Ascot
Today, July 12, 2025FlatClass 31m6fGood Firm
Verdict
Verdict
This is wide open but JUNKANOO could prove handily weighted on the back of a hurdling success at Fontwell so edges the vote from Charlie Appleby's low-mileage Tremorgio. Creatif, Calvert and Brave Knight can also have a say in this competitive handicap.
Junkanoo
Tremorgio
Creatif
1m6f Hcap
1m6f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 7. TremorgioJ: Dougie CostelloT: Charlie ApplebyF: 1-132
- Price History:
- 4.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictBagged his first two races at Newmarket and Southwell and posted a good second of 4 on his handicap debut at Salisbury (12f, good to firm) 17 days ago having reared start. Can go well again with few miles on the clock. - 1. CreatifJ: David NolanT: David O'MearaF: 135-1224
- Price History:
- 4.20
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictLargely progressive sort who resumed with a win at Newcastle in April and comes here on the back of a good fourth of 8 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Ought to be thereabouts. 
8. Trojan StormJ: Charles BishopT: Ian WilliamsF: 3364-1733- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 1
VerdictGot off the mark at Wolverhampton in February and has remained in good order, bumping into a pair of in-form rivals but nicely clear of remainder on turf debut at York on Friday.
6. CalvertJ: Taryn LangleyT: Roger TealF: 432275-02- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictWinless since 2023 but he comes here on the back of a good second of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (14f, good to firm) 21 days ago. One to consider off the same mark.
5. Brave KnightJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Paul NichollsF: 4525173/6- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictA fairly useful winning hurdler last summer. Off 8 months/had a wind op before coming in sixth of 9 in handicap at Chester (15.9f, soft) 28 days ago when ridden too aggressively. Cheekpieces back on and can take a step forward here.
3. Diamond BayJ: Sean LeveyT: Tom WardF: 03883-170- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictEnded a losing run at Goodwood in May but he came in last of 10 in handicap at Sandown (14f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Has a bit to prove now.- 9. JunkanooJ: Ashley LewisT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 1863/9-335
- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictIn good form before scoring over hurdles at Fontwell (2m2f) 32 days ago. Blinkers worn there go on here and he merits serious consideration off a lenient-looking mark. 
4. ClockmakerJ: Jamie SpencerT: David SimcockF: 63033-154- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictOpened his account at Doncaster in May but he's failed to beat a rival in two subsequent starts, last of 4 in handicap at Newbury (16f, good to firm) 18 days ago when finding little. Others appeal more.
2. La PulgaJ: Callum ShepherdT: Charlie JohnstonF: 16252-507- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictA fairly useful 1m4f winner in 2024 but he arrives well below par, only seventh of 8 in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Needs to bounce back.- Unnamed Favourite
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