17:30 Ascot

Friday 1 May 2026

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Ascot Racecourse Supports Debra Manny Mercer Apprentice Handicap (Str)

Off time: 17:31 | Winning time: 1m 39.19s

(2)

Storm Star²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Alfie Redman⁽⁷⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 95| D

12/1

Improved again to complete Newcastle hat-trick last year. Shaped as if retaining ability first 2 starts over winter but has underperformed the last twice, most recently in All-Weather Championships Mile which he won last season. Bounce back needed.

Form: 113-660

(4)

Greek Order³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: Taryn Langley⁽³⁾| T: M L W Bell| OR: 93| D

10/3

Underperformed during US stint but quickly found top form back in Britain last year, hitting the frame in a trio of top-end handicaps (including Royal Hunt Cup). Lost his way towards the end of last campaign and was too free on return at Doncaster 5 weeks ago. Now has a bit to prove.

Form: 34000-0

(7)

Colombier⁴⁷⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: Harry Vigors⁽⁵⁾| T: H Al Jehani| OR: 93| D

10/3

4-time winner in France who looks on a good opening mark judged on the pick of that form and has joined a yard that's going well. Could be worth chancing on his first outing for 15 months.

Form: 66114/9-

(8)

Dosman²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Jack Dace⁽³⁾| T: Oli Rix| OR: 92| D

4/1

Gained reward after promising start for new connections when winning at Southwell in clear-cut fashion. Has held his form on both subsequent starts, looking unlucky not to finish closer when fourth of 14 in All-Weather Championships Mile last time. Turf record is patchy but can figure.

Form: 8-32124

(11)

Angel Hunter^b²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Alec Voikhansky| T: R Hannon| OR: 92| CD

11/2

Hard to predict but put his best foot forward to resume winning ways with a career-best effort in 12-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m) last month, staying on to lead post. Not certain to back that up returned to turf given overall record.

Form: 710-081

(5)

Tilted Kilt^p²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Taylor Fisher| T: W J Knight| OR: 87| D

17/2

Mostly campaigned at a higher level as a 3-y-o and took advantage of an easier task after 6 months off when winning 6-runner handicap at Southwell (1m) just over 3 weeks ago, adding to a good record when fresh. Task is to now back that up returned to turf.

Form: 73028-1

(1)

Saytarr³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Jack Callan| T: James Horton| OR: 86| D

14/1

Thriving for new yard, completing the hat-trick in 12-runner handicap at Newcastle (1m) 5 weeks ago, the strong pace assisting with how easily he got into contention. Up just 4 lb for his latest success and will be a danger to all if translating that form to the turf.

Form: 166-111

(10)

Herculeus¹⁹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Ryan Kavanagh| T: W Muir & C Grassick| OR: 84| D

25/1

Won two handicaps on turf last year showing useful form. Tailed off on his final couple of starts though (all-weather debut latest), so returns with a bit to prove.

Form: 214100-

(9)

Dapper Guest^p¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Harry Burns| T: G G Margarson| OR: 84

50/1

Registered 3 victories over 7f last year but shaped as if needing the run after 4 months off at Newmarket recently. Cheekpieces reapplied for his first crack at 1m.

Form: 10149-0

(3)

Dingle²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: Christian Howarth| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 82| D

40/1

Proved as good as ever when successful at Newcastle in January and back to his best when ½-length third of 12 to Angel Hunter at Lingfield (1m) last month. All his wins have come on all-weather and he still has plenty to prove on turf.

Form: 102-173

(6)

Joolianoss¹⁰⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Tom Kiely-Marshall⁽³⁾| T: H J Evans| OR: 77| D

18/1

Started 2025 with 3 AW wins. Ran well when second of 8 at Kempton (1m) back in January and he seems to be building up to something. Does need to prove himself on turf, however.

Form: 11195-2

Forecasts

Greek Order (10/3), Colombier (10/3), Dosman (4/1), Angel Hunter (11/2), Tilted Kilt (17/2), Storm Star (12/1), Saytarr (14/1), Joolianoss (18/1), Herculeus (25/1), Dingle (40/1), Dapper Guest (50/1)

Saytarr will no doubt prove popular having yet to taste defeat in 3 starts for current connections but it could be worth taking a chance on COLOMBIER, who looks on a good opening mark judged on the pick of his French form and has joined a yard that's going well. Recent winners Tilted Kilt and Angel Hunter can do battle for minor honours.