Cotes de Paris Ascot
Ascot
GR 1 | Flat | 5f
Night Raider
A gelding operation has seen NIGHT RAIDER start to fulfil his immense early promise, supplementing his Newmarket win despite a slow start forcing a change of tactics in the Temple Stakes and he could be the answer. Australian representatives have enjoyed plenty of success over the years and Overpass (providing he copes with a bare 5f) has the form to be a major factor, while the re-application of headgear will also surely see the classy Asfoora in a much better light.
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Règlements de E/W: 1/5 cote en premier 3
- 9(19)OverpassJ: Joshua ParrE: Bjorn Baker, Australia59423-4Âge 87/24/110/3
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 73
Hasn't tasted success since the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes in 2024 but he's run some fine races in defeat, notably when fourth in last season's Everest behind Ka Ying Rising. Bold showing when fourth of 9 in T. J. Smith Stakes at Randwick (6f) and he's a very smart Australian sprinter.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosRandwick5f 212ySoftFlat4/9Ascot (australia)6f 211yFlat3/12Ascot (australia)5f 212yFlat2/9Randwick5f 212yGoodFlat4/12Doomben5f 212ySoftFlat9/13- 21(15)RayevkaJ: Mickael BarzalonaE: Francis-Henri Graffard, France726-561Âge 46/16/113/2
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 37
Won listed race at Chantilly and excellent third in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at this meeting a year ago. Undone by poor track position in Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint and down at 5f she produced a career best when winning 9-runner Prix de Saint-Georges at Longchamp. Enters the reckoning on that form.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosLongchamp4f 214ySoftFlat1/9Meydan5f 212yGoodFlat6/11Meydan5f 212yGoodFlat5/15Ascot6fGoodFlat6/19Longchamp4f 214yVery softFlat2/8- 8(6)Night RaiderJ: James DoyleE: K. R. Burke6450-11Âge 515/215/27/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 24
Always promised to be a Group 1 performer and gelding operation prior to reappearance has made a big difference, dominating the Group 3 Palace House Stakes and he overcame a tardy start when beating several of these in the Temple Stakes at Haydock. Mid-field last year but much better expected here.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosHaydock Park5fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat1/12Newmarket (rowley)5fGood to FirmFlat1/14Longchamp4f 214yVery softFlat15/17Curragh5fYieldingFlat5/15York5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat4/17- 2(18)American AffairJ: Paul MulrennanE: Jim Goldie1151-02Âge 69/19/18/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 24
Very likeable sprinter who improved again last season, winning 3 of his 4 starts, including this race (big career best). Was off 11 months prior to low-key appearance at York but came on plenty for that when length second of 12 to Night Raider in Temple Stakes at Haydock. Bold bid expected.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosHaydock Park5fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat2/12York6fGoodFlat10/13Ascot5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/20Haydock Park5fGoodFlat5/11York5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/17- 13(26)AsfooraJ: Oisin MurphyE: Henry Dwyer7171-00Âge 812/112/111/1
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- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 24
One of the top sprinters around on her day, fifth in this fitted with blinkers before landing Group 1s at York (Nunthorpe) and Longchamp (Prix de l'Abbaye) last year. Low-key start to 2026 but always a chance the returning headgear (and tongue tie) and firmer ground will see her in a better light.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosHaydock Park5fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat12/12Newmarket (rowley)5fGood to FirmFlat10/14Longchamp4f 214yVery softFlat1/17Curragh5fYieldingFlat7/15York5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/17- 26(24)Mission CentralJ: Ryan MooreE: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland1610-11Âge 312/110/111/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 30
Triple winner over 6f last season, including Curragh Group 3 and valuable conditions race here on Champions Day. Kicked on again this year, winning a pair of 5f listed races at Naas and dangerous to think that's his ceiling given the yard he represents.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNaas5fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat1/10Naas5fGoodFlat1/15Del Mar5fFlat10/12Ascot6fGoodFlat1/11Doncaster5f 3yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat6/10- 3(17)Big MojoJ: Tom MarquandE: Michael Appleby72510-7Âge 414/114/116/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 34
Advanced his form further when winning 17-runner Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good to firm) in September, albeit seen to good effect racing close to the stand rail. Failed to fire in the Champions Sprint Stakes here final start and back at 5f after a mid-field effort in the Minster Stakes at York.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosYork6fGoodFlat7/13Ascot6fGoodFlat10/19Haydock Park6fGoodFlat1/17Goodwood5fGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat5/12Newmarket (july)6fGood to FirmFlat2/14- 10(4)RumstarJ: Rob HornbyE: Jonathan Portman15560-2Âge 616/116/118/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 45
Picked up in 2025 where he left off the previous year when landing Group 3 Palace House Stakes at Newmarket. Another smart effort when swooping late to land the Coral Charge in that grade 2 months later and reappearance second to Night Raider in former race was another cracking effort.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNewmarket (rowley)5fGood to FirmFlat2/14Longchamp4f 214yVery softFlat16/17Newbury5f 34yGood to SoftFlat6/11York5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat5/17Curragh5fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat5/8- 23(9)Time For SandalsJ: Richard KingscoteE: Harry Eustace2137-58Âge 418/118/120/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 34
Sent off a big price but no fluke about her win in Commonwealth Cup at this meeting a year ago. Matched that form when third in the King George Stakes at Goodwood and with her York run easy-enough to excuse from a poor draw, better is expected here with stiff 5f likely to suit.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosYork6fGoodFlat8/13Newmarket (rowley)6fGoodFlat5/14Haydock Park6fGoodFlat7/17Goodwood5fGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat3/12Ascot6fGood to FirmFlat1/21- 22(11)Rosy AffairJ: Billy LoughnaneE: George Boughey4411-21Âge 522/122/120/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 25
Ended 2025 on the up with 6f victories in Pontefract listed event and Group 3 at Deauville in August. Good head second of 9 to Flora of Bermuda in listed race at Newmarket on reappearance before going one place better at Haydock (both 6f). This is a completely different assignment.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosHaydock Park6fGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat1/15Newmarket (rowley)6fGood to FirmFlat2/9Deauville5f 212ySoftFlat1/7Pontefract6fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/10York5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat4/8- 4(21)Cover UpJ: James McDonaldE: Simon & Ed Crisford141-138Âge 625/125/122/1
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- EQ: Tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 80
Handicap winner over C&D last summer and productive spell at Meydan during the winter/spring, winning listed event and Group 2 Blue Point Sprint, both at 5f. Wasn't seen to best effect when 3 lengths eighth of 11 to Native Approach in Al Quoz Sprint last time (6f) and well-run 5f is ideal.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosMeydan5f 212yGoodFlat8/11Meydan5f 212yGoodFlat3/15Meydan4f 214yGoodFlat1/10Meydan4f 214yYieldingFlat1/9Newbury5f 34yGood to SoftFlat4/11- 6(23)JakajaroJ: Jamie SpencerE: Robert Cowell557-114Âge 525/133/128/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 24
Returned from a 5-month break with back-to-back handicap victories at Newmarket in April, the latter saw him run out a most impressive winner of a 21-runner contest away from the main action. Confirmed he's in top form when 1¼ lengths fourth of 12 to Night Raider in Temple Stakes at Haydock.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosHaydock Park5fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat4/12York5fGoodFlat1/21Newmarket (rowley)5fGoodFlat1/8Churchill Downs5f 110yFlat7/12Keeneland5f 110yFlat5/10- 25(8)BehikeJ: David EganE: George Scott3-11Âge 328/128/133/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 29
Sales price rocketed to 500,000 gns as a yearling and this promising Night of Thunder colt chased home the exciting Raaheeb on debut over 7f here in September. Won both starts this spring and way he goes about things suggests this first crack at 5f will suit. Can rate higher.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosLingfield Park6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/6Lingfield Park6f 1yStandardFlat1/7Ascot7fSoftFlat3/7- 16(3)Frost At DawnJ: William BuickE: William Knight2430-08Âge 540/140/133/1
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- EQ: Visor
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 24
Smart performer who peaked when runner-up in this race a year ago. Doesn't arrive in the same form this time though with a pair of heavy defeats behind Night Raider this season.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosHaydock Park5fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat8/12Newmarket (rowley)5fGood to FirmFlat13/14Longchamp4f 214yVery softFlat10/17York5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat3/17Goodwood5fGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat4/12- 12(5)StarlustJ: Rossa RyanE: Ralph Beckett10/74-6Âge 540/140/133/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 17
Cracking third in the 2024 Nunthorpe and bagged a Grade 1 prize in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint at Del Mar 3 months later, suited by strong tempo. Fourth in this race a year ago and returning from a spell at stud in Australia, he probably needed reappearance at Carlisle.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCarlisle5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat6/8Ascot5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat4/20Haydock Park5fGoodFlat7/11Sha Tin5f 212yFlat13/14Del Mar5fFirmFlat1/11- 7(14)Jm JungleJ: Jason HartE: John & Sean Quinn3160-49Âge 640/140/150/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 24
Made the leap from handicaps to pattern company last season, winning the King George at Goodwood and shaped with promise when fourth of 14 in a Group 3 at Newmarket after 7 months off in May. Backward step when 6¾ lengths ninth of 12 to Night Raider in Temple Stakes at Haydock.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosHaydock Park5fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat9/12Newmarket (rowley)5fGood to FirmFlat4/14Longchamp4f 214yVery softFlat12/17York5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat6/17Goodwood5fGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat1/12- 20(13)MonteilleJ: Cristian DemuroE: M. Baratti, France1816-75Âge 540/140/150/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 80
Smart mare who won a pair of Group 3s in France in 2025. Below-form 4¾ lengths seventh of 15 to Native Approach in Nad Al Sheba Turf Sprint on return in February but much more like it when 1½ lengths fifth of 11 to Native Approach in Al Quoz Sprint at Meydan (6f) a month later. Back in trip.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosMeydan5f 212yGoodFlat5/11Meydan5f 212yGoodFlat7/15Longchamp4f 214yVery softFlat6/17Longchamp4f 214yVery softFlat1/8Ascot5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat8/20- 5(1)GetreadytorumbleJ: Callum RodriguezE: Jack Channon2213-37Âge 450/150/166/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 24
Low-mileage 4-y-o who ended last season on the up, travelling sweetly when successful in handicap company at Doncaster prior to an excellent third in listed C&D event. Shaped quite well on reappearance but limitations perhaps exposed when 4½ lengths seventh of 12 to Night Raider in Temple Stakes.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosHaydock Park5fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat7/12Naas5fGoodFlat3/15Ascot5fSoftFlat3/10Doncaster5f 3ySoftFlat1/13Newbury5f 34yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/11- 18(2)MgheeraJ: Kieran ShoemarkE: Ed Walker2865-65Âge 650/150/140/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 24
Ex-French mare who upped her game upon joining Ed Walker when winning a Group 3 and then Group 2 last spring. Ran up to form when fifth in a deeper renewal of the Temple Stakes 3 weeks ago but no obvious reason why she'll reverse the form with a few of these.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosHaydock Park5fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat5/12Longchamp4f 214ySoftFlat6/9Longchamp4f 214yVery softFlat5/17Curragh5fYieldingFlat6/15York5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat8/17- 19(16)Miss AttitudeJ: R. P. WhelanE: Jack Channon710-745Âge 650/150/166/1
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- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 45
Better than ever when landing listed race at Deauville in August. Hasn't come close to repeating that form since, missing the break a couple of times and she looks set to struggle in this company.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNewmarket (rowley)5fGood to FirmFlat5/14Bath5f 10yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat4/14Southwell4f 214yStandardFlat7/12Naas5f 205yGoodFlat12/12Deauville4f 214yGoodFlat1/12- 11(10)ShagraanJ: Hector CrouchE: Clive Cox4121-30Âge 550/150/140/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 24
Twice a listed winner in 2025 for Michael Appleby (including over C&D) and shaped well before fitness told on recent stable debut when third to Night Raider and Rumstar in the Palace House Stakes. Must have been amiss in the Temple Stakes given he was eased off.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosHaydock Park5fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat11/12Newmarket (rowley)5fGood to FirmFlat3/14Ascot5fSoftFlat1/10Newbury5f 34yGood to SoftFlat2/11Beverley5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/9- 17(22)Heavenly HeatherJ: Barry McHughE: Tracy Waggott-152542Âge 566/1100/180/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 33
Progressive all-weather handicapper who showed she's equally effective on turf in recent weeks, running a cracker when second of 12 to Jakajaro at York. This is a big leap in class, though.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosYork5fGoodFlat2/21Musselburgh5f 1ySoftFlat4/14Newcastle6fStandardFlat5/7Newcastle5fStandardFlat2/14Newcastle6fStandardFlat5/14- 15(7)First InstinctJ: Cieren FallonE: William Haggas25410-9Âge 466/166/180/1
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- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 45
Good test over 5f suited when landing Group 3 at Newbury on soft in September but didn't make much of an impact when ninth of 14 in the Palace House Stakes on return from 7 months off 45 days ago. In expert hands but this is a tough ask.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNewmarket (rowley)5fGood to FirmFlat9/14Longchamp4f 214yVery softFlat13/17Newbury5f 34yGood to SoftFlat1/11Beverley5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat4/9York6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat5/11- 14(25)Azure AngelJ: Daniel TudhopeE: Edward Bethell881-615Âge 680/180/1100/1
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- EQ: Blinkers and tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 17
Has advanced her form for Ed Bethell with blinkers on but beaten on merit in listed company at Carlisle 17 days ago and this a far harder assignment.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCarlisle5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat5/8Bath5f 10yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/14Southwell4f 214yStandardFlat6/10Southwell4f 214yStandard / SlowFlat1/14York5f 89yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat8/20- 1(12)Ain't NobodyJ: Kevin StottE: Kevin Ryan2007-09Âge 480/180/1100/1
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- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 34
Seemed to excel himself in first-time headgear when second in the Nunthorpe last season. Hasn't come close to matching that form in 5 subsequent starts and this another very stiff examination. Cheekpieces back on.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosYork6fGoodFlat9/13Newmarket (rowley)5fGood to FirmFlat14/14Longchamp4f 214yVery softFlat7/17Ayr6fSoftFlat21/25Haydock Park6fGoodFlat13/17- 24(20)Aspect IslandJ: Silvestre De SousaE: James Owen2133-73Âge 380/180/166/1
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- EQ: Visor
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 33
Nursery winner at Yarmouth during the autumn. Held his own in better company since without looking as though he's capable of making an impact at this level. Visor on.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosYork5fGoodFlat3/10Newmarket (rowley)6fGoodFlat7/14Del Mar5fFlat3/12Newmarket (rowley)5fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat3/10Yarmouth6f 3ySoftFlat1/6