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Handicap | Flat | 1m 3f 211y
Hopewell Rock
A typically competitive Royal Ascot handicap. HOPEWELL ROCK gets the vote having been asked to come from much further back than a couple of similarly progressive rivals at Newmarket on return early last month. Also representing Wathnan Racing is Opportunity, who arrives on the back of a straightforward success at Carlisle and his progressive profile puts him in the mix. Warrant Holder, Plage de Havre and Emit are just a handful of others worth considering, too.
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Règlements de E/W: 1/4 cote en premier 4
- 4(17)Warrant HolderJ: William BuickE: John & Thady Gosden21231-1Âge 47/27/24/1
- OR: 105
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 35
Dual winner last year and, having been gelded/fitted with a tongue strap, made a successful return from 7 months off in 15-runner handicap at York (10.3f, good) 5 weeks ago, bit in hand. 5 lb rise by no means insurmountable and he merits serious consideration.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosYork1m 2f 56yGoodFlat1/15Newcastle1m 4f 98yStandardFlat1/5Leicester1m 3f 179yGood to SoftFlat3/9Newmarket (rowley)1m 2fGoodFlat2/9Newcastle1m 2f 42yStandardFlat1/6- 10(8)Hopewell RockJ: James DoyleE: George Boughey/3229-3Âge 44/14/17/2
- OR: 101
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 48
Dual 1m winner at 2 yrs and improved in defeat in handicaps last season until just ninth in November Handicap at Doncaster final run. Gelded and shaped encouragingly after 6 months off when third of 8 at Newmarket (1½m, good to firm) 7 weeks ago and he may well progress again. Shortlisted.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNewmarket (rowley)1m 4fGood to FirmFlat3/8Doncaster1m 3f 197yHeavyFlat9/22Leicester1m 3f 179yGood to SoftFlat2/9Doncaster1m 2f 43yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat2/10Newbury1m 2fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat3/5- 5(13)EmitJ: Ryan MooreE: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland22-4354Âge 46/16/111/2
- OR: 104
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 16
Won a listed race at Gowran last summer before finishing placed in 2 Group races at Longchamp. Solid efforts in defeat this season, most recently when fourth of 12 on handicap debut at the Curragh (1¾m, good) earlier in the month, left with a bit too much to do. Remains of interest.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCurragh1m 6fYieldingFlat4/12Curragh1m 4fGood (Good to Yielding in places)Flat5/9Navan1m 6fGood to Yielding (Good in places)Flat3/7Curragh1m 6fSoft to HeavyFlat4/7Longchamp1m 6f 201yVery softFlat2/7- 11(1)OpportunityJ: James McDonaldE: William Haggas/149-31Âge 415/215/27/1
- OR: 100
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 20
Has some very strong 3-y-o form to his name and confirmed the promise of his reappearance when winning 12-runner handicap at Carlisle (11f, good) just under 3 weeks ago, everything proving straightforward having been kept handier than previously. Has a progressive profile so of obvious interest.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCarlisle1m 3f 39yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/12Ascot1m 3f 211yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat3/14Ascot1m 3f 211yGood to FirmFlat9/9Goodwood1m 3f 44yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat4/8Haydock Park1m 3f 140yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/7- 6(15)Plage De HavreJ: Oisin MurphyE: Andrew Balding2P31-63Âge 59/19/110/1
- OR: 102
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 37
Progressive sort last season who took his form to another level when a wide-margin winner of the Old Newton Cup at Haydock in July. Disappointed in listed company at Kempton on return but back to his best when third of 10 in handicap at York (1½m, good to soft) last month. Folly to discount.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosYork1m 3f 188yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat3/10Kempton Park1m 1f 219yStandard / SlowFlat6/7Haydock Park1m 3f 175yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat1/14York1m 3f 188yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat3/12Newcastle2m 56yStandardFlatpu/14- 7(18)Nightime DancerJ: Sean LeveyE: Richard Hannon13824-4Âge 411/111/110/1
- OR: 102
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 48
Got off the mark in 1m4f Southwell novice last spring before advancing his form in much better company, eighth in the Derby and fourth in Geoffrey Freer at Newbury. Gelded and ran well on return/handicap debut when fourth of 8 at Newmarket (1½m, good to firm) 7 weeks ago. Can build on that.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNewmarket (rowley)1m 4fGood to FirmFlat4/8Newbury1m 5f 61yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat4/6Newmarket (july)1m 5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/5Epsom Downs1m 4f 6yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat8/18Lingfield Park1m 3f 133yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat3/6- 9(4)Omni ManJ: D. B. McMonagleE: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland5163-98Âge 411/111/112/1
- OR: 101
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 40
Won twice on turf last season and ended his campaign with an improved effort when third of 13 to Phantom Flight in Diamond Stakes on all-weather debut at Dundalk. Gelded and offered little on both outings this campaign so has got a bit to prove back in a handicap.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosLeopardstown1mGoodFlat8/8Curragh1m 2fSoftFlat9/12Dundalk1m 2f 150yStandardFlat3/13Deauville1m 1f 207ySoftFlat6/15Goodwood1m 3f 218yGoodFlat1/9- 14(3)InsanityJ: Rossa RyanE: Alan King03220-2Âge 612/112/111/1
- OR: 99
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 59
Won at Ayr (13f) last June and better form when placed here and at York (twice) later in the season. Shaped as if retaining all ability after 5 months off when second of 8 at Pontefract (1¼m, good) in April and makes appeal for a yard already on the board here this week.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosPontefract1m 2f 5yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat2/8Doncaster1m 3f 197yHeavyFlat12/22York1m 2f 56yGoodFlat2/14York1m 3f 188yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/10Ascot1m 3f 211yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat3/10- 3(10)Mondo ManJ: Christophe SoumillonE: Gary & Josh Moore2547/4-Âge 516/116/118/1
- OR: 105
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 75
Useful on Flat in France and has got his act together over hurdles this year, landing the odds at Plumpton in February before following up in Imperial Cup Handicap at Sandown the following month. Let down by jumping in hat-trick bid but he's an interesting contender on Flat handicap bow.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosPlumpton1m 7f 195yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle6/14Sandown Park1m 7f 216ySoft (Heavy in places)Hurdle1/18Plumpton1m 7f 195ySoftHurdle1/7Ascot1m 7f 157yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle4/13Lingfield Park2mGood to Soft (Good in places)Hurdle2/5- 18(20)Regal UlixesJ: P. J. McDonaldE: Andrew Balding7-61647Âge 420/120/118/1
- OR: 98
- EQ: Hood
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 35
Has seemed more tractable since the hood has gone on, winning at Lingfield in February. Respectable efforts in defeat subsequently, including back on turf at York 5 weeks ago, and this step back up in trip is worth exploring.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosYork1m 2f 56yGoodFlat7/15Newcastle1m 2f 42yStandardFlat4/14Wolverhampton1m 142yStandardFlat6/12Lingfield Park1m 2fStandardFlat1/11Newcastle1m 2f 42yStandardFlat6/13- 8(22)French DukeJ: Jamie SpencerE: Hamad Al Jehani/803-16Âge 525/125/128/1
- OR: 102
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 132
Doubled his tally on first start for new yard having left Roger Varian at Meydan (1½m, good) in January, reversing form with Asgard's Captain. Not so good tried in listed company at Abu Dhabi the following month and hasn't been seen since.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosAbu Dhabi1m 3f 205yFlat6/8Meydan1m 3f 216yGoodFlat1/12York1m 3f 188yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat3/10Goodwood1m 6fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat10/14Ascot1m 3f 211yGood to FirmFlat8/18- 1(11)Burdett RoadJ: Luke MorrisE: James Owen86-2937Âge 633/133/140/1
- OR: 105
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 83
Free-going sort who had a disappointing 2025 on the level. Ran a couple of decent races over jumps in the autumn and was rather in-and-out of form in the Middle East earlier in the year, down the field in Dubai Gold Cup (2m) when last seen. Returns to a handicap with the hood discarded.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosMeydan1m 7f 200yGoodFlat7/10Meydan1m 3f 216yGoodFlat3/8King Abdulaziz1m 6f 201yGood to FirmFlat9/11Meydan1m 5f 213yGoodFlat2/12Cheltenham1m 7f 199ySoft (Heavy in places)Chase3/6- 2(12)Ambiente FriendlyJ: Cieren FallonE: James Owen/44846-Âge 540/140/150/1
- OR: 105
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 19
Very smart 3-y-o who was placed in the Derby/Irish Derby in 2024 for James Fanshawe. However, ended that campaign below his best and disappointing so far in this sphere for James Owen. More like it over hurdles last season and cheekpieces are the headgear of choice for his Flat handicap bow.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosFakenham2m 3yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle2/4Sandown Park1m 7f 216yGood (Good to Firm in places)Hurdle8/15Plumpton1m 7f 195ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle4/8Huntingdon1m 7f 171yGood to SoftHurdle6/7Huntingdon1m 7f 171ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/10- 12(7)Military AcademyJ: Billy LoughnaneE: Jane Chapple-Hyam7230557Âge 540/140/133/1
- OR: 100
- EQ: Blinkers
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 13
Showed signs of temperament towards the end of a winless 4-y-o season for the Gosden stable but made a positive start for current connections when a close third in the Winter Derby at Lingfield. However, well beaten on all 4 subsequent starts so can only be watched for now.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosEpsom Downs1m 4f 6ySoftFlat7/13Newmarket (rowley)1m 4fGood to FirmFlat5/8Kempton Park1m 1f 219yStandard / SlowFlat5/7Kempton Park1m 2f 219yStandard / SlowFlat12/13Lingfield Park1m 2fStandardFlat3/5- 17(5)Teumessias FoxJ: Jason WatsonE: Andrew Balding973-535Âge 740/140/133/1
- OR: 98
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 77
Won the Rosebery at Kempton last spring but hasn't won in 9 runs since, left with too much to do when fifth of 14 at Newcastle (1¼m) 11 weeks ago. Needs luck given his style but should get a decent gallop to aim at here.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNewcastle1m 2f 42yStandardFlat5/14Lingfield Park1m 2fStandardFlat3/3Newcastle1m 2f 42yStandardFlat5/13Newcastle1m 2f 42yStandardFlat3/7Kempton Park1m 2f 219yStandard / SlowFlat7/12- 19(6)SerengetiJ: Kieran ShoemarkE: Mike Murphy5-45001Âge 450/150/140/1
- OR: 96
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 25
Now with his third trainer in 2026 and caused a surprise when winning 6-runner handicap at Windsor (1¼m, good to firm) last month, seeming suited by the emphasis on speed upped in trip (tongue tie another possible catalyst). Just 1 lb higher but a follow up seems highly unlikely.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosWindsor1m 2fGood to FirmFlat1/6Ascot7fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat28/28Newbury1mGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat21/24Kempton Park7fStandard / SlowFlat5/7Southwell1m 13yStandardFlat4/5- 13(9)Tuscan HillsJ: David EganE: Robson De Aguiar, Ireland1/706-0Âge 450/150/166/1
- OR: 99
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 96
Won a listed race as a 2-y-o but has failed to make an impact in a light career since, including on reappearance for a new yard at the Curragh (1m, heavy) in March. Upped markedly in trip.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosCurragh1mHeavyFlat20/25Ayr1m 2fSoftFlat6/6Epsom Downs1m 4f 6yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat16/18York1m 2f 56yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat7/11Pontefract1m 6ySoft (Heavy in places)Flat1/5- 16(19)NesthornJ: Neil CallanE: George Baker511-777Âge 466/166/180/1
- OR: 99
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 78
Dual winner in France who made the perfect start for current connections on handicap debut in Bahrain (1¼m, good) in December. Below form on his final couple of starts out there and heads up in trip on return.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosSakhir1m 1f 207yFlat7/8Sakhir1m 1f 207yGood to FirmFlat7/8Sakhir1m 209yGoodFlat7/18Sakhir1m 1f 207yGoodFlat1/13Le Croise-laroche1m 208ySoftFlat1/6- Non-partants
- 0(16)Too SoonRetiréJ: ReserveE: Gary & Josh Moore38-0451Âge 4
- OR: 94
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 13
Both wins on soft at Epsom, reacting well to first-time cheekpieces (retained) when seeing off 12 rivals in 1½m handicap at the recent Derby meeting by 1¼ lengths from Night Breeze. Faces a very different test here and a 6 lb rise demands more. RESERVE.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosEpsom Downs1m 4f 6ySoftFlat1/13Goodwood1m 6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat5/7Ascot1m 3f 211yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat4/14Doncaster1m 2f 43yGood to SoftFlat11/12Ascot1m 6f 34yGood to SoftFlat8/8- 0(14)Night BreezeRetiréJ: ReserveE: Ian Williams5403412Âge 6
- OR: 95
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 13
Took his form up a level in 2025, winning twice at this track. Off the mark for the season in 5-runner event at Epsom in April and turned in a career-best effort when second of 13 to Too Soon at latter track (1½m, soft) earlier this month, well suited by way race developed. RESERVE.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosEpsom Downs1m 4f 6ySoftFlat2/13Epsom Downs1m 4f 6yGoodFlat1/5Musselburgh1m 4f 104yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat4/9Lingfield Park1m 2fStandardFlat3/14Kempton Park1m 2f 219yStandard / SlowFlat11/13- 15(21)Dain Ma Nut InRetiréJ: C. T. KeaneE: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore1180-17Âge 5
- OR: 99
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 120
Bounced back to form to score on his second Bahrain start in January, all 6 of his career wins achieved under front-running tactics. Not so good in listed company back there (11f, good to firm) the following month and has been off since.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosSakhir1m 2f 206yFlat7/10Sakhir1m 1f 207yFlat1/15Sakhir1m 1f 207yGoodFlat12/13Ayr1m 2fGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat8/13York1m 2f 56yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/15- 0(2)Theory Of TidesRetiréJ: ReserveE: Jamie Osborne000/42-Âge 5
- OR: 95
- EQ: -
- Jours Depuis La Dernière Course: 272
Looked a good prospect when winning first 2 starts in spring 2024. Well held subsequently that year but took his form up a notch on both starts last season, latterly second of 11 at Newbury (1¼m, soft) in September. Left John & Thady Gosden (58,000gns) following month and off since. RESERVE.DateCourseDistConditionsTypePosNewbury1m 2fGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat2/11York1m 2f 56yGoodFlat4/12Doncaster1m 2f 43yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat10/10Hamilton Park1m 4f 15yHeavy (Soft in places)Flat10/13Ascot1m 3f 211yGood to FirmFlat11/14