15:20 Ascot

Saturday 9 August 2025

All13:3514:1014:4515:2015:5516:30

Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Sprint (Handicap)

Off time: 15:23 | Winning time: 1m 13.75s

(1)

Prince Of India^t³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 10-0| J: Ryusei Sakai| T: M Botti| OR: 98| D

10/3

Has been going the right way with each start this season, recording his third win of the campaign when landing 17-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) a month ago. Well on top at the finish last time and could still have more to offer at this trip. Major player.

Form: 4-12121

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(2)

Zayer^p³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: Joanna Mason| T: A Watson| OR: 96

5/1

Useful winner at 2 yrs and, in first-time cheekpieces, got back on the up when fourth of 24 in Palace of Holyroodhouse Handicap (5f) at the Royal Meeting, Backed that up when third behind Prince of India at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last time and he could be in the mix.

Form: 56-4743

(8)

Flash Harry^h⁵⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Delphine Santiago| T: C G Cox| OR: 95| BF| D

7/1

Runner-up sole outing at 2 yrs and, after almost a year off, made a winning start for Clive Cox in good style at Wolverhampton (6.1f) in May. Still green when unable to land the odds in novice at Bath (5f, good to firm) last time, but remains with potential on handicap debut.

Form: 2-12

(10)

Hucklesbrook³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Mirai Iwata| T: R A Teal| OR: 95| D

10/1

Proved most progressive to start the season, making it back-to-back wins when scoring in 18-runner handicap at York in June. Ran below-par in his hat-trick bid at Newmarket (6f, good to firm), but no surprise to see him bounce back.

Form: 21-5110

(11)

Francisco's Piece^p¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: K Teetan| T: A Keatley| OR: 94

40/1

Winner of a maiden and listed race from first 3 starts and also placed twice at listed level in the autumn. Stepped forward from this season's return when tenth of 19 in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 2 weeks ago, despite having raced unfavoured near side. One to note.

Form: 2234-80

(3)

Milford¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Hollie Doyle| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 93

9/2

Without a win since debut but has got back on the up at Chester last 2 starts, beaten only a neck when second of 9 to Showering in handicap (6.1f, good to firm) 2 weeks ago, despite having been drawn widest. Could be thereabouts once more.

Form: 3-93732

(9)

Marchogion³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Per-Anders Graberg| T: A M Balding| OR: 92| D

10/1

Gained first handicap success at Newmarket (6f) in May and, having had excuses at York next time, soon got back on track when 4¾ lengths fourth of 17 to Prince of India at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) a month ago. Can make his presence felt.

Form: 137104

(7)

Up The Pace^p1²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Suraj Narredu| T: E Smyth-Osbourne| OR: 90| CD

8/1

Much improved this season, making a winning return at this C&D in May before following up at Doncaster (7f) a month later. Ran at least as well when second at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last time and he can give another good account with cheekpieces added.

Form: 137-112

(4)

Maw Lam^p1²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: H Bowman| T: Adrian Nicholls| OR: 90

12/1

Useful form as a juvenile but yet to hit those heights as a 3-y-o, albeit losing all chance at start on handicap debut in the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the Royal Meeting. However, again made little impact at Newmarket (7f, good) last time. Cheekpieces now reached for.

Form: 2-56808

(6)

Showering^t¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Katie Davis| T: W J Haggas| OR: 90| D

14/1

Value for extra when making a winning reappearance at Yarmouth in May and, having not been seen to best effect on first 2 starts in handicaps, was suited by return to 6f when scoring at Chester (good to firm) 2 weeks ago. Tongue strap back on. RESERVE.

Form: 12-1941

Non-Runners

(12)

Dyonisos⁹

Weight: 9-8| Age: 3

T: Ian Williams J: Non Runner

(5)

King's Call¹⁴

Weight: 9-4| Age: 3

T: S Spencer J: Reserve 2

Forecasts

Prince Of India (10/3), Milford (9/2), Zayer (5/1), Flash Harry (7/1), Up The Pace (8/1), Hucklesbrook (10/1), Marchogion (10/1), Dyonisos (10/1), Maw Lam (12/1), Showering (14/1), Francisco's Piece (40/1), King's Call (50/1)

PRINCE OF INDIA has been progressing well this season, taking another step forward when a convincing winner at Newmarket last month, and he is taken to land a fourth success of the campaign in his current form. Milford also arrives in good heart and could be the main danger, with Marchogion completing the shortlist.