Ascot
Tomorrow, May 10, 2025FlatClass 31m3f
Verdict
Verdict
TURQUINO maintained his unbeaten record and confirmed he's a really useful prospect when defying a penalty with a bit up his sleeve at Newcastle 46 days ago. Open to further improvement now handicapping from an appealing opening mark, he looks a serious player now switched to turf. Leicester-scorer Fireblade and Calumet are others fancied to be in the mix. Mighty Bandit and My Dream World also appeal for each-way purposes.
Turquino
Fireblade
Calumet
1m4f Hcap
1m4f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 5. TurquinoJ: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew BaldingF: 11
- Price History:
- 3.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
VerdictSon of Teofilo who has made a highly promising start to his career, overcoming greenness to make it 2-2 under a penalty in 7-runner novice at Newcastle (12.5f) 46 days ago. Opening mark looks a workable one now handicapping on turf and he's high on the shortlist. - 7. FirebladeJ: William BuickT: Dylan CunhaF: 5223-231
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 85
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictConsistent for John & Thady Gosden, making the frame on 5 of 6 starts in novice company. Off 3 months/changed yards, showed improved form to open his account in 10-runner handicap at Leicester (11.8f) 5 weeks ago, that despite being trapped wide throughout. That may not prove his limit. 
8. Mighty BanditJ: Edward GreatrexT: Warren GreatrexF: 621632-4- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictWon a 1¼m Pontefract maiden last July and, following a third wind operation, he ran creditably whilst suggesting the run will bring him on when fourth behind Fireblade on his respective return at Leicester (11.8f) 5 weeks ago. Can take a step forward from that effort here.- 4. CalumetJ: Rossa RyanT: Marco BottiF: 2213-66
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictWide-margin winner of a Windsor maiden on third start last summer and shaped better than bare result on return when sixth in handicap at Kempton (11f) in March. Possible the relatively quick turnaround caught him out at Pontefract latest and he remains with potential, not least at this trip. 
3. Ocean Of DreamsJ: Hollie DoyleT: Archie WatsonF: 1/54-03- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 26
VerdictPromise in 3 runs for Aidan O'Brien, stylish maiden winner on sole 2-y-o start. Gelded ahead of return and shaped up much better than he had on stable debut when staying on third of 9 in handicap at Pontefract (10f, good) 26 days ago. Interesting connections opt for a further increase in trip.
1. HoustonnJ: Pat DobbsT: Richard HannonF: 24/513278-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 89
- Days Since Last Run:
- 231
VerdictOpened his account in a Windsor maiden (10f) in July and improved when placed twice in handicaps thereafter, including over C&D. Well held back on softer ground final 2 starts but mark has eased ahead of this return from 7 months off.
9. My Dream WorldJ: Callum ShepherdT: B. F. BrookhouseF: 7/213-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 289
VerdictMade most of good opportunity when off the mark at third attempt in maiden at Haydock (11.6f) last June. Appeared wanting for know-how when third of 6 on handicap debut at Sandown (14f) a month later and he remains with potential for better still as a 4-y-o/having been gelded.
11. Night BreezeJ: David ProbertT: Ian WilliamsF: 3111324-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCompleted a hat-trick of wins in middle-distance handicaps at Windsor (11.5f) in August. Consistent in defeat thereafter last term and another expected to come forward for his reappearance fourth of 7 in handicap at Haydock (10.2f) 14 days ago. Each-way claims.
6. WahraanJ: Saffie OsborneT: Jamie OsborneF: 1324361-9- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictTemperamental sort who put his best foot forward when ending last season with success at Southwell (14.1f) in October. Ran a typical race (very slowly away) when well held ninth of 10 in handicap at Southwell (16.5f) 13 days ago and he's a difficult one to trust. Down in trip.
2. Victory ShoutJ: Sam JamesT: Anthony CharltonF: 0/72201-26- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 66
VerdictSigned off 2024 season with victory at Hamilton (12f) in July. Pulled up on yard/hurdles debut at Cheltenham in January but better signs back on the level, runner-up at Southwell prior to not being seen to best effect at Kempton in March.
12. VaynorJ: Cieren FallonT: Charles HillsF: 03519/637-- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 337
VerdictBitterly disappointing in 3 starts last season, shaping as if amiss when last seen at Goodwood 11 months ago. Well treated on old form but needs to show he retains ability before getting involved. Watching brief advised.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
10. KotariJ: Rob HornbyT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 1115440-9- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictWon 3 on the bounce during last spring, including this race from a 2 lb higher mark. Essentially acquitted himself with credit in defeat thereafter and he ought to be sharper for his reappearance effort at Epsom (12f) 18 days ago.