote

Age 6 · 9-1

587/67

Silvestre De Sousa 14%

Simon & Ed Crisford 19%

9-1

100/1 50/1 80/1

Winless in its last five starts and below best when well beaten on its latest outing, Swing Vote returns after a 109-day absence in first-time headgear carrying 127lb from stall 27 — a combination of factors that make this a difficult one to fancy, despite proven effectiveness at this trip on fast ground.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-1 weight with a Saturday Rating of just 81 and poor form of 587/67 makes Swing Vote uncompetitive in this heritage handicap.

Indalo

Age 5 · 9-0

1412-2

Ray Dawson 14%

Roger Varian 20%

9-0

11/1 8/1 11/1

Ran to a neck defeat off 3lb lower at Newbury last time and remains progressive in 2025, but steps up in weight from stall 8 wearing first-time headgear — with course-and-distance form on its side and connections landing this race last year, there's plenty to like.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-0 with a Saturday Rating of 92 and form figures of 1412-2 suggest consistent but not dominant claims.

Rogue Diplomat

Age 4 · 9-0

11-257

Harry Davies 13%

James Owen 18%

9-0

22/1 14/1 20/1

Ran creditably in Listed company last time but steps back into a competitive handicap from stall 33 carrying 126 lb, and ranked 23 of 30 on our figures — hard to fancy at likely odds, though course-and-distance form and versatility on any going offer some consolation.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-0 with a Saturday Rating of 92 and recent form showing 11-257, Rogue Diplomat lacks the market confidence to justify favouritism in this competitive field.

Scoville

Age 4 · 9-0

1104-8

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

9-0

14/1 9/1 14/1

Scoville has the form figures to be a leading player here — effective at a mile on sound ground, a top jockey back in the plate and a trainer firing at 37% — but first-time cheekpieces suggest a settling issue, and if he pulls hard again, that's the main danger to his chance.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-0 with a modest Saturday Rating of 86 and patchy form (1104-8) limits Scoville's competitiveness.

Witch Hunter

Age 7 · 9-0

148900

Joe Leavy 11%

Richard Hannon 12%

9-0

66/1 FCST 50/1

Showed smart form when winning in recent starts and acts on this trip and going, but has disappointed in his last four runs including a poor effort at Newbury last time, so needs to rediscover that earlier spark from stall 3 in this large field.

AI verdict

Witch Hunter carries top weight of 9-0 into the race with poor recent form (148900) and a modest Saturday Rating of 81.

Blue Brother

Age 5 · 9-0

25/60-

James Doyle 21%

Hamad Al Jehani 20%

9-0

14/1 FCST 12/1

Carrying top weight 9-0 with poor recent form (25/60-) and a Saturday Rating of just 80 makes Blue Brother an unattractive proposition.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-0 with poor recent form (25/60-) and a Saturday Rating of just 80 makes Blue Brother an unattractive proposition.

Diego El Queso

Age 4 · 8-13

283-21

Reserve 0%

G. M. Lyons 16%

8-13

28/1 FCST 25/1

Carrying 8-13 with a Saturday Rating of 90 and uninspiring 283-21 form limits his competitiveness in this deep Heritage Handicap field.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-13 with a Saturday Rating of 90 and uninspiring 283-21 form limits his competitiveness in this deep Heritage Handicap field.

The Lost King

Age 4 · 8-13

-12134

P. J. McDonald 14%

Andrew Balding 18%

8-13

28/1 FCST 25/1

Carrying 8-13 with a modest Saturday Rating of 91 and patchy form of -12134, The Lost King lacks the profile to threaten in this competitive handicap.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-13 with a modest Saturday Rating of 91 and patchy form of -12134, The Lost King lacks the profile to threaten in this competitive handicap.

17:35

Kensington Palace Stakes (Handicap) (Fillies & Mares) ✓ Result

Class 2 1m ·Good to Firm ·£61,848 · 24 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Stateira

Age 4 · 9-12

12-113

James Doyle 21%

Andrew Balding 18%

105

9-12

8/1 FCST 7/1

Stateira's hat-trick of recent wins and a cracking third in a Group 2 last time demonstrate she's in red-hot form, and with a trainer who won this race last year and handles this trip well, she's a serious contender — the 138lb burden is the one thing to overcome.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 with a Saturday Rating of 87 and inconsistent form (12-113) limits Stateira's appeal despite recent placed efforts.

Sand Gazelle

Age 4 · 9-7

127-76

William Buick 25%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

100

9-7

22/1 18/1 22/1

Blinkers applied for the first time after cheekpieces failed to spark a revival — beaten 10 lengths at Listed level last time and out of sorts all season, though a winner in recent starts and proven over today's trip and going.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-7 with a weak Saturday Rating of 75 and inconsistent form of 127-76 makes Sand Gazelle a poor selection.

Muddy Mooy

Age 5 · 9-7

742-35

Edward Greatrex 14%

Charlie Pike 7%

100

9-7

33/1 28/1 33/1

Comfortably held in a Group 3 last time and winless in its last five starts, Muddy Mooy also faces a ground concern here and returns after 54 days off — hard to fancy at the head of the weights from stall 9.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-7 with a modest Saturday Rating of 75 and uninspiring form of 742-35 makes Muddy Mooy a poor selection.

Cheshire Dancer

Age 5 · 9-6

147-05

Billy Loughnane 18%

Hugo Palmer 13%

9-6

16/1 28/1 14/1

Beaten nine lengths at Haydock last time in Listed company where the trip may have stretched her, Cheshire Dancer looks more at home back at a mile on a sound surface, though she's been out of sorts this season and first-time headgear is needed to spark a revival from stall 17.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-6 with poor recent form (147-05) and a low Saturday Rating of 73 justifies this weak 1-star rating.

Gaga Girl

Age 4 · 9-4

642-12

C. Soumillon 16%

Gerald Mosse 11%

9-4

11/1 22/1 9/1

Gaga Girl shaped well on her latest Listed outing and acts on the going, but others look stronger on these terms, and the first-time headgear at 130lb from stall 24 adds unknowns for a filly best around a mile.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a modest Saturday Rating of 81 and inconsistent form of 642-12 limits confidence.

American Gal

Age 4 · 9-4

277-79

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Ed Walker 16%

9-4

25/1

American Gal has the course-distance-going profile to be involved here, effective across a range of conditions and trips, but she's winless in her last five and has yet to hit her stride this season — a stall 5 draw, 130 lb, and patchy recent figures suggest mid-division at best.

AI verdict

Rated just 71 with poor form figures of 277-79 and carrying 9-4, American Gal offers little appeal at unspecified odds.

Betty Clover

Age 4 · 9-2

00-554

Charles Bishop 10%

Eve Johnson Houghton 13%

9-2

33/1

Winless in recent starts but running with credit — that fourth in the Princess Elizabeth at Epsom franks the form, and she clearly handles today's trip and conditions. The 128 lb burden from stall 11 is the main query against a return to peak.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-2 with a Saturday Rating of just 72 and poor recent form of 00-554 makes Betty Clover a difficult selection.

Radiant Beauty

Age 5 · 9-0

113-61

Ryan Moore 24%

James Owen 18%

9-0

13/2 7/1 6/1

Landed a fillies' handicap by 2½ lengths off a 6lb lower mark last time out, but now racing off a revised mark from stall 14, and while effective at today's trip on a sound surface, the higher weight could offset that course form; Ryan Moore's booking keeps her firmly in the picture.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-0 with a modest Saturday Rating of 82 and inconsistent form of 113-61 limits confidence.

Rhapsody

Age 4 · 8-13

98513-

Cieren Fallon 18%

William Haggas 23%

8-13

16/1 12/1 16/1

Rhapsody shaped with real promise when third in a Listed race on latest outing, and with the trainer in cracking form and more to offer over today's trip, the 248-day absence is the only query about a filly who looks the one to beat.

AI verdict

Rhapsody's modest Saturday Rating of 76, top weight of 8-13, and inconsistent form figures of 98513 make her a difficult selection.

Alobayyah

Age 4 · 8-11

1/85-3

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

8-11

3/1 11/4 3/1

Ran to form on handicap debut over this trip last time out, beaten just three lengths off a 1lb lower mark, and with a trainer firing at 37% in the last fortnight, Alobayyah looks the chief danger here; the main concern is a return to last season's lesser form.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 8-11 with patchy form (1/85-3) and a modest Saturday Rating of 76 makes Alobayyah an unconvincing proposition.

Miss Nightfall

Age 4 · 8-10

570-95

David Egan 14%

James Fanshawe 18%

8-10

12/1 8/1 10/1

Winless in her last five starts and a bit below form on her return to turf at Yarmouth last time, Miss Nightfall is off an easing mark but likely needs more having probably flattered in a Group contest; effective at this trip and acts on any ground, though a sound surface may suit best.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-10 with a Saturday Rating of 71 and uninspiring form figures of 570-95, Miss Nightfall offers little appeal at current market odds.

Zgharta

Age 4 · 8-9

7540-6

Oisin Murphy 22%

Andrew Balding 18%

8-9

10/1

Zgharta's trainer took this race last year and the horse itself ran well at this meeting twelve months ago, making the stable combination a serious threat; however, winless in its last five starts and beaten seven lengths for pace last time out, it must find significant improvement.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (7540-6) and a low Saturday Rating of 69 under 8-9 weight make Zgharta an unconvincing each-way prospect.

Seren Star

Age 4 · 8-9

1510-3

Harry Davies 13%

William Haggas 23%

8-9

40/1 FCST 33/1

Seren Star is an outsider on our figures, ranked well down the field, and the unplaced effort sandwiched between recent wins adds to the inconsistency. The tongue-tie applied first time and a trainer firing at 28% offer the most compelling reasons to stay interested.

AI verdict

Seren Star's Saturday Rating of 78 and inconsistent form (1510-3) under 8-9 weight justify limited market confidence.

Crystal Flyer

Age 5 · 8-9

568-97

Ray Dawson 14%

Ben Haslam 14%

8-9

125/1 FCST 100/1

Hood on for the first time after another below-par Hamilton spin 31 days ago, Crystal Flyer's winless run continues to mount — yet the versatile stayer acts on this going and distance, giving this draw-two runner a plausible each-way profile if the headgear sparks a response.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (568-97) and a modest Saturday Rating of 67 make Crystal Flyer an unconvincing betting proposition at 8-9 weight.

Oolong Poobong

Age 4 · 8-9

/214-5

Jamie Spencer 12%

Edward Bethell 17%

8-9

10/1 11/1 10/1

Ran creditably at Thirsk last time and is proven at today's trip and going, but the tongue-tie worn again may not unlock enough improvement off a mark that looks beyond reach for now — capable of filling a place rather than winning.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-9 with modest form of /214-5, a Saturday Rating of 74, and starting as a non-favourite makes Oolong Poobong a weak contender.

Rumba Numba

Age 4 · 8-9

6124-1

Jack Mitchell 16%

Roger Varian 20%

8-9

14/1 10/1 12/1

Showed a good attitude to land a handicap by a neck at Doncaster 12 days ago, and should handle the step up in weight comfortably, though slipping back to sixth in the run before is a minor caution worth noting.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-9 with a Saturday Rating of only 80 and starting as a non-favourite despite decent form of 6124-1 limits confidence here.

All Moonshine

Age 4 · 8-8

31-11

Jason Watson 13%

Andrew Balding 18%

8-8

22/1 14/1 20/1

Three wins on the spin, most recently quickening clear by 2½l in a Kempton handicap off a 7lb lower mark than today, and a trainer who won this race last year fires in a strong 32% strike-rate; the 126-day absence and a 17lb rise in the weights are the obvious checks.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-8 with a Saturday Rating of 80 and form reading 31-11, the market's dismissal as non-favourite exposes All Moonshine's limited winning prospects.

Perfect Part

Age 4 · 8-7

0-4642

Cam Hardie 6%

Brian Ellison 10%

8-7

28/1 28/1 25/1

Ran to best when beaten a length at Thirsk 17 days ago and handles today's trip and going well, while first-time cheekpieces could sharpen the response — though winless in recent starts and a trainer in the depths of a losing run are real concerns.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 71, inconsistent form showing no wins, and carrying 8-7 limits Perfect Part's winning prospects significantly.

Unassuming

Age 6 · 8-7

-45059

Zac Lloyd 15%

George Boughey 18%

8-7

28/1 25/1 22/1

Winless in recent starts and never competitive when well beaten at Lingfield 75 days ago, Unassuming faces an uphill task with a trainer firing at just 5% — though the first-time headgear, suitable trip and going, and a lightly encouraging earlier run offer slim crumbs of hope.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (-45059) and a low Saturday Rating of 67 make Unassuming unconvincing at 8-7 weight.

Callianassa

Age 5 · 8-2

-15576

Silvestre De Sousa 14%

Brian Ellison 10%

8-2

50/1 66/1 50/1

Beaten seven lengths at Chester last time and below her best form, Callianassa has posted back-to-back disappointing efforts since her last win and needs considerably more here, ranked 20 of 25 on our figures — course-and-distance form and proven going versatility offer some comfort.

AI verdict

Poor form (-15576), a low Saturday Rating of 65, and carrying 8-2 make Callianassa an unconvincing betting proposition.

Goldilocks Cen

Age 4 · 8-2

6421-

Luke Morris 12%

Archie Watson 15%

8-2

80/1 40/1 66/1

Faces a stiff task returning from a 330-day absence, dropping in trip on fast ground that doesn't suit — conditions look against her on both counts. The Dieppe win last time out showed she can deliver, but ranked 24 of 25 on our figures, she's hard to fancy here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 72 and uninspiring form figures of 6421- offer little confidence despite a competitive 8-2 weight.

Quamby

Age 4 · 8-2

233-44

Nicola Currie 8%

David Simcock 14%

8-2

66/1 28/1 66/1

Winless in its last five starts and too keen to land a blow when fourth at Lingfield 18 days ago, Quamby does handle this trip and surface from stall 23 on 114 lb, though the overall profile suggests it faces a stiff ask here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 70, uninspiring 233-44 form, and carrying 8-2 weight with no market support combine to limit Quamby's prospects.

Lady Mariko

Age 4 · 8-2

2-1606

Andrew Slattery 9%

Dylan Cunha 13%

8-2

66/1 100/1 50/1

Back-to-back sixths bracket a spell of mixed form, and carrying 114 lb from stall 4, Lady Mariko looks to need more than a 1 lb drop in the weights to reverse fortunes, despite the step back to a suitable trip and proven ability to handle this going.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 69, inconsistent form (2-1606), and carrying 8-2 make Lady Mariko an unconvincing non-favourite selection.

Renesmee

Age 6 · 8-2

132526

Molly Keegan-Price(5) 16%

Michael Keady 6%

8-2

150/1 100/1 125/1

Ranked bottom of the field on our figures and didn't get home last time at Goodwood, beaten eight lengths — the first-time hood and stall one offer slim angles, but this is hard to fancy against stronger company.

AI verdict

Renesmee's inconsistent form (132526), low Saturday Rating of 69, and burdensome 8-2 weight justify the weak 2/5 star rating.

18:10

Windsor Castle Stakes (Listed Race) ✓ Result

Class 1 6f ·Good to Firm ·£70,888 · 25 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

A Bear Affair

Age 2 · 9-2

137

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

—

138

9-2

40/1 50/1 40/1

Beaten six lengths in a Listed contest last time but was in good form before that, and there's still improvement to come over today's trip and conditions — the question is whether this class level stretches a progressive type on a comeback run.

AI verdict

Rated 138 with solid form of 137, A Bear Affair's 9-2 odds and non-favourite status limit confidence to three stars.

Agitator

Age 2 · 9-2

Neil Callan 14%

Oliver Cole 11%

—

135

9-2

100/1 66/1 80/1

Broke maiden at Windsor last time out but faces a significant step up in grade here, and sits well down the rankings on our figures; the one firm positive is proven effectiveness at today's trip and going.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with limited form of just two runs, Agitator's 135 Saturday Rating fails to inspire confidence as a non-favourite.

Alfred Wallace

Age 2 · 9-2

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Ed Walker 16%

—

135

9-2

22/1 20/1 22/1

Took a novice prize at Thirsk over 7f last time out, but whether dropping back to today's shorter trip suits is the key question here — the step up to 7f clearly brought improvement, and there may well be more to come from an attractively bred sort.

AI verdict

Alfred Wallace's weak form figure of 51 and 9-2 weight assignment undermine confidence despite a 135 Saturday Rating.

Alpe d'Huez

Age 2 · 9-2

Luke Morris 12%

Archie Watson 15%

—

137

9-2

66/1 40/1 66/1

Showed a win last time before confirming debut level with a second at Epsom latest, and acts on the going and has form over the trip — but that Epsom run suggests more is still needed before this one peaks.

AI verdict

Solid form figures of 12 and a Saturday Rating of 137 justify mid-tier appeal, but 9-2 odds suggest the market sees limited upside.

Boleto

Age 2 · 9-2

Callum Rodriguez 20%

Clive Cox 17%

—

135

9-2

20/1

Boleto won a maiden at Pontefract on debut 15 days ago, hitting the line well over today's trip on good ground, and open to further progress for a top yard — though stepping up sharply in grade from a single start leaves plenty to prove.

AI verdict

Boleto's winning form and solid 135 Saturday Rating are offset by carrying 9-2 weight without holding favourite market position.

Celeron

Age 2 · 9-2

Colin Keane 16%

M D O'Callaghan 12%

—

135

9-2

15/2 12/1 7/1

Caught the eye winning on debut at the Curragh two weeks ago, hitting the line well over today's trip on good to yielding, and a respected juvenile handler suggests there's more to come — though stepping up to this level from a single start leaves questions unanswered.

AI verdict

Celeron's winning form and solid 135 Saturday Rating are offset by carrying 9-2 weight without holding favourite market status.

Charted Course

Age 2 · 9-2

James Doyle 21%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

—

132

9-2

33/1

Caught the eye on debut at Haydock, runner-up after racing keen on soft, and today's drier conditions look a clear step in the right direction — winless in recent starts but capable of outrunning odds if settling better over this trip.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with form showing only a single second place, Charted Course's 132 Saturday Rating lacks the winning evidence to inspire confidence.

Dance A Jig

Age 2 · 9-2

Rossa Ryan 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

—

138

9-2

16/1 16/1 14/1

Consecutive runner-up finishes suggest Dance A Jig has plenty of ability yet to convert, and a step up to today's 6f looks a logical move for this useful maiden — though 47 days off and winless in recent starts means there are still questions to answer.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with a form reading of 22 and a Saturday Rating of 138, Dance A Jig lacks the winning form to inspire market confidence.

Dorigo

Age 2 · 9-2

Kevin Stott 15%

Kevin Ryan 12%

—

134

9-2

80/1 66/1 80/1

Showed plenty of pace on debut when runner-up at Newcastle, but that sole start leaves improvement needed to trouble these at a ranking of 21 of 25, and the step up in grade makes this a tough ask.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-2 with a form figure of 2 and starting as a non-favourite limits Dorigo's winning prospects despite a Saturday Rating of 134.

Green Sovereign

Age 2 · 9-2

Tom Marquand 16%

Harry Eustace 13%

—

136

9-2

25/1 22/1 25/1

Bolted up by six lengths on good-to-soft at Pontefract last time, hitting the line strongly for a trainer in form, and a top rider retains the mount on a lightly raced type with more improvement to come; the 5th on debut is the only blot, though that now reads like a learning run.

AI verdict

Moderate form figures of 51 and a 9-2 weight assignment limit confidence despite a competitive 136 Saturday Rating.

Ischgl

Age 2 · 9-2

242

Ben Coen 11%

Ciaran Murphy 8%

—

135

9-2

80/1 FCST 66/1

Ran to form when runner-up at Listowel 17 days ago and acts on today's conditions, but winless in its last three starts and, despite useful ability with debut form franked at Group level, looks vulnerable to find a win here.

AI verdict

Ischgl's consistent 242 form and solid 135 Saturday Rating are offset by the 9-2 weight burden limiting upside.

King Of Cloughan

Age 2 · 9-2

Billy Loughnane 18%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

—

134

9-2

28/1 20/1 25/1

Winless in recent starts and ranked near the foot of our figures, King Of Cloughan does at least arrive on the back of a promising second at Leopardstown over today's trip, beaten only three-quarters of a length, and a top yard keeps the faith from stall 22.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with modest form figures of 42 and a 134 Saturday Rating, King Of Cloughan lacks the market confidence to justify higher appeal.

One Number

Age 2 · 9-2

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

—

132

9-2

13/2

Promising on debut, finishing runner-up beaten two lengths at the Curragh over today's trip, and that late-running style suits; yet to win in recent starts and breaking from stall 10 is a neutral factor, though improvement looks possible on good-to-yielding ground.

AI verdict

Low Saturday Rating of 132, unfavourable 9-2 weight, and a single form figure of 2 undermine confidence despite market positioning.

Our Boy Bailey

Age 2 · 9-2

Shane Foley 11%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

—

134

9-2

50/1 33/1 40/1

Caught the eye on debut, rallying to finish a close second at Roscommon, but a drop in trip from that 7f effort looks a concern here, and from draw 21 carrying 128lb, this winless runner ranks 19th on our figures in a competitive field.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with a form figure of just 2 and a Saturday Rating of 134, Our Boy Bailey lacks the market confidence to justify a higher rating.

Ruler's Control

Age 2 · 9-2

J M Sheridan 11%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

—

135

9-2

16/1 10/1 16/1

Opened her account with a head victory in a strong Curragh maiden on debut and should improve again stepping up in trip today — the main concern is a 94-day absence since that encouraging first start.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with a win in form but rated 135 and not market favourite limits confidence to a mid-tier 3-star rating.

Sale Shark

Age 2 · 9-2

Oisin Murphy 22%

Hugo Palmer 13%

—

135

9-2

13/2 15/2 13/2

Bolted up by three lengths on debut at Hamilton and shaped like a smart prospect, with today's trip and conditions well within range; the wide draw in this big field is the one unknown.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 135 and winning form earn three stars, but 9-2 odds and non-favourite market status limit confidence.

Sergei Diaghilev

Age 2 · 9-2

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

135

9-2

5/2 9/4 5/2

Bolted up on debut at the Curragh, hitting the line strongly to win by half a length, and now steps up from that promising maiden success with a top jockey aboard and a yard that has won this race twice since 2019 — very much the one to beat.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-2 stone with only one form entry limits confidence despite a solid Saturday Rating of 135.

Victory Gold

Age 2 · 9-2

David Probert 13%

Saeed bin Suroor 20%

—

133

9-2

28/1 25/1 28/1

Hood goes on for the first time as Victory Gold lines up winless in recent starts, but there's encouragement from a debut second and the step back to 6f on a sound surface suits; that fourth at Leicester latest, beaten 5½ lengths, leaves improvement needed from stall 13.

AI verdict

Moderate form figures of 24 and a Saturday Rating of 133 at 9-2 weight offer little confidence for a competitive Listed contest.

Wild Terrain

Age 2 · 9-2

Zac Lloyd 15%

Hugo Palmer 13%

—

135

9-2

100/1 66/1 100/1

Stepped up in grade last time and beaten well at Epsom, Wild Terrain heads here ranked bottom of the field on our figures and debuts in blinkers — though a recent win and proven stamina over today's trip offer slim crumbs of comfort.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 135, unfancied in the market, and limited form figures of 10 undermine confidence.

Controlla

Age 2 · 8-11

David Egan 14%

Robson De Aguiar 12%

—

135

8-11

7/2

Controlla shaped with plenty of promise on debut, going down by only a neck in a Group 3 Fillies' Sprint Stakes at Naas, and acts on good ground over today's trip — yet to score in recent starts but open to improvement and merits respect from stall 15 carrying 123lb.

AI verdict

Controlla's single run of form figure 2 and non-favourite market position undermine confidence despite a solid 135 Saturday Rating.

Freedom Flame

Age 2 · 8-11

Hector Crouch 18%

Richard Hughes 15%

—

138

8-11

66/1 40/1 66/1

Freedom Flame confirmed debut level when winning a maiden by a neck last time but that form needs marked progress to threaten here; first-time hood is the one intriguing angle, though our figures rank this 24th of 25 runners.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 138, inconsistent form figures of 41, and an 8-11 weight burden limit confidence despite market support.

Harlequin Sky

Age 2 · 8-11

Cieren Fallon 18%

Jane Chapple-Hyam 13%

—

135

8-11

125/1 FCST 100/1

Winless in recent starts and ranked 20th of 25 on our figures, Harlequin Sky faces a stiff ask at this level. She was hampered late at Wolverhampton 19 days ago and arguably ran better than the bare result suggests, but looks a long shot here despite proven ability at today's trip.

AI verdict

Harlequin Sky's poor form figures of 35 and uncompetitive 135 Saturday Rating make this 8-11 weighted runner a weak market contender.

Moonrise

Age 2 · 8-11

P. J. McDonald 14%

Andrew Balding 18%

—

138

8-11

40/1 25/1 40/1

Debut winner at Kempton over today's trip on AW, scoring with plenty in hand, and the yard excels here — Moonrise looks a smart prospect with obvious claims, though a first run beyond novice company at stall 14 off 123lb will test how far that debut form stretches.

AI verdict

Moonrise rates 3/5 as a sole win in form and 8-11 weight leave questions unanswered despite a solid 138 Saturday Rating.

On The Queue Tee

Age 2 · 8-11

Clifford Lee 17%

J. S. Moore 7%

—

135

8-11

150/1 150/1 125/1

Winless in its last two starts and ranked 22 of 25 on our figures, On The Queue Tee faces a stiff step up in class from novice company at Bath — effective over the trip on a sound surface, but the form book offers little encouragement against this field.

AI verdict

Moderate form figures of 34 and a below-par Saturday Rating of 135 at 8-11 weight offer little confidence in this non-favourite.

Troublesome Guest

Age 2 · 8-11

John Egan 9%

George Margarson 8%

—

135

8-11

50/1

Showed promise on debut with a Newmarket third beaten two lengths, and has the right profile at 6f on good — but winless in recent starts and looks up against it stepping into this grade from stall 24.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-11 with a form figure of 3 and not market leader, the 135 Saturday Rating reflects a competitive but unproven contender.