Made a sound return this season winning a listed race at the Curragh (2nd won since)
Had some good form last season in listed and group 3 company and although upped in class here he could outrun his odds.
Ascot - June 21 2024
Ascot 14:05
1(9)
Candleford
J:
William Buick
T:
William Haggas
Age: 6
Weight: 9-3
Days: 28
Form: 31251View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/05/24 | CUR | 12 | Gd | 9-10 | 1 |
| 29/09/23 | NMK | 12 | GF | 9-10 | 5 |
| 09/09/23 | KEM | 12 | St/Slw | 9-7 | 2 |
| 26/08/23 | WDR | 11.5 | GF | 9-7 | 1 |
| 04/08/23 | GOO | 12 | GS | 9-3 | 3 |
Ascot - June 21 2024
Ascot 14:05
2(7)
Continuous
J:
Ryan Moore
T:
A P O'Brien
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
Days: 265
Second in group 2 company behind King Of Steel at this meeting last year before going on to win the Great Voltigeur at York and the St.Leger at Doncaster.
Ended 2023 with a huge run behind Ace Impact in the Arc when 5th.
Makes his seasonal comeback here and if he is anywhere near his best he will win.
Form: 82115View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/10/24 | ASC | 10 | Sft | 9-7 | 10 |
| 06/10/24 | LON | 12 | VSft | 9-5 | 15 |
| 15/09/24 | LON | 12 | Sft | 9-2 | 3 |
| 17/08/24 | CUR | 10 | Gd | 9-9 | 1 |
| 22/06/24 | ASC | 12 | GF | 9-3 | 5 |
Ascot - June 21 2024
Ascot 14:05
3(2)
Crypto Force
J:
Rossa Ryan
T:
Adrian Murray
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
Days: 27
Beat Auguste Rodin on debut but has shown nowhere near that level of form since.
Been well beaten in three starts this season including in group 1 company last time.
Tries 12f for the first time but needs plenty more.
Form: 71673View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/08/24 | CUR | 10 | Gd | 9-9 | 4 |
| 08/08/24 | LEO | 12 | Gd | 9-9 | 4 |
| 22/06/24 | ASC | 12 | GF | 9-3 | 6 |
| 26/05/24 | CUR | 10.5 | Gd/Y | 9-5 | 3 |
| 28/04/24 | LON | 10.5 | VSft | 9-2 | 7 |
Ascot - June 21 2024
Ascot 14:05
4(4)
Desert Hero
J:
Tom Marquand
T:
William Haggas
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
Days: 35
Won at this meeting last season in a handicap before going on to finish 3rd in the St.Leger behind Continuous.
Made a solid return this season over 10f but disappointed at Newbury next time.
Not the first time he has ran below par at that venue so could definitely bounce back here.
Form: 11325View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/05/24 | NBY | 12 | Gd | 9-2 | 5 |
| 26/04/24 | SAN | 10 | GS | 9-2 | 2 |
| 16/09/23 | DON | 14.5 | Sft | 9-3 | 3 |
| 03/08/23 | GOO | 12 | Sft | 9-3 | 1 |
| 22/06/23 | ASC | 12 | Gd | 8-13 | 1 |
Ascot - June 21 2024
Ascot 14:05
5(6)
Elegant Man
J:
David Egan
T:
Adrian Murray
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
Days: 27
Only had the one run on turf and that came last time out when 4th in a Group 1 behind White Birch.
Heavy downpour before the race might not of helped and worth another chance on this better ground for all he does have to improve to match some of these.
Form: 12114View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/06/24 | ASC | 12 | GF | 9-3 | 7 |
| 26/05/24 | CUR | 10.5 | Gd/Y | 9-5 | 4 |
| 29/03/24 | NCS | 10 | St | 9-12 | 1 |
| 26/01/24 | DUN | 10.5 | St | 9-5 | 1 |
| 13/12/23 | KEM | 12 | St/Slw | 9-4 | 2 |
Ascot - June 21 2024
Ascot 14:05
6(1)
Goliath
J:
Maxime Guyon
T:
F-H Graffard
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
Days: 20
Ran well in a group 2 at Chantilly last time behind Junko who is a group 1 winner.
Wasn't beaten far and was well fancied that day.
Needs to take another step forward.
Form: 14214View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/11/24 | TOK | 12 | GF | 9-2 | 6 |
| 20/10/24 | LON | 11 | Hy | 9-6 | 1 |
| 27/07/24 | ASC | 12 | GF | 9-9 | 1 |
| 22/06/24 | ASC | 12 | GF | 9-3 | 2 |
| 02/06/24 | CHA | 12 | Hy | 9-0 | 4 |
Ascot - June 21 2024
Ascot 14:05
7(5)
Isle Of Jura
J:
Callum Shepherd
T:
George Scott
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
Days: 29
Won 7 of his last 8 starts going from a class 5 handicap to a listed winner on his latest start.
Has some form in the middle east that would give him a squeak in this but he is another who needs to improve to beat some of these at their best.
Form: 21111View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/05/24 | GOO | 10 | Gd | 9-6 | 1 |
| 08/03/24 | BHR | 12 | GF | 9-2 | 1 |
| 16/02/24 | BHR | 11 | GF | 9-2 | 1 |
| 02/02/24 | BHR | 10 | GF | 9-0 | 1 |
| 29/12/23 | BHR | 10 | Gd | 9-11 | 2 |
Ascot - June 21 2024
Ascot 14:05
8(8)
Middle Earth
J:
Oisin Murphy
T:
John & Thady Gosden
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
Days: 35
Big scopey sort who made a winning return this season when just getting the better of King of Conquest (won since) at Newbury.
Only disappointment came in the St.Leger last season on soft ground.
Big player.
Form: 11711View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/06/24 | ASC | 12 | GF | 9-3 | 3 |
| 18/05/24 | NBY | 12 | Gd | 9-2 | 1 |
| 06/10/23 | ASC | 14 | Gd | 9-3 | 1 |
| 16/09/23 | DON | 14.5 | Sft | 9-3 | 7 |
| 26/08/23 | YOR | 14 | GF | 9-3 | 1 |
Ascot - June 21 2024
Ascot 14:05
9(3)
Missed The Cut
J:
James Doyle
T:
John W Sadler
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
Days: 63
Won at this meeting in 2022 before going to continue her career in America.
Second in a Grade 2 on latest start at Keeneland (winner bolted up since) and ground here will be no issue.
Could be an each way player.
Form: 02112View
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/04/24 | KEE | 12 | Fm | 8-6 | 2 |
| 23/03/24 | SNA | 12 | Fm | 8-12 | 1 |
| 10/02/24 | SNA | 10 | Fm | 8-12 | 1 |
| 26/12/23 | SNA | 9 | Fm | 8-11 | 2 |
| 04/11/23 | SNA | 10 | Fs | 9-0 | 12 |