16:30 Ascot

Saturday 9 August 2025

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Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Mile (Handicap) (Rnd)

Off time: 16:32 | Winning time: 1m 39.80s

(5)

Golden Mind^t¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: K Teetan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 99

12/1

Returned to form when creditable fourth of 21 in handicap (28/1) at this course (7f, good to firm) 14 days ago. 1 lb lower now but not guaranteed to be suited by this longer trip.

Form: 779204

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(11)

Miss Information²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: Katie Davis| T: A M Balding| OR: 99| CD

7/1

Resumed her progress when winning 23-runner handicap at Royal meeting over this trip in June. Not in same form over shorter at Newmarket since but must enter calculations here.

Form: 5-51816

(10)

Arisaig³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: R D Dolan| T: C Johnston| OR: 98| D

4/1

Returned to best form when good second of 12 in Sandown handicap (8f, good to firm) 5 weeks ago, faring easily best of those held up. Just 1 lb higher now and looks a likely player.

Form: 5-55202

(12)

Two Tempting³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-13| J: Ryusei Sakai| T: J G Portman| OR: 98| CD

14/1

Back on the scoreboard at Chester (7.6f) in May but not really threatened since and others appeal more.

Form: 041808

(1)

Urban Lion⁵²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: H Bowman| T: J Channon| OR: 98| D

11/5

Won 2 of his 4 starts this year and arrives on back of cracking fifth in Royal Hunt Cup at this course (8f, firm) 52 days ago. Shortlist material.

Form: 54-1215

(3)

Ebt's Guard⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Per-Anders Graberg| T: W Muir & C Grassick| OR: 98| CD

13/2

Reappeared with victory in Spring Cup at Newbury in April and has largely continued in good form since, latest when second of 15 in handicap st Goodwood (8f, good) 8 days ago. Ought to give another solid account.

Form: 034752

(9)

Brave Emperor^p1²³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Dario Di Tocco| T: A Watson| OR: 97| D

40/1

Been a real money spinner on the continent for connections, adding another win to his tally in Group 3 at Milan last autumn. However, below par since including on return to handicapping at Hamilton latest. Cheekpieces on first time.

Form: 8-B5766

(6)

Treasure Time^p1⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Hollie Doyle| T: W J Haggas| OR: 93| D

13/2

Dual handicap winner last term who made a pleasing reappearance at Sandown last month. Disappointed at Goodwood since but figures off a handy mark and has the assistance of Hollie Doyle. Cheekpieces on first time.

Form: 2514-50

(7)

Talis Evolvere¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Suraj Narredu| T: R Hannon| OR: 93| D

18/1

Consistent performer who has acquitted himself well in competitive handicaps in recent starts, latest when fifth of 17 (25/1) at this course (8f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Likely to make presence felt.

Form: 340335

(4)

Cerulean Bay¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Mirai Iwata| T: D O'Meara| OR: 92

28/1

Steadily progressive in handicaps last summer. Best effort of present campaign when fifth at Chester (7f) in May but he hasn't made any real impact since and makes limited appeal.

Form: 705070

Non-Runners

(2)

Leadman¹⁰

Weight: 9-4| Age: 5

T: D O'Meara J: Reserve 1

(8)

Silent Age⁹

Weight: 9-4| Age: 4

T: Ian Williams J: Reserve 2

Forecasts

Urban Lion (11/5), Arisaig (4/1), Ebt's Guard (13/2), Treasure Time (13/2), Miss Information (7/1), Silent Age (7/1), Golden Mind (12/1), Leadman (12/1), Two Tempting (14/1), Talis Evolvere (18/1), Cerulean Bay (28/1), Brave Emperor (40/1)

Preference is for ARISAIG, who ran a cracker at Sandown last month and remains nicely treated. Urban Lion and Treasure Time are feared most in what looks a competitive finale.