Ascot Races & Results Tomform Saturday 18th October 2025

There were 58 Races on Saturday 18th October 2025 across 13 meetings. There was 1 races at Haydock, 1 races at Fakenham, 1 races at Redcar, 1 races at Newcastle, 1 races at Uttoxeter, 1 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Catterick, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Stratford, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Newton Abbot, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 18th October 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

12:55 Ascot (Class 1) 15f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Class Runs Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
3
1st (3) Trawlerman (5/6 -67%)
Trawlerman

0.833333
5/6(-67%)
(3) Trawlerman 5/6, Late-blooming 7yo who is very and reliable, with his big-race wins including this race in 2023 and this season's Gold Cup and Lonsdale Cup (from Sweet William); should be hard to beat.
The outstanding stayer of this season; Gold Cup winner here; very much the one to beat.
2
2
2nd (2) Sweet William (5/2 +64%)
Sweet William

2.5
5/2(+64%)
(2) Sweet William 5/2, Can look a bit quirky but has proved admirably reliable, including when winning his second Doncaster Cup last time; well held third and fine second in last two runnings; respected.
Reliable but he found Trawlerman too tough to crack in their two clashes this season.
3
1
3rd (1) Al Qareem (7/1 +36%)
Al Qareem

7
7/1(+36%)
(1) Al Qareem 7/1, Ultra-game and dependable 6yo who is better than ever, last time winning well over 12f here; doubts as to the suitability of 2m though and bit shorter is probably best; often front-runs.
Tough front-runner but Trawlerman gave him 3lb and a comprehensive beating at York.
4
5
4th (5) Stay True (13/2 -44%)
Stay True

6.5
13/2(-44%)
(5) Stay True 13/2, Lightly-raced 3yo who was improved, keeping-on third in the St Leger upped to 14.5f last time; is upped again to 2m now; may come on again but needs to if he's to beat Trawlerman.
St Leger 3rd; very classy prospect but he's not been shaping as if 2m is what he needs.
5th
4
5th (4) Saratoga (66/1 +0%)
Saratoga

66
66/1(+0%)
(4) Saratoga 66/1, Useful staying 3yo but latest sound fifth upped to 2m in a Naas handicap leaves him with masses to find here.
Improved from the front in 1m6f/2m handicaps; pedigree is vastly more appealing than form.
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12:55 Ascot (Class 1) 15f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Having shared the spoils in six of the last 10 runnings, Aidan O'Brien and the Gosden stable look likely to dominate once more. St Leger third Stay True is an intriguing representative for the Irish maestro and he makes plenty of appeal in receipt of a 7lb weight-for-age allowance. However, the son of Galileo isn't certain to stay on his first attempt over 2m and 2023 British Champions Long Distance Cup winner TRAWLERMAN rates as the most solid proposition. The seven-year-old has enjoyed a fantastic season, making all in the Gold Cup here in June the highlight, and he can further cement himself at the top of the staying division. Stablemate Sweet William has hit the frame in the last two renewals and is the pick of the remainder.

If TRAWLERMAN runs to the sort of level of his last three starts, he will surely win again. Sweet William may outstay Stay True.

12:55 Ascot (Class 1) 15f PREDICTION SIMULATION


13:30 Ascot (Class 2) 6f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Class Runs Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
7
1st (7) Mission Central (5/1 +55%)
Mission Central

5
5/1(+55%)
(7) Mission Central 5/1, Just a respectable effort dropped to 5f in Gr 2 latest; previous 6f wins, including in a Gr 3 at The Curragh, entitle this gelding to respect under Christophe Soumillon.
Form over 6f comprises two Curragh wins; may have more to offer back up to this trip.
2
1
2nd (1) Ardisia (18/1 -13%)
Ardisia

18
18/1(-13%)
(1) Ardisia 18/1, Still progressing after 10 races judging by last-time-out win in Listed 2-Y-O Trophy at Redcar; acted on fast ground earlier on but recent improvement has been on slower; each-way chance.
Record is 5-10 overall and 3-4 since upped to 6f; won the Two Year Old Trophy last time.
3
12
3rd (12) Words Of Truth (11/10 -21%)
Words Of Truth

1.1
11/10(-21%)
(12) Words Of Truth 11/10, Gelded after down-the-field debut run, since when he's been highly progressive in three straight wins, last time in Gr 2 at Newbury (first two clear); sets a good standard here.
Gelded after debut effort; 3-3 since, most recently in Group 2 Mill Reef; top on ratings.
4
10
4th (10) Super Soldier (50/1 -25%)
Super Soldier

50
50/1(-25%)
(10) Super Soldier 50/1, Sole win came on his debut; six defeats since but has run well in stakes races a couple of times, notably when second in 6f Gr 2 at Chantilly in July; out of sorts lately; bit to prove overall.
Well held last time, again failing to back up his French Group 2 second.
5th
2
5th (2) Division (10/3 +33%)
Division

3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(2) Division 10/3, Progressive colt who made it three from four when decisively taking Listed race at York last week; already pretty useful and may well come on again on this quick return; respected.
Form figures of 2111 reflect that he's progressing well; Listed win at York last Saturday.
6th
4
6th (4) Gentle George (28/1 +30%)
Gentle George

28
28/1(+30%)
(4) Gentle George 28/1, Progressive, last time making it two from three with game success at Haydock (6f); needs to take a marked step forward to figure here though.
An improving and game sort but he has plenty to find on ratings upped in class.
7th
13
7th (13) Slay Queen (125/1 -25%)
Slay Queen

125
125/1(-25%)
(13) Slay Queen 125/1, Back-to-back 6f wins on good/heavy in late summer before down the field in 6.5f sales race at Doncaster; looks highly vulnerable in this company.
Well beaten in sales race last time and faces another difficult task.
8th
3
8th (3) Egoli (33/1 +50%)
Egoli

33
33/1(+50%)
(3) Egoli 33/1, Dual 6f winner earlier on who showed best form so far in Gr 3 on Kempton AW latest; blinkers first time; needs to improve.
Limitations have become rather exposed; the first-time headgear needs to help.
9th
8
9th (8) Sir Albert (12/1 -50%)
Sir Albert

12
12/1(-50%)
(8) Sir Albert 12/1, Progressive colt who came on again when third in 7f Listed race at Doncaster latest (form boosted since); not sure the return to 6f is necessarily in this game's colt favour though.
Completed hat-trick then ran well in Listed grade; further progress looks possible.
10th
11
10th (11) Watcha Snoop (66/1 +0%)
Watcha Snoop

66
66/1(+0%)
(11) Watcha Snoop 66/1, Fulfilled debut promise when winning C&D novice (on soft) last month; ran no sort of race in Gr 2 at Newbury last time; it's early days but plenty to prove in this context.
Gained his novice win over C&D (penultimate start) but this is harder.
11th
9
11th (9) Siren Suit (12/1 +25%)
Siren Suit

12
12/1(+25%)
(9) Siren Suit 12/1, Fulfilled 5f spring promise on turf when winning 7f AW maiden back from an absence last month; this demands much more but he's unexposed and with a top yard.
Unexposed sort who is out of a C&D Group 3 winner for his connections; interesting.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:30 Ascot (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Unbeaten in three starts since being gelded, WORDS OF TRUTH is straightforward and progressive. The son of Lope De Vega broke his maiden with a dominant effort over course and distance in July, before coasting home under a penalty in novices' event a Newmarket the following month. However, his power-packed finish when landing the Mill Reef at Newbury earmarked him as a horse of enormous potential for the future races open to him. He is hard to oppose here. Division is equally on an upwards trajectory, with last week's success in the Rockingham at York noted as the ready the pick of his three career wins so far. A likely pace angle, Sir Albert shouldn't be underestimated back over 6f, while the Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy winner, Ardisia, remains on the upgrade and cannot be ruled out.

In bringing potential, SIREN SUIT has a better chance than ratings suggest. Progressive Division is second pick.

13:30 Ascot (Class 2) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION


14:05 Ascot (Class 1) 6f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Class Runs Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
15
1st (15) Powerful Glory (200/1 -100%)
Powerful Glory

200
200/1(-100%)
(15) Powerful Glory 200/1, Won 6f Gr 2 at Newbury on second and final 2yo start but has finished last in both starts this season, latest back from four months off (had a wind op in between); easy to oppose.
Has beaten just one rival in two outings this term, with wind op in between; hard to fancy.
2
8
2nd (8) Lazzat (2/1 +50%)
Lazzat

2
2/1(+50%)
(8) Lazzat 2/1, Winner of two Gr 1s, latterly over C&D in June; less good twice since, markedly so at Haydock latest, albeit from less than ideal draw; this track a better fit and big chance if back to best.
Beaten favourite last two starts but the one to beat judged on impressive Royal Ascot win.
3
10
3rd (10) Quinault (66/1 -65%)
Quinault

66
66/1(-65%)
(10) Quinault 66/1, Very smart front-runner who has mostly been running at 7f lately but was effective at 6f last term; lost all chance when badly hampered here latest; others have better form claims.
Fine servant to connections but came up well short in his three goes at Group 1 level.
4
18
4th (18) No Half Measures (28/1 -12%)
No Half Measures

28
28/1(-12%)
(18) No Half Measures 28/1, Hampered and lost all chance last time; can be excused that and is a contender for sure on her previous success in the July Cup at Newmarket (66-1 but no fluke about it).
July Cup winner from Big Mojo; hampered next time; may well bounce back.
5th
3
5th (3) Inisherin (10/1 +38%)
Inisherin

10
10/1(+38%)
(3) Inisherin 10/1, Hasn't gone on from Gr 2 win on seasonal debut at York in May but did show a bit more spark from a moderate draw at Haydock latest; C&D Gr 1 winner as a 3yo and not ruled out.
C&D winner; ran well considering unfavourable draw in Sprint Cup at Haydock; respected.
6th
20
6th (20) Rayevka (14/1 +0%)
Rayevka

14
14/1(+0%)
(20) Rayevka 14/1, Has run okay last two times when 6.5f was possibly too far and then 5f possibly too sharp; fine third in C&D Gr 1 the time before and a contender back here on that very good run.
Fine third in C&D Commonwealth Cup in June; very interesting contender back at Ascot.
7th
9
7th (9) Montassib (9/1 -38%)
Montassib

9
9/1(-38%)
(9) Montassib 9/1, Gr 1 winner at Haydock (6f, good) last season before around 2l fifth behind better-drawn principals in this race; eye-catching run on belated return last month (5f); of strong interest.
Beat Kind Of Blue in 2024 Sprint Cup; shaped well over inadequate 5f on return; big player.
8th
16
8th (16) Spy Chief (28/1 +44%)
Spy Chief

28
28/1(+44%)
(16) Spy Chief 28/1, Ran well for one with a comparative lack of experience when under 3l seventh in the July Cup three starts back but less good since and this 3yo has a little bit to prove overall.
Below par twice since close seventh in July Cup; this return to 6f looks a positive move.
9th
17
9th (17) Flora Of Bermuda (13/2 +41%)
Flora Of Bermuda

6.5
13/2(+41%)
(17) Flora Of Bermuda 13/2, Nought from six in Gr 1s but she's made the frame in four of them, including when third in this last year; normally reliable filly was back on song with good run last time and solid each-way shout.
Placed in several Group 1/Group 2 events in last 12 months; each-way possibilities again.
10th
14
10th (14) Big Mojo (7/1 -40%)
Big Mojo

7
7/1(-40%)
(14) Big Mojo 7/1, Two prominent efforts in top 6f races this season, second in the July Cup and then last-time-out win in Haydock Gr 1 (one of a few favoured by high draw there); leading form contender.
3yo; held Kind Of Blue to win the Sprint Cup at Haydock; has plenty in his favour again.
11th
5
11th (5) Kind Of Blue (5/1 +23%)
Kind Of Blue

5
5/1(+23%)
(5) Kind Of Blue 5/1, Upheld family honour (two of his uncles, Deacon Blues and The Tin Man, won this) when taking this last year; back to best with latest close second in Haydock Gr 1 (albeit well drawn); claims.
Won this race 12 months ago; shaped well when second in Sprint Cup; very strong contender.
12th
11
12th (11) Run To Freedom (80/1 -60%)
Run To Freedom

80
80/1(-60%)
(11) Run To Freedom 80/1, 7yo who can place in Gr 1s from time to time, as when second in this in 2022 and third in this season's July Cup; will be doing very well to match that sort of finish here though.
2nd in this in 2022 and third in this year's July Cup but overall record is inconsistent.
13th
12
13th (12) Ten Bob Tony (28/1 -12%)
Ten Bob Tony

28
28/1(-12%)
(12) Ten Bob Tony 28/1, Very smart 7f performer, as he showed again when third in a Longchamp Gr 1 last time; each-way claims on that but the return to 6f is a significant concern.
Third in Group 1 Foret last time but unplaced on both his runs at sprint distances.
13th
1
13th (1) Art Power (40/1 -43%)
Art Power

40
40/1(-43%)
(1) Art Power 40/1, 8yo has been a fine servant, with wins including this race in 2023 and last-time-out front-running Gr 3 Curragh success; needs to find a bit more on that to be a win contender this time.
Sprang 40-1 shock in 2023; bit to find on this year's form despite recent Group 3 win.
15th
4
15th (4) James's Delight (80/1 0%)
James's Delight

80
80/1(0%)
(4) James's Delight 80/1, Probably needed race down the field in Betfair Sprint Cup (Group 1) at Haydock most recent; goes well with give.
Won Irish Group 2 in May but balance of form suggests he's unlikely to be good enough.
16th
6
16th (6) King's Gamble (50/1 +24%)
King's Gamble

50
50/1(+24%)
(6) King's Gamble 50/1, Below-form in Longchamp Gr 1 latest, albeit with ground possibly too slow; there's a chance that a stiff, well-run 6f such as this will be ideal but needs a career-best.
0-8 since debut; only ninth in Group 1 Foret at Longchamp and again looks vulnerable.
17th
7
17th (7) King Cuan (16/1 +36%)
King Cuan

16
16/1(+36%)
(7) King Cuan 16/1, Gradually and generally progressive this season after missing 2024, last time running a career-best second in Curragh Gr 3 when a bit unlucky (tardily away, briefly hampered); respected.
Improving 4yo; unlucky second in Curragh Group 3 last time; could outrun likely long odds.
18th
13
18th (13) Witness Stand (28/1 -12%)
Witness Stand

28
28/1(-12%)
(13) Witness Stand 28/1, Hold-up ride from poor draw a plausible excuse for below-par latest Longchamp run; very smart form from at or near the front at 7f and each-way claims for sure if showing that at 6f here.
His first and second in 7f Group 2s look strong form; had excuse last time; not ruled out.
19th
2
19th (2) Iberian (100/1 -52%)
Iberian

100
100/1(-52%)
(2) Iberian 100/1, One-time smart 2yo who ran with real promise on this season's reappearance but hasn't built on that since; something to prove in blinkers first time.
Well below par in Listed race two months ago and would be a surprise winner; blinkered.
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14:05 Ascot (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

The sprint division has produced a whole host of different results this season and with a maximum field going to post, it points to another open affair, where it may pay to side with the talented MONTASSIB. William Haggas' charge caught the eye on his return to action at Newbury last month when staying on strongly for third over 5f. Going back up in trip should suit, having landed the Sprint Cup at Haydock last year, before subsequently a fast-finishing fifth 12 months ago. Big Mojo had the likes of Kind Of Blue (second) and Flora Of Bermuda (third) behind in this year's renewal of the Sprint Cup, and it may be that the aforementioned pair overturn that form in a race where they finished first and third in last year. Returning to the scene of his career-best success in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee looks like a major plus for Lazzat. He completes the shortlist with 2023 winner Art Power.

French challengers Lazzat and Rayevka are respected but this can again go to the 2024 hero KIND OF BLUE.

14:05 Ascot (Class 1) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION


14:45 Ascot (Class 1) 11f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Class Runs Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
3
1st (3) Kalpana (11/8 +54%)
Kalpana

1.375
11/8(+54%)
(3) Kalpana 11/8, Won this last year and was fine second in King George over C&D in July, so clearly likes it here; big form chance if latest very respectable Arc effort hasn't taken the edge off her.
Won this last year and 2nd in 2025 King George; not discredited when seventh in the Arc.
2
2
2nd (2) Estrange (6/1 -50%)
Estrange

6
6/1(-50%)
(2) Estrange 6/1, Lightly-raced filly who ran a career-best when second (of four) to star filly Minnie Hauk in Gr 1 at York last time; this less fast ground may help and one of the leading form contenders.
4-4 on good or softer; missed the Arc when scoping dirty; big shout if getting her ground.
3
6
3rd (6) Quisisana (6/1 +25%)
Quisisana

6
6/1(+25%)
(6) Quisisana 6/1, Lightly-raced 5yo who ran respectably in the Arc last time when ground was said to have been too slow for her; good 10f Gr 1 Deauville winner the time before; stays 12f; much respected.
Faded into ninth in the Arc last time, revved up early, but had won over 1m4f last June.
4
8
4th (8) Bedtime Story (18/1 -50%)
Bedtime Story

18
18/1(-50%)
(8) Bedtime Story 18/1, Eight straight defeats now but 14f surely too far last time and some of her previous 2025 form (including 12f Gr 1 third two starts back) is good; sometimes been set a lot to do; claims.
1m6f and testing ground may have been against her last time; e-w chance if bouncing back.
5th
1
5th (1) Danielle (11/1 +21%)
Danielle

11
11/1(+21%)
(1) Danielle 11/1, Smart filly who resumed with good second in 14f Gr 2 at Goodwood before bit below-par last time; return to 12f is no bad thing but needs a clear career-best.
Ran creditably in Group 2s (about 1m6f) in both her starts this term; needs to find extra.
6th
10
6th (10) Wemightakedlongway (14/1 -17%)
Wemightakedlongway

14
14/1(-17%)
(10) Wemightakedlongway 14/1, Series of good efforts in Gr 1s at 10-12f, last time shaping as if the return to 12f would suit when very close fourth at Longchamp (10f); respected.
Irish Oaks 2nd (1m4f) and narrowly beaten at Longchamp (1m2f); reliable; each-way claims.
7th
4
7th (4) Latakia (25/1 -79%)
Latakia

25
25/1(-79%)
(4) Latakia 25/1, Three wins in just five starts, the last of them in a 12f Gr 2 at Deauville; 14f in very soft might have been too far last time; needs a career-best but there's scope for improvement.
1m6f for Longchamp Group 1 two weeks ago did not work out; needs to resume improvement.
8th
9
8th (9) Waardah (8/1 -33%)
Waardah

8
8/1(-33%)
(9) Waardah 8/1, Lightly-raced filly who made it three wins in five starts when improving to win 14f Goodwood Gr 2 last time; 10f winner before that; needs to take another step up but that's possible.
Lightly raced 3yo who, if ground is okay, can find further improvement to have a big shout.
9th
5
9th (5) One Look (14/1 -17%)
One Look

14
14/1(-17%)
(5) One Look 14/1, Career-best form when running-on, very close third in 10f Gr 1 at Longchamp last time; shaped there as if she may well stay 12f (there's stamina on her dam's side too); not ruled out.
Strong finish at Longchamp (1m2f) gives hope, even if pedigree is less encouraging.
10th
7
10th (7) Ballet Slippers (40/1 -60%)
Ballet Slippers

40
40/1(-60%)
(7) Ballet Slippers 40/1, Lightly-raced filly; very useful form last season but well held upped to 10f on last month's belated seasonal debut; doubtful that she'll be emulating her dam, who won this in 2018.
Not seen this term until five weeks ago when always behind; needs huge overall improvement.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:45 Ascot (Class 1) 11f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Last year's hero Kalpana bids to regain her crown after an in-and-out season. Andrew Balding's filly was turned over by Giavellotto in the September Stakes prior to finishing two places in front of Quisisana when only seventh in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Estrange has only found Minnie Hauk too good in three starts this year and connections were left disappointed after she scoped dirty before a tilt at the Arc, but she possesses plenty of ability and needs to be taken seriously. However, WAARDAH beat Danielle by just under a length in the Lillie Langtry at Goodwood in August, proving there are no doubts about her stamina. Owen Burrows' filly has been brought along steadily and could have plenty more in the locker on just her sixth career appearance.

Kalpana (second choice) and Estrange are clearly major dangers but preference is for the up-and-coming 3yo WAARDAH.

14:45 Ascot (Class 1) 11f PREDICTION SIMULATION


15:25 Ascot (Class 1) 8f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Class Runs Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
2
1st (2) Cicero's Gift (100/1 0%)
Cicero's Gift

100
100/1(0%)
(2) Cicero's Gift 100/1, Smart sort, last time winner of small-field Sandown Listed race; none of his form suggests he'll be up to taking a hand here though.
Listed winner at Sandown last month but looks opposable now back up in grade.
2
14
2nd (14) The Lion In Winter (12/1 +33%)
The Lion In Winter

12
12/1(+33%)
(14) The Lion In Winter 12/1, No win since ending unbeaten two-race 2yo career with Gr 3 success but has been very close up in a couple of 7f/1m Gr 1s this summer, including latest; bit more needed now.
3yo who has been a close 3rd in two French Group 3s this term; further improvement needed.
3
9
3rd (9) Alakazi (22/1 +12%)
Alakazi

22
22/1(+12%)
(9) Alakazi 22/1, Progressive 3yo who came on again when taking Leopardstown Gr 2 last time; another fair-sized step forward is needed but he is going the right way.
Group 2 winner at Leopardstown last time; this is much tougher but this 3yo is progressive.
4
4
4th (4) Docklands (14/1 +0%)
Docklands

14
14/1(+0%)
(4) Docklands 14/1, Excellent record here, notably when edging out Rosallion in messy C&D Gr 1 in June; sound run at Deauville last time and well worth considering.
Excels over C&D and won Group 1 Queen Anne in June; could play leading role back here.
5th
11
5th (11) Field Of Gold (13/8 +7%)
Field Of Gold

1.625
13/8(+7%)
(11) Field Of Gold 13/8, Well below form at Goodwood last time, when found to be lame post-race; brilliant dual Gr 1 winner prior to that and will be hard to beat if able to tap back into that superb level of form.
Found to be lame after odds-on Sussex Stakes defeat; very tough to beat if back to best.
6th
8
6th (8) Rosallion (4/1 -14%)
Rosallion

4
4/1(-14%)
(8) Rosallion 4/1, Three Gr 1s as 2yo/3yo and most unfortunate not to have added to his tally this season, latest ill fortune seeing him come from too far back at Longchamp last time; leading player.
0-5 this year but has run some mighty races in Group 1s; could be thereabouts once more.
7th
6
7th (6) Never So Brave (6/1 +45%)
Never So Brave

6
6/1(+45%)
(6) Never So Brave 6/1, Most progressive 4yo who won Gr 2 over the round 1m here in July and then followed up in 7f York Gr 1; not absolutely sure to appreciate this stiff, straight 1m but respected otherwise.
Won Group 1 City Of York; needs a bigger run today but he's highly progressive.
8th
13
8th (13) Tamfana (50/1 -52%)
Tamfana

50
50/1(-52%)
(13) Tamfana 50/1, Not at best last twice now but latest run at Longchamp was a fair enough run and was also possibly needed; 6l third in this last year; will be doing well finish in the frame on 2025 evidence.
Won Group 1 Sun Chariot last year; suspicion she's vulnerable against males in hot Group 1.
9th
5
9th (5) Facteur Cheval (25/1 -39%)
Facteur Cheval

25
25/1(-39%)
(5) Facteur Cheval 25/1, Not at best so far in 2025 but has had a break since latest below-par run over 10f here in June; second in last two runnings of this and each-way possibilities returned to his best trip.
Runner-up in this race in each of the last two seasons and has each-way claims once more.
10th
10
10th (10) Fallen Angel (8/1 +20%)
Fallen Angel

8
8/1(+20%)
(10) Fallen Angel 8/1, Winner of five Gr 1s, including last three starts; career-best form at Newmarket last time when (as is often the case) making all; beaten the only time she took on males, on seasonal debut; respected.
Has won Group 1s on last three starts; now back against males but can make a bold bid.
11th
15
11th (15) Exactly (100/1 -100%)
Exactly

100
100/1(-100%)
(15) Exactly 100/1, Career-best form when second to Fallen Angel in 1m fillies' Gr 1 at Leopardstown last month; more needed here and well below-par with no obvious excuse at Longchamp last time.
2nd to Fallen Angel in the Matron but 0-7 this term; others have more substance to claims.
12th
1
12th (1) Carl Spackler (12/1 +82%)
Carl Spackler

12
12/1(+82%)
(1) Carl Spackler 12/1, Winner of three Grade 1s in the US; down the field in two British Gr 1s in the summer but it's quite possible he'll be better acclimatised now and, debuting for top yard now, is of real interest.
Three-time US Grade 1 winner; yet to hit the same heights in Britain but not ruled out e-w.
13th
3
13th (3) Dancing Gemini (33/1 +18%)
Dancing Gemini

33
33/1(+18%)
(3) Dancing Gemini 33/1, Rare below-par run last time and, having been on the go since March, it's possible he needs a break now; some very smart early-season form (Gr 2 win; Gr 1 second) give him each-way shout.
Went close in the Lockinge in May; mixed form since but each-way claims if on song.
14th
12
14th (12) Marvelman (40/1 -43%)
Marvelman

40
40/1(-43%)
(12) Marvelman 40/1, Unraced beyond 7f but was strong late on when showing career-best form to win Gr 2 at Doncaster last time; more needed here but he's evidently on an upward trajectory.
Bolted up in soft-ground Group 2 at Doncaster; needs even more now back on better surface.
15th
7
15th (7) Quddwah (50/1 +0%)
Quddwah

50
50/1(+0%)
(7) Quddwah 50/1, Very smart 5yo who was close second in Gr 2 at Longchamp last time; touch more needed even on peak form and though he's six from 11 overall, he's lost all four runs in Gr 1s.
Went very close in Longchamp Group 2 a fortnight ago but Group 1 form-figures read 4506.
16th
16
16th (16) January (50/1 +24%)
January

50
50/1(+24%)
(16) January 50/1, Three solid placed runs in 1m fillies' Gr 1s in the summer but less good last twice, albeit upped to 10f latest; tongue-tie first time; dam was second in this in 2018; looks vulnerable all told.
Close second in two Group 1s this summer but needs to bounce back from two below-par runs.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:25 Ascot (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

This prestigious prize has gone back to France in two of the last five years. Facteur Cheval is their sole representative this term, but he was second in the corresponding event 12 months ago and wouldn't be out of this should any rain arrive. However, the antepost market suggests the trophy will stay on home soil this year, which could be courtesy of FIELD OF GOLD. Second in the 2000 Guineas before landing the Irish equivalent and the St James's Palace, the Kingman colt appeared to have a valid excuse when reportedly lame after disappointing in the Sussex at Goodwood. Freshened up since, this should be much more to his liking and, if taking official ratings at face value, the Gosdens can land this for the first time since Roaring Lion in 2018. Fallen Angel completed a hat-trick of Group 1 successes in the Sun Chariot a fortnight ago and must be given the utmost respect along with Docklands, who has yet to finish outside of the top three in seven visits here. Rosallion is undoubtedly from the upper echelons but has been a little frustrating this season, so the rapidly-improving City Of York hero Never So Brave could be a bigger threat.

Superstar 3yo FIELD OF GOLD is taken to make a winning comeback from his Sussex Stakes defeat, after which he was found to be lame.

15:25 Ascot (Class 1) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION


16:05 Ascot (Class 1) 9f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Class Runs Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
2
1st (2) Calandagan (15/8 +32%)
Calandagan

1.875
15/8(+32%)
(2) Calandagan 15/8, Top-class gelding who was second on soft in this last year but even better form on good or faster, as when winning 12f King George here last time in July; a well-run 10f is fine; respected.
Close second in this contest last year; won the King George most recently; major contender.
2
6
2nd (6) Ombudsman (13/8 +13%)
Ombudsman

1.625
13/8(+13%)
(6) Ombudsman 13/8, Comparatively lightly-raced 4yo who has claims to being the best horse in Europe on excellent Gr 1 wins over C&D and York (messy race but won on merit) this summer; good chance.
Successful in the Prince of Wales's Stakes and Juddmonte International; top on ratings.
3
1
3rd (1) Almaqam (28/1 -56%)
Almaqam

28
28/1(-56%)
(1) Almaqam 28/1, Very smart performer who beat Ombudsman (improved since) at Sandown earlier in the season; 10f and forecast good ground are okay but needs a career-best to be involved.
Could go well but is unlikely to confirm spring Group 3 placings with Ombudsman.
4
9
4th (9) Delacroix (11/2 -100%)
Delacroix

5.5
11/2(-100%)
(9) Delacroix 11/2, Dual 10f Gr 1 winner this summer, at Sandown (when Ombudsman wasn't quite at his best) and last time at Leopardstown; interesting that connections are taking on Ombudsman again; respected.
Record of 11121 at 1m2f features wins in the Eclipse and Irish Champion Stakes; big player.
5th
4
5th (4) First Look (33/1 -18%)
First Look

33
33/1(-18%)
(4) First Look 33/1, Has made up into a high-class 4yo, last time winning quite decisively in well-contested 10f Gr 2 at Longchamp; this gelding needs another step forward here, though.
French 4yo who is better than ever; won Group 2 last time; could acquit himself well.
6th
5
6th (5) Fox Legacy (28/1 -27%)
Fox Legacy

28
28/1(-27%)
(5) Fox Legacy 28/1, Most progressive 4yo who stepped up markedly when clearcut winner in 9f Goodwood conditions race 11 weeks ago; 10f is fine; another clear career-best needed on this Group-race debut.
Record of 3-4 this term for new yard; impressive at Glorious Goodwood on last outing.
7th
10
7th (10) Devil's Advocate (125/1 +38%)
Devil's Advocate

125
125/1(+38%)
(10) Devil's Advocate 125/1, Confirmed himself a smart performer when winning a Doncaster handicap off a high mark latest; this is way harder though; set to be a pacemaker for Ombudsman.
No slouch but he's well short of G1 standard and is in here as pacemaker for Ombudsman.
8th
3
8th (3) Economics (12/1 +25%)
Economics

12
12/1(+25%)
(3) Economics 12/1, Reportedly bled when unplaced in this last year; off since but fact that he's turning up here is decidedly interesting and, on his Gr 1-winning 2024 Irish Champion Stakes form, has each-way shout.
Very progressive until his defeat (bled from nose) in this race last year; absent since.
9th
8
9th (8) Almeric (18/1 +10%)
Almeric

18
18/1(+10%)
(8) Almeric 18/1, Lightly-raced and progressive 3yo whose maternal granddam won this in 1998; won well when back from a break in 10f Ayr Listed race latest; may improve again but definitely needs to.
Record reads 4111; progressing very nicely and his granddam won this race twice.
10th
7
10th (7) Prague (80/1 +36%)
Prague

80
80/1(+36%)
(7) Prague 80/1, Did well in first season racing last year, including 10f maiden debut win and 1m Gr 2 (best form) success; improvement not sustained this season though and very hard to fancy.
Not crying out for step back up to 1m2f and doesn't look good enough anyway.
11th
11
11th (11) Mount Kilimanjaro (50/1 +75%)
Mount Kilimanjaro

50
50/1(+75%)
(11) Mount Kilimanjaro 50/1, Smart Listed-race winner in the spring; out of his depth here, though; set for similar pacemaking role as last time.
Relegated to pacemaking duties for Delacroix last time; set to adopt the same role.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:05 Ascot (Class 1) 9f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

Ombudsman got revenge on Delacroix after his Coral-Eclipse defeat to turn the tables in an oddly-run Juddmonte International. The Gosdens' four-year-old benefitted from a fierce pace set that day and similar is expected with stablemate Devil's Advocate in the line-up. Aidan O'Brien described the York showpiece as a non-event and after Delacroix's victory in the Irish Champion next time, he may be proved correct, which would make it 2-1 in favour of Ballydoyle. Last year's runner-up Calandagan is bound to attract plenty of support, but a chance can be taken on FIRST LOOK. Andre Fabre's son of Lope De Vega is unbeaten since being gelded, most recently beating Bay City Roller in the Prix Dollar at Longchamp. There is a suspicion the four-year-old is the type his maestro handler does incredibly well with and he may just be peaking at the perfect time.

At the prices, ALMERIC and Fox Legacy are interesting alternatives to the leading form players who are headed by Ombudsman.

16:05 Ascot (Class 1) 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION


16:40 Ascot (Class 2) 8f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement ATR Speed Form Plus Class Runs Speed Runs Speed at Distance LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
13
1st (13) Crown Of Oaks (5/1 +17%)
Crown Of Oaks

5
5/1(+17%)
(13) Crown Of Oaks 5/1, Ran well last time but that run still possibly came too soon and chance in this really depends on the form of previous easy win here; drop back from 10f an unknown but respected otherwise.
Has shot up the weights but this well-bred 3yo could still have more to offer for top yard.
2
5
2nd (5) Ebt's Guard (16/1 +11%)
Ebt's Guard

16
16/1(+11%)
(5) Ebt's Guard 16/1, Reliable sort who ran okay in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket last time, considering that he raced away from the favoured far side; looks a bit too high in the weights.
Looked better than ever prior to failing to see out 1m1f in the Cambridgeshire; e-w chance.
2
1
2nd (1) Holloway Boy (16/1 +36%)
Holloway Boy

16
16/1(+36%)
(1) Holloway Boy 16/1, Off since down the field at Meydan six months ago, so fair bit has to be taken on trust; made too much use of when down the field in this in 2024; each-way chance if at his classy best.
Lofty mark to defy on first run since April; Group 3 winner likes it here; not ruled out.
4
12
4th (12) Shout (6/1 +0%)
Shout

6
6/1(+0%)
(12) Shout 6/1, Won very well on only second start at 1m over C&D last time (soft; acts on good); this calls for more off 9lb higher but he's unexposed and improving, so a must for the shortlist.
His dominant C&D win came on soft but this lightly raced 3yo is still entitled to respect.
5th
2
5th (2) Native Warrior (4/1 +11%)
Native Warrior

4
4/1(+11%)
(2) Native Warrior 4/1, Most progressive 4yo who has won two big 7f handicaps here most recently and is 1lb well-in under a penalty now; needs to show he's quite as good, returned to 1m now; big chance if he is.
Has won competitive 7f handicaps here on last two starts; should be fine now back up to 1m.
6th
20
6th (20) Bopedro (22/1 +0%)
Bopedro

22
22/1(+0%)
(20) Bopedro 22/1, Yard has won three of last 10 runnings of race; 9yo has some very sound C&D runs behind him, including fourth in this in 2023 and Hunt Cup third this June; sound latest run; claims.
9yo who is winless since August 2023 but often runs extremely well in defeat; solid e-w.
7th
19
7th (19) Tribal Chief (16/1 +52%)
Tribal Chief

16
16/1(+52%)
(19) Tribal Chief 16/1, Ought to have run better in the Cambridgeshire last time, albeit racing on the 'wrong' side; however, each-way possibilities on the form of his previous win at Goodwood.
Won at Goodwood in August but well beaten in the Cambridgeshire since.
8th
14
8th (14) Orandi (28/1 -12%)
Orandi

28
28/1(-12%)
(14) Orandi 28/1, Vast majority of his runs have been on a slower surface than forecast here and remains unproven on good; each-way chance on such as his sound third in the Lincoln at Doncaster in March.
Strong form in big handicaps this season but slow ground may be preferable.
9th
15
9th (15) Oliver Show (22/1 +12%)
Oliver Show

22
22/1(+12%)
(15) Oliver Show 22/1, Has been running very respectably but return to 1m now for the first time since his second of 22 in the Lincoln at Doncaster in March makes him a real contender off 1lb higher than then now.
Went very close in the Lincoln and caught the eye last time; one to be interested in.
10th
17
10th (17) Theoryofeverything (33/1 +18%)
Theoryofeverything

33
33/1(+18%)
(17) Theoryofeverything 33/1, Yard has won three of last 10 runnings of race; running well again lately but bit more needed in this and though he acts on good, a slower surface suits ideally.
Arrives in good form but all four wins have come on soft ground.
11th
16
11th (16) Greek Order (25/1 -39%)
Greek Order

25
25/1(-39%)
(16) Greek Order 25/1, Yard won this last year; form has definitely dipped lately and cheekpieces first time need to help him refind the form of three in-the-frame runs in top 1m summer handicaps (including here).
Fourth in Royal Hunt Cup in June but first-time cheekpieces need to spark a revival.
12th
3
12th (3) Godwinson (25/1 +0%)
Godwinson

25
25/1(+0%)
(3) Godwinson 25/1, Down the field in this last year but better than that and is interesting on form of two off-the-pace wins this year; reportedly coughed post-race latest; Marquand looks elsewhere but considered.
Won the Lincoln and followed up at Newcastle but two lesser performances have followed.
13th
6
13th (6) Cerulean Bay (9/1 +10%)
Cerulean Bay

9
9/1(+10%)
(6) Cerulean Bay 9/1, Yard has won three of last 10 runnings; in great form lately, last time winning at Goodwood on Sunday; has to run off only 1lb higher mark here and well worth considering.
2 wins at Goodwood this autumn; in the form of his life and just 1lb higher than last time.
14th
8
14th (8) Great Acclaim (25/1 -56%)
Great Acclaim

25
25/1(-56%)
(8) Great Acclaim 25/1, Holding his form well at the end of a good season, last time sound fourth in top 7f handicap here; won four times at 1m last year; cheekpieces first time; weighted to best but each-way shout.
Better than ever over 7f after blinkers went on; returns to 1m and now gets cheekpieces.
15th
18
15th (18) Bobby Bennu (22/1 +33%)
Bobby Bennu

22
22/1(+33%)
(18) Bobby Bennu 22/1, Needs a bit more on balance of form, last time 5l fifth of 20 in top 7f handicap here; there is a chance though this this step up from 1m will unlock some improvement.
Kept on for fifth of 20 to Native Warrior over 7f here latest; others are more compelling.
16th
10
16th (10) Fifth Column (12/1 -41%)
Fifth Column

12
12/1(-41%)
(10) Fifth Column 12/1, Down the field in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket latest but did race on the 'wrong' side; progressive in a productive 3yo season this year prior to that and not discounted.
Merely mid-division in Cambridgeshire but this 3yo won two good handicaps in the summer.
17th
11
17th (11) Hafeet Alain (50/1 -52%)
Hafeet Alain

50
50/1(-52%)
(11) Hafeet Alain 50/1, Good record when fresh so five-month absence for this 9yo isn't necessarily a negative; made all and won well in that last run but 6lb higher in stronger race now; others appeal more.
9yo who won at Sandown on his sole run this season but has never defied a mark this high.
18th
9
18th (9) Arisaig (14/1 +0%)
Arisaig

14
14/1(+0%)
(9) Arisaig 14/1, No win as yet in 2025 but she's run well on numerous occasions, including in stakes races and when eye-catching second in 1m Sandown handicap in July; Spencer does well over this straight 1m; considered.
Has often run well in defeat this season and Jamie Spencer excels here; in with a chance.
19th
4
19th (4) Witch Hunter (28/1 -40%)
Witch Hunter

28
28/1(-40%)
(4) Witch Hunter 28/1, Has mostly rather struggled this season but did win decent pot on Newcastle AW last time and each-way chance again after last year's third of 20 in this, if truly back to his best.
Won at Newcastle last time and runs off a mark 6lb lower than when third in this last year.
20th
7
20th (7) Golden Mind (33/1 +34%)
Golden Mind

33
33/1(+34%)
(7) Golden Mind 33/1, Bit in-and-out this season but he has an each-way chance off of this feasible mark on the pick of his 2025 form; 1m stamina remains very much unproven though.
Won at Newcastle in August and effective here but not at top of his game on last two runs.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:40 Ascot (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Having relished a return to a mile when scoring in good style over C&D last month, Shout merits respect on his current upward trajectory. However, three-year-olds have only managed one success in this contest since its inception 11 years ago and it may pay to focus on the older generation. Four-year-olds have proved triumphant in four of the last eight renewals, with NATIVE WARRIOR ticking plenty of the right boxes. Karl Burke's inmate arrives at the top of his game after scoring twice here in recent weeks, including the Challenge Cup last time, and he looks ready once again for the extra furlong. Arisaig has been far from disgraced outside of handicap company on her last two outings and makes some each-way appeal, while Great Acclaim has been shaping as if this longer distance could eke out further improvement.

The step back up in trip should be ideal for OLIVER SHOW (nap), who went very close over 1m in the Lincoln. Bopedro is feared most.

16:40 Ascot (Class 2) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION


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