MEETING · TODAY

Saturday 16 May 2026 Newbury

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

8 races 86 runners First off 13:25

Going Good Flat / Jumps Left-handed Galloping Headline 14:35 · £226,840

13:25

Sky Sports Racing Aston Park Stakes (Group 3)

Class 1 1m4f ·Good ·£56,710 · 5 runners AI Kalpana 10/11 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Kalpana

Age 5 · 9-6

22271-

Colin Keane 16%

Andrew Balding 18%

—

117

9-6

10/11 4/5 10/11

Had excellent campaigns in 2024 and 2025, both of which ended with Group 1 success in good style against her own sex on Champions Day at Ascot; she also started last season with a big run in an Irish Group 1 and was an excellent second in the King George at Ascot in July; wore cheekpieces last two starts; concedes 4lb to male rivals today but probably still the one to beat.

AI verdict

SR 117 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Arabian Force

Age 4 · 9-2

7233-2

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

—

112

9-2

5/1 6/1 9/2

Progressed very well as 3yo last term, culminating in his close third in Group 2 Great Voltigeur at York (1m4f, good to firm) in August, until not so good trying 1m6f in Listed race on final outing; always close up and rallied when close second in 1m4f Listed event at Longchamp on reappearance; may well have more to give but it is needed in today's company.

AI verdict

SR 112 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

French Master

Age 5 · 9-2

1150-3

James Doyle 21%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

—

111

9-2

17/2 6/1 7/1

Won two 1m6f handicaps last term, latterly in taking style from off the pace at Royal Ascot (good to firm) when wearing headgear first time; gelded and back to that sort of form when third of six in Group 2 at Newmarket (1m4f) 15 days ago, albeit not getting to grips with the leaders; no headgear that day (he has also tried a visor) but he's now fitted with first-time cheekpieces; bit to find if others are on their game.

AI verdict

SR 111 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Liberty Lane

Age 6 · 9-2

4341-5

Clifford Lee 17%

K. R. Burke 20%

—

116

9-2

16/1 10/1 11/1

Usually races prominently; a mostly solid 2025 included 1m2f Listed wins in May and November; 2026 started in downbeat fashion (similar to last year) in Listed race and his top three ratings have been registered on softer than good; this is also a new trip (unraced beyond an extended 1m2f) but he's bred to get it and has a chance on best form; ground the chief worry.

AI verdict

SR 116 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

West Wind Blows

Age 7 · 9-2

1-4222

William Buick 25%

Simon & Ed Crisford 19%

—

116

9-2

3/1 9/2 3/1

Can front-run; dual Group 3 winner (2022 and 2023) who missed 2024 and most of 2025; regular action since November, including a Listed win and matching career-best form when second to mighty Calandagan at Meydan (1m4f Group 1, good); not so hot on softer ground at Longchamp (evens) 13 days ago but will give them all plenty to think about if straight back to his best.

AI verdict

SR 116 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Kalpana

Live signal

Kalpana owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (65) and market confidence (96). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

10/11 Andrew Balding Colin Keane

79% Confidence

14:00

Childwickbury Stud Fillies' Trial Stakes (Listed Race)

Class 1 1m2f ·Good ·£42,533 · 6 runners AI Esna 15/2 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Allaire

Age 3 · 9-2

2-2

Oisin Murphy 22%

Andrew Balding 18%

—

9-2

6/1 5/1 6/1

Half-sister to winners including Eldar Eldarov (1m-14.5f including St Leger; RPR 117) and Kingswood (1m1f/1m2f; 118); second from towards rear in a novice at Lingfield (1m, AW) in December and the same when making most in C&D maiden (good) four weeks ago; no match for serious talents in those races; today's rivals might not look quite as good but she needs to improve markedly.

AI verdict

SR 79 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Esna

Age 3 · 9-2

214-4

Ryan Moore 24%

Brian Meehan 9%

—

101

9-2

15/2 9/1 7/1

All three starts as 2yo were on soft, winning a Sandown novice but far better form (the best in this field) when about 2l fourth of eight in 1m Group 1 Marcel Boussac at Longchamp, keeping on well while never able to threaten seriously; fair chance she'll stay 1m2f, judged on that, but she didn't show it when a never-dangerous fourth of six in Newmarket Listed race (good to firm; just over 1l behind Sacred Ground) 13 days ago; hopefully she'll have come on significantly from that run.

AI verdict

SR 101 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Fractional

Age 3 · 9-2

53-

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

—

9-2

14/1 FCST 12/1

Useful pedigree and fair form when never dangerous at Doncaster (7f, good) in September on debut; not so good when front-running at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) six weeks later, hanging markedly left; likely to stay but she needs to leave both pieces of form well behind her.

AI verdict

SR 73 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Golden Orbit

Age 3 · 9-2

Rossa Ryan 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

—

9-2

6/4 31/19 3/2

Sea The Stars half-sister to four winners, three useful; dam 7f-1m2f scorer (including Listed); 11-2 for eight-runner maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last September and challenged 2f out before holding off a pretty useful rival; that was a fine start, including as she's bred for at least 1m2f.

AI verdict

SR 85 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Lady Roisia

Age 3 · 9-2

31-

Hector Crouch 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

—

9-2

17/2 17/2 15/2

575,000gns foal who's a half-sister to four winners, notably Ambition (1m2f-1m4f, including French Group 2), out of the yard's Oaks winner Talent; followed debut promise by justifying 5-6 favouritism in seven-runner maiden at Nottingham (1m, good to soft) in October; this grade should be a very different proposition for her but it's the same for most of this field.

AI verdict

SR 80 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Sacred Ground

Age 3 · 9-2

12-2

William Buick 25%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

—

9-2

11/4 9/4 5/2

By Kingman out of Oaks winner Anapurna; favourite for all three starts and won on debut; second since in Newmarket Listed races over 1m (good to soft) in November and 1m2f (good to firm) 13 days ago, in the latter behind a runaway winner in six-runner field with Esna just over a length back in fourth; better form claims than most and still some potential.

AI verdict

SR 97 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Sacred Ground

Speculative

Sacred Ground owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (54) and market confidence (87). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

11/4 John & Thady Gosden William Buick

68% Confidence

14:35

BOYLE Sports Lockinge Stakes (Group 1) ✓ Result

Class 1 1m ·Good ·£226,840 · 11 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Comment

Cicero's Gift

Age 6 · 9-2

2211-4

Jason Watson 13%

Charles Hills 14%

—

125

9-2

25/1 20/1 22/1

Didn't have the ideal set-up at Sandown (behind Zeus Olympios) on reappearance but still needs to prove the form of his 100-1 success in last year's Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II (1m, good) at Ascot, where he was possibly helped by the draw, can be backed up; may be flattered by his mark.

AI verdict

SR 125 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Expanded

Age 4 · 9-11

/996-2

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

9-11

—

Damysus

Age 4 · 9-2

2011-1

James Doyle 21%

John & Thady Gosden 24%

—

126

9-2

3/1 4/1 3/1

Frankel colt who comfortably defied a 3lb penalty in Group 3 event at Newmarket (good) on seasonal debut, completing a 1m2f/1m1f hat-trick and taking overall record to 4-7; gave the impression he'll be as effective returned to 1m; progressing well and his stable has landed this prize five times, including the last two years; commands respect.

AI verdict

SR 126 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Dancing Gemini

Age 5 · 9-2

8390-6

Rossa Ryan 18%

Roger Teal 13%

—

115

9-2

33/1

Bright start to last season culminated in neck second when favourite for this contest; broadly not in the same form since, most recently last of six (behind two of today's opponents) when bidding for repeat success in Sandown Group 2; big revival is needed in first-time headgear.

AI verdict

SR 115 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Jonquil

Age 4 · 9-2

149-71

Colin Keane 16%

Andrew Balding 18%

—

114

9-2

14/1 12/1 14/1

Mixed results in international races are flanked by wins in last two domestic attempts, namely Group 2 at Goodwood and Listed race at Ascot, both over 1m on good to firm; very useful but his figures seem to have settled at a ceiling that is below the required standard in this field.

AI verdict

SR 114 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Mississippi River

Age 4 · 9-2

451-57

Sean Levey

A P O'Brien

—

9-2

—

More Thunder

Age 5 · 9-2

12114-

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

—

126

9-2

13/2 7/1 13/2

Usually held up in rear; raced at 1m1f/1m2f for previous stable; record of 4-6 (over 6f/7f) last term for new yard featured wins in a major handicap at Newmarket and Group 2 at Newbury, both on good to firm ground; respectable fourth in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp (7f, very soft) on final start; shapes as if this new trip is worth exploring and may rate higher still.

AI verdict

SR 126 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Notable Speech

Age 5 · 9-2

5211-4

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

—

127

9-2

7/2

High-class miler domestically and internationally, predominantly on good and quicker ground; lacked recent match practice when only fourth in this race 12 months ago; bagged the 2,000 Guineas and Sussex Stakes in 2024 and completed a North American Grade 1 double, including Breeders' Cup Mile success, last autumn; had no luck in running at Keeneland on reappearance; leading player on best figures.

AI verdict

SR 127 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Sahlan

Age 4 · 9-2

96115-

Mickael Barzalona 25%

Francis-Henri Graffard 31%

—

119

9-2

17/2 8/1 17/2

French colt who has low mileage and could well show further improvement in this 4yo campaign; held on narrowly in the Group 1 Moulin at Longchamp (1m, good to soft) then ended 2025 season with creditable fifth to Notable Speech in the Breeders' Cup Mile (firm); interesting in this first British foray.

AI verdict

SR 119 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

The Lion In Winter

Age 4 · 9-2

3230-1

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

119

9-2

9/1 7/1 9/1

Disappointing in last year's Dante and Derby but subsequently showed very smart form back down in trip, including placed efforts in three top-level races over 1m, third to Notable Speech at the Breeders' Cup (firm) the final time; took advantage of a good opportunity in Leopardstown Listed event on reappearance; possibilities back up in class, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

AI verdict

SR 119 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Zeus Olympios

Age 4 · 9-2

1111-3

Clifford Lee 17%

K. R. Burke 20%

—

125

9-2

4/1 10/3 4/1

Very progressive and unbeaten (4-4) in his first season last year, culminating in Group 2 win at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) where he won going away; finished third, tasting first defeat but not disgraced, at Sandown on reappearance; may resume improvement with that outing under his belt and show that he's still a likely candidate for high ranking in the miling division this term; big player.

AI verdict

SR 125 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

15:10

Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes (Listed Race)

Class 1 6f ·Good ·£36,862 · 11 runners AI Royal Fixation 10/3 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Aqpan

Age 3 · 9-2

22-168

Paul Mulrennan 14%

Roger Varian 20%

100

9-2

40/1 40/1 33/1

AW maiden winner but limitations seemingly exposed at Group 3 and Listed level at Newbury since, including dropped to 6f last weekend.

AI verdict

SR 95 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Wise Approach

Age 3 · 9-7

2131-5

William Buick 25%

Charlie Appleby 33%

—

110

9-7

4/1

Campaigned only on good/firmer; progressive 2yo campaign featured 6f wins at Newbury (Listed) and Newmarket (Group 1 Middle Park Stakes); may be back in top form with Ascot reappearance (Group 3) under his belt; major player, despite conceding weight all round.

AI verdict

SR 110 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Ardisia

Age 3 · 9-5

127-74

Colin Keane 16%

Hugo Palmer 13%

—

9-5

25/1 20/1 25/1

Picked up a lot of prize-money during a busy 2yo season and ran respectably in 6f Group 3 at Ascot most recently; however, has probably already reached his ceiling, unlike some of today's rivals.

AI verdict

SR 94 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Albert Einstein

Age 3 · 9-2

11-63

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

107

9-2

13/8 7/4 31/19

Has rather compromised his chance by taking a good hold in 7f events this term, latest at Newbury (Group 3) when still running creditably in a hood that is now removed; skipped the Guineas option and heads down the Commonwealth Cup route instead; 2-2 previously, both wins over 6f in May 2025, including Curragh Group 3; retains potential.

AI verdict

SR 107 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Egoli

Age 3 · 9-2

16548-

Rossa Ryan 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

—

9-2

50/1 66/1 50/1

Gained one of his 2yo wins over C&D but had his limitations rather exposed in better races subsequently; gelded after final outing; stiff task on on reappearance, being bottom of this pack on ratings.

AI verdict

SR 82 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Frescobaldi

Age 3 · 9-2

2153-5

Sean Levey 13%

Daniel James Murphy 10%

—

9-2

100/1 66/1 100/1

Irish colt who has performed creditably at Listed level since winning a notable maiden at York but needs improvement for the first-time headgear in this second start for new stable.

AI verdict

SR 92 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Ghost Mode

Age 3 · 9-2

212-17

Oisin Murphy 22%

Andrew Balding 18%

—

101

9-2

9/1 12/1 8/1

Talented, albeit is a shade quirky, and made a mockery of his mark in Southwell handicap (6f, AW) on reappearance; eventually dropped away in Ascot Group 3 since but may still have more to offer; not written off.

AI verdict

SR 101 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Havana Hurricane

Age 3 · 9-2

12346-

Charles Bishop 10%

Eve Johnson Houghton 13%

—

9-2

16/1 14/1 16/1

Held by Wise Approach on Group 1 Middle Park running (6f) but otherwise proved a useful and consistent sprinter last term, winning at Royal Ascot (Listed) and making the frame in several other notable races; solid claims, assuming he has trained on.

AI verdict

SR 93 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Sirius A

Age 3 · 9-2

2432-1

Jack Mitchell 16%

James Horton 10%

—

9-2

28/1 FCST 22/1

Has a broadly solid record, latterly on AW; registered a neck success in useful conditions race at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) on seasonal debut; however, needs to show further improvement back on turf.

AI verdict

SR 97 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Song Of The Clyde

Age 3 · 9-2

2125-4

Hector Crouch 18%

Clive Cox 17%

—

9-2

12/1 8/1 11/1

Posted good performances (won/second) in sales races last term and ran creditably off top weight in Newmarket handicap (6f, good) on reappearance; however, has something to find on ratings in this field.

AI verdict

SR 94 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Royal Fixation

Age 3 · 8-11

1213-

Shane Foley 11%

K. R. Burke 20%

—

116

8-11

10/3 FCST 11/4

Progressive filly over 6f on good to firm ground last year for Ed Walker, acquitting herself well at Group level after debut win; prevailed in the Lowther at York on penultimate start, then ran well in Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes that was won by the subsequent 1,000 Guineas winner; respected at the weights on debut for new connections.

AI verdict

SR 116 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Royal Fixation

Live signal

Royal Fixation owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (64) and market confidence (85). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

10/3 K R Burke Shane Foley

72% Confidence

15:45

Trade Nation London Gold Cup Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (GBBPlus Race)

Class 2 1m2f ·Good ·£51,540 · 12 runners AI Al Azd 4/1 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Bourbon Blues

Age 3 · 9-9

5322-3

William Buick 25%

Brian Meehan 9%

—

9-9

16/1 20/1 16/1

Basically progressive as 2yo, ending with best form over 1m2f/1m1f, and he reappeared with a creditable third of seven in 1m1f Listed race at Newmarket one month ago; after ten races, though, he may well be more exposed than a lot of today's rivals.

AI verdict

SR 88 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Zennor Storm

Age 3 · 9-10

11-9

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

—

9-10

Two from two as a 2yo, both starts on Kempton AW; last of nine in Newmarket handicap (1m) on reappearance but may do better with the outing under his belt; by no means written off.

AI verdict

SR 71 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Pearl River

Age 3 · 9-8

431-58

Alec Voikhansky 11%

Richard Hannon 12%

9-8

50/1 33/1 40/1

All seven races on good or softer; 1m2f suited him well on final two runs as 2yo, culminating in a Nottingham handicap win; not discredited when up against it on his two starts this term and this is much more realistic, but he still needs better.

AI verdict

SR 95 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Port Of Spain

Age 3 · 9-7

31537-

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

9-7

17/2 9/2 17/2

Won a Punchestown maiden (1m, good to yielding) in September on third start; came up short in his three subsequent races but they were all Group events (1m/1m1f) and he improved in terms of ratings; cheekpieces go on today; although his Derby entry may not mean a great deal, as he's one of 16 from his top stable, they won this race in 2023 and 1m2f+ can suit.

AI verdict

SR 87 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Spyce

Age 3 · 9-4

214-5

Rossa Ryan 18%

Alan King 16%

—

9-4

12/1 9/1 11/1

Yarmouth maiden winner who was fourth in a Group 3 at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) on his third 2yo start; put firmly in his place in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good) on reappearance but was 20-1 that day, may have needed the run and could be of more interest on this handicap debut.

AI verdict

SR 89 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Port Ferdinand

Age 3 · 9-4

1-3

W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

9-4

—

Tierra Del Toro

Age 3 · 8-13

212-

Hector Crouch 18%

Ralph Beckett 19%

—

8-13

9/1 8/1 15/2

Cost 340,000gns as a yearling, with dam a sister to dual Arc winner Treve; progressive in his three 2yo races, winning a novice at Kempton (7f, AW) before his rallying second in a notable conditions stakes here (1m, good to soft; just ahead of Bourbon Blues); gelded later; makes his reappearance but 1m2f+ should be a big help, so he's one to note.

AI verdict

SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Sahara King

Age 3 · 8-13

1-52

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

—

8-13

9/2 5/1 4/1

AW winner in November who finished only just behind My Love Is King in blanket finish to a hot novice over C&D (good) on reappearance; again came from the rear when second of five in handicap at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) 13 days ago, which was creditable but he needs to build on that.

AI verdict

SR 96 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Al Azd

Age 3 · 8-10

-22211

Ray Dawson 14%

Roger Varian 20%

—

106

8-10

4/1 9/2 7/2

Looks quirky but he followed three seconds at 1m/1m2f by asserting late on in a 1m3f maiden at Southwell (AW) in April and he stormed clear in seven-runner handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) two weeks later; blinkered on last three starts; up 7lb and drops back in trip, which has to be a worry, but he's certainly got his act together.

AI verdict

SR 106 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Capall Rasa

Age 3 · 8-10

3811-4

Pierre-Louis Jamin 14%

Tom Dascombe 12%

—

8-10

16/1 20/1 16/1

Hope for 1m2f on pedigree; ended last term with 7f and 1m AW wins; led over 2f out to over 1f out when creditable fourth of seven in handicap at Sandown (1m, good; 25-1) three weeks ago, and perhaps he needed that race, but others seem to have more striking claims.

AI verdict

SR 98 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Princling

Age 3 · 8-11

22-1

Cieren Fallon 17%

William Haggas 23%

—

8-11

Runner-up last October on both 2yo starts (7f, AW/good), on the second occasion in a novice contest at Newmarket that has worked out very well; reappeared with ready win at 1-4 at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) and there's every chance this unexposed colt will be superior to this opening mark.

Spotlight

Lost Boys

Age 3 · 8-7

331-1

Jason Watson 13%

David Menuisier 12%

—

105

8-7

10/3 10/3 11/4

Plenty of ability all 2yo starts, on final occasion always front rank to win a maiden at Haydock (1m, good to soft); dam was a 1m2f/1m4f winner and he duly improved at 1m2f when reappearing in a six-runner handicap at Sandown (good) three weeks ago, leading over 1f out and just holding on; up 6lb but should have more improvement in him.

AI verdict

SR 105 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Al Azd

Live signal

Al Azd owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (59) and market confidence (82). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

4/1 Roger Varian Ray Dawson

74% Confidence

16:20

Hong Kong Jockey Club World Pool Handicap

Class 2 6f ·Good ·£38,655 · 14 runners AI Dark Ace 11/1 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Annaf

Age 7 · 9-12

01-776

Jason Watson 13%

Michael Appleby 14%

—

9-12

14/1 16/1 14/1

Successful in major handicap in 2023 and a few Group races since but balance of 2026 form suggests he's unlikely to defy top weight in this field.

AI verdict

SR 84 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Wiltshire

Age 6 · 9-10

7-0651

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

—

9-10

8/1 6/1 8/1

Had wind surgery prior to 6f success on finals day at Newcastle last time, taking AW record to 4-9; no certainty to follow up, being only 1-8 on turf and back on a tougher mark.

AI verdict

SR 86 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Berkshire Whisper

Age 4 · 9-6

24-034

Oisin Murphy 22%

Andrew Balding 18%

—

9-6

8/1

Has made the frame at Newcastle (AW; behind Wiltshire) and Leicester since being gelded; good fourth in the Listed Carnarvon Stakes on this card last year; 0-3 on turf but has each-way claims.

AI verdict

SR 85 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Purosangue

Age 5 · 9-4

6640-4

Jack Mitchell 16%

Robert Cowell 13%

—

9-4

8/1 15/2 8/1

Made late headway from the rear over 5f at Pontefract on stable/seasonal debut; interesting back up in trip, despite still being on a long losing spell; remains attractively treated on plenty of form.

AI verdict

SR 79 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Jakajaro

Age 5 · 9-6

557-11

Edward Greatrex 14%

Robert Cowell 13%

108

—

9-6

He's got back on track in a major way in 5f handicaps this spring, winning at Newmarket then impressively making all in a big field at York last week (both on good ground; effective on soft early in career); back up in grade this afternoon but this thriving 5yo could be capable of another bold bid.

Spotlight

Albasheer

Age 8 · 9-3

/3-942

Hollie Doyle 14%

Archie Watson 15%

—

9-3

20/1 18/1 20/1

Has moved in the right direction on AW since returning from lengthy layoff but the form suggests he doesn't retain peak ability; the 8yo is the oldest contender back on turf.

AI verdict

SR 89 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Far Above Dream

Age 4 · 9-3

6101-1

Kieran Shoemark 14%

James Owen 18%

—

9-3

17/2 15/2 17/2

Justified favouritism (6f, good) on seasonal debut, taking Goodwood record to 3-3 and overall strike-rate to 4-12; a possible danger provided his progress can be sustained away from that track.

AI verdict

SR 97 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Mirabeau

Age 4 · 9-2

750-01

William Buick 25%

Dominic Ffrench Davis 8%

—

9-2

8/1

Narrowly regained the winning thread in big field over C&D (good) last time when dropped back to 6f for first time since debut; unexposed at this trip and still looks favourably treated back up just 3lb; respected.

AI verdict

SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Addison Grey

Age 4 · 9-2

310-22

Rossa Ryan 18%

Clive Cox 17%

—

9-2

3/1 10/3 11/4

Low-mileage 4yo who is a three-time winner; gelded prior to second-place finishes over 6f at Newbury (beaten a head by Mirabeau) and Newmarket (behind a handicap snip) this term; solid claims.

AI verdict

SR 96 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Yes I'm Mali

Age 4 · 9-8

73-017

Daniel Tudhope 18%

David O'Meara 13%

9-8

14/1 9/1 11/1

Prevailed in big-field Class 5 event at Thirsk (6f, good) last month on second start for new yard; found it harder in a Newbury Class 2 last weekend but could fare better with his sights lowered.

AI verdict

SR 98 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Korker

Age 7 · 8-12

20-080

Pierre-Louis Jamin 14%

K. R. Burke 20%

8-12

25/1 20/1 25/1

SR 93 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

AI verdict

SR 93 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Realign

Age 4 · 9-0

9017-9

James Doyle 21%

William Haggas 23%

—

9-0

17/2 7/1 17/2

Lightly raced 4yo who was gelded prior to Haydock win in penultimate 2025 start; may resume progress with Newmarket reappearance under his belt; possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

AI verdict

SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Dark Ace

Age 4 · 8-10

243-11

Shane Foley 11%

Adrian McGuinness 9%

—

100

8-10

11/1 12/1 11/1

Irish handicapper whose AW double in Britain this year has taken his record since being gelded to 3-6; improving and can't be dismissed, despite being a stone higher than for last turf attempt (which he won).

AI verdict

SR 100 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Thunder Blue

Age 5 · 8-7

71280-

Ray Dawson 14%

Michael Wigham 12%

—

8-7

50/1 33/1 50/1

Capable of fairly useful form but finished last of 18 over C&D in final start for Jamie Osborne; sold for 18,000gns later in October; headgear switch; best watched.

AI verdict

SR 98 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Addison Grey

Speculative

Addison Grey owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (53) and market confidence (86). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

3/1 Clive Cox Rossa Ryan

67% Confidence

17:00

Boyle Sports Home Of The Early Payout Handicap

Class 2 1m ·Good ·£38,655 · 16 runners AI Lir Speciale 20/1 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Eternal Force

Age 4 · 9-10

2111-7

Cieren Fallon 17%

William Haggas 23%

—

9-10

Made it 3-3 since being gelded when winning by 3l over C&D (good to soft) last October; reappeared with respectable seventh of 21 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) and this lightly raced 4yo could build on that latest effort today; firmly in calculations.

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Ebt's Guard

Age 5 · 9-12

8224-0

Lewis Edmunds 12%

William Muir & Chris Grassick 11%

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9-12

12/1 12/1 11/1

Tough and consistent sort who won the C&D Spring Cup on 2025 reappearance but couldn't get a clear run in it this time round; third in this race last year and 9lb higher today but he's an each-way contender.

AI verdict

SR 87 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Green Triangle

Age 4 · 9-11

7-4658

Saffie Osborne 14%

Simon & Ed Crisford 19%

9-11

25/1 18/1 20/1

SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

AI verdict

SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Ancient Rome

Age 7 · 9-9

3000-0

Clifford Lee 17%

Charles Hills 14%

9-9

Disappointing in the main last year but has dropped down the weights and he saw very little daylight when 17th of 24, beaten about 6l, in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good) on his return; might not be a forlorn hope.

AI verdict

SR 90 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Checkandchallenge

Age 7 · 9-11

3639-0

Rossa Ryan 18%

William Knight 14%

—

9-11

12/1

7yo who's spent the vast majority of his career in Group or Listed races and this time last year he was fifth on this card in the Group 1 Lockinge; only his second handicap when, like so many others, he met traffic problems in the Spring Cup over C&D (28-1) four weeks ago; Rossa Ryan gets back on board and they are not totally dismissed.

AI verdict

SR 89 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Bullet Point

Age 5 · 9-11

2170-7

Tom Marquand 16%

William Haggas 23%

—

9-11

13/2 11/2 13/2

Can front-run; had 1m wins at Newmarket and York last season, with two seconds at Ascot in between including the Royal Hunt Cup; makes plenty of appeal on that evidence but needs to bounce back from an underwhelming reappearance when second favourite at Newmarket two weeks ago.

AI verdict

SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Hard Endeavor

Age 4 · 9-8

3315-

James Doyle 21%

Jane Chapple-Hyam 13%

—

9-8

28/1 33/1 28/1

Showed plenty of ability on all four starts (AW/good) as 3yo, winning a 1m novice, but he seems to have been hit hard by the handicapper following his fifth of seven last November in a 9.5f Listed race on Deauville AW.

AI verdict

SR 88 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Blue Rc

Age 4 · 9-8

22-122

Hector Crouch 18%

James Tate 19%

—

9-8

7/1 13/2 7/1

Has improved his rating almost every time, on last two outings taking second in strong 1m handicaps at Newcastle (AW) and Thirsk (good to firm); came from almost last when closing to half a length in 13-runner race last time and looks well capable of a prominent finish here despite 2lb rise.

AI verdict

SR 99 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Talis Evolvere

Age 6 · 9-6

125280

Tyrese Cameron 11%

Richard Hannon 12%

9-6

33/1 40/1 33/1

Five-time AW scorer who is only 1-19 on turf; admittedly faced a stiffer task in Class 2 event returned to grass last time and this looks more suitable; mark is workable.

AI verdict

SR 95 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Classic

Age 6 · 9-2

2128-2

Pat Dobbs 14%

Richard Hannon 12%

—

9-2

9/1 8/1 9/1

Third in last year's Spring Cup over C&D and fourth in this race; next three starts were good as well and he was better than ever for reappearance second of 24 in the Spring Cup four weeks ago; up just 1lb, a leading player.

AI verdict

SR 99 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Stem

Age 4 · 9-3

3022-9

Jason Watson 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

—

9-3

Second on handicap debut at Ascot last September (1m2f, soft; no match for handicap blot) before close second of 15 at Newbury (1m, good to soft) a fortnight later, behind Eternal Force who was on the middle leg of a hat-trick; not beaten far when ninth of 24 in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good) on his reappearance and this unexposed 4yo could take a step forward today.

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Indalo

Age 5 · 9-2

41412-

Ray Dawson 14%

Roger Varian 20%

—

101

9-2

7/1 13/2 6/1

Progressive most starts in 2025 and a strong finish took him to within a nose of victory against an all-the-way winner in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) on final outing; raised 4lb after that big-race performance but should still be of major interest if tuned up for this return.

AI verdict

SR 101 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Mezcala

Age 4 · 9-0

2127-1

George Bass 12%

Jack Channon 14%

—

102

9-0

11/4 4/1 11/4

Outstayed over 1m1f on final start last term, which was also his only race on good to firm; progressive at 1m otherwise and laughed at his 21 rivals in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft) on reappearance seven weeks ago; up 8lb but that win came with huge authority and he's still low mileage.

AI verdict

SR 102 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Spanish Voice

Age 4 · 8-13

1-1871

Oisin Murphy 22%

Andrew Balding 18%

—

101

8-13

7/1 13/2 7/1

Six races overall and his only two on turf resulted in one front-running win at Newmarket last April (1m2f, good) and another two weeks ago (1m, good to firm); being dropped back in trip worked a treat last time and, although hit with a 9lb rise, better still may well be forthcoming.

AI verdict

SR 101 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Man Of La Mancha

Age 4 · 8-10

2411-4

Hollie Doyle 14%

Ralph Beckett 19%

—

100

8-10

12/1 10/1 12/1

Won three of his seven handicaps (1m-1m1f) last term, including the last two; just fourth of 13 to Spanish Voice when favourite at Newmarket on reappearance but that was respectable; player on peak 2025 effort.

AI verdict

SR 100 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Lir Speciale

Age 7 · 8-6

511-33

William Cox 5%

Brian Ellison 10%

—

104

8-6

20/1 12/1 20/1

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; better form this season when third of 22 to Mezcala in the Spring Mile at same track (good to soft) and close third at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days ago, but he's edging back up the weights.

AI verdict

SR 104 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Mezcala

Speculative

Mezcala owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (57) and market confidence (87). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

11/4 Jack Channon George Bass

71% Confidence

17:40

World Pool Bet With The tote Handicap

Class 3 1m ·Good ·£18,319 · 11 runners AI Lake Como 4/1 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Loz Vegas

Age 3 · 9-9

0158-

Pat Dobbs 14%

Peter Chapple-Hyam 14%

—

9-9

16/1 16/1 14/1

Seemed to run well in notable conditions race over C&D on penultimate 2yo start but needs to prove he can back up that form, hence could be on a difficult mark; gelded over the winter.

AI verdict

SR 73 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Lake Como

Age 3 · 9-8

211-34

William Buick 25%

George Boughey 18%

—

9-8

4/1 6/1 4/1

Respectable fourth in Newmarket handicap (1m) last time, without quite transferring his broadly progressive AW form back to turf; again has frame possibilities off an unchanged mark.

AI verdict

SR 91 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Tavana

Age 3 · 9-8

14174-

Colin Keane 16%

Edward Smyth-Osbourne 10%

—

9-8

14/1 33/1 14/1

Showed fairly useful form over 7f last term, including success in Newbury conditions race (good to soft) against her own sex; sister to a 1m winner; could go well, returned to this venue.

AI verdict

SR 74 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Vincenzo Peruggia

Age 3 · 9-1

310-27

Laura Pearson 10%

Charlie Johnston 13%

—

9-1

Won at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) on the second of his three 2yo starts and reappeared with close second of six in handicap at Musselburgh (1m, good to soft; unraced on softer); however, soundly beaten at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) since and needs to bounce back.

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Magnatura

Age 3 · 9-3

41241-

James Doyle 21%

Tom Ward 11%

—

9-3

18/1 20/1 18/1

Absent since a Goodwood success (7f, good) that took his 2yo record to 2-5; faces a tougher task off revised mark in this field but may improve further; market support should be heeded.

AI verdict

SR 82 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Sapphire Steps

Age 3 · 9-2

1577-5

Sean Levey 13%

Richard Hannon 12%

—

9-2

9/1 9/1 17/2

Filly whose Newbury record features her debut success last July (6f) and creditable fifth on handicap/seasonal debut (7f, good; Class 2); in the mix, provided she stays this new trip.

AI verdict

SR 74 is modest for this company — needs everything to go right at .

Chapter

Age 3 · 9-5

74713-

Marco Ghiani 16%

Charles Hills 14%

—

9-5

18/1 25/1 18/1

Still quite unexposed but may be ground-dependent; has shown his handicap form (win/third, both over 7f last autumn) on heavy and was withdrawn due to good going on intended reappearance; gelded since he last raced.

AI verdict

SR 84 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Euston Hall

Age 3 · 8-13

42-1

Kieran Shoemark 14%

Ed Walker 16%

—

8-13

5/1 9/1 5/1

Prevailed narrowly in Yarmouth maiden (1m, good to firm) on seasonal debut, building on his 2yo AW efforts; this thrice-raced colt looks the type who could improve further and do well in handicaps; respected.

AI verdict

SR 83 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Law Court

Age 3 · 8-12

43-2

Faleh Bughenaim 15%

Richard Hannon 12%

—

8-12

6/1 11/1 9/2

Made the frame at Newbury (6.5f/7f) in both 2yo starts and went down by only a neck at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on reappearance; fairly solid handicap debutant, assuming he stays the new trip.

AI verdict

SR 78 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Penny Time

Age 3 · 8-11

1D12

Jason Hart 14%

Hugo Palmer 13%

—

8-11

All three starts over 1m on AW; first past the post on debut at Kempton in March (disqualified; rider weighed in light) then won easily at Southwell before 4l second of 12 in another novice there; improvement is needed if he's to make a winning turf/handicap debut but that can't be ruled out.

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Media Legend

Age 3 · 8-10

523-

Lewis Edmunds 12%

Harry Charlton 16%

—

8-10

12/1 14/1 10/1

Showed ability over 7f on AW last year, notably when close second (in front of Euston Hall) at Kempton; gelded since last run; may be capable of progress now handicapping in a new scenario; one to consider.

AI verdict

SR 79 suggests ability but reflects a stiff ask in this field.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Penny Time

Speculative

Penny Time owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (60) and market confidence (49). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

N/A Hugo Palmer Jason Hart

67% Confidence