Danielle makes a reappearance at Lingfield in the William Hill Oaks Trial Fillies' Stake, for trainers John & Thady Gosden and owner A E Oppenheimer. The filly on her last start absolutely bottled up at Wetherby to win by 12 lengths at a canter under Robert Havlin but will have Kieran Shoemark doing the steering here, currently 11/10 favourite. Will she repeat that form to win here?
All runners and riders below, races covered in post time order.
( Any highlighted form numbers are all-weather starts)
13:30 Ascot - Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Handicap.
Runners - 14
Distance - 1m 4f
Going - Good to Soft
Winnings - £13,500
1 - Think First 13/2
Ridden by Neil Callan
Trained by Neil Mulholland
Owned by R Flower
Form reads 5967-2
2 - Youthful King 11/1
Ridden by Charles Bishop
Trained by Luke Dace
Owned by Richard L Page & Luke Dace
Form reads -53455
3 - Haku 14/1
Ridden by Billy Loughnane
Trained by Mark Loughnane
Owned by Level Par Racing
Form reads 1-2712
4 - Way Of life 8/1
Ridden by Joe Leavy (5)
Trained by Jonathan Portman
Owned by Berkeley Racing
Form reads 2-2232
5 - Palace Boy 12/1
Ridden by George Rooke
Trained by Ralph J Smith
Owned by Rupert Lowe
Form reads /1-127
6 - Maso Bastie 16/1
Ridden by Tom Marquand
Trained by Michael Bell
Owned by East 11 Limited And Darren Gill
Form reads 39206-
7 - Appier 25/1
Ridden by Brandon Wilkie (5)
Trained by S Woods
Owned by Ignited
Form reads 15406-
8 - Great Bedwyn 8/1
Ridden by Pat Dobbs
Trained by Richard Hannon
Owned by Denford Stud
Form reads 31761-
9 - King Of The Plains 7/1
Ridden by Oisin Murphy
Trained by James Horton
Owned by D Howden, J Hornby & D Redvers
Form reads 22P41-
10 - Kotari 3/1 Fav
Ridden by Jason Watson
Trained by Gary & Josh Moore
Owned by Heart Of The South Racing
Form reads 2/6-11
11 - Rhythmic Intent 25/1
Ridden by Silvestre De Sousa
Trained by Stuart Williams
Owned by Proceed Nominees Pty Ltd
Form reads 2-6830
12 - Enthused 20/1
Ridden by Sean D Bowen (5)
Trained by James Owen
Owned by M B Clarke & Partners
Form reads 00/303
13 - Graham 14/1
Ridden by Hollie Doyle
Trained by Richard Hannon
Owned by Gillian, Lady Howard de Walden
Form reads 2241-0
14 - Obsidian Knight 10/1
Ridden by David Egan
Trained by T J Kent
Owned by The Property Investor Partnership Ltd
Form reads 2376-1
Our picks for the race:
To win: Kotari 3/1 Fav
2-2 this season won a Class 5 contest at Windsor on good ground over 1m 2f then followed up at Salisbury on heavy by 10 lengths. New trip and higher grade by a 5 pound penalty should'nt stop this gelding.
Each way: Haku 14/1
5 time winner on all-weather. Most recently in February, finished a creditable second in higher grade at Wolverhampton 8 weeks ago. Back on the same mark here and back on grass, not a compelling record on turf, worth a shot.
13:50 Lingfield - William Hill Epic Value Handicap
Runners - 9
Distance - 1m 3 and a 1/2f
Going - Good
Winnings - £23,193
1 - Kolossal 12/1
Ridden by Callum Shepherd
Trained by Jamie Osborne
Owned by Barratt Racing
Form reads 11127-
2 - Peking Opera 20/1
Ridden by Kieran Shoemark
Trained by Gary & Josh Moore
Owned by S Packham, A Austin and B Austin
Form reads 7473-0
3 - Aimeric 9/4 Fav
Ridden by James Doyle
Trained by Roger Varian
Owned by Sheik Mohammad Obaid Al Maktoum
Form reads /1881-
4 - If Not Now 15/2
Ridden by Rossa Ryan
Trained by Ralph Beckett
Owned by Quantum Leap Racing I & Partner
Form reads /3158-
5 - Track Of Time 8/1
Ridden by Daniel Muscutt
Trained by Ian Williams
Owned by Mrs Fitri Hay
Form reads 621-45
6 - Base Note 12/1
Ridden by Harry Davies
Trained by Simon & Ed Crisford
Owned by Mohammed Al Nabouda
Form reads 32-570
7 - Global Heat 16/1
Ridden by Hector Crouch
Trained by Saeed Bin Suroor
Owned by Godolphin
Form reads 550-95
8 - Flash Bardot 4/1
Ridden by David Probert
Trained by Jack Channon
Owned by Six Or Sticks (Sixties)
Form reads 8118-1
9 - True Legend 9/2
Ridden by Luke Morris
Trained by Sir Mark Prescott Bt
Owned by Tim Bunting - Osborne House Iv
Form reads 12825-
Our picks for the race:
To win: Aimeric 9/4
Runs held up. Wind and Gelding operation prior to reappearance win in June, ran really poorly at the Newmarket July Festival. Ran a career best at Beverley to win in September. 6 pounds higher here but strong contender if in that form.
Each way: Track Of Time 8/1
Three wins when trained in France over 1m2f and 1m. Ran 2 respectable handicaps in Meydan when finishing 4th and 5th early this year. Worth a second look.
14:05 Ascot - Peroni Nastro Abruzzo 0.0% British EBF Fillies' Handicap
Runners - 10
Distance - 1m
Going - Good
Winnings - £23,193
1 - Mystical Pearl 10/1
Ridden by Tom Marquand
Trained by William Haggas
Owned by Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum
Form reads 13-646
2 - Rose Pick 8/1
Ridden by Oisin Murphy
Trained by Ed Walker
Owned by David Ward
Form reads /457-3
3 - Farhh To Shy
Ridden by Tom Queally
Trained by George Margarson
Owned by F Butler
Form reads 033-00
4 - Zouzanna 9/2 Fav
Ridden by William Buick
Trained by Harry Charlton
Owned by Brooke-Rankin, Frost, Hues, Inglett
Form reads 40136-
5 - Mother Mary 5/1
Ridden by Saffie Osborne
Trained by James Ferguson
Owned by Michael Williams
Form reads 3128-8
6 - Strong Impact 7/1
Ridden by Silvestre De Sousa
Trained by Roger Varian
Owned by Ed Babington, James Barnett & Partner
Form reads 2221-4
7 - Topanga 15/2
Ridden by Hayley Turner
Trained by Andrew Balding
Owned by St Albans Bloodstock & Fittocks Stud
Form reads 21-5
8 - Bellarchi 12/1
Ridden by Sean D Bowen (5)
Trained by Grant Tuer
Owned by Nick Bradley Racing 19 And Partner
Form reads 56-312
9 - My Margie 8/1
Ridden by George Rooke
Trained by Richard Hughes
Owned by Exors Of The Late R A Gander
Form read 063-11
10 - Flying Finn 5/1
Ridden by Hollie Doyle
Trained by Adrian Paul Keatley
Owned by Keatley Owners Group & A Finneran
Form reads 27-211
Our picks for the race:
To win: Flying Finn 5/1
2 wins from 2 when switching to handicaps, winning at Doncaster on soft and Ripon on heavy both over 1m. Now a stone higher but a filly in excellent form and could still be improving.
Each way: My Margie 8/1
2 wins from 2 this season, winning a Southwell 1m contest easily and Wolverhampton comfortably.
Back on turf and stiffer competition but yard in good form and could still be improving.
14:25 Lingfield - William Hill Oaks Trials Fillies' Stakes (Listed Race)
Runners - 7
Distance - 1m 3 and a 1/2f
Going - Good
Winnings - £34,488
1 - Bigtime Bridget 40/1
Ridden by Daniel Muscutt
Trained by Michael Bell
Owned by Jim Biggane And Partner
Form reads 0412-
2 - Cherry Burton 25/1
Ridden by James Doyle
Trained by S Woods
Owned by Mrs C Campbell
Form reads 9-31
3 - Danielle 11/10 Fav
Ridden by Kieran Shoemark
Trained by John & Thady Gosden
Owned by A E Oppenheimer
Form reads 3-21
4 - Molten Rock 9/1
Ridden by Clifford Lee
Trained by Karl Burke
Owned by Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
Form reads 13-4
5 - Rubies Are Red 4/1
Ridden by Ryan Moore
Trained by A P O'Brien
Owned by D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, Westerberg
Form reads 3-2
6 - Treasure 6/1
Ridden by Rossa Ryan
Trained by Ralph Beckett
Owned by HM The King & HM The Queen
Form reads 1-
7 - You Got To Me 11/1
Ridden by Hector Crouch
Trained by Ralph Beckett
Owned by Valmont & Newsells Park Stud Bldstk 24
Form reads 15-
Our picks for the race:
To win: Danielle 11/10 Fav
Closely related to Gold Cup-winning stablemate Courage Mon Ami and half-sister to Lion's Pride. Placed in both all-weather starts. Then won a novice by 12 lengths at a canter on soft 13 days ago, very taking display and she deserve her Oaks and Ribblesdale Stakes entries.
Each way: Treasure 6/1
Musidora, Oaks and Ribblesdale entries. By Mastercraftsman, won a maiden at Nottingham in October on heavy ground in clearcut style, looks like shell stay the extra distance and yard think a lot of this filly.
14:40 Ascot - Lavazza & Ascot 10 Year Anniversary Victoria Cup (Heritage Handicap)
Runners - 23
Distance - 7f
Going - Good
Winnings - £51,540
1 - Popmaster 12/1
Ridden by Brandon Wilkie (5)
Trained by Ed Walker
Owned by Laurence Bellman
Form reads 2212-6
2 - Jumby 11/1
Ridden by William Buick
Trained by Eve Johnson Houghton
Owned by Anthony Pye-Jeary And David Ian
Form reads 2859-9
3 - Ramazan 12/1
Ridden by Joe Leavy (5)
Trained by Richard Fahey
Owned by KHK Racing Ltd
Form reads 9122-2
4 - Streets Of Gold 14/1
Ridden by Georgia Dobie (3)
Trained by Eve Johnson Houghton
Owned by J Allison & G C Stevens
Form reads 3305-9
5 - Mostabshir 13/2 Fav
Ridden by Jim Crowley
Trained by John & Thady Gosden
Owned by Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Form reads 6475-3
6 - Carrytheone 33/1
Ridden by Kevin Stott
Trained by Michael Bell
Owned by Stuart Mizon
Form reads 3266-9
7 - Ropey Guest 16/1
Ridden by Tom Queally
Trained by George Margarson
Owned by John Guest Racing
Form reads 01062-
8 - The Wizard Of Eye 11/1
Ridden by Tom Marquand
Trained by Charlie Fellowes
Owned by R Humphrey O Humphrey A Favell
Form reads 96657-
9 - Fantastic Fox 12/1
Ridden by Aidan Keeley (3)
Trained by Roger Varian
Owned by King Power Racing Co Ltd
Form reads 14-313
10 - Bless Him 16/1
Ridden by Pat Cosgrave
Trained by David Simcock
Owned by Tony Perkins & Partners
Form reads 40750-
11 - Rhoscolyn 18/1
Ridden by Jason Watson
Trained by David O'Meara
Owned by The Horse Watchers
Form reads 150-54
12 - Merlin The Wizard 11/1
Ridden by Hollie Doyle
Trained by Harry Charlton
Owned by Imad Alsagar
Form reads 11510-
13 - Arabian Storm 16/1
Ridden by Oisin Murphy
Trained by Andrew Balding
Owned by J C Smith
Form reads /193-5#
14 - Mustajaab 20/1
Ridden by Lewis Edmunds
Trained by William Muir & Chris Grassick
Owned by Khalifa Dasmal
Form reads 0745-1
15 - Londoner 66/1
Ridden by Billy Loughnane
Trained by Jim Goldie
Owned by J Fyffe
Form reads 352-00
16 - Wobwobwob 20/1
Ridden by David Egan
Trained by Adrian Paul Keatley
Owned by Ontoawinner, Andy Finneran Racing
Form reads 05-001
17 - Pearle d'Or 10/1
Ridden by Silvestre De Sousa
Trained by David O'Meara
Owned by J C G Chua
Form reads 1313-0
18 - Hickory 11/1
Ridden by Saffie Osborne
Trained by James Fanshawe
Owned by Fred Archer Racing - Galliard
Form reads 0230-2
19 - Abduction 50/1
Ridden by Ethan Jones (7)
Trained by Jim Goldie
Owned by Dab Hand Racing
Form reads 0421-0
20 - Good Karma 20/1
Ridden by Sean D Bowen (5)
Trained by James Ferguson
Owned by Michael Buckley & China Horse Club
Form reads 1/10-9
21 - Caragio 22/1
Ridden by J F Egan
Trained by Roger Teal
Owned by Mrs Anne Cowley
Form reads 6187-4
22 - Zero Carbon 20/1
Ridden by George Rooke
Trained by Richard Hughes
Owned by Cognition Land And Water & M Clarke
Form reads 1254-1
23 - King's Vanity 20/1
Ridden by Hayley Turner
Trained by Andrew Balding
Owned by Mrs M E Wates
Form reads 5-120
Our picks for the race:
To win: Mostabshir 13/2
Well bred individual, impressive twice over 1m at a novice level, mixed results since including group company. Most recent 3rd on all-weather over 7f at Kempton. Unexposed at this far so major chance of unaltered mark.
Each way: Ramazan 12/1
Consistent sort who has 3 back to back 2nd. went close in the Ayr Gold Cup on last handicap attempt. Could go close if as effective over 7f off a career high mark but has Joe Levey's 5 pound claim to help and visor applied. Could go close.
15:00 Lingfield - William Hill Lingfield Derby Trail Stakes (Listed Race)
Runners - 9
Distance - 1m 3 and a 1/2f
Going - Good
Winnings - £34,488
1 - Ambiente Friendly 12/1
Ridden by Callum Shepherd
Trained by James Fanshawe
Owned by The Gredley Family
Form reads 13-4
2 - Arabic Legend 15/2
Ridden by David Probert
Trained by Karl Burke
Owned by Sheikh Mohammed Obeid Al Maktoum
Form reads 126-4
3 - At Vimeiro 100/1
Ridden by Laura Pearson
Trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam
Owned by P W Harris
Form reads 579-5
4 - Defiance 9/4 Fav
Ridden by James Doyle
Trained by Roger Varian
Owned by Highclere Thoroughbred Racing-Monet
Form reads 16-2
5 - Illinois 5/2
Ridden by Ryan Moore
Trained by A P O'Brien
Owned by Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor
Form reads 13-3
6 - Imperial Sovereign 14/1
Ridden by Clifford Lee
Trained by Karl Burke
Owned by Sheikh Mohammed Obeid Al Maktoum
Form reads 1-2
7 - Meydaan 11/1
Ridden by Harry Davies
Trained by Simon & Ed Crisford
Owned by Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum
Form reads 1-5
8 - Salamanca 25/1
Ridden by Rossa Ryan
Trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam
Owned by P W Harris
Form reads 2-2
9 - The Euphrates 9/2
Ridden by Declan McDonogh
Trained by A P O'Brien
Owned by Brant/Magnier/Tabor/Westerberg/Smith
Form reads 31-2
Our picks for the race:
To win: Illinois 5/2
Has big race entries including the Derby, half-brother to Arc and King George winner Danedream. Broke his maiden tag at the Curragh followed up 3rd in a Group 1 at Saint-Cloud. Turned over 8/11 favourite on reappearance to dent his credentials. Looks as if he wants further so 1m4f+ will suit.
Each way: Salamanca 25/1
Also has a Derby entry. Bought for 335,000gns as a yearling by Sea The Stars. Blew the start on debut when second at Nottingham. 12/1 in a Newmarket Novice last month when always being close up and going down a short head, Meydaan back in 5th now receiving 7lbs, Needs to improve.
15:35 Lingfield - William Hill Chartwell Fillies' Stakes (Group 3)
Runners - 9
Distance - 7f
Going - Good to Soft
Winnings - £51,732
1 - Cell Sa Beela 8/1
Ridden by Ryan Moore
Trained by Roger Varian
Owned by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Maktoum
Form reads /0831-
2 - Many Tears 22/1
Ridden by Daniel Muscutt
Trained by James Ferguson
Owned by Cunningham Thoroughbreds
Form reads 5131-7
3 - Remarquee 6/5 Fav
Ridden by James Doyle
Trained by Ralph Beckett
Owned by Wathnan Racing
Form reads 10224-
4 - Sirona 20/1
Ridden by Rossa Ryan
Trained by David Menuisier
Owned by Dash George Stud
Form reads 26518-
5 - Stenton Glider 10/1
Ridden by Harry Davies
Trained by Hugo Palmer
Owned by Mrs J Mairs and T S Mairs
Form reads 220-36
6 - Vetiver 16/1
Ridden by David Probert
Trained by David O'Meara
Owned by Cheveley Park Stud
Form reads 4135-0
7 - Born To Rock 40/1
Ridden by Laura Pearson
Trained by Jane Chapple-Hyam
Owned by Laurence Holder
Form reads 15-6
8 - Great Generation 2/1
Ridden by Marco Ghiani
Trained by Marco Botti
Owned by Scuderia Sagam Srls
Form reads 112-4
9 - Les Bleus 40/1
Ridden by Franny Norton
Trained by Richard Hughes
Owned by Harry Redknapp
Form reads 3433-4
Our picks for the race:
To win: Great Generation 2/1
Seen improvement every run, finished 2nd in a Group 3 at Ayr of 6f on Good to Soft, showed another step forward when running at Deauville coming 4th of 7 on heavy. Should have more improvement she hasn't reached her ceiling yet.
Each way: Stenton Glider 10/1
Only beaten a neck by Remarquee in the Fred Darling last spring. Upped in trip to 1 mile and results dropped in Group company. Maybe others have more pressing claims but back at 7f I fancy him.
Good luck to all jockeys, trainers and owners who participate this weekend. Praying all horses and jockeys come home safe and uninjured.
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