15:55 Ascot
SoftFever-Tree Handicap
- Prize money: £18039
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
11/4 (Won)
Form: 505723 CD
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
Like Rohaan, he's been a byword in big 6f and 7f races here over the years; there's been the odd hiccup over the last 12 months but he showed he still has what it takes when going close in a valuable 7f handicap here (good to firm; effective on soft) in July; big chance, as ever.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (9) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Like Rohaan, he's been a byword in big 6f and 7f races here over the years; there's been the odd hiccup over the last 12 months but he showed he still has what it takes when going close in a valuable 7f handicap here (good to firm; effective on soft) in July; big chance, as ever. |
11/4 |
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3rd 13 (18) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Acts on any ground; on a 15-race losing sequence but he's attractively handicapped and has lots of Ascot form, including a narrow success (off 7lb higher) in this contest in 2022; ran encouragingly over 6f here two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane up for first time; fighting chance. |
10/1 |
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2nd 4 (6) |
12th Jul 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
in rear |
8/1 |
11/2
Form: 970002 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 98
Both turf wins on soft and won a Listed race on AW in November; ducks and dives regarding the trip but he nearly made his first 6f turf handicap a winning one at Goodwood recently; back up 4lb but has course form at 7f; interesting.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (3) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Both turf wins on soft and won a Listed race on AW in November; ducks and dives regarding the trip but he nearly made his first 6f turf handicap a winning one at Goodwood recently; back up 4lb but has course form at 7f; interesting. |
11/2 |
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2nd 3 (7) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Two-time turf winner who won a Listed race on AW last November; dropping down the weights but for good reason in view of this season's form and he needs to turn things around. |
16/1 |
|
10th 4 (1) |
10th Aug 2024 Good 0m 7f 213y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Has some decent form to his name on the straight course here but he was down the field in the Buckingham Palace at the Royal meeting in June; has been given a bit of a chance by the handicapper if refreshed by a seven-week break. |
16/1 |
3/1
Form: 458080 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
Has been a terrific sprinter here, winning the Wokingham twice and a Group 3; back to his usual tricks when arriving late to win C&D handicap (good to soft) last October; no evidence he's lost his way since, having run well in the Stewards' Cup (first-time visor, retained) considering the track wouldn't have suited and he raced far away from the favoured group; big chance.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (4) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Has been a terrific sprinter here, winning the Wokingham twice and a Group 3; back to his usual tricks when arriving late to win C&D handicap (good to soft) last October; no evidence he's lost his way since, having run well in the Stewards' Cup (first-time visor, retained) considering the track wouldn't have suited and he raced far away from the favoured group; big chance. |
3/1 |
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12th 8 (10) |
3rd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Won a big-field Ascot handicap off this mark last October; unplaced in all six runs in 2024 but rarely has he had suitable conditions and there is still a fire burning; the hurly-burly of a race like this will be ideal but his current mark is 6lb lower than he runs off today and some rain wouldn't go amiss either; visor is a new addition. |
33/1 |
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8th 5 (6) |
20th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 1 |
9st 9lb |
Has enjoyed some stellar successes, including two Wokinghams and a Sandy Lane, but he's been some way below par in 2024; had no obvious excuses in a handicap at his beloved Ascot last week and others make more appeal. |
40/1 |
16/1
Form: -43949 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 79
Strong 7f form at Newmarket (good) in May but no progress since and has a little to find with Rock Opera on 6f run in June; likely needs more on first turf run for new yard; worn cheekpieces last two starts but not today.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (7) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Strong 7f form at Newmarket (good) in May but no progress since and has a little to find with Rock Opera on 6f run in June; likely needs more on first turf run for new yard; worn cheekpieces last two starts but not today. |
16/1 |
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9th 1 (3) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Ran well for fourth in a strong 7f handicap at Newmarket on his reappearance in May; no progress since but he makes his AW/stable debut (sold 56,000gns last month) off a dangerous mark; interesting contender. |
8/1 |
25/1
Form: 13380- D
Last run: 358 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 91
Has the form to go well on what he was achieving over 6f last summer but he's been off for 12 months and he's without the regular cheekpieces; could have done with a dry week; unlikely today.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (1) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 7lb |
Has the form to go well on what he was achieving over 6f last summer but he's been off for 12 months and he's without the regular cheekpieces; could have done with a dry week; unlikely today. |
25/1 |
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11th 5 (6) |
15th Sep 2023 Soft 0m 6f 111y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Two big-field 6f handicap wins this summer, one of them here; running well in defeat in recent starts but if he is to defy this mark it might be on faster ground than he'll encounter today. |
11/1 |
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8th 15 (18) |
26th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 313827 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 94
Had a good spell over 6f on the AW early in 2024 and has done just as well back on turf twice since, just failing at Newbury in April and Chester in June (both 6f; good to soft and good); probably needs more off current mark; yard also runs Tacarib Bay.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (8) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
Had a good spell over 6f on the AW early in 2024 and has done just as well back on turf twice since, just failing at Newbury in April and Chester in June (both 6f; good to soft and good); probably needs more off current mark; yard also runs Tacarib Bay. |
12/1 |
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7th 3 (3) |
1st Aug 2024 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
String of good efforts, turf and AW, since December; missed out by a nose at Chester last time but he's now 2lb higher and this demands more. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: -20454
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
Sole win over 5f at Sandown in July 2023 but he's finished close up in useful 6f handicaps this summer, at both Newmarket courses and York; seems versatile regarding the ground but this calls for more.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (6) |
7th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Sole win over 5f at Sandown in July 2023 but he's finished close up in useful 6f handicaps this summer, at both Newmarket courses and York; seems versatile regarding the ground but this calls for more. |
5/1 |
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4th 15 (4) |
24th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 6lb |
His Newmarket second in May (6f, good) is a persuasive formline; creditable efforts in strong handicaps the last twice but he will need to pull out a bit more if he's to come out on top. |
9/1 |
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5th 9 (10) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Progressive as 2yo and ran a fine race on his seasonal debut (first run after being gelded) when second of 11 at Newmarket in May (6f, good); that form is extremely strong and although he has been beaten twice since, he ran well at Newmarket 16 days ago; behind Woodhay Wonder here at the Royal meeting in between those Newmarket efforts and others are preferred at 5f. |
6/1 |
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Non-runners
Buccabay, Rock Opera
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £262.60 |
| Tricast | £618.00 |