17:00 Royal Ascot

Saturday 24 June 2023

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Wokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

Off time: 17:03 | Winning time: 1m 12.55s

(12)

Flaming Rib⁵⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Pierre-Louis Jamin⁽³⁾| T: H Palmer| OR: 110| D

20/1

Smart colt who kickstarted 2023 with 6f win in Doha conditions event. Below par both runs since, though, so needs a big step forward after a break.

Form: 948-107

(2)

King's Lynn⁴⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: Harry Davies⁽³⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 107| BF| D

20/1

Winless since landing Temple Stakes at Haydock last May but he got back on track when runner-up in 5f Chester handicap last month. No forlorn hope off an unchanged mark.

Form: 7040-82

(6)

Chipstead²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Frederick Larson⁽³⁾| T: R A Teal| OR: 106| D

33/1

Proved better than ever back in handicap company when scoring at York (5f) last month. Up 6 lb but he's not discounted with this step back up to 6f a likely plus.

Form: 1219-01

(14)

Duca Di Como^t³⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: Elione Chaves| T: Cathrine Erichsen| OR: 105| D

66/1

Multiple winner in Scandinavia who comes here on the back of a wide-margin listed win at Jagersro (8.6f) 34 days ago. Effective over this shorter trip and one to consider on his handicap debut.

Form: 11271-1

(3)

Tis Marvellous^t⁴⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-7| J: K Stott| T: C G Cox| OR: 105| C| D

66/1

A 4-time course winner who also landed Listed Beverley Bullet for the second year running last summer. Came in last of 14 in Palace House Stakes at Newmarket on his return but he's the sort to bounce back here.

Form: 60179-0

(16)

Hurricane Ivor²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Tom Marquand| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 103| D

33/1

Ended a losing run at the Curragh (6f) in April and posted another solid effort when third of 15 there 29 days ago. Useful and this Irish challenger needs considering.

Form: 69-3153

(21)

Summerghand^v³⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 9-5| J: A Kirby| T: D O'Meara| OR: 103| D

25/1

Smart gelding who was a three-time winner last year, including in Ayr Gold Cup. Not at his best so far this term but this former runner-up can't be ruled out off an easing mark.

Form: 1-46700

(29)

Orazio⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: W Buick| T: C Hills| OR: 102| CD

7/2

Low-mileage 4-y-o who comes here firmly on the up, scoring impressively at Newmarket in April and then over C&D following month. Still looks ahead of his mark despite being hiked up another 9 lb. Big shout.

Form: 130/611

(4)

Fresh^t⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: D Tudhope| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 101| CD

22/1

Holds a very good record here and bagged 2 valuable 7f prizes last summer. Came in only 19th in Victoria Cup here last time but he remains one to consider now easing in the weights.

Form: 1100-50

(25)

Bielsa³⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-2| J: Oisin Murphy| T: K A Ryan| OR: 100| D

22/1

2021 Ayr Gold Cup scorer who got back to winning ways in taking style in 6f York handicap at the Dante meeting. Up 5 lb but still firmly in the picture for a yard with a good record in this event.

Form: 3500-21

(1)

Spirit Of Light^p,t²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Benoit D L Sayette| T: Ian Williams| OR: 100

66/1

Still to score in this country but plenty of good efforts in similar events to his name and wasn't seen to best effect in Thursday's Buckingham Palace.

Form: 523040

(13)

Mums Tipple⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: L Dettori| T: R Hannon| OR: 100| CD

11/1

Smart gelding who impressed when landing 7f Chelmsford City handicap in March. Turned in a rare below-par effort in Haydock Listed race last time but this C&D winner can bounce back.

Form: 51-6145

(10)

Lethal Levi³⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 100| D

20/1

Enjoyed a fine 2022 when scoring 4 times over 6f and he ran a cracker when neck second of 21 to Bielsa in handicap at York (6f) 38 days ago. Holds solid claims once more despite a 4 lb rise.

Form: 1196-02

(30)

Saint Lawrence^b⁴⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 100

22/1

Winless since 2020 for Roger Varian but he has largely performed well in Group company. Not seen to best effect back in handicap company at Newmarket (6f) last time and he can't be dismissed on his yard debut in refitted blinkers.

Form: 6600-60

(19)

First Folio^v1³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Mr Taylor Fisher⁽⁵⁾| T: J Ferguson| OR: 99| BF| D

28/1

Useful 6f winner who was also sixth in this event 12 months ago but he disappointed back on turf when sixteenth of 21 to Bielsa in handicap at York (6f) 38 days ago. Visor is reached for now.

Form: 1355-40

(22)

Tabdeed⁴⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-0| J: K Shoemark| T: A Watson| OR: 98| CD

50/1

C&D winner but he arrives on a long losing run and beat only one on his return in 6f Newmarket handicap last month. Others appeal more.

Form: 02070-0

(26)

Albasheer^b1²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: J P Spencer| T: A Watson| OR: 98

33/1

Useful 7f winner for Owen Burrows but yet to fire in two runs for his current yard, tried in cheekpieces when seventh of 9 in Listed race at Salisbury (6f) 28 days ago. Blinkered for his handicap debut now with plenty to prove.

Form: 2629/67

(24)

Khanjar^p1¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Jim Crowley| T: W J Haggas| OR: 97| BF| CD

11/1

Dual 6f scorer in 2022 who got back on the up when second in handicap at Hamilton (6f) 16 days ago, especially as he wasn't ideally placed after a tardy start. Bold showing is on the cards if first-time cheekpieces eke out some improvement.

Form: 3108-02

(15)

Apollo One²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: R Kingscote| T: P & J Clutterbuck| OR: 97| D

11/1

Signed off for 2022 with 6f Kempton win and has returned with excellent placed efforts at Newmarket and Epsom this summer. Came in eighth in this 12 months ago and another good run is on the cards.

Form: 7321-32

(17)

Probe^h²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: R L Moore| T: J Candlish| OR: 97| BF| D

10/1

Transformed by his new yard this year and landed 6f handicap at Newmarket (soft) in May. Not so good under firmer conditions when fifth at Epsom since but still merits consideration at these weights.

Form: 96-1215

(9)

Dream Composer²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: D C Costello| T: H J Evans| OR: 97| BF| C| D

50/1

Has taken his form up a notch this year, scoring at Newmarket and Goodwood. Didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when third at latter course 29 days ago so can give a good account.

Form: 0-37113

(5)

Kape Moss²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Billy Loughnane⁽³⁾| T: D Loughnane| OR: 96| D

50/1

Resumed with 5f win at Southwell and has taken her form up a level since, second of 9 in Listed race at Haydock (6f) 29 days ago. Much respected back in handicap company.

Form: 44-1342

(18)

Mr Wagyu^v¹⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 8-12| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 96| BF| D

22/1

Admirable sprinter who looked right back on track when third in the Dash at Epsom only to turn in a below-par ninth at Haydock since. Excellent 4th in this 12 months ago though so no surprise to see him go well.

Form: 5-08739

(31)

Princess Shabnam^h1²⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: David Probert| T: S Woods| OR: 96| D

66/1

Useful 6f winner who had looked to be on the way back until posting an underwhelming fifth in Listed race at Haydock (6f) 29 days ago. Hood goes on now with more required.

Form: 108-065

(23)

Juan Les Pins⁹^{(ex 5)}

Age: 6| Weight: 8-12| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: M Appleby| OR: 91| D

18/1

Resurgent for his current yard and back to winning ways in 6f handicap at Nottingham 9 days ago. Well on top at the finish there so needs considering under a 5 lb penalty.

Form: 173-501

(20)

Spangled Mac^t²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: N Callan| T: G Boughey| OR: 95| D

17/2

Made tremendous strides in his first season racing and ran a screamer on his first start for 4 months in Thursday's Buckingham Palace here, keeping on well having been forced to switch. Interesting if backing up quickly down in trip in re-fitted tongue tie.

Form: 072-794

(7)

Hierarchy^b1,t¹²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Saffie Osborne| T: J A Osborne| OR: 95| D

100/1

Useful 6f winner for Hugo Palmer but failed to fire in two runs for his current yard at Meydan this winter. Back from a break with something to prove in first-time blinkers.

Form: 6005-70

Non-Runners

(28)

Tanmawwy⁴⁹

Weight: 8-13| Age: 5

T: C Hills J: James McDonald

Forecasts

Orazio (7/2), Spangled Mac (17/2), Probe (10/1), Apollo One (11/1), Mums Tipple (11/1), Khanjar (11/1), Juan Les Pins (18/1), King's Lynn (20/1), Lethal Levi (20/1), Flaming Rib (20/1), Tanmawwy (20/1), Saint Lawrence (22/1), Fresh (22/1), Mr Wagyu (22/1), Bielsa (22/1), Summerghand (25/1), First Folio (28/1), Albasheer (33/1), Hurricane Ivor (33/1), Chipstead (33/1), Tabdeed (50/1), Dream Composer (50/1), Kape Moss (50/1), Princess Shabnam (66/1), Spirit Of Light (66/1), Duca Di Como (66/1), Tis Marvellous (66/1), Hierarchy (100/1)

ORAZIO has looked a colt destined for pattern company this season and remains ahead of the handicapper despite being hit with a 9 lb rise for his impressive C&D success so gets the vote. Bielsa seemed right back to his best when resuming winning ways at York's Dante meeting and rates the chief threat to Charlie Hills's low-mileage 4-y-o, although Khanjar could have a big say too if the fitting of cheekpieces has the desired effect. Lethal Levi and Spirit of Light complete the shortlist.