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Royal Ascot

Today, FlatClass 22m5fGood Firm
Verdict

The finale can go the way of LE DESTRIER who looked unlucky not to finish second in the Saval Beg on return from a lengthy absence, his first run for yard which has won this race 3 times in the last 5 years. French Master was successful at this meeting in 2025 so isn't taken lightly, while Maxi King is also considered with more still to offer as a stayer.

  • Le Destrier
  • French Master
  • Maxi King
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 8. Illinois
    J: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien
    F: 21/1227-36
    Price History:
    2.88
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Runner-up in the Gold Cup here and Goodwood Cup last year. Third in the Ormonde at Chester (won same race in 2025) on this season's return, but ran poorly when tailed off in Coronation Cup at Epsom 2 weeks ago, even if he was acting as pacemaker. Dangerous if bouncing back from latest effort.
  • 9. Le Destrier
    J: William BuickT: W. P. Mullins
    F: 2/3
    Price History:
    4.75
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    36
    Verdict
    Listed winner in Poland as a 4-y-o before only one run in France for Alicja Karkosa in 2024. After nearly 2 years off, made a very encouraging stable debut when 1¼ lengths third of 6 to Scandinavia in the Saval Beg at Leopardstown in May. Major player for his much-respected yard.
  • 1. A Piece Of Heaven
    J: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
    F: 1732/3-221
    Price History:
    5.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    43
    Verdict
    Sent off favourite for the Copper Horse here on stable debut in 2024 (finished mid-field). Only one run last year but has been standing his racing better this season, landing the Chester Cup by ½ length from Maxi King 6 weeks ago. Had the plum draw last time but can give another good account.
  • 6. French Master
    J: James DoyleT: John & Thady Gosden
    F: 1/21150-35
    Price History:
    7.50
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Won 1¾m handicap at Goodwood last spring and followed up in the Copper Horse at this meeting. Shaped well on return when third of 6 in 1½m Group 2 at Newmarket, but wasn't in the same form at Newbury 5 weeks ago. He's interesting back here, though, trying further than 2m for first time.
  • 4. Columbus
    J: C. T. KeaneT: W. P. Mullins
    F: 114/24536-
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    Smart stayer for Christophe Ferland, winning listed race and Group 3 in France in 2024 before placed in a German Group 1 last year. Making stable/hurdling debut, shaped promisingly after 7 months off when second in a 2½m Killarney novice in May. Helps give yard a strong hand in the race.
  • 10. Maxi King
    J: Rowan ScottT: Kevin Philippart de Foy
    F: 568/3434-2
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    43
    Verdict
    Good efforts without getting his head back in front last year, before enhancing his fine record fresh when ½-length second of 15 to A Piece of Heaven in the Chester Cup 6 weeks ago, looking unlucky after a troubled passage. Unexposed as a stayer and can make his presence felt.
  • 2. Berkshire Sundance
    J: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew Balding
    F: 2/181-0116
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    43
    Verdict
    Enhanced his very good strike rate in handicaps when winning over 2m at Newcastle on Good Friday in first-time cheekpieces. From 7 lb higher mark, ran at least as well back on turf when sixth behind a couple of today's rivals in the Chester Cup, but more needed in this contest.
  • 11. Mr Hollywood
    J: Billy LoughnaneT: W. P. Mullins
    F: 345/42541-
    Price History:
    31.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    Smart at best in Germany and useful form for H-A. Pantall in France last year, getting back to winning ways in 1½m minor event at Toulouse in September. Sent hurdling on first run for this yard, showed aptitude when third in 2½m novice at Killarney last month, though was 7½ lengths behind Columbus.
  • 5. Dallas Star
    J: David EganT: Robson De Aguiar
    F: 28-233254
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    22
    Verdict
    Without a win since last year's reappearance but was a good second to Scandinavia in 1¾m listed race at Navan in April. Hasn't reproduced that in 2 outings since, though, having the run of the race when fourth of 5 in 2m listed event at Down Royal 22 days ago.
  • 3. Carlton
    J: Cieren FallonT: James Owen
    F: 5221-2154
    Price History:
    67.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    43
    Verdict
    Recorded win number 7 at Chelmsford in February and followed up in convincing fashion back over hurdles at Huntingdon. Soon left behind a rare lesser effort when fourth of 17 in the Chester Plate 6 weeks ago, though faces a difficult task in this company.
  • 7. Hipop De Loire
    J: George WoodT: Nick Scholfield
    F: 5/4630-7
    Price History:
    91.00
    Age:
    9
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    One-time smart stayer who was pulled up over hurdles on final 3 outings for Willie Mullins this spring (subsequently sold for 15,000 gns). Back on the Flat for yard debut, offered little immediate encouragement when well held in 1¾m handicap at Goodwood last month.
  • 13. Pivotal Days
    J: George DowningT: Syd Hosie
    F: 713/7985-7
    Price History:
    251.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Fair handicapper on the Flat for Ed Walker, his only win over 7f back in October 2024. Failed to beat a rival in 7-runner event at Chelmsford (1m) on first run for current trainer in March and hasn't offered much over hurdles in 3 subsequent outings.
  • 12. Aajej
    J: Kieran ShoemarkT: Richard Phillips
    F: 320255-19
    Price History:
    201.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    43
    Verdict
    Back to best in first-time blinkers when winning 1¾m handicap at Southwell in January, his final outing for Simon & Ed Crisford. Switched to cheekpieces for stable debut, finished down the field in 2m handicap here 6 weeks ago and looks to be up against it in this race.
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