16:55 Ascot

Friday 11 July 2025

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Long Harbour Derek Lucie-Smith Handicap

Off time: 16:57 | Winning time: 1m 11.50s

(2)

Divine Libra²²

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Callum Shepherd| T: C Hills| OR: 93| D

9/2

On a losing run but he posted a good fifth of 27 in Buckingham Palace Handicap here (7f, firm) 22 days ago. This reliable sort is not taken lightly eased 1 lb.

Form: 820-655

(3)

Sondad^v³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Joanna Mason| T: M & D Easterby| OR: 91| CD

4/1

Upwardly-mobile sprinter who comes here on a hat-trick after wins over C&D and at Epsom (6f, soft) 34 days ago. Up another 6 lb but he still merits serious consideration.

Form: 10-8211

(7)

Inishfallen^b1⁶⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Jack Callan⁽⁷⁾| T: B J Meehan| OR: 90| D

18/1

It's 11 runs since his last win in 2023 and he came in only eleventh of 13 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 69 days ago. Blinkers are reached for now.

Form: 0002-80

(10)

Fast Track Harry^t1²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: David Probert| T: C G Cox| OR: 95| D

16/5

Fast improving colt who came in an excellent second of 18 on his handicap debut at York (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Leading claims despite a 5 lb rise.

Form: 15-12

(11)

Buccabay²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Ray Dawson| T: S C Williams| OR: 86| CD

25/1

Resumed with victory at Windsor in May but he came in last of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 20 days ago. This C&D winner needs to bounce back.

Form: 489-157

(12)

Mums Tipple³⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 86| BF| CD

18/1

C&D winner but he beat only one in handicap at Chepstow (7.1f, soft) 34 days ago. Not ruled out though if back on his A-game.

Form: 589317

(13)

Red Sand⁵⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: George Downing| T: E Walker| OR: 90| D

16/1

Looked on the up when returning with 7f Wolverhampton novice success in April and not seen to best effect when seventh of 14 in handicap at York (7f, good) 58 days ago. Remains with potential.

Form: 21-17

(9)

Another Investment¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Alex Jary⁽⁵⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 84| D

22/1

Gained a first win in just over 2 years in 9-runner handicap at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 13 days ago. Hiked up 10 lb but scored easily there so can't be dismissed.

Form: 33-0051

(4)

Sudden Flight²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Finley Marsh| T: R Hughes| OR: 89

12/1

Got off the mark at Southwell in February and shaped well when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 20 days ago, finishing well. Must enter calculations.

Form: 31204

(1)

Northcliff^v⁴⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: R Havlin| T: T Faulkner| OR: 83| CD

16/1

Completed a hat-trick over C&D in May and not discredited off a 4 lb higher mark when fourth of 14 in handicap at Chelmsford City (6f) 40 days ago. In the mix once more.

Form: 511164

(6)

Dark Cloud Rising²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: J P Spencer| T: D O'Meara| OR: 88| D

9/1

Reappeared with 6f win at Pontefract in April and not seen to best effect when thirteenth of 24 in handicap here (5f, firm) 21 days ago. Very much one to consider from a 2 lb lower mark.

Form: 37-1430

(5)

Rebel Empire^t³⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Joe Leavy| T: R Hannon| OR: 79| D

33/1

Scored at Chelmsford City in January and has continued in good nick, third of 8 in handicap at Lingfield (6f, AW) 36 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts.

Form: 103573

(8)

Don Pacifico^t¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Josephine Gordon| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 84| D

7/1

Opened his account at Southwell in December and holding his form well this season, fourth of 14 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Can make his presence felt again.

Form: 304242

Forecasts

Fast Track Harry (16/5), Sondad (4/1), Divine Libra (9/2), Don Pacifico (7/1), Dark Cloud Rising (9/1), Sudden Flight (12/1), Northcliff (16/1), Red Sand (16/1), Mums Tipple (18/1), Inishfallen (18/1), Another Investment (22/1), Buccabay (25/1), Rebel Empire (33/1)

This is wide open but it's still hard to side against FAST TRACK HARRY who started life in handicaps with an excellent second in a strong contest at York and can now go one better. Hat-trick seeking Sondad rates a big danger though, while Divine Libra and Dark Cloud Rising also command plenty of respect. Another Investment, Sudden Flight and Red Sand are others who need factoring into this highly competitive sprint.