16:20 Ascot

Friday 1 May 2026

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Naas Racecourse Handicap

Off time: 16:21 | Winning time: 59.47s

(14)

All Ways Glamorous¹⁷⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Gina Mangan| T: C Mason| OR: 86| D

13/2

Positive start in handicaps last season, making it 2 wins from 4 outings when scoring at Chepstow in June. Runner-up 4 times later in the campaign, including over this C&D in September, before not handling the turns of Lingfield when last seen 6 months ago.

Form: 252227-

(15)

Gallant^t⁵⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: J P Spencer| T: Oli Rix| OR: 86

18/1

Making third start for current yard, ran up to best dropped back to 6f when runner-up at Chelmsford in February. Not in the same form when sixth of 8 at Kempton last time, but he looks worth a try at the minimum trip given his free-going nature.

Form: 160-626

(11)

Artagnan^t²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Harry Vigors⁽⁷⁾| T: H Al Jehani| OR: 86

13/2

Fitted with tongue strap, got back on the up for current yard when sharing the spoils at Chelmsford (6f) in October. Good efforts both starts since, returning from 5 months off when runner-up at Wolverhampton 22 days ago. Effective on turf and he's a major player.

Form: 2/6613-2

(3)

Duran¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Faye McManoman| T: N Tinkler| OR: 84| D

14/1

Runner-up in this race last year before going one better at Haydock next time. Without a win since but made the frame on several occasions and shaped as if better for the run when mid-field at Beverley on return 16 days ago. Enters calculations.

Form: 23420-5

(10)

Emperor Spirit^t,p¹³⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: Darragh Keenan| T: Michael Keady| OR: 83| D

22/1

Added to a good record fresh when making a winning stable debut at Newmarket last summer. However, he developed an all-or-nothing profile the remainder of the campaign, last of 14 at Chelmsford on final outing in December.

Form: 003830-

(5)

Lethal Nymph²⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: Colin Keane| T: P T Midgley| OR: 83| C| D

17/2

Successful twice last year, with latest success at Newcastle in November. After 12 weeks off, caught wide in a competitive early-season sprint when sixth of 13 at Pontefract 24 days ago and he can make his presence felt with Colin Keane an interesting jockey booking.

Form: 1383-26

(4)

King's Call²⁴⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: D Swift| T: S Spencer| OR: 82

40/1

Winless since his debut when trained by Kevin Ryan and more miss than hit for present stable last summer, well held at Thirsk when last seen in August. Mark has eased further but others more persuasive on return from 8 months off.

Form: 008000-

(6)

Another Abbot^t¹⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Cieren Fallon| T: W J Haggas| OR: 82

16/1

Showed improved form sent handicapping in 2025, winning twice over 6f during the summer including the Brighton Bullet. After a couple of lesser efforts, settled better when fourth of 8 at Chelmsford (5f) in December and he's in good hands to do better still this year.

Form: 161004-

(8)

Mesaafi^b²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: J Mitchell| T: R Burdon| OR: 79

12/1

Scored twice over 6f on all-weather last June and ended the year with a string of in-frame efforts. After 3 months off, caught wide when down the field at Lingfield in April and he should strip fitter for the run, with usual blinkers now replacing the visor.

Form: 4344-08

(13)

Far Above The Law²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: M Herrington| OR: 78

14/1

Sole handicap success came at Windsor (6f) last spring. Making first run since leaving Alice Haynes, made a sound seasonal/stable debut when ¾-length third of 6 at Southwell (5f) 22 days ago and he's been eased another 1 lb in the weights.

Form: 65784-3

(7)

Pixie Diva²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: George Scott| OR: 78| D

7/2

Dropped back to 5f, doubled her tally when finding plenty to lead close home at Newcastle in March. Backed up that effort returned to turf when second of 6 at Yarmouth 20 days ago, faring best of those held up.

Form: 227-612

(2)

El Bufalo^t,p⁷⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: R Havlin| T: T Faulkner| OR: 77| D

40/1

Has been in good form at Wolverhampton, making it back-to-back wins with success in January. Good second next time, before suffering trouble in running when last of 5 on his latest outing in February. Needs to prove his effectiveness on turf, though.

Form: 321-125

(1)

Combustion³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Joey Haynes| T: C Banham| OR: 77| BF

18/1

Continues to go from strength to strength, recording his seventh win in 9 starts at Kempton in February. Ran well in defeat when second at Chelmsford last time, the winner successful twice since, but needs to transfer his progress to turf (well held only previous outing).

Form: 23-1112

(9)

Hockney³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Pierre-Louis Jamin| T: Tom Dascombe| OR: 77

10/1

Much improved switched to handicap company (following a breathing operation) last autumn, making it back-to-back wins when scoring at Thirsk (6f, soft) in September. Probably needed the run after 6 months off at Newcastle in March, so he remains with potential.

Form: 07511-9

(16)

Existent¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: Rossa Ryan| T: S C Williams| OR: 77| D

8/1

Ended a losing run of almost 4 years when shading a tight finish at Southwell in January. Excuses next time, before respectable fourth of 8 at Newmarket 17 days ago. However, he's still yet to win a turf handicap.

Form: 820-184

(12)

Sam's Hope^t³²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: K Shoemark| T: Martin Dunne| OR: 76| D

40/1

Successful 5 times on all-weather during the autumn/winter, including back-to-back 5f victories at Southwell in January. Good second at the same C&D in March, before a lesser effort at Wolverhampton on latest outing.

Form: 115927

(17)

Rage Of Thunder²³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Toby Moore⁽⁷⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 75

20/1

Regular slow starter who opened account at Salisbury (6f) last summer. Good efforts when runner-up in 3 subsequent outings last season and he could get the race run to suit dropped back in trip on his return, with good-value claimer on board.

Form: 451222-

Forecasts

Pixie Diva (7/2), All Ways Glamorous (13/2), Artagnan (13/2), Existent (8/1), Lethal Nymph (17/2), Hockney (10/1), Mesaafi (12/1), Far Above The Law (14/1), Duran (14/1), Another Abbot (16/1), Gallant (18/1), Combustion (18/1), Rage Of Thunder (20/1), Emperor Spirit (22/1), El Bufalo (40/1), Sam's Hope (40/1), King's Call (40/1)

ARTAGNAN shaped as if as good as ever when second at Wolverhampton on his return, form which has been boosted since, and he is taken to resume winning ways with his recent run behind him. He gets the vote ahead of Lethal Nymph, who could also take a step forward from his reappearance, with Duran and Hockney completing the shortlist.