MEETING · TODAY

Thursday 18 June 2026 Ascot

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7 races 134 runners First off 14:30

Going Good to Firm Flat / Jumps Right-handed Galloping Headline 16:15 · £396,970

14:30

Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) ✓ Result

Class 1 7f ·Good to Firm ·£70,888 · 15 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Aix La Chapelle

Age 2 · 9-5

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

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135

9-5

5/2 7/4 5/2

Opened her account with a highly encouraging debut victory at The Curragh, beating a well-fancied stablemate by a length and a half, and with a multiple G1-winning dam, the scope for improvement looks considerable; from a yard that has won two of the last five runnings of this race, she merits plenty of respect stepping back out just 15 days later.

AI verdict

Sole win in form and a 135 Saturday Rating show ability, but 9-5 weight and non-favourite market status limit confidence.

Celtic Charioteer

Age 2 · 9-5

Jonny Peate 9%

James Ferguson 14%

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135

9-5

80/1 40/1 66/1

Stepped up on a debut effort to take a Leicester maiden by two lengths last time out, but that form was fairly modest and there's a significant jump in class to contend with here; breeding suggests longer trips in time could suit, making this a project in progress.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a limited form figure of 91, Celtic Charioteer's 135 Saturday Rating justifies a cautious mid-tier assessment.

Nola Soul

Age 2 · 9-5

Seamie Heffernan 8%

J A Stack 12%

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135

9-5

9/2 11/1 9/2

Showed a neat change of gear on debut to win a Leopardstown maiden by three-quarters of a length, with that form since boosted, and the 7f trip suits; the rise in grade is the test now, and first-time racecourse keenness remains a watch point.

AI verdict

Nola Soul's single win in form and 9-5 weight cap limit confidence despite a solid 135 Saturday Rating.

On Just Terms

Age 2 · 9-5

—

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

—

130

9-5

14/1 25/1 14/1

Pricey Justify colt — sold for 220,000gns as a two-year-old — with a useful staying half-sister suggesting stamina shouldn't be an issue, though probably best suited to 7f; debuts from stall 10 carrying 131lb, and a first outing at this level is a stern test.

AI verdict

Low Saturday Rating of 130 and unfavoured market position at 9-5 weight suggest limited winning prospects.

Pikachu

Age 2 · 9-5

David Egan 14%

Charlie Johnston 13%

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134

9-5

18/1

Pikachu showed plenty on debut, finishing just a half-length adrift of a more experienced rival in a Thirsk novice, and acts on today's trip and going — yet to score in recent starts, but that form should leave room for improvement at 131lb from stall 15.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a single form figure of 2 and no market confidence, Pikachu's 134 Saturday Rating fails to inspire.

Revels

Age 2 · 9-5

Sam James 14%

K. R. Burke 20%

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135

9-5

10/1 11/1 10/1

Bolted up by three lengths on debut at Redcar, and that maiden form reads well enough to suggest she's worth her place stepping up in class; proven at the trip on good ground, though 131 lb and a field of 15 means she faces a sterner test here.

AI verdict

Revels shows winning form but a Saturday Rating of 135 and 9-5 weight temper expectations in this Listed contest.

Romanza

Age 2 · 9-5

James McDonald 21%

Charlie Fellowes 11%

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131

9-5

28/1 40/1 22/1

Held up and outpaced on debut here, finishing a six-length fourth in a novice that likely flattered her limitations — bred for middle distances and with improvement expected, she looks outclassed at this level on our figures, ranked 13th of 15.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a single run of form showing a fourth place finish makes Romanza a risky proposition despite a Saturday Rating of 131.

South Dakota

Age 2 · 9-5

W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

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131

9-5

8/1 7/1 8/1

Finished a promising but outpaced six-length fourth on debut at The Curragh, looking in need of a stiffer test, and breeding suggests today's trip should suit better — yet winless and ranked last of 15 on our figures, and not the stable's main hope here despite the yard's strong record in this race.

AI verdict

A form figure of 4 and a Saturday Rating of 131 at 9-5 weight fail to inspire confidence against stronger market rivals.

Sword Salute

Age 2 · 9-5

Rowan Scott 11%

Charlie Johnston 13%

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137

9-5

50/1 40/1 50/1

Took apart a Lingfield maiden field by four and a half lengths on second start, but that form is modest and this stiffer test of class poses a different question; drawn in stall 1, it may need to settle back early rather than race prominently.

AI verdict

Sword Salute's mid-tier 137 Saturday Rating and underwhelming form figures of 31 at 9-5 weight justify a cautious 3-star assessment.

Sydney Carton

Age 2 · 9-5

Cieren Fallon 18%

James Owen 18%

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132

9-5

80/1 66/1 50/1

Sydney Carton showed promise when finishing third on debut at Beverley, staying on after being outpaced, but that effort suggested the mile trip may prove inadequate — and ranked 12 of 15 on our figures, it's hard to make a strong case here.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a single run of form showing a third place finish, Sydney Carton's weak market position justified the low 2/5 star rating.

Time For The Moon

Age 2 · 9-5

Billy Loughnane 18%

Charlie Johnston 13%

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137

9-5

10/1 11/2 10/1

Bolted up by seven and a half lengths at Musselburgh 13 days ago, clearly thriving after debut experience, and has the form and going/trip credentials to make a serious mark here; the step up in class is the one question to answer.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with limited form figures of 31 and a Saturday Rating of 137, Time For The Moon earns a cautious mid-tier three stars.

Whispering Moon

Age 2 · 9-5

Oisin Orr 14%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

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131

9-5

40/1 33/1 28/1

Whispering Moon shaped with some promise on debut at Thirsk 18 days ago, finishing third but outpaced before staying on late — a pattern that hints this trip may already be on the short side. Ranked 11 of 15 on our figures, it's hard to fancy at this stage.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a single form figure of 3 and starting off the pace in the market, Whispering Moon's 131 Saturday Rating lacks the foundation for confidence.

Aperoll

Age 2 · 9-0

Pat Dobbs 14%

Richard Hannon 12%

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138

9-0

10/1 8/1 10/1

Showed plenty when quickening clear on debut at Newbury 17 days ago, and acts on today's going over a trip she's already proven at — the main question is whether she can build on that single run against more experienced rivals.

AI verdict

Aperoll's single win in form and non-favourite market status limit confidence despite a solid 138 Saturday Rating at 9-0.

Bayside

Age 2 · 9-0

316

Lewis Edmunds 12%

Rod Millman 13%

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139

9-0

125/1 66/1 125/1

Beaten four lengths under a penalty last time out at Nottingham, Bayside faces a stiff ask up in class here, and ranking 14th of 15 on our figures makes it hard to be enthusiastic, despite acting on this ground and there being room for improvement ahead.

AI verdict

Bayside's mid-tier Saturday Rating of 139, inconsistent 316 form, and non-favourite market status limit confidence despite carrying 9-0.

Sea Venture

Age 2 · 9-0

Daniel Tudhope 18%

George Scott 20%

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138

9-0

7/1 5/1 13/2

Sea Venture overcame interference to win decisively on debut at Haydock 27 days ago, and breeding suggests this trip barely scratches the surface of her stamina reserves — with a trainer in cracking form, she's a serious threat; the lone run to her name is the only note of caution.

AI verdict

Solid 138 Saturday Rating from a single winning run at 9-0 weight, but unproven form limits confidence beyond three stars.

15:05

King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race) ✓ Result

Class 2 1m3f211y ·Good to Firm ·£61,848 · 22 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Guildmaster

Age 3 · 9-9

1-37

Billy Loughnane 18%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

100

9-9

25/1 20/1 25/1

Blinkers applied for the first time as Guildmaster drops back from Group 2 company, where it was well beaten last month, and the class relief is welcome — but shouldering top weight makes this a stiff ask, even if the trainer is striking at 26% recently.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-9 with inconsistent form 1-37, a Saturday Rating of 80, and no market support makes Guildmaster a very weak contender.

Tierra Del Toro

Age 3 · 9-6

212-3

James Doyle 21%

Ralph Beckett 19%

9-6

9/1 7/1 17/2

Tierra Del Toro arrives in fine nick off a yard that has landed this race twice in the last five runnings, and a step beyond today's trip looks sure to bring out more — the main caveat is that a stiffer test may ultimately be needed to see him at his very best.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-6 with a modest Saturday Rating of 83 and uninspiring recent form of 212-3 limits confidence here.

Cannes

Age 3 · 9-4

2-21

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-4

11/2 9/1 11/2

Beaten twice before scoring over this trip at Leopardstown last time, and the form looks solid with more expected in handicap company — but ranked 14 of 19 on our figures, the step into this grade makes it hard to get overly excited despite the consistent recent profile.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a Saturday Rating of just 80, Cannes lacks the form consistency and market support to compete at this level.

Birgham Dub

Age 3 · 9-2

1-15

David Egan 14%

Jane Chapple-Hyam 13%

9-2

40/1 FCST 33/1

Showed back-to-back wins before being well held at Listed level last time, but drops back to a more suitable grade here off an opening mark that looks manageable — prior form over today's trip on this going keeps her competitive at this level.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-2 with patchy form (1-15) and a moderate Saturday Rating of 81 limits Birgham Dub's winning prospects significantly.

Al Azd

Age 3 · 9-1

222116

Cieren Fallon 18%

Roger Varian 20%

9-1

11/1 8/1 10/1

Blinkers on for the first time could be the catalyst for this quirky sort, who bolted up by four lengths off a 7lb lower mark at Doncaster two starts back and looks well-suited by the return to a longer trip; the sixth last time was likely a false reading, though 127lb is a stern ask.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-1 stones with a modest Saturday Rating of 82 and inconsistent form, Al Azd lacks the profile to win this competitive Heritage Handicap.

Joulany

Age 3 · 9-0

24-32

Hector Crouch 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

9-0

12/1 17/2 12/1

Consistent placed form – second at Chester last time, beaten just over two lengths – reads well ahead of a yard that has taken two of the last five runnings of this race, and with a tongue-tie applied for the first time there looks to be more to come from this unexposed type, winless in its last four but sure to go close.

AI verdict

Joulany's modest Saturday Rating of 78, unfancied market position, and inconsistent form figures of 24-32 justify a poor 1/5 star rating.

Amora Queen

Age 3 · 8-13

10-259

Rossa Ryan 18%

Charlie Johnston 13%

8-13

80/1 50/1 66/1

Showed her class when second two runs back, but that Goodwood reappearance — finishing well down the field — raised questions about current form; a tall filly who must switch off to land a blow, though the step back up to 10f suits and she has the breeding to relish a stiffer test.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-13 with inconsistent form (10-259) and a low Saturday Rating of 71 limits Amora Queen's winning prospects significantly.

Atomic City

Age 3 · 8-12

3-31

Tom Marquand 16%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

8-12

18/1 18/1 16/1

Atomic City heads into this as the rank outsider — rated bottom of the 19 runners — and 46 days between runs adds to the concerns, though the tongue-tie is new and there's a notable jockey booking. The Cork maiden win over a longer trip showed promise, and there could be more to come on ground with cut.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 77 and inconsistent form of 3-31 limits Atomic City's winning prospects.

Dial Me In

Age 3 · 8-12

14-42

James McDonald 21%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

8-12

22/1 22/1 18/1

Shaped with promise when runner-up at Roscommon latest, and the step into handicap company brings potential upside, but stamina beyond a mile remains unproven at this level and a first-time tongue-tie adds further uncertainty on a debut in this grade.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 77 and inconsistent form of 14-42, Dial Me In lacks the profile to threaten.

Enceladus

Age 3 · 8-12

33-1

Ryan Moore 24%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

8-12

9/1 9/1 15/2

Enceladus made the most of a step up in trip when edging a Cork maiden last time out, and middle-distance breeding plus soft/yielding form suggest this longer handicap trip suits perfectly — with a top course jockey booked and more improvement likely, the 55-day break is the one thing to watch.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-12 with a Saturday Rating of only 77 and form reading 33-1, Enceladus lacks the market confidence or consistency to inspire trust.

Believed

Age 3 · 8-11

421

Oisin Murphy 22%

J. P. Murtagh 11%

8-11

14/1 10/1 11/1

Beaten into 17th on our figures, Believed faces a steep rise in class despite winning a Dundalk maiden by 8½ lengths last time out over this trip on AW. A trainer firing at just 4% recently is a concern, but first-time headgear and a notable jockey booking give some reason to take an interest.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-11 with a modest Saturday Rating of 76 and mixed form of 421, Believed lacks the market confidence to justify support.

Into The Light

Age 3 · 8-11

122

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

8-11

9/2 5/1 4/1

Consistent runner-up who broke through at the third attempt in recent starts, and that narrow Sandown defeat over a shorter trip looks franked — back at a suitable distance now with an in-form yard and a little more improvement likely, though 55 days off gives slight pause.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-11 with a Saturday Rating of just 70 and form reading 122, Into The Light lacks the class to compete effectively here.

Golden Knight

Age 3 · 8-10

41-6

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Ed Walker 16%

8-10

12/1 18/1 11/1

Ran green when well held on seasonal return in Listed company last time, but was in decent nick beforehand and should sharpen up for that outing; effective at a mile with further likely to bring out more, and the ground should pose no issues.

AI verdict

Carries 8-10 with a modest Saturday Rating of 74 and uninspiring form figures of 41-6, offering little appeal.

Waterford Castle

Age 3 · 8-9

6-2222

Zac Lloyd 15%

George Boughey 18%

8-9

20/1 22/1 18/1

Waterford Castle has been a consistent runner-up in recent starts but remains winless from its last five, and the first-time cheekpieces are an interesting addition; effective at this trip on today's ground, though conceding first run has cost it before and plenty more improvement is needed.

AI verdict

Rated just 79 with uninspiring form figures of 6-2222 and carrying 8-9, Waterford Castle lacks the profile to threaten here.

Genchev

Age 3 · 8-9

354-21

Colin Keane 16%

G. M. Lyons 16%

8-9

40/1 33/1 40/1

Broke through at Navan last time, winning a maiden by half a length under a front-foot ride, but that form looks modest and, bred for middle-distances, this trip may be stretching it — ranked 18 of 19 on our figures, it's hard to make a case at this level.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-9 with a modest Saturday Rating of 71 and inconsistent form of 354-21, Genchev lacks the market confidence to justify support.

Arc Ole Ole

Age 3 · 8-8

51-11

Rowan Scott 11%

Dylan Cunha 13%

8-8

18/1 11/1 16/1

Winning three of its last four starts is hard to ignore, including a handicap success at York off a mark 10lb lower than today's, but the quicker conditions pose a question and it faces a stiff task off a 35lb higher rating on our figures.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-8 with a Saturday Rating of only 77, Arc Ole Ole's form of 51-11 cannot overcome the weight and market neglect.

Heyzoom

Age 3 · 8-8

3-21

Saffie Osborne 14%

Owen Burrows 21%

8-8

13/2 FCST 6/1

Consistent recent form — placed in both starts before winning a maiden at Newbury last time out — and acts on today's going, though the step up in trip leaves stamina to prove. There's scope for more now handicapping begins.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-8 with a modest Saturday Rating of 76 and trailing the market as a non-favourite limits Heyzoom's winning prospects significantly.

Galilean Quality

Age 3 · 8-8

41-131

Pierre-Louis Jamin 14%

K. R. Burke 20%

8-8

40/1 25/1 33/1

Galilean Quality won a Wolverhampton handicap by two lengths last time off a mark 4lb lower than today's, and is open to further progress — but this is a considerably stronger contest than anything tackled in recent starts, making the step up in grade the key question.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-8 with a modest Saturday Rating of 77 and inconsistent form of 41-131 limits Galilean Quality's winning prospects here.

Blue Hercules

Age 3 · 8-8

842

Lewis Edmunds 12%

William Muir & Chris Grassick 11%

8-8

50/1 33/1 40/1

Blue Hercules showed improvement when runner-up at Chepstow latest, though a stiffer test looked required there, and winless in three recent starts; the step up in grade gives pause, yet this trip and going suit and there's potential for more in handicaps.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 70, poor recent form of 842, and carrying 8-8 offers little confidence in this non-favourite.

Who's Lope

Age 3 · 8-6

8-21

Ray Dawson 14%

Andrew Balding 18%

8-6

SP FCST 25/1

Rated just 73 with modest 8-21 form and carrying 8-6, Who's Lope lacks the market confidence or recent form to warrant serious consideration.

AI verdict

Rated just 73 with modest 8-21 form and carrying 8-6, Who's Lope lacks the market confidence or recent form to warrant serious consideration.

Charles Darnay

Age 3 · 8-6

5311

TBA

James Owen 18%

8-6

SP FCST 25/1

Carrying 8-6 with a Saturday Rating of just 78 and form showing only one recent win, Charles Darnay lacks the class edge needed here.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-6 with a Saturday Rating of just 78 and form showing only one recent win, Charles Darnay lacks the class edge needed here.

Bnaider

Age 3 · 8-5

443-41

TBA

Harry Charlton 16%

8-5

SP FCST 20/1

Carrying 8-5 with a modest Saturday Rating of 73, inconsistent form of 443-41, and dismissed by the market as a non-favourite limits Bnaider's win prospects.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-5 with a modest Saturday Rating of 73, inconsistent form of 443-41, and dismissed by the market as a non-favourite limits Bnaider's win prospects.

15:40

Ribblesdale Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m3f211y ·Good to Firm ·£141,775 · 12 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Brilliant Star

Age 3 · 9-2

2-115

Robert Havlin 15%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

9-2

28/1 33/1 25/1

Beaten nearly ten lengths in Listed company last time after showing a difficult, uncooperative streak at Kempton, Brilliant Star has plenty to prove stepping back up in class; the return to sound surfaces suits, and two wins in her last four starts show she retains ability at the right level.

AI verdict

Rated just 85 with inconsistent form (2-115) and carrying 9-2 weight without market support limits her winning prospects.

Composing

Age 3 · 9-2

436-56

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

102

9-2

8/1 15/2 7/1

Winless in its last five starts, but blinkers for the first time could sharpen a filly whose pedigree suggests 10f yet has performed like a speedier sort over 7f — stamina over this trip remains a question, though a top course jockey and a yard that has taken this race in each of the last three runnings add obvious appeal.

AI verdict

Modest Saturday Rating of 91, poor recent form figures of 436-56, and carrying 9-2 weight without market support justify just 2 stars.

Dark Lucinda

Age 3 · 9-2

W. J. Lee 16%

P. Twomey 25%

—

138

9-2

33/1 14/1 33/1

Debut winner at Gowran Park who scored with plenty in hand over 10f, but this is a significant step up in class, the trainer is in form, and first-time headgear adds intrigue — yet quicker ground and the longer trip look uncertain on breeding, and there's plenty to find here.

AI verdict

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

Earth Shot

Age 3 · 9-2

2-12

James Doyle 21%

William Haggas 23%

100

9-2

5/1 11/2 5/1

Beaten a head in a Listed contest at Goodwood last time out, Earth Shot showed real tenacity to back up a maiden win with that near-miss, and 10f on varying ground holds no fears; the concern is whether 128lb blunts that finishing effort.

AI verdict

Rated just 94 with inconsistent form of 2-12 and carrying 9-2 weight as a non-favourite limits Earth Shot's winning prospects.

Gilded Prize

Age 3 · 9-2

1-115

Oisin Murphy 22%

Francis-Henri Graffard 31%

111

102

9-2

7/2

Boasts three wins in her last four starts, including a Group 3 victory in France, and is bred to thrive over this longer trip — her best may still be ahead of her. The main risk is that last outing, when she was outpaced and beaten four-and-a-quarter lengths stepping up in class.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 102, inconsistent form (1-115), and carrying 9-2 weight without market favouritism limit confidence.

Golden Orbit

Age 3 · 9-2

1-4

Rossa Ryan 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

9-2

33/1 25/1 28/1

Blinkers applied for the first time after showing greenness under pressure and failing to build on debut form at Newbury last time, Golden Orbit remains unexposed and well regarded — middle-distance breeding and a sound surface tick key boxes, though questions about her response under pressure linger.

AI verdict

Rated just 75 with a weak 1-4 form and carrying 9-2, Golden Orbit lacks the market confidence to threaten in this Group 2.

Johanna Walsh

Age 3 · 9-2

3-31

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-2

10/1 7/1 10/1

Landed a Leopardstown maiden by three and a quarter lengths on her most recent start, travelling strongly under an aggressive ride over a longer trip — bred to improve again stepping up further in trip, and our figures (113) underline her strong claims here. First-time headgear is the key unknown.

AI verdict

Rated just 84 with modest 3-31 form and carrying 9-2 weight, Johanna Walsh lacks the market confidence to threaten Group 2 class.

Lady Roisia

Age 3 · 9-2

31-3

Hector Crouch 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

9-2

40/1 20/1 33/1

Ranked 10th of 12 on our figures, Lady Roisia faces a stiff ask, but her latest effort — a 4-length third in the Childwickbury Stud Fillies' Trial at Listed level — showed she can handle a step up in class, and the middle-distance bred filly remains open to further progress.

AI verdict

Low Saturday Rating of 82 and uninspiring form figures of 31-3 suggest she lacks the class for Group 2 level.

Legacy Link

Age 3 · 9-2

314-12

Colin Keane 16%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

111

104

9-2

13/8 31/19 3/2

Progressive filly whose Oaks second at Epsom — beaten four lengths in a Group 1 on her latest start — sets the standard in this field; stays the trip and handles the going, though connections will be hoping 13 days between runs is enough recovery time.

AI verdict

Solid form (314-12) and a competitive 104 Saturday Rating are offset by unfavoured market position carrying 9-2 weight.

Maldives

Age 3 · 9-2

David Egan 14%

Kevin Philippart de Foy 16%

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135

9-2

80/1 100/1 66/1

Winless in recent starts and well held when comprehensively outpaced in a Listed contest last time, Maldives is clearly out of her depth in this company again. Acts on today's going and is effective at the trip, but a step back down in grade looks essential before she strikes.

AI verdict

Maldives' poor recent form figures of 26 and a mid-pack 135 Saturday Rating justify only 2 stars.

Venetia

Age 3 · 9-2

23-121

Richard Kingscote 13%

Ralph Beckett 19%

9-2

33/1 50/1 28/1

Venetia arrives just 11 days on from a Listed win at Goodwood in first-time cheekpieces — a short-head verdict that flattered her battling qualities — and she handles today's trip and going, but the step up in class is the key question for this likeable filly.

AI verdict

Venetia's modest Saturday Rating of 78 and mid-field market position undermine her otherwise competitive 23-121 form.

Warriors Whisper

Age 3 · 9-2

132

C. Soumillon 16%

C & Y Lerner 21%

102

9-2

25/1 22/1 25/1

Ran with credit in a Group 3 last time despite pulling against the restraint, and the step back to 10f on good ground suits — but returns after 62 days, dons first-time headgear, and faces a rival it couldn't match last time out.

AI verdict

Rated just 93 with mixed form of 132 and carrying 9-2 weight, Warriors Whisper lacks the profile to compete at Group 2 level.

16:15

Gold Cup (Group 1) ✓ Result

Class 1 2m3f210y ·Good to Firm ·£396,970 · 11 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Comment

Al Nayyir

Age 8 · 9-4

23-132

James Doyle 21%

Tom Clover 17%

113

102

9-4

100/1 66/1 100/1

Consistent stayer who ran his race when a close second in a Group 2 at York last time, and the first-time hood could sharpen him up further — but he arrives as a recent Group winner in Dubai with a bit to find on these terms at the weights.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 102 and inconsistent form (23-132) at 9-4 weight make Al Nayyir an unconvincing Gold Cup contender.

Al Riffa

Age 6 · 9-4

174-63

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

120

105

9-4

15/2 8/1 15/2

Third in a Group 1 on its latest outing, this three-time top-level scorer has shown admirable consistency at the highest level, though its campaign this spring has revealed the ceiling of its ability; first-time cheekpieces and a step back up in trip could help, but it faces a stiff ask off 130 lb.

AI verdict

Rated just 105 with inconsistent form (174-63) and carrying 9-4, Al Riffa lacks the market confidence for a Group 1 Gold Cup.

Caballo De Mar

Age 5 · 9-4

17-221

Oisin Murphy 22%

George Scott 20%

115

107

9-4

15/2 9/1 7/1

Caballo De Mar brings genuine G1 class to the plate — a dual top-level winner who last scored by a whisker at Longchamp — but first-time headgear and a 130 lb burden are questions to answer, even for a thorough stayer proven on today's going.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 107 and inconsistent form (17-221) leave Caballo De Mar well below Group 1 standard at 9-4 weight.

Dubai Future

Age 10 · 9-4

66-841

David Probert 13%

Saeed bin Suroor 20%

113

9-4

50/1 50/1 40/1

Dubai Future bounced back with a narrow Henry II Stakes win 21 days ago, though that came in a race run at a crawl, letting him sprint past tiring rivals — a stronger renewal here makes life harder, and first-time cheekpieces plus a 130 lb burden do little to aid his cause as our 11th-ranked runner.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 99 and form reading 66-841 at 9-4 weight makes Dubai Future unconvincing in Group 1 company.

Sweet William

Age 7 · 9-4

212-12

Robert Havlin 15%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

117

108

9-4

10/1 14/1 17/2

Beaten a neck in a Group 3 last time on ground that didn't fully test him, Sweet William arrives 21 days fresh, sporting first-time headgear and carrying 130 lb, with a yard that landed this prize 12 months ago; the risk is that he's had the better of few rivals here in the past.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 108 and inconsistent form (212-12) leave Sweet William below Gold Cup standard at 9-4.

Trawlerman

Age 8 · 9-4

51111-

William Buick 25%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

121

112

9-4

11/4 7/2 11/4

Trawlerman won this race last year and boasts an excellent record fresh at this venue, so the 243-day absence shouldn't be an issue; a dual G1 winner carrying 130 lb in first-time headgear, he's the clear one to beat on a rating of 134.

AI verdict

Trawlerman's Saturday Rating of 112 and form collapse from a winning streak make him unconvincing at 9-4 weight in Group 1.

Carmers

Age 4 · 9-3

125-51

W. J. Lee 16%

P. Twomey 25%

112

101

9-3

20/1 18/1 20/1

Landed a conditions race at Down Royal by two and a quarter lengths on latest start — arguably a career-best — and steps up to 2m at a meeting where he won the Queen's Vase last year; trainer in form too. First-time visor adds a slight unknown, but he clearly handles this trip and going.

AI verdict

Carmers rated just 101 with inconsistent form (125-51) and carrying 9-3 makes this a weak Group 1 contender.

Furthur

Age 4 · 9-3

160-46

Colin Keane 16%

Andrew Balding 18%

109

9-3

66/1 66/1 50/1

Beaten five lengths over an inadequate trip last time out and now stepping up further in distance despite stamina doubts, Furthur looks out of its depth here — though the trainer knows this course well and the horse handles today's going.

AI verdict

Furthur's Saturday Rating of 90 and patchy form figures of 160-46 make this 9-3 weight assignment hard to justify against Group 1 rivals.

Rahiebb

Age 4 · 9-3

2342-1

Ray Dawson 14%

Roger Varian 20%

116

108

9-3

6/1 4/1 6/1

Rahiebb arrives in fine shape after a convincing Yorkshire Cup victory 34 days ago, surging clear over 14 furlongs in game style at a Group 2 level, and has clearly progressed into a stronger animal — the main caveat is that he ideally wants a sound surface, so today's going bears watching.

AI verdict

Rahiebb's Saturday Rating of 108 and inconsistent 2342-1 form make him uncompetitive at 9-3 in this Group 1.

Scandinavia

Age 4 · 9-3

111-11

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

117

109

9-3

2/1 31/19 2/1

Five straight wins including the St Leger and Goodwood Cup, and Scandinavia returned from a 34-day break to land a Group 3 at Leopardstown last time — a progressive, top-class stayer who handles today's going and has the trainer firing. First-time cheekpieces and a burden of 129 lb are the chief concerns.

AI verdict

Consistent 111-11 form and a Saturday Rating of 109 are offset by 9-3 weight in this Group 1.

Miss Alpilles

Age 5 · 9-1

211-32

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Ed Walker 16%

100

9-1

80/1 100/1 66/1

Beaten only 1¼ lengths in a Group 3 last time, Miss Alpilles shaped as though crying out for a stiffer test than 14f, and she stays 2m well on any ground — both points in her favour here. Ranked 10 of 11 on our figures, though, she faces a stiff ask.

AI verdict

Rated just 94 with inconsistent form (211-32) and carrying 9-1 weight, Miss Alpilles lacks the market confidence for this Group 1.

16:50

Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Colts & Geldings) ✓ Result

Class 2 1m ·Good to Firm ·£67,002 · 32 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Pathein

Age 3 · 9-9

15-33

Rossa Ryan 18%

Ed Dunlop 12%

103

9-9

22/1 18/1 22/1

Consistent sort whose latest third at Goodwood looked trip-compromised on a shorter test; back up to today's distance now, with the breeding and mindset to take another step forward off a mark of 103.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-9 with a modest Saturday Rating of 88 and uninspiring form figures of 15-33 limits Pathein's competitiveness.

Wise Prince

Age 3 · 9-8

1-384

Toby Moore(7) 11%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

102

9-8

33/1 28/1 33/1

Placed at this trip and handles the prevailing ground, but Wise Prince was used too aggressively over a shorter trip last time and paid for it, beaten nine lengths at Sandown. A step back up to ten furlongs suits, and there's likely more improvement to come from this scopey colt.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-8 with a modest Saturday Rating of 86 and inconsistent form of 1-384 limits confidence.

Organise

Age 3 · 9-7

1-12

James Doyle 21%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

101

9-7

15/2

Cheekpieces go on for the first time here, and a winning run of two before a narrow Sandown second shows Organise in decent nick, but a 55-day break and a mark 4lb higher than that near-miss mean the handicapper has left little room, ranking well down our figures.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-7 with a modest Saturday Rating of 89 and patchy form of 1-12 limits Organise's prospects.

Tales Of Wisdom

Age 3 · 9-6

1-51

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

100

9-6

18/1 16/1 18/1

Wins two of last three — including a Newmarket novice success last time out — and that form looks solid, with a significant jockey booking adding appeal; the 34-day gap and 132lb are the tests for this promising colt who shapes as though more improvement is ahead.

AI verdict

Carrying a hefty 9-6 and rated just 82 with inconsistent 1-51 form, Tales Of Wisdom lacks the profile to compete in a competitive Heritage Handicap.

Hilitany

Age 3 · 9-6

-44910

Billy Loughnane 18%

George Boughey 18%

100

9-6

50/1 66/1 40/1

Showed smart form before flopping at Goodwood last time, and a mark of 100 looks tough to overcome despite first-time cheekpieces adding an unknown element; proven at this trip and going, but questions remain after that latest run.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-6 with a modest Saturday Rating of 83 and uninspiring recent form of -44910 limits Hilitany's chances significantly.

Flushing Meadows

Age 3 · 9-5

22-855

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

9-5

18/1 12/1 10/1

Winless in its last five starts but has placed twice in that sequence, and cheekpieces go on for the first time here — a potential trigger for improvement. Effective at seven furlongs and a drop back in trip could unlock more, though stamina at today's distance remains unproven. Sits in stall 22 carrying 131 lb.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with a modest Saturday Rating of 82 and uninspiring recent form figures of 22-855 limits confidence.

Laureate Crown

Age 3 · 9-4

856-11

Jamie Spencer 12%

Hugo Palmer 13%

9-4

16/1 14/1 16/1

Laureate Crown backed up a previous win by taking the Esher Cup at Sandown last time off a 5lb lower mark, but today's official rating of 98 raises the bar again; acts on the going and trip, and two wins in his last five starts suggest good current form despite 55 days between runs.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a Saturday Rating of only 87, Laureate Crown's recent form of 856-11 masks limited class evidence for this competitive handicap.

Conclave

Age 3 · 9-3

121

P. J. McDonald 14%

Andrew Balding 18%

9-3

25/1 22/1 25/1

Consistent recent form — two wins in the last three starts, the latest a neck success over a useful rival at Hamilton — gives Conclave solid claims, and the step into handicaps looks well-timed for a horse with scope to improve; a 46-day break and 129 lb are the main questions to answer.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-3 with a Saturday Rating of 88, Conclave's form of 121 isn't enough to justify confidence in a competitive Heritage Handicap field.

New Connection

Age 3 · 9-1

414

James McDonald 21%

Francis-Henri Graffard 31%

9-1

25/1 22/1 25/1

Tongue-tie applied for the first time and facing a stiff-looking mark on quick ground she's unproven on, New Connection is hard to fancy from the foot of the weights — though she showed ability when four lengths off the pace at Longchamp 56 days ago and stays 9-10f well.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-1 with a modest Saturday Rating of 80 and inconsistent form of 414 limits New Connection's winning chances significantly.

We're Goosers

Age 3 · 9-1

221-61

Oisin Murphy 22%

Hugo Palmer 13%

9-1

8/1

Bolted up by nine and a half lengths at Newmarket last time on a mark 11lb lower than today's, this progressive colt clearly has more to offer and looks to be ahead of his current official rating of 95 — our assessment of 116 underlines the gap.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-1 with a Saturday Rating of 87 and inconsistent form (221-61) leaves We're Goosers unconvincing in this competitive handicap.

Wechaad

Age 3 · 9-1

3213-4

Ray Dawson 14%

Roger Varian 20%

9-1

17/2 15/2 17/2

Wechaad's Goodwood fourth last time came after racing keenly and fading late, yet the run was broadly in line with expectations and there's improvement anticipated having returned from a break; acts on today's conditions over this trip, though controlling the pace remains key.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-1 with a modest Saturday Rating of 86 and recent form showing a fourth, Wechaad lacks the profile to threaten in this competitive handicap.

Richie's Rocket

Age 3 · 9-0

31-457

Hector Crouch 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

9-0

22/1 28/1 20/1

Beaten over eight lengths at Goodwood last time when outpaced and never ideally positioned, Richie's Rocket looked to be crying out for a stiffer test — breeding backs that up, and today's trip should unlock more. The worry is a return to form after three below-par efforts.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-0 with a moderate Saturday Rating of 80 and patchy form of 31-457 limits Richie's Rocket's prospects.

Victory Tip

Age 3 · 8-13

192

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Henry de Bromhead 16%

8-13

40/1 40/1 33/1

Shaped with credit when a close second at Naas last time, and soft/heavy ground and today's trip look right for this lightly raced type — but ranked 29 of 30 on our figures, the assessments make it hard to be enthusiastic here.

AI verdict

Rated just 79 with inconsistent form (192) and carrying 8-13, Victory Tip lacks the profile to threaten in a competitive Heritage Handicap.

Langstone

Age 3 · 8-13

5-112

Rob Hornby 12%

Clive Cox 17%

8-13

16/1 12/1 14/1

Beaten just one-and-a-half lengths on handicap debut at Carlisle 19 days ago off a 6lb lower mark, Langstone arrives progressive and effective at today's trip and conditions, though giving away the experience of many rivals from stall 20 at 125lb.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 8-13 with a modest Saturday Rating of 86 and recent form of 5-112 limits Langstone's handicap claims here.

Charly

Age 2 · 8-13

11-131

Stephane Pasquier 21%

Mathieu Pitart 0%

8-13

28/1 28/1 25/1

Charly carries top weight on a 44-day break, but four wins from five recent starts — including a dominant handicap victory at Saint-Cloud off this identical mark — paint the picture of a horse still moving through the gears; effective between eight and ten furlongs on soft or all-weather, the profile looks solid from stall four.

AI verdict

Charly's Saturday Rating of 86 and 8-13 weight burden make him uncompetitive despite solid 11-131 form.

Blue Courvoisier

Age 3 · 8-12

12-241

Saffie Osborne 14%

Clive Cox 17%

8-12

18/1 11/1 18/1

Blue Courvoisier arrived here in good heart, winning a Silver Bowl Handicap at Carlisle 19 days ago by one and a half lengths off a 9lb lower mark, ridden prominently over a shorter trip — a big, progressive colt with more improvement likely. Dropping back to a mark of 92 is the concern.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 8-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 85 and inconsistent form of 12-241 limits confidence here.

Noelan Star

Age 3 · 8-12

1-13

Oisin Orr 14%

Edward Bethell 17%

8-12

33/1

Brace of wins on the bounce before a 4lb burden proved too much in a Doncaster novice last time, and 47 days between runs is worth monitoring — yet this looks like a horse still improving, versatile on surface and going, and competent at the trip.

AI verdict

Rated just 84 on Saturday with inconsistent form of 1-13 and carrying 8-12, Noelan Star lacks the profile to compete here.

Intense Vision

Age 3 · 8-11

11-3

Cieren Fallon 18%

Oli Rix 10%

8-11

66/1 FCST 50/1

Rated 91 and ranked well down our assessments, Intense Vision faces a stiff mark despite back-to-back wins, and that latest third — beaten over five lengths at Southwell — hints at the level required here being a stretch too far.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-11 with a Saturday Rating of just 85 and modest 11-3 form, Intense Vision lacks the profile to threaten in this competitive handicap.

Outback Heat

Age 3 · 8-11

131

Kaiya Fraser 12%

Harry Eustace 13%

8-11

11/1 17/2 10/1

Landed a handicap here last time off a 6lb lower mark, which counts against it now, and ranked near the foot of our assessments this looks a stiff ask at the current weight — though a big, strong type with more improvement potentially to come.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-11 with a modest Saturday Rating of 79 and inconsistent form of 131 makes Outback Heat an unconvincing handicap contender.

St Anton

Age 3 · 8-11

22-311

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

8-11

18/1 25/1 18/1

Backed up a Carlisle handicap success with another win 19 days ago and arrives in form, though stepping up in class off a 6 lb higher mark now tests whether that progression continues.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-11 with a Saturday Rating of 85 and recent form showing inconsistency, St Anton lacks the profile to threaten competitively.

Capall Rasa

Age 3 · 8-11

811-49

Richard Kingscote 13%

Tom Dascombe 12%

8-11

50/1

Capall Rasa showed promise earlier in the year but managed only ninth last time at Newbury, where the trip may have found him out, and his solid form base is entirely on the artificial surface — making this turf assignment a significant question mark despite two recent wins.

AI verdict

Form figures of 811-49 and a modest Saturday Rating of 83 carrying 8-11 suggest limited competitiveness in this heritage handicap.

Runman

Age 3 · 8-11

1-14

Daniel Tudhope 18%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

8-11

40/1 FCST 33/1

Twice successful in recent starts and ran respectably when fourth under a double penalty last time, Runman has course-distance form and handles this ground — though first-time tongue-tie and a step up in class against more seasoned rivals make this a sterner test from stall 14.

AI verdict

Runman's modest Saturday Rating of 84, inconsistent form figures of 1-14, and unfavoured market position justify only 2/5 stars.

New Monarch

Age 3 · 8-11

44-176

David Probert 13%

Andrew Balding 18%

8-11

80/1 50/1 66/1

Ran into trouble on handicap debut at Goodwood 26 days ago when hampered at a crucial moment, which clearly flattered the eight-and-a-quarter-length beating; a prominent gallop should help New Monarch settle and show truer form, and a trainer who excels here keeps the profile interesting despite back-to-back below-par efforts.

AI verdict

Rated just 78 with inconsistent form (44-176) and carrying 8-11, New Monarch lacks the profile to threaten in this competitive Heritage Handicap.

Vincenzo Peruggia

Age 3 · 8-11

310-27

David Egan 14%

Charlie Johnston 13%

8-11

100/1 50/1 80/1

Beaten six and a half lengths at Newmarket last time out, and ranked 25th of 30 on our figures, Vincenzo Peruggia faces a stiff task from stall 12 here; acts on the going and handles the trip, and the mark isn't unreasonable, but this class looks a stretch.

AI verdict

Rated just 81 with inconsistent form (310-27) and carrying 8-11, Vincenzo Peruggia lacks the market confidence to compete here.

Crest Of Fire

Age 3 · 8-11

432-13

Tom Marquand 16%

Jack Channon 14%

8-11

22/1 20/1 22/1

Beaten just two lengths at Carlisle 19 days ago conceding first run off a 5lb lower mark, Crest Of Fire arrives here well-handicapped and boasts the profile of an improving mile handicapper — a notable jockey booking adds confidence, though that third last time is the concern.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-11 with a modest Saturday Rating of 85 and inconsistent form of 432-13, Crest Of Fire lacks the profile to compete at the top of this competitive handicap.

Moonfall

Age 3 · 8-10

2317-5

Zac Lloyd 15%

George Boughey 18%

8-10

10/1 8/1 9/1

Beaten just 2 lengths off this same mark at Chester last time, Moonfall has shown consistency in recent starts and handles today's trip and going, but ranked 21 of 30 on our figures and drawn in stall 28, it faces a stiff task against stronger rivals.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-10 with a modest Saturday Rating of 78 and inconsistent form of 2317-5, Moonfall lacks the profile to compete.

Lion Of Alba

Age 3 · 8-10

551-7

Jack Callan 14%

Hugo Palmer 13%

8-10

25/1 40/1 22/1

Showed plenty when landing a Chester novice by five lengths, but has been found out at Group level in Italy since and arrives 48 days fresh — hard to favour from stall 32 in a field of 30 at a rating of 90.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-10 with a Saturday Rating of just 78 and poor recent form of 551-7 limits Lion Of Alba's competitiveness here.

Jamestown

Age 3 · 8-10

4221

Luke McAteer 8%

David Marnane 10%

8-10

8/1 12/1 15/2

Jamestown bolted up by eight lengths on the all-weather at Dundalk last time and, bred to stay further than today's trip, there's likely more to come — though a rise in the weights makes this a stiffer test from stall 25.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-10 with a modest Saturday Rating of 85 and patchy form (4221) makes Jamestown an unconvincing handicap contender.

Exclusive Code

Age 3 · 8-10

44-1

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Archie Watson 15%

8-10

18/1 14/1 18/1

Exclusive Code won a Newbury maiden last time over this sort of trip, and an official mark of 90 looks workable given that form has been franked since; drawn in stall 3 in a large field, though 61 days off the track is the main query against a useful prospect.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-10 with a modest Saturday Rating of 79 and inconsistent form of 44-1 limits Exclusive Code's winning prospects significantly.

Winding Stream

Age 3 · 8-9

1-26

Rowan Scott 11%

Richard Hughes 15%

8-9

66/1 33/1 50/1

Beaten well held when prominent in a Group 3 last time out, and 55 days off the track does little to help its cause here; ranked 24th of 30 on our figures, though a previous win and the capability to rate higher offer faint grounds for interest.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-9 with a Saturday Rating of only 79 and inconsistent form of 1-26 makes Winding Stream a weak handicap contender.

Synners Kid

Age 3 · 8-9

911-66

TBA

Lemos De Souza 11%

8-9

66/1 FCST 50/1

Rated just 82 with inconsistent form of 911-66 and carrying 8-9, Synners Kid offers little appeal in a competitive Heritage Handicap.

AI verdict

Rated just 82 with inconsistent form of 911-66 and carrying 8-9, Synners Kid offers little appeal in a competitive Heritage Handicap.

Wild Thoughts

Age 3 · 8-9

-11112

TBA

Richard Spencer 15%

8-9

20/1

Carrying 8-9 with a Saturday Rating of 84 and recent form of -11112, Wild Thoughts faces a stiff handicap test that limits confidence.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-9 with a Saturday Rating of 84 and recent form of -11112, Wild Thoughts faces a stiff handicap test that limits confidence.

17:35

Hampton Court Stakes (Group 3) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m1f212y ·Good to Firm ·£99,243 · 10 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Oceans Four

Age 3 · 9-6

9131-7

C. Soumillon 16%

Brian Meehan 9%

104

9-6

100/1 50/1 100/1

Beaten a long way on her latest start in a Group 3 at Sandown when the stamina test found her out, and there are similar concerns stepping back up in trip here; acts on the going and a top jockey rides, but she sits ninth of ten on our figures.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-6 with a Saturday Rating of just 91 and recent form showing a seventh, Oceans Four lacks the credentials to compete here.

Oxagon

Age 3 · 9-6

55-160

Oisin Murphy 22%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

112

9-6

13/2

Dropped back in grade after being outclassed in a Group 1 at Chantilly, Oxagon has the experience and soundness on today's going to bounce back, and the first-time hood could sharpen the attitude — but that run needs forgetting fast.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-6 with a modest Saturday Rating of 97 and patchy form reading 55-160 justifies the 2-star rating.

Endorsement

Age 3 · 9-2

28-231

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

107

9-2

7/4 2/1 7/4

Endorsement arrives on the back of a dominant Listed success at Leopardstown 14 days ago, winning by seven lengths over this trip and going, with the runner-up subsequently boosting that form in the Derby; high-class and consistent, with the yard having won this race last year, first-time cheekpieces the only unknown.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-2 with a modest Saturday Rating of 99 and inconsistent form (28-231) limits Endorsement's winning prospects significantly.

Generic

Age 3 · 9-2

212

James Doyle 21%

Andrew Balding 18%

102

9-2

12/1 7/1 10/1

Stepped up to 10f last time and finished well when runner-up at Chester in the Dee Stakes, form since boosted by the French Derby, suggesting there's more to come — but ranked bottom of this field on our figures, making it hard to fancy at likely odds.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with a Saturday Rating of 95 and inconsistent 212 form limits Generic's winning chances significantly.

Glacius

Age 3 · 9-2

143-

Billy Loughnane 18%

Hugo Palmer 13%

104

9-2

28/1 25/1 28/1

Showed clear progression last term, including a close third in a Group 3 on this going, but 250 days off the track makes this a stiff ask on reappearance — the ability is there, yet rustiness after such a lengthy absence is the obvious concern.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with a 94 Saturday Rating and inconsistent 143- form, Glacius lacks the market confidence to justify stronger star backing.

Italy

Age 3 · 9-2

2238-4

W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

111

9-2

8/1 11/2 8/1

Winless in its last five starts and below its two-year-old best this term, Italy nevertheless shaped with credit when fourth in a Leopardstown Group 3 last time, and the step back to 10f on easy ground suits; first-time headgear and a yard that landed this race last year offer some hope, though stable second-string status on jockey bookings is a concern.

AI verdict

Italy's Saturday Rating of 99 and inconsistent form reading 2238-4 suggest limited winning prospects at 9-2 weight.

Maho Bay

Age 3 · 9-2

1-14

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

104

9-2

7/1 8/1 13/2

Maho Bay arrives in fair nick with back-to-back wins on his cv, but the 40-day absence and that 8-length fourth on fast ground last time raise questions — give underfoot would suit this big colt better, and there's improvement in him if conditions oblige.

AI verdict

Rated just 96 with inconsistent form (1-14) and carrying 9-2 weight outside the market, Maho Bay lacks the profile to compete at Group 3 level.

Morshdi

Age 3 · 9-2

21-15

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

110

104

9-2

6/1 6/1 11/2

Morshdi landed back-to-back victories before a below-par effort at York last time out, and a trainer in fine fettle, a confirmed stamina for today's trip, and preference for a sound surface all point to a strong revival — though confirming that York run was just an aberration remains the key question.

AI verdict

Rated 104 with inconsistent form (21-15) and carrying 9-2 weight as a non-favourite limits Morshdi's winning prospects significantly.

Mountain Cat

Age 3 · 9-2

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Saeed bin Suroor 20%

9-2

11/1 12/1 10/1

Back-to-back wins, the latest a penalty success at Wolverhampton by over three lengths with plenty in hand, and breeding suggests this longer trip won't be an issue — but stepping up sharply in class from novice company makes the task genuinely tough from stall 9 off 128 lb.

AI verdict

Low Saturday Rating of 83 and 9-2 weight assignment undermine confidence despite unbeaten form figures of 11.

My Love Is King

Age 3 · 9-2

1-22

Robert Havlin 15%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

9-2

14/1 10/1 12/1

Beaten just two lengths on reappearance in a Newmarket Listed race and that form has since been franked at the highest level; acts on this going over the trip and cheekpieces are fitted for the first time here — the risk is whether he can last home after again tiring late last time.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 89 and form reading 1-22 suggest inconsistency, making 9-2 weight a burden hard to justify at this level.

18:10

Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) ✓ Result

Class 2 7f ·Good to Firm ·£61,848 · 32 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Room Service

Age 5 · 9-12

42875-

William Carver 10%

Jamie Osborne 12%

105

9-12

80/1 40/1 80/1

Winless in its last five starts and returning after a 257-day absence, Room Service faces a stiff ask here. Blinkers go on for the first time, which may help offset a tendency to be too free beforehand, but with form that has tailed off and a possible preference for 7f, it's hard to make a strong case at this trip.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 85 and inconsistent form reading 42875- limits Room Service's winning prospects.

The Wizard Of Eye

Age 7 · 9-11

0/39-1

Neil Callan 14%

Tom Clover 17%

104

9-11

12/1

Won the Victoria Cup here last time by a length, back at a course and distance that suits and comfortable on any going — but carrying a 6lb higher mark now tests whether that victory was a peak or a platform, and first-time cheekpieces add a small unknown at stall 29.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-11 with a Saturday Rating of only 89 and weak form figures of 0/39-1 limits confidence significantly.

English Oak

Age 6 · 9-10

20-116

Faleh Bughenaim 15%

Hamad Al Jehani 20%

103

9-10

28/1 14/1 28/1

Twice successful in recent starts and having won this race in 2024, English Oak returns after a 104-day absence with the form to be competitive, though a well-beaten effort at Group 3 level last time and a sixth most recently temper expectations at a similar mark.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-10 with a modest Saturday Rating of 88 and inconsistent form of 20-116 limits confidence.

Fondo Blanco

Age 2 · 9-10

72214-

Ray Dawson 14%

Roger Varian 20%

103

9-10

20/1 12/1 18/1

Consistent performer who landed a handicap by four and a half lengths at Haydock two starts back off a 13lb lower mark, but faces a stiffer task off 103 after 232 days away and may need this seasonal reappearance to find full stride.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-10 with a modest Saturday Rating of 92 and inconsistent form reading 72214- limits Fondo Blanco's winning prospects.

Golden Mind

Age 5 · 9-10

1-7248

Oisin Orr 14%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

103

9-10

33/1 33/1 28/1

Dropped back to handicap company after a thumping in a Group 3 at Epsom 12 days ago, Golden Mind returns to a more suitable level and has prior form at this venue over today's trip and conditions — first-time headgear and a mark of 103 could spark a revival, though that latest effort clouds the picture.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-10 with a moderate Saturday Rating of 85 and poor recent form (1-7248) makes Golden Mind a weak selection.

Elarak

Age 4 · 9-10

761-44

Billy Loughnane 18%

Charles Hills 15%

103

9-10

10/1

Ran to form when fourth at Newmarket latest, and that consistent profile over seven to eight furlongs on a sound surface marks Elarak out as a genuine player here; the 48-day absence is the one factor to weigh up.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-10 with inconsistent form of 761-44 and a modest Saturday Rating of 88 limits Elarak's winning prospects.

Royal Velvet

Age 5 · 9-9

815-11

William Buick 25%

William Knight 14%

102

9-9

14/1 12/1 14/1

Royal Velvet arrives on the back of back-to-back wins, most recently taking a Lingfield Group 3 with something in hand, and a 3-length handicap success off a much lower mark at Newmarket before that — though she now faces a stiff rise in the weights from stall 24, 40 days after that latest effort.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-9 with a modest Saturday Rating of 92 limits Royal Velvet's winning prospects despite recent back-to-back wins.

Vafortino

Age 8 · 9-8

-45078

C. Soumillon 16%

Charlie Fellowes 11%

101

9-8

40/1 25/1 33/1

Vafortino holds Listed-class form and the handicapper has eased the mark, with a top jockey booked and today's trip and surface squarely in his wheelhouse — a fair third at York last time out, not disgraced beaten four lengths, suggests fitness is there after 35 days off, winless in his last five notwithstanding.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-8 with a Saturday Rating of 80 and poor recent form of -45078 justifies a weak 2-star rating.

Great Acclaim

Age 5 · 9-7

40-032

Charles Bishop 10%

Eve Johnson Houghton 13%

100

9-7

9/1 16/1 9/1

Ran to form when going down by a length here last time off a 2lb lower mark, and a solid C&D record keeps him competitive; winless in his last five starts and the step up to 133lb from stall 23 in first-time visor adds intrigue to a horse edging back towards his best.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-7 with a Saturday Rating of 85 and patchy form 40-032 limits Great Acclaim's winning prospects.

Arctic Dawn

Age 5 · 9-7

185-31

Zac Lloyd 15%

Daniel & Claire Kubler 17%

100

9-7

25/1 16/1 25/1

Arctic Dawn won nicely 12 days ago off a mark 9lb lower than today's, and more improvement is needed to justify favouritism here — ranked 25 of 29 on our figures. First-time cheekpieces and proven course-and-distance form offer slim hope, but the step up in class looks demanding.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-7 with a modest Saturday Rating of 89 and inconsistent form reading 185-31 limits Arctic Dawn's winning prospects.

Blue Brother

Age 5 · 9-5

25/60-

James Doyle 21%

Hamad Al Jehani 20%

9-5

7/1 9/1 7/1

Winless in its last four starts and absent for a full year, Blue Brother has a considerable amount to prove on comeback, and ranks last on our figures. The newly gelded gelding does have James Doyle in the saddle, and handles this trip and going, but that layoff is a serious hurdle to clear.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (25/60-) combined with a high weight of 9-5 and a Saturday Rating of just 79 justify the 2-star assessment.

Apiarist

Age 5 · 9-5

-41306

Jack Callan 14%

Kevin Ryan 12%

9-5

20/1 14/1 20/1

Apiarist shaped with promise when denied a clear run at Thirsk 47 days ago, still going strongly at the line and arguably unlucky beaten three lengths off this very mark — strong all-weather form beforehand adds substance, though the step up to this field from stall 18 carrying 131 lb are the checks.

AI verdict

Apiarist's moderate Saturday Rating of 86, inconsistent form reading -41306, and burdensome 9-5 weight combine to justify a cautious 2-star assessment.

The Lost King

Age 4 · 9-4

-12134

P. J. McDonald 14%

Andrew Balding 18%

9-4

28/1 22/1 28/1

Proven over the trip and going, and a yard that landed this last year, The Lost King has the profile to run well — but pulled too hard and emptied over this trip at Newmarket 47 days ago, and that finishing tendency is the concern at 130lb.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with patchy recent form (-12134) and a modest Saturday Rating of 90 limits The Lost King's winning prospects.

Cosi Bello

Age 4 · 9-4

1124-1

Paddy Bradley 9%

Charlie Fellowes 11%

9-4

15/2 7/1 15/2

Cosi Bello showed real tenacity squeezing home by a head off 2lb lower at Haydock last time, and travels well for this trip and conditions — but steps up in the weights from stall 26 after just 54 days, leaving some questions unanswered.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 with a modest Saturday Rating of 90 and starting as a non-favourite limits Cosi Bello's winning prospects here.

Dance In The Storm

Age 4 · 9-3

230-15

Oisin Murphy 22%

Andrew Balding 18%

9-3

10/1 10/1 9/1

Wore down rivals by half a length off a 6 lb lower mark at Chester two starts back, but last time out ran freely, faded late and drifted right off a true line, beaten six lengths off the same mark of 96 it faces today; first-time headgear may help settle, though that recent effort gives pause.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-3 with modest Saturday Rating 85 and inconsistent form 230-15 limits confidence here.

Defence Minister

Age 4 · 9-3

249-10

James McDonald 21%

Hamad Al Jehani 20%

9-3

22/1 25/1 18/1

Ran well to score at Kempton 17 days before a flat last effort — beaten nine lengths racing far side in a class jump, off the same mark of 96 here. Best form comes with cut underfoot, and at 129 lb from stall 8, the profile is hard to get excited about.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 83 and poor recent form (249-10) make 9-3 weight difficult to justify at these odds.

Storm Star

Age 5 · 9-3

3-6602

Alfie Redman(3) 9%

Andrew Balding 18%

9-3

40/1 25/1 33/1

Bounced back well last time, going down by just 2 lengths off a mark 1lb lower here, but winless in its last five starts and the stable has stronger contenders in this. Acts on the going and trip, though 48 days off and 129lb are factors to weigh.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-3 with uninspiring form of 3-6602 and a modest Saturday Rating of 80 limits Storm Star's winning prospects.

Colombier

Age 6 · 9-3

4/9-01

Ryan Moore 24%

Hamad Al Jehani 20%

9-3

11/1 FCST 8/1

Landed a Epsom handicap by a neck last time, bouncing back to form on a reduced mark and trip, and arrives 13 days later with Moore booked and a rating that suggests he remains well treated — though softer ground would help him show his best.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-3 with a Saturday Rating of 83 and inconsistent form 4/9-01 limits Colombier's winning prospects.

Mirsky

Age 7 · 9-2

9-3100

Rossa Ryan 18%

David O'Meara 13%

9-2

50/1 25/1 50/1

Ran well to score at Thirsk three starts back, but the two subsequent efforts have been laboured, including a well-beaten eleventh last time from a virtually identical mark — that official rating of 95 looks stretched, and two unplaced runs in recent starts are hard to ignore despite proven course-and-distance form.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with a Saturday Rating of 85 and poor recent form (9-3100) limits Mirsky's winning chances significantly.

Pellitory

Age 4 · 9-2

8550-0

Daniel Tudhope 18%

David O'Meara 13%

9-2

50/1 50/1 40/1

Winless in its last five starts, Pellitory at least has course, distance and going form in its favour, but consistency has been an issue and it must improve sharply on a below-par comeback effort 40 days ago — form figures are patchy enough to demand more.

AI verdict

Pellitory's poor form of 8550-0 and low Saturday Rating of 77 under 9-2 weight justify just 2 stars.

River King

Age 4 · 9-2

231-21

Pat Dobbs 14%

Richard Hannon 12%

9-2

14/1 10/1 14/1

River King arrives here in fair nick — winning at Newbury 17 days ago off a mark 8lb lower than today's — but ranked 24 of 29 on our figures, this looks a sharp test at the top of the handicap, however the yard's strong record in this race offers a slim crumb of comfort.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-2 with a modest Saturday Rating of 89 limits River King's winning prospects despite solid recent form.

The Fingal Raven

Age 4 · 9-2

6-4155

Saffie Osborne 14%

Jamie Osborne 12%

9-2

40/1 FCST 33/1

Beaten six lengths at Meydan last time and absent for 97 days, The Fingal Raven faces a stiff task off a mark of 95 — which looks stretched on current form — though effective at this trip on a sound surface and wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-2 with a modest Saturday Rating of 83 and uninspiring form figures of 6-4155 justify a cautious 2-star assessment.

Stratusnine

Age 4 · 9-2

-U52P2

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Hugo Palmer 13%

9-2

33/1 25/1 28/1

Stratusnine has proven course-and-distance ability and, winless in its last five starts, showed a return to form when narrowly denied at York last time off a lower mark — a stiffer test today could unlock more. Inconsistency remains the concern.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 weight with a Saturday Rating of 80 and uninspiring form showing -U52P2 limits confidence here.

Rock Of Cashel

Age 4 · 9-2

6-0001

Jamie Spencer 12%

Niels Petersen 6%

9-2

66/1 20/1 66/1

Rock Of Cashel bounced back to land a handicap by 2½ lengths at Ovrevoll 21 days ago, but that win came in Norway after form had deteriorated badly in Dubai, and this mark looks stiff — ranked near the foot of the field on our figures.

AI verdict

Rated just 77 with uninspiring form of 6-0001 and carrying 9-2 weight limits its winning prospects significantly.

Hickory

Age 8 · 9-2

212-06

Colin Keane 16%

Jamie Osborne 12%

9-2

28/1 14/1 28/1

Hickory has solid course form to lean on and handles this trip and ground well, with a significant jockey booking adding confidence that a bounce-back is on the cards after a below-par effort at Sandown 21 days ago — first-time cheekpieces could sharpen the focus, though returning to form is the key question.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 85, inconsistent form (212-06), and a burdensome 9-2 weight limit the appeal.

So Darn Hot

Age 4 · 9-1

35-067

Ashley Lewis 14%

Ed Walker 16%

9-1

33/1 25/1 33/1

So Darn Hot is winless in its last five starts and needs to find more after fading tamely back up in trip on its turf reappearance 40 days ago; first-time cheekpieces from stall 7 off 127lb could spark a response, though, and course-distance-going form offers some encouragement.

AI verdict

Rated just 77 with poor form figures of 35-067 and carrying 9-1 weight, So Darn Hot shows little winning case.

Brasil Power

Age 7 · 9-1

441609

Grace McEntee 8%

George Boughey 18%

9-1

100/1 50/1 80/1

Tumbled down the field on turf return at Newmarket 46 days ago, and first-time headgear can't hide a mark that looks too demanding; at his best over 12-16f on the AW this winter, today's conditions and trip represent an insufficient test for a horse ranked 23rd of 29.

AI verdict

Low Saturday Rating of 82, poor form showing a sixth and ninth, and a 9-1 weight burden undermine confidence.

Mezcala

Age 4 · 9-1

127-13

Tom Marquand 16%

Jack Channon 14%

9-1

8/1 12/1 8/1

Narrowly denied on latest start when beaten 2l off a mark of 93, and now just 1lb higher — Mezcala remains attractively weighted having won by 2½l off a 9lb lower mark two starts back, and there's a sense more is to come given how comfortably it has been travelling of late.

AI verdict

Mezcala's modest Saturday Rating of 89 and inconsistent form (127-13) under top weight of 9-1 limits confidence.

Nizam

Age 4 · 9-1

156-07

Cieren Fallon 18%

Ian Williams 11%

9-1

50/1 33/1 40/1

Beaten four lengths off a 1lb higher mark last time out, Nizam has shown useful form and handles a range of conditions, but three poor efforts in his last four runs and a trainer firing at just 4% suggest he needs considerably more to threaten here from stall 11.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (156-07) and a high weight of 9-1 stones undermine Nizam's weak Saturday Rating of 77.

Houquetot

Age 4 · 9-1

065-97

David Egan 14%

James Owen 18%

9-1

SP FCST 33/1

Poor recent form (065-97) and a low Saturday Rating of 77 make Houquetot a weak contender carrying 9-1 weight.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (065-97) and a low Saturday Rating of 77 make Houquetot a weak contender carrying 9-1 weight.

Back In Black

Age 4 · 9-1

324-43

Daniel Muscutt 14%

James Fanshawe 18%

9-1

SP FCST 14/1

Carrying top weight of 9-1 stones with modest form of 324-43 and a Saturday Rating of just 80 limits Back In Black's winning prospects.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-1 stones with modest form of 324-43 and a Saturday Rating of just 80 limits Back In Black's winning prospects.

Mudbir

Age 4 · 9-1

5117-0

TBA

John & Thady Gosden 24%

9-1

SP FCST 9/1

Mudbir's mid-tier Saturday Rating of 87, modest 9-1 odds, and patchy form of 5117-0 reflect a reliable but unspectacular handicap contender.

AI verdict

Mudbir's mid-tier Saturday Rating of 87, modest 9-1 odds, and patchy form of 5117-0 reflect a reliable but unspectacular handicap contender.