Royal Ascot Day 3: O'Brien goes for four-in-a-row but can the Gosdens strike gold?
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ASCOT
18 June 2026
Thursday 18th June
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Buckingham Palace Stakes (Handicap) (Class 2) Racecard
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- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 29
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- Weather
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Arctic Dawn
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16/1
Horses don’t tend to find a significant amount of improvement from four to five but Arctic Dawn certainly has. Daniel & Claire Kubler’s gelding managed to win a couple of Class 4 handicaps with plenty in hand last term but his impressive victory at Doncaster last time out suggests he’s capable of competing at this sort of level too. Clearly he will need to progress again off a mark of 100 but it would be unwise to rule that out here.
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Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (0%)
Presented with a tough task off top weight in a hot handicap on stable/seasonal debut
42875-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-12
OR: 105
Days: 257
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 25 | Red Redcar | 7f GS | L | 9-2 p | 5/9 | Elim (3¼L) | 9/2 | 107 | 102 |
| 13 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f Sft | G2 | 9-6 p1 | 7/11 | Marvelman (11L) | 8/1 | 109 | 93 |
| 20 Jul 25 | Cur Curragh | 7f Gd/Y | G2 | 9-10 | 8/10 | Diego Velazquez (5¼L) | 3/1 | 109 | 101 |
| 28 Jun 25 | Yor York | 7f Gd | G3 | 9-8 | 2/8 | Quinault (1L) | 8/1 | 109 | 112 |
| 31 May 25 | Hay Haydock | 7f Gd | G3 | 9-2 | 4/12 | Ten Bob Tony (3L) | 28/1 | 109 | 107 |
| 9 Nov 24 | Don Doncaster | 6f Sft | L | 9-5 | 1/11 | Balmoral Lady (nk) | 100/30 | 109 | 110 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
An ideal type for this race, having won the Victoria Cup over C&D in 2024 and 2026
0/39-1
Age: 7
Weight: 9-11
OR: 104
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 2Hc | 9-8 p | 1/28 | Great Acclaim (1L) | 20/1 | 99 | 111 |
| 3 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-11 p | 9/12 | Chancellor (7¾L) | 18/1 | 100 | 90 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 2Hc | 9-13 | 3/12 | Witch Hunter (1¾L) | 13/2 | 100 | 106 |
| 7 Sep 24 | Asc Ascot | 7f Sft | 2Hc | 9-9 p | 11/13 | Grey's Monument (7L) | 9/2F | 102 | 95 |
| 22 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | G1 | 9-5 p | 6/13 | Khaadem (4½L) | 11/1 | 102 | 104 |
| 11 May 24 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 2Hc | 9-2 p | 1/21 | Ramazan (hd) | 7/1 | 99 | 108 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Two attempts at this prize include a ready win off 4lb lower in 2024 (recorded peak RPR)
20-116
Age: 6
Weight: 9-10
OR: 103
Days: 104
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 26 | Mey Meydan | 7f Gd | G3 | 9-4 | 6/13 | Elnajmm (4L) | 9/2 | 103 | 102 |
| 13 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-11 | 1/14 | Hallasan (hd) | 11/4F | 100 | 106 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-7 | 1/14 | Laneqash (½L) | 17/2 | 97 | 103 |
| 29 Jul 25 | Goo Goodwood | 10f Gd | 2Hc | 8-13 | 13/18 | Westridge (10L) | 12/1 | 97 | 89 |
| 17 Jul 25 | Ham Hamilton | 8.5f Gd | 2Hc | 9-13 | 2/6 | Sallaal (2L) | 17/2 | 97 | 102 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-7 p1 | 25/27 | Never So Brave (20L) | 5/1 | 100 | 61 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 10 wins from 32 in the last 14 days (31%)
Steadily progressive and has a largely solid record; interesting contender on reappearance
72214-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-10
OR: 103
Days: 232
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Sft | L | 9-1 | 4/8 | Ice Max (2½L) | 15/2 | 101 | 107 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 8f GS | 2Hc | 8-12 | 1/10 | First Ambition (4½L) | 4/1 | 90 | 106 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f Sft | 3 | 9-5 | 2/11 | Hickory (1¼L) | 4/1 | 88 | 95 |
| 17 Aug 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 4Hc | 9-9 | 2/10 | Rogue Diplomat (½L) | 6/4F | 85 | 95 |
| 26 May 25 | Lei Leicester | 6f GF | 33yHc | 9-6 | 7/13 | Hucklesbrook (3¾L) | 16/5F | 85 | 83 |
| 17 May 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 43yHc | 9-9 | 2/8 | Arabian Leopard (2¼L) | 9/4F | 85 | 89 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Seemed to run well in the Victoria Cup but was always favourably positioned
1-7248
Age: 5
Weight: 9-10
OR: 103
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 26 | Eps Epsom | 7f GS | G3 | 9-2 t | 8/8 | Ten Bob Tony (12L) | 14/1 | 103 | 83 |
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 2Hc | 9-9 t | 4/28 | The Wizard Of Eye (2L) | 33/1 | 103 | 109 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 7f GS | 2Hc | 9-8 t | 2/10 | Bellarchi (½L) | 10/1 | 102 | 108 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-7 t | 7/7 | Mount Athos (13L) | 22/1 | 102 | 76 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 6f Hy | 2Hc | 9-2 t | 1/22 | Eye Of Dubai (½L) | 33/1 | 99 | 107 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 8-11 t | 20/20 | Crown Of Oaks (12½L) | 33/1 | 100 | 81 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Best to forgive latest effort; may still have more to offer and can't be written off
761-44
Age: 4
Weight: 9-10
OR: 103
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-12 | 4/6 | Billyjoh (4L) | 11/8F | 103 | 101 |
| 10 Apr 26 | Thi Thirsk | 7f Gd | 3 | 9-8 | 4/8 | Myal (1½L) | 6/1 | 103 | 105 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-6 | 1/13 | Zoulu Chief (2½L) | 18/1 | 96 | 107 |
| 15 Aug 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 8f GF | 2Hc | 9-9 | 6/8 | Mr Chaplin (4¼L) | 7/2F | 98 | 94 |
| 10 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 8f GF | 3yL | 9-5 | 7/7 | Opera Ballo (9¼L) | 11/1 | 98 | 95 |
| 21 Jun 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 8f GF | 43yNv | 9-10 | 1/5 | Naval Command (5½L) | 11/4 | - | 96 |
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 6 wins from 10 starts at this distance (60%)
Going Specialist - 5 wins from 9 starts on this ground (56%)
Progressive mare; 9-21 overall, 2-2 this term, 6-10 over 7f and 4-5 under William Buick
815-11
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 102
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 26 | Lin Lingfield | 7f GF | G3F | 9-6 | 1/7 | La Brodeuse (¾L) | 11/8F | 99 | 108 |
| 16 Apr 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 9-6 | 1/18 | Jordan Electrics (2¾L) | 13/2C | 91 | 104 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Gd | 2HcF | 9-12 | 5/11 | Arabian Leopard (2¼L) | 4/1 | 91 | 91 |
| 21 Aug 25 | Yor York | 7f GF | 2HcF | 9-8 | 1/18 | Maybe Not (1L) | 12/1 | 86 | 97 |
| 9 Aug 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-0 | 8/8 | Royal Zabeel (5¾L) | 13/8F | 86 | 78 |
| 12 Jul 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GF | 2HcF | 8-13 | 1/9 | Havana Pusey (1L) | 4/1 | 82 | 93 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Not particularly solid on his form for current stable; third attempt at this race
-45078
Age: 8
Weight: 9-8
OR: 101
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 26 | Yor York | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-6 | 8/18 | Maybe Not (4L) | 11/1 | 103 | 104 |
| 6 Mar 26 | Mey Meydan | 7f Gd | G3 | 9-4 | 7/13 | Elnajmm (4¼L) | 33/1 | 105 | 101 |
| 7 Feb 26 | Abu Abu Dhabi | 8f Gd | L | 9-0 | 10/15 | Strauss (6¼L) | 105 | 100 | |
| 23 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 9f Gd | G1 | 9-0 | 5/6 | Opera Ballo (7L) | 25/1 | 102 | 104 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 8f Gd | G2 | 9-0 | 4/10 | Quddwah (1¾L) | 30/1 | 102 | 107 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Mey Meydan | 7f Y | L | 9-0 | 7/14 | Mysterious Night (2L) | 25/1 | 104 | 102 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Has a broadly good record in headgear; second in the Victoria Cup over C&D most recently
40-032
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 100
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 2Hc | 9-7 v1 | 2/28 | The Wizard Of Eye (1L) | 12/1 | 98 | 107 |
| 25 Apr 26 | Hay Haydock | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-5 b | 3/12 | Cosi Bello (½L) | 6/1 | 98 | 104 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Don Doncaster | 8f GS | 2Hc | 9-8 | 16/21 | Urban Lion (9¼L) | 50/1 | 100 | 88 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-2 p1 | 14/20 | Crown Of Oaks (7¾L) | 25/1 | 100 | 91 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f Sft | 2Hc | 9-2 b | 4/15 | Native Warrior (3L) | 16/1 | 100 | 104 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f GS | 2Hc | 9-9 b | 2/20 | Native Warrior (1½L) | 11/1 | 97 | 105 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Arrives in top form, having won really well under Zac Lloyd at Doncaster last time
185-31
Age: 5
Weight: 9-7
OR: 100
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jun 26 | Don Doncaster | 7f GF | 3Hc | 9-5 p | 1/11 | Apotheosis (3¼L) | 18/5F | 91 | 103 |
| 16 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 9-6 p | 3/11 | Superposition (1½L) | 16/1 | 91 | 96 |
| 3 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 9-11 p | 5/10 | Christian David (1¼L) | 8/1 | 92 | 97 |
| 5 Nov 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 4Hc | 10-2 p | 8/14 | Wild Nature (3L) | 9/2F | 89 | 89 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-13 p | 1/12 | Fire Flame (3¾L) | 13/2 | 84 | 100 |
| 24 Sep 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 4Hc | 9-13 p | 5/11 | Chalk Mountain (1½L) | 9/2 | 84 | 89 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Met traffic issues in the 2025 Royal Hunt Cup; first run since; should cope with stiff 7f
25/60-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 98
Days: 365
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 2Hc | 9-6 | 18/30 | My Cloud (11L) | 13/2 | 100 | 87 |
| 22 Feb 25 | Jan Riyadh | 10.5f GF | Hc | 9-2 | 6/12 | Austral (4L) | 13/2 | - | 93 |
| 27 Dec 24 | Alu Al Uqda | 10.5f Gd | 3yL | 9-2 | 5/15 | Supercooled (6¼L) | - | 96 | |
| 10 Nov 24 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 8f Hy | L | 8-13 t | 2/10 | Zoom (nse) | 19/5F | - | 106 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Lon Longchamp | 8f Sft | Hc | 8-4 t | 1/18 | Climate Change (½L) | 151/10 | - | 91 |
| 13 Aug 24 | Dea Deauville | 7.5f St | 3yHc | 8-8 t | 1/16 | Hungry Heart (2L) | 31/10F | - | 87 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Respectable eighth in this contest last year but still has a modest strike-rate on turf
-41306
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 98
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 26 | Thi Thirsk | 8f GF | 2Hc | 9-4 | 6/13 | Mirsky (2¾L) | 8/1 | 98 | 102 |
| 3 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-2 | 12/14 | Tyrrhenian Sea (7½L) | 22/1 | 99 | 92 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 2Hc | 8-13 | 3/7 | Mount Athos (2¼L) | 7/2 | 99 | 102 |
| 27 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-6 | 1/10 | Popmaster (nk) | 9/4F | 96 | 104 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-7 | 4/9 | Witch Hunter (2¼L) | 9/2 | 96 | 100 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f Sft | 2Hc | 8-11 | 3/15 | Native Warrior (2½L) | 11/2 | 95 | 102 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts at this distance (67%)
Gelded prior to performing solidly (12134) this year; should give another good account
-12134
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 97
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f GF | 2Hc | 9-4 | 4/12 | Erzindjan (2½L) | 17/2 | 97 | 100 |
| 3 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-0 | 3/14 | Tyrrhenian Sea (1¼L) | 7/2 | 97 | 104 |
| 7 Mar 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 2Hc | 9-0 | 1/12 | First Principle (1¼L) | 3/1F | 92 | 101 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-5 | 2/10 | Popmaster (¾L) | 6/5F | 91 | 98 |
| 7 Jan 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 2Hc | 8-8 | 1/7 | Popmaster (nk) | 12/1 | 90 | 99 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 23yHc | 8-13 | 12/30 | Arabian Story (5¾L) | 16/1 | 90 | 84 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 4 starts at this distance (75%)
Reappearance win at Haydock took his record to 3-5; the type to improve further; respected
1124-1
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 97
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 26 | Hay Haydock | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-2 | 1/12 | Sarab Star (hd) | 5/2F | 95 | 103 |
| 26 Jul 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 8-13 | 4/17 | Fearnot (3¾L) | 13/2 | 95 | 95 |
| 28 Jun 25 | Chs Chester | 7f Gd | 33yHc | 9-7 | 2/9 | Mayday Malone (hd) | 2/1F | 93 | 100 |
| 21 May 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 5Nv | 9-11 | 1/13 | Arboreous (2¼L) | 1/2F | - | 94 |
| 18 Apr 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 23yMd | 9-7 | 1/9 | Critical Aclaim (1¼L) | 11/2 | - | 83 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Developing into a useful 7f filly; may be best to forgive latest effort; still of interest
230-15
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 96
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 26 | Eps Epsom | 7f GS | 2Hc | 9-12 h | 5/16 | Colombier (6L) | 15/8F | 96 | 93 |
| 6 May 26 | Chs Chester | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 9-9 h | 1/13 | Sujet (½L) | 5/2F | 90 | 105 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-1 h | 10/13 | Elarak (5¼L) | 11/4 | 91 | 87 |
| 21 Aug 25 | Yor York | 7f GF | 2HcF | 9-7 h | 3/18 | Royal Velvet (1¼L) | 7/4F | 90 | 95 |
| 2 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GS | 23yHc | 8-6 h | 2/16 | Mudbir (shd) | 14/1 | 87 | 95 |
| 5 Jul 25 | San Sandown | 7f GF | 33yHc | 9-6 h | 4/9 | Mudbir (4L) | 11/8F | 87 | 82 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Gelded prior to reappearance success; raced in unfavoured group in Victoria Cup since
249-10
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 96
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 2Hc | 9-5 | 17/28 | The Wizard Of Eye (9L) | 11/1 | 96 | 83 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 3Hc | 9-7 | 1/9 | Cogitate (1L) | 9/4F | 92 | 101 |
| 14 Sep 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f GS | 23yHc | 9-3 | 9/16 | Rogue Diplomat (4L) | 9/2F | 93 | 91 |
| 30 Jul 25 | Goo Goodwood | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 9-3 | 4/20 | Great Acclaim (1¾L) | 5/1 | 93 | 97 |
| 5 Jul 25 | San Sandown | 7f GF | 33yHc | 9-11 | 2/9 | Mudbir (½L) | 6/1 | 92 | 97 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 23yHc | 9-3 | 15/30 | Arabian Story (6½L) | 33/1 | 94 | 86 |
Ran well at Ascot returned to turf last time, taking form figures in this sphere to 3232
3-6602
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 96
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 3Hc | 9-7 | 2/11 | Joolianoss (1¾L) | 12/1 | 95 | 102 |
| 3 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-1 | 10/14 | Tyrrhenian Sea (6L) | 12/1 | 98 | 94 |
| 7 Feb 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | L | 9-2 | 6/7 | Chancellor (10½L) | 12/1 | 99 | 92 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 9-11 | 6/9 | Witch Hunter (3L) | 7/4F | 100 | 102 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 2Hc | 9-9 | 3/7 | Apotheosis (2¾L) | 11/4 | 100 | 104 |
| 18 Apr 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 2Hc | 8-13 | 1/14 | Roi De France (1¼L) | 5/2F | 95 | 106 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 5 starts at this distance (60%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Prevailed at Epsom on Oaks day, taking 7f record to 3-5; further success is plausible
4/9-01
Age: 6
Weight: 9-3
OR: 96
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 26 | Eps Epsom | 7f GS | 2Hc | 9-6 | 1/16 | Zarathos (nk) | 12/1 | 90 | 104 |
| 1 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 8f GF | 3Hc | 9-7 | 10/11 | Joolianoss (15L) | 100/30J | 93 | 70 |
| 11 Jan 25 | Alu Al Uqda | 6.5f St | Hc | 9-0 t | 9/13 | Classic Order (9L) | - | - | |
| 23 Nov 24 | Alu Al Uqda | 7f GF | Hc | 9-11 t | 4/14 | Pearling Path (1¼L) | - | - | |
| 22 Sep 24 | Fnt Fontainebleau | 7f Sft | 9-0 t | 1/7 | Lanaken (3L) | EvensF | - | - | |
| 9 Aug 24 | Lel Le Lion-D'Angers | 7f Sft | 8-11 t | 1/8 | Liwa Oasis (3L) | 6/4F | - | - |
Only midfield off current mark in this race 12 months ago; yet to win over 7f
9-3100
Age: 7
Weight: 9-2
OR: 95
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 26 | Eps Epsom | 8.5f GS | 2Hc | 9-8 | 11/18 | Mister Winston (7½L) | 18/1 | 96 | 88 |
| 14 May 26 | Yor York | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 8-13 | 15/18 | Maybe Not (11L) | 17/2 | 96 | 80 |
| 2 May 26 | Thi Thirsk | 8f GF | 2Hc | 9-2 | 1/13 | Blue Rc (½L) | 5/1 | 93 | 103 |
| 12 Apr 26 | Mus Musselburgh | 9f Gd | 3Hc | 9-8 | 3/12 | Noche Clasica (2¾L) | 11/1 | 94 | 99 |
| 5 Jul 25 | San Sandown | 8f GF | 2Hc | 9-4 | 9/12 | Classic (5¾L) | 13/2 | 95 | 93 |
| 19 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-2 | 13/27 | Never So Brave (10L) | 22/1 | 95 | 83 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Perhaps needed the run when 40-1 in the Victoria Cup over C&D on stable/seasonal debut
8550-0
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 95
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 2Hc | 9-6 | 16/28 | The Wizard Of Eye (9L) | 40/1 | 97 | 85 |
| 27 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 2Hc | 9-9 p1 | 13/13 | Elarak (10L) | 28/1 | 99 | 82 |
| 7 Sep 25 | Yor York | 6f Gd | L | 9-2 v | 5/9 | Elmonjed (2L) | 50/1 | 99 | 102 |
| 22 Aug 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f GF | L | 9-0 v1 | 5/9 | Lethal Levi (4¾L) | 28/1 | 101 | 98 |
| 2 Aug 25 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GS | 23yHc | 9-2 | 8/16 | Mudbir (3¾L) | 25/1 | 102 | 100 |
| 21 Jun 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 3yG3 | 9-3 | 7/15 | Noble Champion (9½L) | 66/1 | 104 | 88 |
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Comfortably made all at Newbury last time; low-mileage 4yo who is improving; good claims
231-21
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 95
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 26 | Nby Newbury | 8f GF | 4Hc | 9-11 | 1/12 | The Third Star (3¼L) | 100/30J | 87 | 101 |
| 21 May 26 | Chp Chepstow | 10f GS | 4Hc | 9-8 | 2/6 | The Green Mile (nk) | 8/13F | 84 | 92 |
| 16 Jun 25 | Wdr Windsor | 10f GF | 5Nv | 9-4 | 1/9 | Life Is Rosie (2¾L) | 4/11F | 85 | 85 |
| 22 May 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 4Md | 9-4 | 3/15 | Arabian Story (6¼L) | 15/8F | 85 | 83 |
| 9 May 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f Gd | 53yNv | 9-7 | 2/12 | Excellent Believe (5L) | 5/6F | - | 87 |
| 25 Apr 25 | Don Doncaster | 7f GF | 4Nv | 9-3 | 3/12 | Remmooz (1¾L) | 11/4 | - | 82 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Has a stronger record at Meydan than on home soil; something to prove
6-4155
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 95
Days: 97
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 26 | Mey Meydan | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 5/14 | Archivist (5½L) | 7/1 | 95 | 87 |
| 13 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-5 | 5/14 | English Oak (1¼L) | 10/1 | 95 | 94 |
| 30 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 8f Gd | Hc | 9-11 | 1/16 | Ruler Of Time (¾L) | 11/4F | 90 | 94 |
| 9 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 7f Gd | Hc | 9-4 | 4/16 | Molaqab (½L) | 11/2 | 89 | 90 |
| 25 Aug 25 | Eps Epsom | 7f Gd | 3Hc | 9-4 b | 6/9 | Partisan Hero (4½L) | 12/1 | 90 | 86 |
| 9 Aug 25 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 8f GF | 33yHc | 9-10 b | 3/6 | Mister Winston (6¼L) | 100/30 | 91 | 90 |
Finished strongly over 5f last time but may find this stiff 7f too much of a stretch
-U52P2
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 95
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 26 | Yor York | 5f Gd | 2Hc | 9-9 | 2/16 | Partisan Hero (hd) | 12/1 | 92 | 99 |
| 7 May 26 | Chs Chester | 5f Gd | 2Hc | 9-4 | PU/10 | Roman Dragon () | 9/1 | 92 | - |
| 19 Mar 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 9-0 | 2/7 | Fast Track Harry (1¼L) | 7/2 | 91 | 97 |
| 11 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-3 | 5/9 | El Bodon (2¼L) | 13/2 | 92 | 92 |
| 31 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | L | 9-2 | UR/8 | Diligent Harry () | 33/1 | 92 | - |
| 26 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 3Hc | 9-9 | 2/6 | Legal Reform (1¼L) | 6/5F | 92 | 96 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 12 in the last 14 days (0%)
Has joined a Norwegian stable this year; comfortably on top last time but this is harder
6-0001
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 95
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 26 | Ovr Ovrevoll | 8.5f Gd | Hc | 9-0 | 1/7 | Admiral De Vega (2½L) | 33/10 | - | 94 |
| 13 Feb 26 | Mey Meydan | 10f Gd | Hc | 9-11 p | 12/14 | Ruling Dynasty (12½L) | 33/1 | 90 | 69 |
| 16 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 12f Gd | Hc | 8-11 p | 11/12 | French Duke (15½L) | 60/1 | 95 | 78 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Mey Meydan | 10f Gd | Hc | 9-4 h | 11/14 | Arabian Light (10L) | 125/1 | 100 | 85 |
| 19 Oct 25 | Leo Leopardstown | 8f Hy | L | 9-6 b | 6/8 | Norwalk Havoc (15L) | 18/1 | 101 | 76 |
| 14 Sep 25 | Cur Curragh | 10f Gd/Y | Hc | 9-11 b | 19/21 | Shaool (29L) | 28/1 | 102 | 56 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Has plenty of Ascot form but runs off a difficult mark in this first Royal Ascot attempt
212-06
Age: 8
Weight: 9-2
OR: 95
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 26 | San Sandown | 8f Gd | 3Hc | 9-10 b | 6/7 | Boyfriend (6L) | 12/1 | 96 | 90 |
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 2Hc | 9-5 b | 18/28 | The Wizard Of Eye (9¾L) | 12/1 | 96 | 81 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f Sft | 2Hc | 8-9 b | 2/15 | Native Warrior (1¾L) | 9/1 | 93 | 100 |
| 5 Sep 25 | Asc Ascot | 7f Sft | 3 | 9-9 b | 1/11 | Fondo Blanco (1¼L) | 6/1 | 90 | 101 |
| 14 Aug 25 | Wdr Windsor | 8f GF | 3Hc | 9-12 b | 2/8 | Zapphire (shd) | 7/2 | 89 | 97 |
| 31 Jul 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 3Hc | 9-9 b | 5/11 | Mr Swivell (6¾L) | 5/1 | 87 | 86 |
Ran respectably in the Victoria Cup, without improving for a return to 7f; all wins at 6f
35-067
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 94
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 2Hc | 9-4 p1 | 7/28 | The Wizard Of Eye (4½L) | 28/1 | 95 | 95 |
| 3 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 8-11 | 6/14 | Wiltshire (7L) | 40/1 | 97 | 85 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 2Hc | 9-7 | 12/13 | Pocklington (5¾L) | 16/1 | 99 | 88 |
| 17 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-9 | 5/10 | El Bodon (2½L) | 100/30F | 100 | 102 |
| 25 Nov 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 2Hc | 9-8 | 3/7 | Sarab Star (2¾L) | 16/1 | 100 | 99 |
| 2 Jun 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 33yHc | 9-9 | 1/9 | Strong Warrior (1¼L) | 4/1 | 93 | 105 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Gained last three wins over 1m4f/1m6f; needs to prove he still has the toe for 7f
441609
Age: 7
Weight: 9-1
OR: 94
Days: 46
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 26 | Nmk Newmarket | 14f GF | 2Hc | 9-1 t | 9/12 | Goblet Of Fire (10L) | 33/1 | 95 | 91 |
| 3 Apr 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 10f St | 2Hc | 9-2 t | 10/14 | The Glen Rovers (9¾L) | 50/1 | 96 | 85 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 16f St/Slw | 2Hc | 9-13 t | 6/9 | Align The Stars (4½L) | 11/2 | 96 | 98 |
| 13 Mar 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 14f St | 3Hc | 9-10 t | 1/5 | Charlie's Choice (2L) | 5/2J | 93 | 101 |
| 27 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 16f St | 2Hc | 9-1 t | 4/8 | Enemy (5½L) | 4/1 | 93 | 95 |
| 6 Feb 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 16.5f St | 2Hc | 9-4 t | 4/6 | Ribble Vibe (1½L) | 6/1 | 93 | 100 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Broadly progressive miler who gives the impression he'll be fine over this stiff 7f
127-13
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 94
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 26 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-0 | 3/15 | Classic (1½L) | 11/4F | 93 | 99 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Don Doncaster | 8f GS | 2Hc | 9-7 | 1/22 | Far From Dandy (2½L) | 11/2J | 85 | 99 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 9f GF | 3Hc | 9-4 | 7/13 | Man Of La Mancha (3L) | 7/2F | 85 | 89 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Hay Haydock | 8f Gd | 4Hc | 9-8 | 2/8 | Special Ghaiyyath (½L) | 9/4F | 84 | 90 |
| 21 Aug 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 5Md | 9-5 | 1/9 | Ribenska (2½L) | 10/11F | - | 86 |
| 31 Jul 25 | Not Nottingham | 8.5f GS | 5Nv | 9-3 | 2/9 | Vincent Rocks (½L) | 11/4 | - | 78 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 43 in the last 14 days (0%)
Ex-French 4yo who has been out of the money in two British runs; others preferred
156-07
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 94
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 26 | Eps Epsom | 8.5f GS | 2Hc | 9-7 | 7/18 | Mister Winston (4L) | 50/1 | 95 | 95 |
| 18 Apr 26 | Nby Newbury | 8f Gd | 2Hc | 9-5 | 23/24 | Linwood (9½L) | 80/1 | 98 | 86 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 8f Hy | L | 8-13 t | 6/11 | Trust On (7¾L) | 21/1 | - | 92 |
| 3 Oct 25 | Sai Saint-Cloud | 7f GS | 3yL | 9-0 tp | 5/11 | Temptable (3½L) | 61/10 | - | 99 |
| 28 Aug 25 | Dea Deauville | 8f GS | 3yHc | 9-0 tp | 1/11 | Pinky Cen (shd) | 31/10F | - | 95 |
| 15 Aug 25 | Cla Clairefontaine | 9f Gd | 3y | 9-1 tp | 2/9 | Pyramide (1¼L) | 57/10 | 97 | 96 |
Verdict
The suggestion is RIVER KING who may have plenty of further improvement in him. Arctic Dawn is second pick.
River King
Betting Forecast:
7/1 Cosi Bello,
8/1 Blue Brother,
9/1 Colombier,
10/1 Dance In The Storm,
12/1 The Wizard Of Eye,
Royal Velvet,
River King,
Mezcala,
14/1 Elarak,
16/1 Fondo Blanco,
Great Acclaim,
Arctic Dawn,
20/1 English Oak,
22/1 Hickory,
Apiarist,
25/1 Defence Minister,
The Lost King,
Golden Mind,
28/1 Stratusnine,
33/1 Storm Star,
Rock Of Cashel,
So Darn Hot,
Vafortino,
40/1 Nizam,
The Fingal Raven,
Mirsky,
66/1 Pellitory,
Brasil Power,
80/1 Room Service
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