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Tomorrow, FlatClass 21m6f
Verdict

There's a feeling at least one of the unexposed sorts will come to the fore. AEGEAN PRINCE hasn't been seen since finishing second in a French listed event at the end of last October but he romped home in an Ascot novice after a similar length of absence last year and he's preferred to Finalise and Kissmehoneyhoney, whose trainer William Haggas has won this twice in recent years. Ian Williams is also no stranger to success in this contest and his Hermetic completes the shortlist.

  • Aegean Prince
  • Finalise
  • Kissmehoneyhoney
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
  • 1. Aegean Prince
    J: William BuickT: Charlie Appleby
    F: 31/12-
    Price History:
    3.50
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    99
    Days Since Last Run:
    320
    Verdict
    Hasn't made it to the track very often but has lots of talent, returning from 8 months off to win Ascot novice by 8 lengths last October. Off since finishing second in soft-ground Deauville listed race later that month but evidently capable fresh and open to further progress, particularly at 1¾m.
  • 7. Finalise
    J: Tom MarquandT: William Haggas
    F: 2212-3
    Price History:
    4.75
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    91
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Progressed well at 3 and advanced her form again when 2¼ lengths third of 7 in listed race at Hoppegarten (1¾m, good) on reappearance 4 weeks ago. Entitled to come on for that and open to further progress with few miles on the clock.
  • 2. Stressfree
    J: Mark WinnT: David O'Meara
    F: 355-27086
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Usually reliable performer last year. Not quite as consistent this time round but recent sixth of 22 in the Ebor at York (1¾m, good to soft) was creditable and another 2 lb drop takes his mark to 5 lb lower than when third in this race last season. Not discounted.
  • 6. Mountain Road
    J: Paul MulrennanT: Jim Goldie
    F: 18/435132
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Back to winning ways over 2m at Thirsk (good) in May. Has shaped well in defeat over the same trip at Ascot (good to firm) and York (good to soft) since, latterly pulling clear with a progressive sort in a warm race at the York Ebor meeting. Raised 4 lb but still looks well treated.
  • 11. Hermetic
    J: Andrew MullenT: Ian Williams
    F: 5114-4644
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    81
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Won twice at up to 2m on good to soft in four starts for Christophe Ferland in France. Encouraging fourth in 3 of his 4 starts for Ian Williams. No extra late on when 1½ lengths fourth of 10 to Dancing In Paris in 2m Ascot handicap (good to firm) latest so this drop back in trip could prove ideal.
  • 12. Glen To Glen
    J: Stevie DonohoeT: Nick Scholfield
    F: 134297-09
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    80
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Lost his way for Joseph O'Brien but made a winning start for new yard in 2½m Perth handicap chase in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last month. In a much tougher race back on the Flat but he is well treated on his peak form in this sphere.
  • 3. Valedictory
    J: James DoyleT: John & Thady Gosden
    F: 41-261157
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Improved for cheekpieces and a step up to 1¾m when winning fast-ground handicaps at Goodwood and Newmarket (July meeting) this summer but the handicapper has looked in charge back at Goodwood and in the Ebor at York since. The blinkers he wore on the Knavesmire are retained.
  • 9. Ashnak
    J: Daniel TudhopeT: David O'Meara
    F: 423-83427
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    89
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    Useful sort who gained his win in France on heavy. Made a solid start for current yard in the first half of 2026, including second of 12 at Ayr (13f, good to soft) in June. Possibly found quick ground against him when below par at York in July. Tudhope seemingly sides with him over Stressfree.
  • 10. Pole Star
    J: Hector CrouchT: Charlie Johnston
    F: 0-4350953
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    83
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Successful 3 times in 2025 and largely in good nick this season without winning, including third of 5 over 17f at Pontefract last time. Isn't sure to benefit from the return to a shorter trip. Wears first-time cheekpieces.
  • 4. Dancing In Paris
    J: David EganT: Ian Williams
    F: 8240-9051
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    93
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Ended a losing sequence stretching back 2 years when seeing off 9 rivals in a 2m Ascot handicap on Shergar Cup day. 3 lb higher now and hardly has the profile of one likely to follow up.
  • 8. Synergism
    J: Marco GhianiT: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
    F: 11253-134
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    91
    Days Since Last Run:
    43
    Verdict
    Returned with a hard-fought success on the turf at Lingfield in May before good 3 lengths third in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle in June. May have been unsuited by firm conditions when 10½ lengths last of 4 at Ascot (2m, good to firm) in July. First-time cheekpieces applied.
  • 13. Kissmehoneyhoney
    J: Sean Dylan BowenT: William Haggas
    F: 1-82
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    79
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Showed a good attitude when making a winning debut at Leicester (1¼m) last year. Not seen to best effect in Goodwood listed race on return in May before getting back on track when second of 5 in novice at Hamilton (11f) 3 months later. Likely contender on handicap bow.
  • 5. In The Breeze
    J: Ray DawsonT: Henrietta C Knight
    F: 1447-1010
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    17
    Verdict
    Relished the step back up to 2m when notching a second win of 2026 in 6-runner handicap at Goodwood (soft) in June. Found out in a warmer race at York 10 weeks later, though.
  • 14. Golden West
    J: Duran FentimanT: Tim Easterby
    F: 4878/4292
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    8-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    78
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Hasn't won since going 2-2 as a juvenile but his mark reflects that and he's performed with credit to reach the frame on 3 of his 4 outings this year. First attempt at 1¾m.
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