MEETING · TODAY

Saturday 20 June 2026 Ascot

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

7 races 126 runners First off 14:30

Going Good to Firm Flat / Jumps Right-handed Galloping Headline 15:40 · £567,100

14:30

Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) ✓ Result

Class 1 5f ·Good to Firm ·£99,243 · 21 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Agamemnon

Age 2 · 9-3

Oisin Murphy 22%

Richard Hughes 15%

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126

9-3

33/1 25/1 28/1

Bolted up in a novice at Wolverhampton last time by three lengths, but that form needs boosting further as this is a significant step up in class; bred for speed and effective at today's trip, but ranked 18th of 21 on our figures, making this a tough ask from stall 1.

AI verdict

Agamemnon's solid Saturday Rating of 126 is undermined by weak 61 form and 25/1 odds showing little market confidence.

Blake's Monarch

Age 2 · 9-3

Silvestre De Sousa 14%

Ivan Furtado 10%

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128

9-3

150/1 FCST 125/1

Winless in recent starts and ranked bottom of the field on our figures, Blake's Monarch looks out of its depth stepping up in class here, despite showing fair form on turf debut at Chester 21 days ago and proven effectiveness at the trip on good ground.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 128 and 100/1 odds reflect weak form figures of 26 with no market support.

Carry The Flag

Age 2 · 9-3

212

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

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156

9-3

5/2 2/1 5/2

Carry The Flag arrives here on the back of a fine Group 3 second at The Curragh, beaten just a length and a quarter while stepping up in class and showing sharp early pace; a big, strong type with a top jockey aboard, the five furlongs here may actually bring out the best in this high-class prospect.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 156, consistent 212 form, and 5/2 market support at 9-3 weight justify four stars.

El Floridita

Age 2 · 9-3

Rowan Scott 11%

Nigel Tinkler 11%

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129

9-3

125/1 80/1 125/1

Showed improved form when taking a maiden at Redcar last time, but that win came with caveats and this represents a sharp step up in grade for a recent purchase. Drawn 8, handles today's trip and conditions, yet ranks 16th of 21 on our figures — hard to get excited.

AI verdict

Rated 129 but 100/1 odds and weak form figures of 51 undermine confidence despite carrying 9-3.

Flight Signal

Age 2 · 9-3

James Doyle 21%

Archie Watson 15%

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151

9-3

10/1 6/1 10/1

Burst clear by three-and-a-quarter lengths on debut at Bath, Flight Signal looks a promising type who acts on this going and trip, though stepping up sharply in class from a novice on just one start is the obvious query at a mark of 129lb from stall 6.

AI verdict

Rated 151 with winning form but unfancied at 15/2 and carrying 9-3 limits confidence to three stars.

Force Noir

Age 2 · 9-3

David Egan 14%

Kevin Philippart de Foy 16%

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150

9-3

9/1 12/1 8/1

Blinkers fitted for the first time as Force Noir returns after a 54-day break, and that Naas maiden win — striding clear by 4¼ lengths on better ground — showed a willing attitude with more to come; the trip and track look suitable, though stall 19 and 129 lb are worth noting.

AI verdict

Rated 150 with solid 21 form, Force Noir's 11/1 odds and non-favourite status at 9-3 limit confidence to three stars.

Mr Macartney

Age 2 · 9-3

4176

Ray Dawson 14%

Oli Rix 10%

—

125

9-3

100/1 FCST 80/1

Beaten two lengths in a Listed contest at Sandown 23 days ago, Mr Macartney has course-and-distance form to his name and steps up in trip wearing a visor for the first time, which could unlock improvement — though his recent sixth and seventh suggest he's yet to recapture that winning thread.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 100/1 and inconsistent form (4176) undermine his 125 Saturday Rating, limiting confidence to 3 stars.

Mussab

Age 2 · 9-3

Colin Keane 16%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

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126

9-3

66/1 40/1 66/1

Shaped with promise on debut, finishing third beaten just 1¼ lengths at York in novice company, and Mussab clearly handles today's trip and good ground well enough — but the step up in class is a concern, and greenness under pressure could be costly again from stall 14.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 50/1, a single form figure of 3, and a 126 Saturday Rating indicate limited winning claims.

New Yorker

Age 2 · 9-3

134

W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

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130

9-3

66/1 20/1 66/1

Hooded for the first time and steadily building through recent starts, but ranked 15th of 21 on our figures and the speed rating of 33 makes this a tough ask; sprint-bred and effective over today's trip on good ground, though this looks a step too far at present.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 28/1 and inconsistent form (134) limit confidence despite a competitive Saturday Rating of 130.

Orthodox

Age 2 · 9-3

Rossa Ryan 18%

Clive Cox 17%

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151

9-3

8/1 5/1 8/1

Impressive on debut, winning a Salisbury maiden by 2½ lengths on good ground over today's trip, but that's just one run to go on; bred for speed and thought highly of, though stall 16 and a 37-day absence from a lightly raced sort introduce some uncertainty.

AI verdict

Rated 151 with winning form but 13/2 odds and 9-3 weight suggest market lacks strong confidence.

Persian Spring

Age 2 · 9-3

Jamie Spencer 12%

Richard Hannon 12%

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131

9-3

33/1

Successful over today's trip and going when landing a York novice last time out, Persian Spring enters from stall 10 carrying 129 lb, though the step back in distance raises a question — better may yet come, but the trip could blunt that progress.

AI verdict

Sent off at 33/1 with limited form of 51 and a Saturday Rating of 131, Persian Spring lacks market confidence.

Savage Mariner

Age 2 · 9-3

Tom Marquand 16%

Hugo Palmer 13%

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143

9-3

11/1 40/1 10/1

Shaped with promise on debut, going down by just 1½ lengths at Leicester, and the step back to 6f looks a natural fit — though the drop in trip isn't guaranteed to unlock improvement. Carries 129 lb from stall 20 yet to score, but there's potential here.

AI verdict

Priced at 14/1 with form showing just one run (2), Savage Mariner's Saturday Rating of 143 suggests potential but market confidence is lacking.

Social Symbol

Age 2 · 9-3

William Buick 25%

Simon & Ed Crisford 19%

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132

9-3

25/1 33/1 22/1

Sole start produced a half-length debut win at Ripon 17 days ago — form since franked and scope for improvement stepping up in class, but ranked 19th of 21 on our figures here, making this a significant jump from novice company at stall 18 carrying 129 lb.

AI verdict

Long odds of 25/1 and a single form figure limit confidence despite a solid Saturday Rating of 132.

Sovereign Glory

Age 2 · 9-3

Jason Watson 13%

Charles Hills 15%

—

132

9-3

100/1 50/1 100/1

Beaten on debut before getting off the mark in a Bath novice last time — overcoming a slow start and trouble in running to score by 2½l — Sovereign Glory arrives 39 days later with a case for progressing further, and the 5-6f trip on fast ground suits; but ranked 20 of 21 on our figures, stall 17 and 129lb make this a tough ask.

AI verdict

Rated 132 but starting at 50/1 with form showing only one win suggests market scepticism limits confidence despite solid weight of 9-3.

Star Prospect

Age 2 · 9-3

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

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149

9-3

9/1 10/1 8/1

Bounced back to win before finishing a staying-on third at Naas last time, Star Prospect looks to have more improvement in the locker and takes well to this trip and varied ground; the 129 lb burden from stall 7 is the one query.

AI verdict

Rated 149 with 10/1 odds and inconsistent 1-3 form, Star Prospect lacks favourite market backing to justify higher stars.

Tribeca

Age 2 · 9-3

Donagh O'Connor 8%

Robson De Aguiar 12%

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145

9-3

25/1 10/1 25/1

Tribeca took his debut maiden at Navan in authoritative fashion, always holding sway throughout, but returns here after 56 days off and faces a step up in class; effective at today's trip and suited by sounder ground, this promising colt has the tools but remains unexposed.

AI verdict

Tribeca's single win in form and 12/1 odds signal market skepticism despite a competitive 145 Saturday Rating.

Underdog

Age 2 · 9-3

Saffie Osborne 14%

Richard Spencer 15%

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130

9-3

33/1 25/1 28/1

Debut winner at Sandown, beating more experienced rivals with a sharp turn of foot, but stepping up considerably in class here and our figures rank it 17th of 21; the in-form trainer and speedy pedigree offer slim encouragement, yet this looks a tough ask on ratings.

AI verdict

Underdog's winning form and strong 130 Saturday Rating offset by 28/1 odds suggesting market scepticism limits confidence to 3/5.

Where Love Lives

Age 2 · 9-3

Kevin Stott 15%

Kevin Ryan 12%

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151

9-3

12/1

Twice a winner in its last two starts, Where Love Lives is a big, powerful type still maturing and looks to have more improvement in the locker after taking Listed honours at Sandown last time; the slight hesitation before finding top gear is the one concern to keep in mind.

AI verdict

Unbeaten form and a powerful 151 Saturday Rating justify the 4-star rating despite 12/1 odds.

Ez Tina

Age 2 · 9-0

Juan J Hernandez 40%

Wesley A Ward 17%

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153

9-0

8/1 17/2 8/1

Showed plenty of pace when winning by five lengths on debut at Woodbine, and the step into this 21-runner field from stall 3 is a neutral factor; first-time blinkers could sharpen the focus, though whether she sees out the trip under 126 lb remains the key question.

AI verdict

Strong 153 Saturday Rating and winning form justify 4 stars despite 15/2 odds suggesting market has reservations.

Fanshell Beach

Age 2 · 9-0

James McDonald 21%

Wesley A Ward 17%

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132

9-0

14/1 20/1 11/1

Impressive on debut at Churchill Downs — winning by 5¼ lengths despite a slow start — Fanshell Beach arrives from stall 11 carrying 126 lb with first-time blinkers as the stable's second string, and while our rating of 115 underlines the form, stamina for this longer trip remains the key question.

AI verdict

Despite a strong Saturday Rating of 132 and winning form, 25/1 outsider odds signal weak market confidence warranting only 3 stars.

Through The Years

Age 2 · 9-0

John R Velazquez 8%

Wesley A Ward 17%

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141

9-0

14/1 28/1 14/1

Backed up a debut run with a convincing Fillies & Mares victory at Belmont last time, and acts well on firm ground, but stable form has taken a few knocks this week and first-time blinkers add an element of the unknown for this stall-15 runner.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 141 and solid form figures of 21 are undermined by 20/1 odds suggesting the market holds little confidence.

15:05

Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) ✓ Result

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

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Amiloc

Age 4 · 9-3

1124-6

Rossa Ryan 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

115

110

9-3

18/1 14/1 18/1

Won the King Edward VII Stakes here last year, but pulled hard and faded when too fresh at York last time (36 days ago); with that run now in the tank a revival is plausible, though ranked 9 of 12 on our figures this looks a notably stronger test.

AI verdict

Amiloc's 14/1 odds, modest 110 Saturday Rating, and recent form showing a sixth suggest limited winning prospects here.

Best Secret

Age 4 · 9-3

311-61

James Doyle 21%

S Wattel 24%

115

123

9-3

7/1 10/1 13/2

Thriving form — three wins in its last five starts, the most recent a convincing Group 3 success at Longchamp — but Best Secret returns after 48 days and steps up markedly in class; the galloping track suits a big, progressive type, though the 129 lb burden is a genuine test.

AI verdict

Saturday Rating of 123 and recent form 311-61 show ability, but 8/1 odds and 9-3 weight suggest the market sees limitations.

Ethical Diamond

Age 6 · 9-3

/111-5

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

W. P. Mullins 26%

120

124

9-3

9/1

Wearing a hood for the first time and back after 84 days, Ethical Diamond's Dubai reappearance — beaten 6½ lengths — is best set aside given that progressive C&D-winning profile, yet our figures rank this 11th of 12 and a career-best effort may be required.

AI verdict

Four wins from five runs but a latest fifth and 9/1 market position suggest limited confidence despite a solid 124 Saturday Rating.

Giavellotto

Age 7 · 9-3

142-33

Oisin Murphy 22%

Marco Botti 16%

120

117

9-3

10/1 8/1 9/1

Consistent, well-travelled performer and former Hong Kong Vase winner, Giavellotto was 4¼ lengths back in third last time at Group 1 level, running his race without troubling the best — 84 days off could blunt his edge, though a top jockey returns and he handles today's conditions.

AI verdict

Rated 117 with inconsistent form (142-33) and 10/1 odds, Giavellotto lacks the market confidence for a higher star rating.

Goliath

Age 6 · 9-3

103-21

C. Soumillon 16%

Francis-Henri Graffard 31%

119

126

9-3

4/1 5/1 10/3

Twice a G1 winner and a former C&D scorer now back to his best, Goliath arrives on the back of a comfortable Group 2 success 20 days ago — form figures reading 1-2-3 in his last three — and handles today's distance and going well; the worry is that one rival has matched him closely in recent encounters.

AI verdict

Goliath's solid 126 Saturday Rating and consistent form (103-21) are offset by 9-3 weight and 5/1 odds suggesting market doubts.

Jan Brueghel

Age 5 · 9-3

214-12

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

123

133

9-3

9/2

Dual-distance winner and St Leger champion in 2024, Jan Brueghel arrives on a 14-day turnaround with a proven jockey aboard and connections who have a strong record in this race — though the testing ground that cost him dearly at Epsom last time remains the key concern.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 133, consistent form of 214-12, and fair 9/2 odds make Jan Brueghel a strong Hardwicke contender.

Lambourn

Age 4 · 9-3

154-13

W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

118

104

9-3

20/1

Placed at the top level and a proven Group 1 winner over course and distance, Lambourn arrives 14 days after being sent into an overly prominent position in the Coronation Cup, paying for it with a 16-length defeat; first-time cheekpieces and a tempered approach may help, but the 129 lb burden and signs of awkwardness suggest this is likely the stable's supporting act.

AI verdict

Lambourn's 20/1 odds and Saturday Rating of 104 reflect weak market confidence despite solid recent form of 154-13.

Phantom Flight

Age 7 · 9-3

1-1916

Billy Loughnane 18%

George Scott 20%

110

9-3

125/1 66/1 125/1

Beaten comfortably in a Group 3 on its latest start, Phantom Flight may still need time to re-acclimatise after a Middle East campaign and, ranked tenth of twelve on our figures, is hard to fancy despite a trainer in form and proven stamina at this trip and going.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 93, 66/1 odds, and patchy form reading 1-1916 leave Phantom Flight well below Group 2 standard.

Sons And Lovers

Age 5 · 9-3

13-144

Pierre-Charles Boudot 13%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

111

9-3

80/1 50/1 80/1

Cheekpieces go on for the first time here, and Sons And Lovers does boast a couple of wins in its last five starts — but two consecutive fourths, including an eight-length beating in a Group 3 latest, suggest this step into deeper waters is a tough ask, ranking last on our figures.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 93 and 50/1 odds expose Sons And Lovers as a massive outsider whose 13-144 form offers little Group 2 hope.

West Wind Blows

Age 7 · 9-3

-42222

William Buick 25%

Simon & Ed Crisford 19%

115

9-3

33/1 20/1 28/1

Desperately consistent at the top level, West Wind Blows went agonisingly close in a Group 3 at Newbury last time, going down by a neck, and acts on any ground over this trip; the concern is that a couple of today's rivals have finished ahead of him lately.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 90 and persistent placed form without a win make 33/1 odds reflect market scepticism accurately.

Kalpana

Age 5 · 9-0

2271-1

Colin Keane 16%

Andrew Balding 18%

120

133

9-0

5/2 FCST 9/4

Kalpana arrives here in back-to-back winning form, including a G1 success over course and distance, and a narrow Group 3 victory last time that came despite racing a touch keenly and feeling the run close home — both concerns now resolved; first-time cheekpieces on a top-class filly who may still have more to offer.

AI verdict

Kalpana's strong recent form (2271-1) and competitive 133 Saturday Rating at 9-0 justify second-market confidence at 5/2.

Santorini Star

Age 5 · 9-0

112-12

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

111

108

9-0

22/1 14/1 22/1

Santorini Star arrives in cheekpieces for the first time off a solid run — beaten a short-neck at Group 1 level last time — and clearly has upward momentum over 12-16f on any surface, but this sharper trip may just stretch its speed reserves against stronger company.

AI verdict

Sent off at 16/1 with a Saturday Rating of 108, Santorini Star's market dismissal and modest rating expose clear limitations against Group 2 rivals.

15:40

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) ✓ Result

Class 1 6f ·Good to Firm ·£567,100 · 19 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Almeraq

Age 4 · 9-5

/21F-1

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

109

9-5

28/1 FCST 25/1

Took the Cathedral Stakes (Listed) at Salisbury by a neck on most recent start 28 days ago, confirming current form, and handles this trip and going well — though fast conditions remain an unknown and there's still a gap to bridge at this level from stall 11.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 25/1 and a Saturday Rating of 92 reflect limited confidence despite recent winning form showing a fall mid-sequence.

Aramram

Age 5 · 9-5

71-125

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

110

9-5

50/1 33/1 40/1

Proven at course and distance and has performed creditably at Group level — including a solid third-placed effort in a Group 2 last time — but ranked 16 of 19 on our figures, and stepping into this grade makes this a considerably stiffer challenge than anything faced before.

AI verdict

Rated 96 with 40/1 odds and inconsistent form (71-125) makes Aramram an outsider with limited winning prospects.

Comanche Brave

Age 4 · 9-5

3-3351

Pierre-Charles Boudot 13%

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien 12%

113

111

9-5

12/1 11/1 10/1

Landed the Greenlands Stakes (Group 2) at The Curragh on latest start, quickening clear by two lengths, and has run well at this course before — but ranked 15th of 19 on our figures, making a step up to Group 1 level a tall order at 131lb.

AI verdict

Comanche Brave's solid 111 Saturday Rating and consistent form (3-3351) are undermined by 12/1 odds and a burdensome 9-5 weight.

Great Wish

Age 5 · 9-5

15-147

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Bent Olsen 33%

109

9-5

150/1 66/1 125/1

Stepped up to Group 1 company last time, Great Wish was beaten just over two lengths at Meydan — respectable enough, but ranked 17th of 19 on our figures, this looks a tough ask again; the 84-day break and proven effectiveness over 6f on good ground are the main positives.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 84, 80/1 odds, and inconsistent form (15-147) make Great Wish a longshot with little winning expectation.

Jasour

Age 5 · 9-5

66-266

Rossa Ryan 18%

Clive Cox 17%

107

9-5

80/1 FCST 66/1

Winless in his last five starts and on a two-year losing run, Jasour faces a stiff task from stall 17 carrying 131 lb, and he often races keenly when his ideal conditions — 6f on fast ground — aren't fully met. First-time headgear is at least worth watching.

AI verdict

Jasour's 66/1 odds, lowly 85 Saturday Rating, and uninspiring form figures of 66-266 make a serious winning case impossible.

Khaadem

Age 10 · 9-5

130-90

C. Soumillon 16%

Charles Hills 15%

109

9-5

80/1 FCST 66/1

Landed this prize in both 2023 and 2024, but disappointed on easy ground at Haydock last time out and needs a firm surface to show his best — conditions today are therefore key, and 131lb is a stiff burden if he's still finding his feet.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 84, 66/1 odds, and poor recent form (130-90) make Khaadem a long-shot outsider carrying 9-5.

Kind Of Blue

Age 5 · 9-5

8320-2

William Buick 25%

James Fanshawe 18%

114

104

9-5

20/1 12/1 18/1

Consistent sort who has shown good form on the comeback trail, finishing second on latest outing at York in a Group 2, beaten a length; yet to win in recent starts, and the 131 lb burden is a stern ask, though acts on any ground and is proven at today's trip.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 104 and recent form showing inconsistency at 8320-2 limits confidence despite a place last time out at 14/1.

Lake Forest

Age 5 · 9-5

2207-1

Cieren Fallon 18%

William Haggas 23%

119

120

9-5

17/2 10/1 8/1

Bounced back to form with a dominant Listed success at Haydock last time, beating rivals by five and a half lengths, and handles today's trip and fast surface well; the main risk is whether a 42-day break takes the edge off that sharp comeback.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 120 and recent winning form (2207-1) offer appeal at 10/1, but the 9-5 weight and non-favourite market position limit confidence.

Lugal

Age 6 · 9-5

021-32

Katsuma Sameshima 33%

Haruki Sugiyama 24%

114

106

9-5

33/1 14/1 33/1

Placed in a Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint last time out, beaten a neck, and effective at this trip on a sound surface — the form profile has genuine merit — but our figures rank Lugal well down the field, and a Japanese Grade 1 winner in strong form makes further progress essential.

AI verdict

Lugal's 106 Saturday Rating, 18/1 odds, and inconsistent 021-32 form offer little confidence against stronger-fancied rivals.

Overpass

Age 7 · 9-5

423-43

Joshua Parr 17%

Bjorn Baker 16%

116

110

9-5

14/1 13/2 12/1

Consistent performer who did plenty of the donkey work when a creditable third in a Group 1 here just four days ago, and that quick turnaround is an obvious concern; a proven G1 performer over this trip and going, though this stiff straight may not play to his prominent style.

AI verdict

Overpass rates a mid-tier 3/5 on a Saturday Rating of 110, with inconsistent 423-43 form and 9/1 odds reflecting market scepticism at 9-5 weight.

Powerful Glory

Age 4 · 9-5

/851-7

Jamie Spencer 12%

Richard & Peter Fahey 10%

115

9-5

33/1 22/1 25/1

Group 1 winner over course and distance in the autumn, Powerful Glory arrives here 28 days on from a reappearance defeat that should have put an edge on fitness — the main risk is that seventh last time out proves harder to excuse than it looks.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 88 and 28/1 odds expose Powerful Glory as a Group 1 outsider whose form figures of /851-7 offer little confidence.

Regional

Age 8 · 9-5

3349-3

Callum Rodriguez 20%

Edward Bethell 17%

112

9-5

66/1 40/1 50/1

Yet to score in recent starts, Regional at least showed consistency when finishing a close third in a Group 2 at York on its comeback 38 days ago, suggesting fitness isn't an issue. First-time headgear and stall 2 are noted, but stepping up in class looks the main obstacle here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 90 and 40/1 odds expose Regional as significantly outclassed in this Group 1 field, with form figures of 3349-3 confirming limited winning potential.

Sajir

Age 5 · 9-5

10-221

Oisin Murphy 22%

A Fabre 22%

115

116

9-5

16/1 12/1 16/1

Sajir brings a live profile into this: a Group 3 winner last time at Chantilly and a Group 1 scorer over this trip last term, with a trainer in good heart and 20 days' rest suggesting peak fitness. The step back up in distance suits, though the 131 lb burden is the obvious query.

AI verdict

Sajir's consistent form (10-221) and solid 116 Saturday Rating are undermined by 12/1 odds suggesting limited market confidence.

Satono Reve

Age 7 · 9-5

249-12

Ryan Moore 24%

Noriyuki Hori 27%

119

9-5

5/2 4/1 5/2

Beaten just over four lengths when second in a Group 1 at Sha Tin last time, this multiple G1 winner from Japan was arguably unlucky in this same race twelve months ago. First-time headgear adds intrigue, though 55 days off the track is the one query.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 119 and recent form showing back-to-back placings justify solid market confidence at 10/3.

Stolen Kiss

Age 4 · 9-5

4-7111

Alexis Pouchin 16%

P Cottier 25%

107

9-5

33/1

Progressive dual Listed winner whose three recent victories show sharp current form, but at 131lb from stall 15 wearing a first-time tongue-tie on ground that may not suit, this 47-day absence makes it hard to confidently oppose our bottom-ranked figure here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 93 and 33/1 odds signal market dismissal despite strong recent form of 7111.

Flora Of Bermuda

Age 5 · 9-2

3039-1

James Doyle 21%

Andrew Balding 18%

111

102

9-2

25/1 14/1 20/1

Consistent strong traveller who landed a Listed prize at Newmarket on her latest start, though that came 49 days ago and ninth-place effort beforehand clouds the picture slightly; handles today's trip and conditions well, and connections have a strong record at this track.

AI verdict

Saturday Rating of 102 and 18/1 odds suggest mid-tier prospects, despite recent winning form.

Joliestar

Age 5 · 9-2

53-111

James McDonald 21%

Chris Waller 40%

115

130

9-2

6/4 32/17 3/2

Three wins on the bounce, including a hard-fought Group 1 victory at Randwick last time, underline Joliestar's outstanding recent form, and a weight advantage over the chief dangers adds further appeal for a yard with a strong record at this track.

AI verdict

Recent form of three consecutive wins and a strong 130 Saturday Rating justify 4/5 stars despite not being market favourite at 15/8.

Sayidah Dariyan

Age 4 · 9-2

4170-3

Billy Loughnane 18%

Richard Hughes 15%

107

9-2

50/1 33/1 50/1

Third on return to Listed level at Newmarket 49 days ago, Sayidah Dariyan clearly thrives at this course and distance on fast ground, and that run should leave her sharper — though stepping back up to this grade makes life considerably harder from stall 19.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 90 and 33/1 odds reflect poor recent form (4170-3) and no market support at 9-2.

Time For Sandals

Age 4 · 9-2

37-580

Richard Kingscote 13%

Harry Eustace 13%

109

9-2

50/1 33/1 40/1

Yet to score since taking the Commonwealth Cup over this course and distance last year, Time For Sandals has largely toiled since, most recently beaten six lengths in a Group 1 here after being pushed along too prominently — a quick four-day turnaround makes things no easier from stall 16.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 85 and poor form figures of 37-580 at 40/1 make Time For Sandals a weak contender in this Group 1.

16:20

Jersey Stakes (Group 3) ✓ Result

Class 1 7f ·Good to Firm ·£99,243 · 17 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Dorset

Age 3 · 9-6

411-78

W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

104

9-6

50/1 20/1 50/1

Beaten just 6½ lengths in a Group 1 on its latest start, Dorset has solid credentials at this trip and should take to quick ground, though at 132 lb against likely improvers, a top-three finish may prove beyond a horse whose recent string suggests Group 3 level.

AI verdict

Recent form figures of 7 and 8 combined with a Saturday Rating of 81 at 25/1 odds make Dorset uncompetitive.

Thesecretadversary

Age 3 · 9-6

15-156

Seamie Heffernan 8%

J A Stack 12%

108

104

9-6

12/1 9/1 12/1

Held up without room at a crucial point in the Irish 2,000 Guineas last time, Thesecretadversary shaped better than a sixth-place finish suggests; a Group winner proven on today's going and a clear class edge dropping in grade makes this the one to beat from stall 2.

AI verdict

Rated 104 with inconsistent form (15-156) and 10/1 odds suggest mid-tier chance despite carrying 9-6.

Andab

Age 3 · 9-3

1-2323

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

103

9-3

16/1 20/1 12/1

Consistent without ever quite winning the argument at this level, Andab steps up in a visor for the first time from stall 12 carrying 129 lb, and while the mile trip and ground hold no fears, a 6-length third in Listed company last time out underlines both the solid form and the ceiling.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 93 and 20/1 odds highlight Andab's limited prospects against stronger market rivals despite consistent form.

Ardisia

Age 3 · 9-3

7-7463

Colin Keane 16%

Hugo Palmer 13%

103

9-3

100/1 66/1 100/1

Ran to form when a close-up third in Listed company on her latest start 15 days ago, and handles today's trip and conditions, though she may be best over a shorter six furlongs. Yet to win in her last five starts and carries 129 lb from stall 15.

AI verdict

An 80/1 outsider with a Saturday Rating of 78 and form reading 7-7463 offers little market confidence.

Avicenna

Age 3 · 9-3

11-20

Ray Dawson 14%

Roger Varian 20%

105

9-3

18/1 12/1 18/1

Showed smart form earlier in the season with back-to-back wins, though the Craven form has taken a few knocks and a well-beaten effort in the 2000 Guineas last time out raises questions; stepping back from Group 1 company helps, but 49 days off and 129 lb from stall 16 add to the puzzle.

AI verdict

Odds of 14/1 and a Saturday Rating of 105 confirm Avicenna sits well below market confidence despite consistent form.

Billecart

Age 3 · 9-3

4-150

Rowan Scott 11%

K. R. Burke 20%

9-3

150/1 66/1 125/1

Sent to post 49 days ago and dropped back in from a Group 1 mauling at Newmarket, Billecart's ceiling now looks fairly clear despite that earlier win; acts on the going and trip, but ranked 14 of 17 on our figures, this good-looking colt has plenty to prove.

AI verdict

Odds of 100/1, a Saturday Rating of 75, and form reading 4-150 collectively signal minimal winning prospects in this Group 3.

Catullus

Age 3 · 9-3

14-271

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

107

108

9-3

8/1 15/2 7/1

Proven at today's trip and surface, and clearly thriving after wind surgery — that Goodwood win by four lengths on handicap debut was eyecatching, and there's a strong sense of more improvement to come. Dropping back after a 28-day break with 129 lb from stall 14, the step up in class is the key question.

AI verdict

Rated 108 with inconsistent form (14-271) and starting at 8/1, Catullus lacks the market confidence for a higher star rating.

Colori Forever

Age 3 · 9-3

52-121

Marco Ghiani 16%

Marco Botti 16%

103

107

9-3

10/1 16/1 9/1

Hugely progressive with two wins in its last five starts — including a course success on this trip last time out — and clearly thriving, though a 43-day break and a tough 129 lb burden from stall 13 are factors to weigh against a step up in class.

AI verdict

Rated 107 with solid 52-121 form but 12/1 odds and 9-3 weight suggest the market lacks confidence in a repeat win.

Into The Sky

Age 3 · 9-3

12-4

Oisin Murphy 22%

Jim Boyle 10%

107

115

9-3

6/1 5/1 11/2

Scored on the same distance and going combination on offer here, but that Group 1 fourth last time — beaten 12 lengths when ridden up with the pace on what may not have been the best ground — raises questions about stamina, and a further drop in trip may suit best.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 115 and consistent form figures of 12-4 at 5/1 odds make Into The Sky a strong each-way contender.

Morris Dancer

Age 3 · 9-3

7121-

Benoit de la Sayette 13%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

110

104

9-3

20/1 14/1 20/1

Carrying 129 lb from stall 8, Morris Dancer arrives on the back of a dominant Listed win at Salisbury with form since confirmed at Group level, suggesting there's more improvement to come at three — though 311 days off the track means this first run back may be needed.

AI verdict

Rated 104 with 18/1 odds and inconsistent form (7121-), Morris Dancer lacks market confidence for this Group 3 test.

Neolithic

Age 3 · 9-3

71-313

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

107

104

9-3

18/1 FCST 14/1

Blinkers applied for the first time as Neolithic returns after 47 days, but this 107-rated runner sits 15th of 17 on our figures and must prove its soft-ground form translates on better going — a significant question mark. The top-grade jockey booking offers some hope.

AI verdict

Neolithic's 104 Saturday Rating and 16/1 odds reflect inconsistent 71-313 form, making him an unlikely market contender at 9-3.

Saber Strike

Age 3 · 9-3

1-1

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

108

120

9-3

7/4 2/1 7/4

Back-to-back victories — the latest a Listed success at Newmarket — mark Saber Strike as a horse potentially operating above this level, with trainer form an added boost; the 50-day absence and a stiff 129 lb are the questions to answer from stall 9.

AI verdict

Saber Strike's perfect 1-1 form and near-favourite 15/8 odds support a strong 120 Saturday Rating at 9-3.

Take Charge Star

Age 3 · 9-3

16-258

Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 11%

9-3

66/1 66/1 50/1

Stepped up to Group 1 company last time and beaten over eight lengths, Take Charge Star faces a similarly stiff task here as our 17th-ranked runner; the first-time headgear is worth noting, and from stall 1 over a familiar trip, there's some optimism — but this looks a tough ask.

AI verdict

A 40/1 outsider carrying 9-3 with inconsistent form figures of 16-258 and a Saturday Rating of just 78 limits appeal significantly.

America Queen

Age 3 · 9-0

124-2

Billy Loughnane 18%

Richard Hughes 15%

108

103

9-0

25/1 16/1 25/1

Beaten a neck in a Group 3 on her latest start, America Queen has proven stamina for today's trip and handles this going, making her a genuine threat from stall 5 at 126 lb — though there's a question over whether she has more improvement to find.

AI verdict

Long odds of 18/1 and a modest Saturday Rating of 103 signal limited winning prospects despite consistent form of 124-2.

Domina Ignis

Age 3 · 9-0

1-30

David Egan 14%

Kevin Philippart de Foy 16%

9-0

150/1 80/1 150/1

Pulled up well below her best in the 1000 Guineas last time, Domina Ignis faces a stiff task from stall 11 off 126 lb, and our figures rank her 13th of 17. The Fred Darling third showed genuine grit, and the mile trip is within range, but that Group 1 flop is hard to ignore.

AI verdict

An 80/1 outsider with a Saturday Rating of 81 and patchy 1-30 form offers minimal winning prospects in this Group 3.

Green Sense

Age 3 · 9-0

0130-6

James McDonald 21%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

106

9-0

50/1 25/1 50/1

Blocked for a run when fifth in a Group 2 last time out, Green Sense has excuses but still needs to find plenty given a ranking of 16th in the field; acts on today's conditions and should stay the trip, so not without hope if returning to form.

AI verdict

Rated just 88 with 33/1 odds and recent form showing a sixth, Green Sense lacks the market confidence to compete.

The Prettiest Star

Age 3 · 9-0

12-4

James Doyle 21%

Ed Walker 16%

109

114

9-0

7/1 13/2 7/1

Rockfel runner-up with Group 1 experience behind her, The Prettiest Star handles today's trip and conditions with authority and looks open to further progress — the 48-day absence is the one note of caution, though that Newmarket fourth suggests she returns in fine shape.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 114 and inconsistent form (12-4) at 15/2 suggest mid-tier prospects without market confidence.

17:00

Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) ✓ Result

Class 2 6f ·Good to Firm ·£90,195 · 28 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Comment

Spy Chief

Age 4 · 9-12

7638-2

William Buick 25%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

108

101

9-12

7/1 10/1 11/2

Placed when beaten a neck in a Listed race at Salisbury 28 days ago, Spy Chief is winless in his last five starts but that runner-up effort brings him close to his best; he handles today's trip and ground, though 7f could test his stamina, and he's run well at this track before.

AI verdict

Spy Chief's top weight of 9-12 and inconsistent form (7638-2) limit confidence despite a competitive Saturday Rating of 101 at 10/1.

Soldier's Tree

Age 5 · 9-11

3-123

Silvestre De Sousa 14%

James Owen 18%

107

9-11

18/1 20/1 16/1

Consistent profile here, with that Salisbury Listed third last time arguably flattering the bare figures given traffic issues — yet still carrying 137 lb off a mark of 107 leaves little room for manoeuvre, even if there's improvement to come at this trip on suitable ground.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-11 with a Saturday Rating of 87 and 20/1 odds, the market clearly dismisses Soldier's Tree despite solid recent form.

Run Boy Run

Age 5 · 9-9

967120

George Wood 11%

Richard Spencer 15%

105

9-9

40/1 33/1 28/1

Scored narrowly in a Sprint Handicap at this mark three starts back before a poor latest effort, and first-time headgear plus a trainer in form add appeal — but 84 days off and a mark that may stretch him keep this a tentative each-way proposition at best.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 84 and 33/1 odds suggest the market dismisses this horse despite recent form showing one win.

Double Rush

Age 4 · 9-9

320-11

Shane Foley 11%

Andrew Balding 18%

105

113

9-9

5/1 FCST 9/2

Back-to-back wins — the latest a comfortable success at Newmarket off a mark 10lb lower than today's — mark Double Rush as the one to beat here, and a top course handler takes the reins on a horse still looking ahead of its current official rating despite the penalty.

AI verdict

Recent winning form and a competitive 9/2 price are offset by a hefty 9-9 weight limiting upside to a mid-tier 113 Saturday Rating.

Mitbaahy

Age 7 · 9-8

70/2-0

Billy Loughnane 18%

Charles Hills 15%

104

9-8

33/1 33/1 28/1

Fitness must prove itself after 84 days away, with recent outings — including a poor effort in the Cammidge Trophy — leaving wellbeing in question; yet Mitbaahy is effective over this trip on any ground, and a bounceback to his placed form would make him a live midfield contender from stall 27.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-8 with poor form 70/2-0 and a weak Saturday Rating of 76, Mitbaahy's 33/1 odds reflect market dismissal.

Binhareer

Age 4 · 9-8

2361-2

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

104

113

9-8

7/2 4/1 7/2

Beaten a neck at York last time off a 5lb lower mark, Binhareer arrives here on the upgrade and looking capable of Listed/Group-level company, while a stiff track at today's trip plays to her strengths; 38 days between runs is the one note of caution.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-8 with solid form 2361-2 and a Saturday Rating of 113 gives Binhareer each-way claims at 4/1.

Two Tribes

Age 5 · 9-7

5-1200

David Egan 14%

Richard Spencer 15%

103

9-7

33/1 22/1 28/1

Took a handicap by a short-head off this identical mark at Meydan in January, yet two unplaced efforts since suggest the handicapper has its measure, and 106 days off the track adds another question mark — albeit a form trainer and first-time headgear offer some encouragement.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-7 with a Saturday Rating of 83 and weak 5-1200 form, Two Tribes' 28/1 odds reflect market dismissal.

Heathcliff

Age 5 · 9-7

-31247

Cieren Fallon 18%

James Fanshawe 18%

103

9-7

80/1 40/1 66/1

Beaten a long way on a turf return in a Listed heat last time, Heathcliff looks to have plenty to prove on grass and sits at the foot of our rankings — though a winning profile over the trip and decent AW form provide slim crumbs of comfort.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-7 at 66/1 with a Saturday Rating of 81 and inconsistent form -31247 signals minimal winning prospects.

Dubai Bling

Age 4 · 9-6

-30712

Oisin Murphy 22%

Hugo Palmer 13%

102

9-6

28/1 28/1 22/1

Touched off by a head last time out having encountered interference at a crucial point, Dubai Bling arrives in decent nick but carries 132lb from stall 23 in first-time cheekpieces, and a mark of 102 looks stiff for a horse our figures rank 25th of 28.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-6 with weak 25/1 odds, a Saturday Rating of 85, and inconsistent form -30712 limits confidence.

Royal Zabeel

Age 5 · 9-6

71-045

Jason Watson 13%

Michael Appleby 13%

102

9-6

25/1 14/1 22/1

Listed winner in fair form and effective over today's trip on this going, Royal Zabeel brings solid credentials to stall 3 in a large field — though having found one too good for stamina close home when beaten two and a quarter lengths off this mark here last time, there are questions over whether it can go one better.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-6 with patchy form of 71-045 and a Saturday Rating of just 89 at 18/1 makes Royal Zabeel a weak proposition.

Leovanni

Age 4 · 9-5

37/4-4

James McDonald 21%

K. R. Burke 20%

101

9-5

25/1 28/1 25/1

Yet to score in recent starts, Leovanni was making ground when hampered at Lingfield last time and shaped better than a two-length fourth suggests; a former Group winner now fitted with a tongue-tie returning from 119 days off, there's upside here if sharper for the break.

AI verdict

Leovanni's 76 Saturday Rating, 28/1 odds, and uninspiring 37/4-4 form make this 9-5 burden too much to overcome.

Hammer The Hammer

Age 4 · 9-5

2056-0

Kevin Stott 15%

Kevin Ryan 12%

101

9-5

33/1 25/1 28/1

Winless in recent starts but this second outing after a wind operation should see significant improvement — the York run was always about getting fit again. Capable of setting a strong pace over today's trip and going, though stall 7 may complicate that front-running style.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-5 with poor recent form 2056-0 and a weak Saturday Rating of 75 at 25/1 makes this a risky outsider.

Caburn

Age 4 · 9-4

01-830

Colin Keane 16%

James Tate 19%

100

9-4

SP 33/1 50/1

Patchy recent form and a mark that looks tough to overcome are the main concerns, but first-time cheekpieces and a notable jockey booking add interest, and Caburn does handle this trip and going well enough to be competitive if producing a career-best.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-4 at 50/1 with a Saturday Rating of 80 and patchy form 01-830 leaves Caburn with little winning claims.

Roman Dragon

Age 7 · 9-4

870180

Mason Paetel(3) 11%

Hugo Palmer 13%

100

9-4

125/1 66/1 125/1

Narrowly got up at Chester three starts back off a 5lb lower mark, but has been out of the frame twice since and the 100 rating looks a stiff ask — ranked near the foot of our assessments, first-time visor added from stall 12.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 78, 100/1 odds, and erratic form (870180) make Roman Dragon a rank outsider carrying 9-4.

Flash Harry

Age 4 · 9-4

2310-6

Rossa Ryan 18%

Clive Cox 17%

100

9-4

28/1 22/1 25/1

Fitted with a hood for the first time and carrying 130 lb from stall 26, Flash Harry has course-and-distance form to call on and has shown he can bounce back after a flat outing — his Salisbury run last time may have been needed on quicker ground than ideal, but fast conditions today suit, and a return to winning form isn't out of the question.

AI verdict

Low Saturday Rating of 82, outsider odds of 28/1, and recent form showing a sixth place finish make Flash Harry an unconvincing Wokingham contender.

Fandom

Age 5 · 9-4

-22631

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

100

9-4

33/1 16/1 33/1

Thriving for a new yard after landing a Thirsk handicap last time, this US Listed winner arrives on a mark that still looks workable and has course-distance form to lean on, though that sixth in recent starts and a possible preference for faster ground give slight pause at 130 lb from stall 1.

AI verdict

Fandom's 28/1 odds, modest Saturday Rating of 82, and inconsistent form reading -22631 signal a long-shot with limited winning prospects.

Far Above Dream

Age 4 · 9-3

101-11

Kieran Shoemark 14%

James Owen 18%

9-3

16/1 FCST 14/1

Progressive and course-loving, but ranked 23 of 28 on our figures and lugging 129 lb from stall 17 off a career-high mark makes this a tough ask, despite four wins in the last five starts and a tendency to keep finding improvement.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-3 at 14/1 with a Saturday Rating of 98 limits Far Above Dream's winning prospects despite solid 101-11 form.

Ten Pounds

Age 5 · 9-3

-48802

Jamie Spencer 12%

Joey Ramsden 7%

9-3

10/1 11/1 10/1

Fitted with cheekpieces for the first time, Ten Pounds shaped with real promise when runner-up by just half a length in a Carlisle Listed contest last time out, and looks fairly handicapped off a mark of 99 with today's longer trip an additional plus — he can carry his head awkwardly under pressure.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-3 with uninspiring form -48802 and a Saturday Rating of 96 makes 10/1 shot Ten Pounds hard to trust.

Completely Random

Age 5 · 9-2

4-1100

Ryan Moore 24%

Harry Charlton 16%

101

9-2

11/1 12/1 10/1

Cheekpieces fitted for the first time could spark the turnaround after being left with it all to do from the rear at this course last time; yet to be beaten for today's jockey and progressive on this surface, though two unplaced efforts in recent starts demand respect.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-2 with a Saturday Rating of 101, a 12/1 market position, and patchy recent form of 4-1100 limits Completely Random's appeal.

Thunderbear

Age 6 · 9-2

514-60

James Ryan 7%

Jack W Davison 9%

9-2

80/1 40/1 66/1

Thunderbear has yet to hit its stride this season and comes into this ranked near the foot of the field on our figures, with an unplaced effort last time out doing little to inspire confidence. A proven performer over the trip on varying ground at least offers some encouragement after 54 days off.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 78 and poor recent form (514-60) make 66/1 odds and 2/5 stars justified in this competitive handicap.

Candy

Age 4 · 9-2

00416-

Saffie Osborne 14%

Richard Spencer 15%

9-2

33/1 20/1 28/1

Took the Ayr Silver Cup by two lengths off a 6lb lower mark two starts back, but flopped in Listed company most recently and returns after a 259-day absence; the trainer is in good nick and this trip and ground suit, though Candy may need the run to find full stride.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 with a Saturday Rating of just 79, long odds of 28/1 and uninspiring form of 00416- signal limited winning prospects.

Fast Track Harry

Age 4 · 9-1

-11770

Jack Nicholls(3) 12%

Clive Cox 17%

9-1

50/1 FCST 33/1

Beaten 8¼ lengths at York last time after being sent to the front too soon, Fast Track Harry has since slipped to the bottom of the rankings despite two earlier wins in this sequence; he looks fully exposed to the assessor now, and first-time cheekpieces offer little obvious rescue from stall 21.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 79, 40/1 odds, and a form string showing two blanks after early wins signal limited winning prospects in this competitive handicap.

Apollo One

Age 8 · 9-1

082939

C. Soumillon 16%

P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck 7%

9-1

18/1 25/1 16/1

Held every chance at Epsom 14 days ago but beaten five-plus lengths below form, leaving questions; yet to win in his last six starts, though the 2nd and 3rd suggest ability, his mark of 97 looks fair and he handles today's conditions.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 85, weak 082939 form, and 20/1 odds signal a horse the market has largely dismissed at 9-1 weight.

Evening Saigon

Age 4 · 9-1

/10-12

Callum Rodriguez 20%

Hamad Al Jehani 20%

9-1

16/1 20/1 14/1

Cheekpieces go on for the first time, and there is some encouragement in a neck second last time off a mark of 92 — though today's conditions see this lightly raced sort stepping up 5lb, and ranked 20 of 28 on our figures, the case for it is thin.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-1 with poor recent form of /10-12 and a modest Saturday Rating of 84 makes 20/1 outsider Evening Saigon a weak Wokingham selection.

Realign

Age 4 · 9-1

017-91

James Doyle 21%

William Haggas 23%

103

9-1

9/1 8/1 9/1

Cheekpieces did the trick at Carlisle 21 days ago when Realign won a handicap by 1¼l, but today's higher mark looks a stiff ask; acts on any turf ground over this trip and the trainer is firing at 37%, yet that 5lb rise in the official rating may take the edge off him.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 103 and fair 17/2 odds tempered by inconsistent form (017-91) and high weight of 9-1.

Toyotomi

Age 5 · 9-1

5-5631

Daniel Tudhope 18%

David O'Meara 13%

9-1

50/1 25/1 40/1

Landed a Goodwood handicap by a neck 13 days ago, dropping in class and getting a clear passage, and remains fairly treated on older French form — but ranked 22 of 28 on our figures, carrying 127 lb from stall 8 makes the task considerably stiffer here.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-1 with a 33/1 odds and a Saturday Rating of 78, Toyotomi's inconsistent 5-5631 form limits confidence.

Sondad

Age 5 · 9-1

723-01

Joanna Mason 12%

Michael & David Easterby 10%

9-1

22/1 14/1 20/1

Sondad brings a recent win at Epsom on his side — taking a handicap by two lengths off a reduced mark — and a solid course record with proven versatility on the going, but ranked 21st of 28 on our figures, first-time headgear adds an unknown, and he faces a big field from stall 2 carrying 127 lb off a restored official mark of 97.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-1 at 20/1 odds with a Saturday Rating of 87 and inconsistent 723-01 form limits Sondad's competitive appeal.

Trefor

Age 5 · 9-0

210-04

Toby Moore(7) 11%

Charles Hills 15%

9-0

50/1 25/1 40/1

Showed a return to form when a staying-on fourth at Windsor 26 days ago, beaten three lengths off this same mark, but the official rating of 96 looks a stiff ask; effective at five-to-six furlongs on sound ground, though that late fade raises questions about lasting home.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-0 at 40/1 with a modest Saturday Rating of 77 and inconsistent form of 210-04 limits Trefor's chances significantly.

17:35

Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) ✓ Result

Class 2 1m1f212y ·Good to Firm ·£61,848 · 16 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Bourbon Blues

Age 3 · 9-9

322-30

Joe Leavy 11%

Brian Meehan 9%

103

9-9

50/1 28/1 40/1

Winless in its last five starts and well held last time at Newbury, Bourbon Blues at least handles today's trip and conditions; the 135 lb burden is stiff, and a question mark lingers over whether that French Group form fully represents its true level.

AI verdict

Long odds of 40/1 and patchy form of 322-30 give this 80-rated runner little chance at 9-9.

Sahara King

Age 3 · 9-7

1-522

James Doyle 21%

Richard Hannon 12%

101

103

9-7

5/1 5/1 4/1

Cheekpieces go on for the first time as Sahara King steps up off a career-best effort — beaten a head at Newbury last time off a 6 lb lower mark — and with more likely to emerge over a trip and ground he handles well, he remains competitive from stall 17 on 133 lb.

AI verdict

Rated 103 with solid 9/2 market support, Sahara King's inconsistent 1-522 form and 9-7 weight burden limit confidence to three stars.

Evanesco

Age 3 · 9-6

617-41

David Egan 14%

Charlie Johnston 13%

100

102

9-6

9/1 9/1 15/2

Steadily climbing the weights after a four-length Newmarket success, Evanesco handles today's conditions well over this trip, but 132 lb off a revised mark makes life considerably tougher than when scoring last time out 48 days ago.

AI verdict

Evanesco's solid 102 Saturday Rating and consistent form (617-41) are offset by 9-6 weight and 9/1 market odds suggesting limited winning prospects.

Spyce

Age 3 · 9-6

214-54

Rossa Ryan 18%

Alan King 16%

100

9-6

14/1 14/1 11/1

Beaten three and a half lengths off this very mark at Newbury last time out, Spyce shaped with promise on handicap debut yet may need a stiffer test to show his best; a tall, lightly raced colt who acts on today's conditions and rates unexposed at the trip.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 14/1, patchy form of 214-54, and a Saturday Rating of 95 under 9-6 weight limit this chance.

Bayaann

Age 3 · 9-4

1-21

Cieren Fallon 18%

William Haggas 23%

9-4

16/1 14/1 16/1

Bayaann arrives in fine heart with two wins from three recent starts, including a determined display to beat a penalty burden at Windsor last time — debut form has been boosted since and he gets in on a fair opening mark of 98. The sole concern is whether this stiff 130 lb weight can be managed over the trip.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-4 at 16/1 with a Saturday Rating of 93 limits Bayaann's winning prospects despite solid 1-21 form.

Nil Bua Gan Dua

Age 3 · 9-3

435-31

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-3

18/1 20/1 14/1

Winning at Roscommon 40 days ago over an extended trip suggests this two-year-old has more to offer in handicaps, and the form looks solid — but ranked bottom of the field on our figures with a speed rating of 62, it faces a stiff ask from stall 11 off 129 lb.

AI verdict

Long odds of 16/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 90, and inconsistent form of 435-31 highlight limited winning prospects despite carrying 9-3.

Harmonics

Age 3 · 9-3

511

Shane Foley 11%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

101

9-3

9/1 6/1 15/2

Twice a winner in its last three starts, including a six-length novice success at Doncaster, Harmonics arrives in good nick but ranks 12th of 16 on our figures, and the penalty of 129lb in a competitive handicap makes this a considerably tougher ask.

AI verdict

Solid 101 Saturday Rating and strong 511 form are offset by 9-3 weight and 15/2 odds suggesting market doubts.

Sunset On Leros

Age 3 · 9-3

143-83

Marco Ghiani 16%

Marco Botti 16%

9-3

66/1 40/1 66/1

Cheekpieces applied for the first time as Sunset On Leros steps up in trip, which breeding suggests should suit, and she showed renewed spark on turf at San Siro last time; however, 50 days between runs and a mark of 97 make this a tough ask against stronger rivals.

AI verdict

A 40/1 outsider carrying 9-3 with a Saturday Rating of 74 and inconsistent form of 143-83 offers no winning case.

Balzac

Age 3 · 9-3

3-1330

Billy Loughnane 18%

Jane Chapple-Hyam 13%

9-3

28/1 25/1 22/1

Balzac has placed three times in recent starts and handles today's trip and conditions, but his last two outings have exposed limitations at the top level, and the official mark of 97 leaves him plenty to find on this evidence.

AI verdict

Balzac's 25/1 odds, modest Saturday Rating of 78, and inconsistent form figures of 3-1330 justify a cautious 2-star assessment.

Amadeus Mozart

Age 3 · 9-2

1-272

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

9-2

14/1 16/1 10/1

Placed twice in his last four starts and running to peak level when runner-up at Listed level latest, Amadeus Mozart brings strong recent form over today's trip with a top jockey aboard, though the shortened distance may blunt his edge.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 at 18/1 odds with inconsistent 1-272 form and a Saturday Rating of 87 limits confidence significantly.

Lost Boys

Age 3 · 9-2

331-11

James McDonald 21%

David Menuisier 13%

9-2

3/1 10/3 11/4

Winning three of its last five starts looks eye-catching, but Lost Boys faces a considerably tougher assignment off a career-high mark now, and our figures rank it 14th of 16 — a stiff ask, even for a horse that clearly stays the trip and acts on a sound surface.

AI verdict

Strong recent form (331-11) and a 96 Saturday Rating are offset by 9-2 weight and non-favourite 4/1 market position.

Allegresse

Age 3 · 8-13

117-49

Oisin Murphy 22%

Andrew Balding 18%

8-13

40/1 25/1 28/1

Connections landed this race last year and Allegresse handles today's trip and surface well, but stamina remains unproven and those back-to-back wins now feel a while ago — the latest ninth at Epsom, where softer ground likely told, clouds the picture from stall 1.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-13 with a Saturday Rating of 75, form showing a recent 9th, and unfancied at 28/1 limits confidence significantly.

Perisher

Age 3 · 8-11

53-311

William Buick 25%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

100

8-11

11/1 FCST 10/1

Back-to-back wins and an impressive 4½-length success at Naas last time out make Perisher the one to beat here; a significant jockey booking adds further confidence, and though the first-time hood is worth monitoring, this consistent performer looks well treated returning to a handicap over a familiar trip.

AI verdict

Perisher's consistent form (53-311) and competitive Saturday Rating of 100 are offset by 8-11 weight at 9/1.

Princling

Age 3 · 8-11

22-14

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

101

8-11

15/2 6/1 13/2

His pedigree points to this longer trip suiting, Princling showed plenty on his recent handicap debut at Carlisle when going down by just 2½ lengths off a lower mark, and he moves like one the step up to 10f will improve. The fourth last time out is the one note of caution.

AI verdict

Rated 101 with solid 22-14 form, Princling's 8-11 weight and 7/1 odds suggest mid-tier market confidence warranting three stars.

Folk Pageant

Age 3 · 8-10

-19111

Rowan Scott 11%

Charlie Johnston 13%

8-10

20/1 FCST 16/1

Folk Pageant arrives on the back of a strong recent run — three wins from its last five starts — but a hefty rise in the weights and a step up in grade make this a considerably sterner test, and at 15th of 16 on our figures it's hard to make a strong case.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-10 at 18/1 despite strong recent form (-19111) suggests the market doubts Folk Pageant's ability to score off a Saturday Rating of 88.

Echo Of Stars

Age 3 · 8-10

42-41

Jamie Spencer 12%

Oliver Cole 11%

8-10

20/1 12/1 16/1

Broke through at Chepstow last time in a tongue-tie, scoring by 2¼ lengths, and stays on a mark of 90 with potentially more to offer now in handicap company — but ranked 13 of 16 on our figures makes this a difficult proposition to get excited about.

AI verdict

Rated 88 with fair form of 42-41, Echo Of Stars is dismissed by the market at 16/1 carrying 8-10.

18:10

Queen Alexandra Stakes (Conditions Race) (GBBPlus Race) ✓ Result

Class 2 2m5f143y ·Good to Firm ·£64,800 · 13 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

A Piece Of Heaven

Age 8 · 9-4

/3-221

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

105

115

9-4

9/2 7/1 4/1

Consistent and progressive, A Piece Of Heaven arrives on the back of a Chester handicap win — forging clear from the front over a testing trip — and clearly handles today's going and distance range; first-time headgear under 130 lb is the one factor to weigh up.

AI verdict

Solid recent form of /3-221 and a competitive 115 Saturday Rating are tempered by unfavoured market position at 6/1.

Berkshire Sundance

Age 6 · 9-4

1-0116

Oisin Murphy 22%

Andrew Balding 18%

100

9-4

12/1 16/1 11/1

Showed good form prior to that Chester run 43 days ago where stamina appeared to stretch, and first-time headgear plus a trainer who excels here offer encouragement — but 130 lb and that question over the trip make this a genuine each-way proposition at best.

AI verdict

Rated 100 at 12/1 with mixed form (1-0116) and 9-4 weight places Berkshire Sundance as a mid-tier contender outside market favouritism.

Carlton

Age 6 · 9-4

1-2154

Cieren Fallon 18%

James Owen 18%

9-4

150/1 66/1 125/1

Carlton has been placed in its last two outings and clearly handles today's going, but ranked 10 of 13 on our figures and needing to find more stepping up in class, this 130lb burden makes it tough to get excited, despite genuine stamina in its favour.

AI verdict

Carlton's 100/1 odds and modest Saturday Rating of 70 signal minimal market confidence despite a mixed 1-2154 form.

Columbus

Age 5 · 9-4

24536-

Colin Keane 16%

W. P. Mullins 26%

109

9-4

10/1 11/2 9/1

Columbus arrives here winless in his last five starts but shaped with plenty of encouragement on his hurdles debut at Killarney, finishing second before weakening close home — fitness should sharpen with that run under his belt. A classy Flat performer in France effective over 12-15f, he's no second-string runner here, and connections landed this prize last year.

AI verdict

Rated 109 with solid form but not the market leader at 6/1 carrying 9-4, Columbus shows enough class without dominating.

Dallas Star

Age 5 · 9-4

233254

David Egan 14%

Robson De Aguiar 12%

101

9-4

50/1 18/1 50/1

Winless in recent starts and rated 11th of 13 on our figures, Dallas Star faces a stiff task carrying 130 lb, and the latest fourth at Down Royal — racing prominently over 2m — hinted the extra distance stretches stamina. Back at 14f could help.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 85 and inconsistent form figures of 233254 at 22/1 suggest little winning chance against stronger rivals.

French Master

Age 5 · 9-4

150-35

James Doyle 21%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

108

114

9-4

11/2 9/2 5/1

Fresh headgear goes on for the first time in cheekpieces, and while French Master's most recent effort — a well-held fifth in a Group 3 — was a letdown, this horse has been largely consistent otherwise, handles today's going well, and a trainer firing at 26% adds confidence. The worry is that last outing in headgear underwhelmed.

AI verdict

Solid 114 Saturday Rating and fair 11/2 odds are offset by inconsistent form (150-35) and non-favourite market position.

Hipop De Loire

Age 9 · 9-4

4630-7

George Wood 11%

Nick Scholfield 14%

102

9-4

100/1 66/1 80/1

Winless in its last five starts and well beaten at Goodwood on a latest flat outing, Hipop De Loire arrives here in first-time blinkers off a 28-day break, though a course-and-distance-proven handler in form and a useful German Listed background offer some grounds for hope.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 80/1, a poor Saturday Rating of 70, and uninspiring form of 4630-7 highlight a limited winning chance.

Illinois

Age 5 · 9-4

227-36

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

111

118

9-4

2/1 3/1 32/17

His second in the Gold Cup over course and distance is the strongest form on offer here, and though Illinois was asked only to set the gallop at Epsom last time out, this smart stayer returns to a track and trip that suit on going it handles, partnered by the course's standout jockey.

AI verdict

Illinois carries top weight of 9-4 at 3/1 with a solid Saturday Rating of 118, though patchy form of 227-36 prevents a fifth star.

Le Destrier

Age 7 · 9-4

51/2/3

William Buick 25%

W. P. Mullins 26%

106

109

9-4

4/1 2/1 4/1

Freshened after a creditable third in the Levmoss Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown — where he was checked and still closed — Le Destrier travels well for a stable that landed this last year and should be suited by this trip and ground; the slight concern is that his recent consistency has been mixed.

AI verdict

Solid 109 Saturday Rating and fair 11/4 odds, but inconsistent form of 51/2/3 and non-favourite status limit confidence.

Maxi King

Age 6 · 9-4

3434-2

Rowan Scott 11%

Kevin Philippart de Foy 16%

103

9-4

18/1 18/1 16/1

Consistent but winless in his last five starts, Maxi King at least caught the eye when a narrow second over an extended trip at Chester 43 days ago, showing his stamina holds over distance — though connections will need that improvement to translate here off 130lb.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 22/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 85, and inconsistent form figures of 3434-2 suggest limited winning prospects.

Mr Hollywood

Age 6 · 9-4

22541-

Billy Loughnane 18%

W. P. Mullins 26%

9-4

25/1 18/1 25/1

Switched to a top yard that won this race last year and with more improvement likely, Mr Hollywood's winning form and solid placed efforts are in his favour, though weakening late on his most recent hurdle start hints he may not yet be fully wound up.

AI verdict

Rated just 81 with outdated form showing a recent fifth, Mr Hollywood's 20/1 odds reflect weak market confidence at 9-4.

Aajej

Age 4 · 9-3

255-19

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Richard Phillips 4%

9-3

300/1 100/1 250/1

Ninth of nine last time out, beaten nine lengths in a handicap here, raises real stamina doubts over this trip, and first-time cheekpieces won't mask those concerns. A 77-rated sort carrying 129lb, ranked near the foot of our figures.

AI verdict

Massive 200/1 odds, poor Saturday Rating of 62, and inconsistent form of 255-19 highlight Aajej as a rank outsider.

Pivotal Days

Age 4 · 9-3

7985-7

George Downing 10%

Syd Hosie 5%

9-3

300/1 200/1 250/1

Winless in its last five starts and poor in both codes this term, Pivotal Days faces a stiff ask here — ranked last on our figures and seemingly out of its depth in this company, though the going should suit.

AI verdict

Extreme outsider at 250/1 with a Saturday Rating of just 43 and dismal form reading 7985-7 combines to make Pivotal Days a hopeless contender.