14:20 · Ascot

Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Sprint (Handicap)

6fGoing TBCClass 23YO onlyTURFHandicap10 runners
Ordered by projected finish
9
Top Pick1
OR 919/2
Thunder Call silks

Abdulla Al Khalifa

3yo Colt · 9-10

Pinatubo - Diala (Iffraaj)

C L ChauW J Haggas
02113
7.0Going 8.0

Wide-margin winner of 6f Kempton maiden on return. Progressed again when following up in 22-runner affair on handicap debut at York (6f, good to firm) in June. Ran at least as well in defeat at Newmarket since and remains open to improvement, with this stiffer track promising to suit.

Class Advantage

22/10 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a22/108/11 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a4/05 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a13/06 · C2 · finish vs mark above13/06 · mark par9/07 · C2 · finish vs mark above9/07 · mark par9/07projClass-projected finish: 2nd of 10
Class readPROGRESSIVE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move1
Strength15%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 6f · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 10 · SP 16/1 | Expected: 16%Pos 10 · SP 16/1 | Actual: 10%22/10Pos 2 · SP 5/1 | Expected: 74%Pos 2 · SP 5/1 | Actual: 88%8/11Pos 1 · SP 6/5 | Expected: 94%Pos 1 · SP 6/5 | Actual: 100%4/05Pos 1 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 1 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 100%13/06Pos 3 · SP 9/2 | Expected: 76%Pos 3 · SP 9/2 | Actual: 83%9/07
Projected finish1st of 10
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength95%
ExpectedActualTrend
6
Market Fav2
OR 924/1
American Gulf silks

Mrs Fitri Hay

3yo Gelding · 9-11

Ardad - Mamma Morton (Elnadim)

Suraj Narredu60%Oliver Cole
10922
5.0Going 9.0Class ↓2

Made a successful debut at Windsor in June 2025 and got back on track when runner-up on final 2 outings that year. Gelded since last seen and returns in a warm-looking affair.

Class Advantage

2/06 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a2/0617/06 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a31/07 · C2 · finish vs mark above31/07 · mark par1/09 · C4 · finish vs mark above1/09 · mark par2/10 · C2 · finish vs mark above2/10 · mark par2/10projClass-projected finish: 5th of 10
Class readAT LEVEL
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength22%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 6f · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 1 · SP 5/4 | Expected: 93%Pos 1 · SP 5/4 | Actual: 100%2/06Pos 13 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 13 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 37%17/06Pos 9 · SP 11/2 | Expected: 71%Pos 9 · SP 11/2 | Actual: 20%31/07Pos 2 · SP 6/1 | Expected: 68%Pos 2 · SP 6/1 | Actual: 86%1/09Pos 2 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 2 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 67%2/10
Projected finish2nd of 10
UNDER-DELIVERINGfinishes below its price
Trend
Strength65%
ExpectedActualTrend
4
5
OR 924/1
Red Spells Danger silks

Mr J N Blackburn & Partner

3yo Gelding · 9-11

Cotai Glory - Saikung (Acclamation)

Saffie Osborne70%T D Easterby
211245
6.0Going 8.0

Has proved well suited by the drop to 6f, easily winning Ripon maiden and Hamilton handicap before pushing Thunder Call close in an often informative 3-y-o contest at York in June. Solid efforts in defeat in good-quality handicaps subsequently and can give another good account.

Class Advantage

23/04 · C5 · finish vs mark above23/04 · mark par23/048/05 · C4 · finish vs mark above8/05 · mark par17/05 · C4 · finish vs mark above17/05 · mark par13/06 · C2 · finish vs mark above13/06 · mark par9/07 · C2 · finish vs mark above9/07 · mark par25/07 · C2 · finish vs mark above25/07 · mark par25/07projClass-projected finish: 1st of 10
Class readPROGRESSIVE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move1
Strength20%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 6f · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 2 · SP 11/10 | Expected: 94%Pos 2 · SP 11/10 | Actual: 88%23/04Pos 1 · SP 1/16 | Expected: 100%Pos 1 · SP 1/16 | Actual: 100%Pos 1 · SP 9/4 | Expected: 88%Pos 1 · SP 9/4 | Actual: 100%17/05Pos 2 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 2 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 95%Pos 4 · SP 5/1 | Expected: 74%Pos 4 · SP 5/1 | Actual: 75%9/07Pos 5 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 5 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 80%25/07
Projected finish3rd of 10
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength81%
ExpectedActualTrend
2
3
OR 9418/1
Shaatir silks

Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum

3yo Gelding · 9-13

Havana Grey - Colouring (Showcasing)

L FerrarisA Watson70%
31044
5.0Class ↓2Going 8.0
1st Blinkers +3

Not seen again at 2 after finishing midfield in the Coventry at Royal Ascot but returned with an improved effort when fourth of 13 in listed race at Chantilly (6.5f, all-weather) in March. Has gone backwards in 2 runs since, though, and opening mark looks on the stiff side. Blinkers on for 1st time.

Class Advantage

21/05 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a21/053/06 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a17/06 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a8/03 · C1 (higher class) · finish vs mark above8/03 · mark par14/04 · C2 · finish vs mark above14/04 · mark par14/04projClass-projected finish: 7th of 10
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength33%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 6f · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 3 · SP 3/1 | Expected: 84%Pos 3 · SP 3/1 | Actual: 71%21/05Pos 1 · SP 5/4 | Expected: 93%Pos 1 · SP 5/4 | Actual: 100%3/06Pos 12 · SP 33/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 12 · SP 33/1 | Actual: 42%17/06Pos 4 · SP 7/2 | Expected: 82%Pos 4 · SP 7/2 | Actual: 75%8/03Pos 4 · SP 18/1 | Expected: 5%Pos 4 · SP 18/1 | Actual: 25%14/04
Projected finish4th of 10
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength31%
ExpectedActualTrend
7
6
OR 9213/2
Jel Pepper silks

Mrs J Morley

3yo Gelding · 9-11

Inns Of Court - Kasalla (Footstepsinthesand)

M Velon60%S C Williams70%
714664
4.0Class ↓2
1st Hood +1

Landed a big-field 7f sales race at Newmarket in October but below form in listed races first 2 starts this season. Took a step back in the right direction when sixth of 10 on handicap bow at Windsor in June but ran to only a similar level at Salisbury since. Has left Oliver Cole. Hooded.

Class Advantage

11/09 · C2 · finish vs mark above11/09 · mark par11/094/10 · C2 · finish vs mark above4/10 · mark par3/04 · C1 (higher class) · finish vs mark above3/04 · mark par1/05 · C1 (higher class) · finish vs mark below1/05 · mark par1/06 · C3 · finish vs mark above1/06 · mark par30/06 · C3 · finish vs mark above30/06 · mark par30/06projClass-projected finish: 9th of 10
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength46%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 6f · 83%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 7 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 7 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 70%11/09Pos 1 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 1 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 100%Pos 4 · SP 9/2 | Expected: 76%Pos 4 · SP 9/2 | Actual: 50%3/04Pos 6 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 6 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 0%Pos 6 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 6 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 44%1/06Pos 4 · SP 13/2 | Expected: 66%Pos 4 · SP 13/2 | Actual: 50%30/06
Projected finish5th of 10
UNDER-DELIVERINGfinishes below its price
Trend
Strength41%
ExpectedActualTrend
1
7
OR 979/1
Havana Hurricane silks

J Allison & T Cartwright

3yo Gelding · 10-2

Havana Gold - Spitfire Limited (Excelebration)

F Valle Skar60%Eve Johnson Houghton80%
463039
3.0Class ↓2Going 8.0

Won 2 of first 3 starts last year, including the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot. Ran well sent handicapping in first-time headgear when third at Sandown in July, despite not seeming ideally suited by the drop back to 5f. Never better than mid-field here last time but has since been gelded.

Class Advantage

12/09 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark above12/09 · mark par12/0927/09 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark above27/09 · mark par16/05 · C1 (higher class) · finish vs mark above16/05 · mark par19/06 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark above19/06 · mark par3/07 · C2 · finish vs mark above3/07 · mark par11/07 · C2 · finish vs mark above11/07 · mark par11/07projClass-projected finish: 6th of 10
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move1
Strength56%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 6f · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 4 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 4 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 67%12/09Pos 6 · SP 7/1 | Expected: 63%Pos 6 · SP 7/1 | Actual: 38%Pos 3 · SP 22/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 3 · SP 22/1 | Actual: 78%16/05Pos 18 · SP 50/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 18 · SP 50/1 | Actual: 19%Pos 3 · SP 3/1 | Expected: 84%Pos 3 · SP 3/1 | Actual: 50%3/07Pos 9 · SP 9/1 | Expected: 53%Pos 9 · SP 9/1 | Actual: 43%11/07
Projected finish6th of 10
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength45%
ExpectedActualTrend
3
9
OR 9414/1
May Angel silks

Mr Imad Alsagar

3yo Gelding · 9-13

Dark Angel - May Rose (Lawman)

C P Lemaire60%J & T Gosden80%
563388
4.0Class ↓1
Tongue strap

Useful sort who won a 7f novice last year. Ran up to his best when eighth of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on most recent outing but needs more if he's to defy his current mark in a race of this nature.

Class Advantage

20/08 · C1 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a20/0825/10 · C1 (higher class) · finish vs mark above25/10 · mark par17/04 · C2 · finish vs mark above17/04 · mark par8/05 · C2 · finish vs mark above8/05 · mark par19/06 · C2 · finish vs mark above19/06 · mark par9/07 · C2 · finish vs mark above9/07 · mark par9/07projClass-projected finish: 4th of 10
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move
Strength45%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 6f · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 5 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 5 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 33%20/08Pos 6 · SP 11/1 | Expected: 42%Pos 6 · SP 11/1 | Actual: 17%Pos 3 · SP 11/2 | Expected: 71%Pos 3 · SP 11/2 | Actual: 85%17/04Pos 3 · SP 4/1 | Expected: 79%Pos 3 · SP 4/1 | Actual: 78%Pos 8 · SP 25/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 8 · SP 25/1 | Actual: 73%19/06Pos 8 · SP 14/1 | Expected: 26%Pos 8 · SP 14/1 | Actual: 42%9/07
Projected finish7th of 10
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength76%
ExpectedActualTrend
10
4
OR 9113/2
Grasmere Boy silks

G B Turnbull Ltd

3yo Gelding · 9-10

Harry Angel - Bint Arcano (Arcano)

Yutaka TakeMiss J A Camacho
22115
6.0Going 9.0

Confirmed previous promise when off the mark in 6f Ripon maiden in June and progressed significantly to make a successful transition to handicaps at Chester the following month. Run best excused there on most recent start having been lit up after a bump at the start.

Class Advantage

1/05 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a1/0530/05 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a17/06 · C4 · finish vs mark n/a11/07 · C4 · finish vs mark above11/07 · mark par25/07 · C3 · finish vs mark above25/07 · mark par25/07projClass-projected finish: 10th of 10
Class readSTEP-UP TEST
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move2
Strength0%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 6f · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 2 · SP 33/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 2 · SP 33/1 | Actual: 89%1/05Pos 2 · SP 5/2 | Expected: 87%Pos 2 · SP 5/2 | Actual: 80%30/05Pos 1 · SP 8/15 | Expected: 97%Pos 1 · SP 8/15 | Actual: 100%17/06Pos 1 · SP 2/1 | Expected: 89%Pos 1 · SP 2/1 | Actual: 100%11/07Pos 5 · SP 13/2 | Expected: 66%Pos 5 · SP 13/2 | Actual: 33%25/07
Projected finish8th of 10
UNDER-DELIVERINGfinishes below its price
Trend
Strength11%
ExpectedActualTrend
5
8
OR 9250/1
Figjam silks

Lamont Racing

3yo Filly · 9-11

Dandy Man - Liliofthelamplight (Helmet)

C Y Ho60%K Scott
274646
4.0Class ↓1

A winner at 2 yrs who ran about as well as could be expected in the face of another stiff task when sixth of 13 in Group 3 Summer Stakes (50/1) at York (6f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Makes a belated handicap debut and needs more.

Class Advantage

25/10 · C1 (higher class) · finish vs mark above25/10 · mark par25/1018/04 · C1 (higher class) · finish vs mark above18/04 · mark par22/05 · C1 (higher class) · finish vs mark above22/05 · mark par6/06 · C1 (higher class) · finish vs mark above6/06 · mark par24/06 · C1 (higher class) · finish vs mark above24/06 · mark par10/07 · C1 (higher class) · finish vs mark above10/07 · mark par10/07projClass-projected finish: 3rd of 10
Class readCLASS EDGE
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move1
Strength64%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 6f · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 2 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 2 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 83%25/10Pos 7 · SP 66/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 7 · SP 66/1 | Actual: 54%Pos 4 · SP 12/1 | Expected: 37%Pos 4 · SP 12/1 | Actual: 79%22/05Pos 6 · SP 14/1 | Expected: 26%Pos 6 · SP 14/1 | Actual: 17%Pos 4 · SP 18/1 | Expected: 5%Pos 4 · SP 18/1 | Actual: 67%24/06Pos 6 · SP 50/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 6 · SP 50/1 | Actual: 58%10/07
Projected finish9th of 10
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength39%
ExpectedActualTrend
8
10
OR 9122/1
Cape Ashizuri silks

Ross Harmon & Partners

3yo Gelding · 9-10

St Mark's Basilica - Muravka (High Chaparral)

Dylan Browne McMonagle60%J & S Quinn
15210
5.0Class ↓2

Took his record to 2-4 with a useful effort when landing 6f Pontefract handicap on reappearance. Struggled in a much better race won by Thunder Call at York, however.

Class Advantage

6/07 · C5 · finish vs mark n/a6/0713/09 · C0 (higher class) · finish vs mark n/a4/11 · C5 · finish vs mark above4/11 · mark par21/04 · C3 · finish vs mark above21/04 · mark par13/06 · C2 · finish vs mark above13/06 · mark par13/06projClass-projected finish: 8th of 10
Class readAT LEVEL
BEATS ITS MARKoutruns its handicap mark
Move1
Strength20%
Mark par Finish Dot = grade
Dist: 6f · 100%

Previous Market Position

050100todayPos 1 · SP 10/1 | Expected: 47%Pos 1 · SP 10/1 | Actual: 100%6/07Pos 5 · SP 33/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 5 · SP 33/1 | Actual: 0%13/09Pos 2 · SP 1/1 | Expected: 95%Pos 2 · SP 1/1 | Actual: 93%4/11Pos 1 · SP 10/3 | Expected: 82%Pos 1 · SP 10/3 | Actual: 100%21/04Pos 19 · SP 22/1 | Expected: 0%Pos 19 · SP 22/1 | Actual: 14%13/06
Projected finish10th of 10
OVER-DELIVERINGfinishes above its price
Trend
Strength0%
ExpectedActualTrend