Ascot Race 5 - Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Challenge (Handicap)
PRIDE OF PRIORY (4) came with a late burst to complete a double over 2500m at Newcastle AW. Expected to continue the winning streak. CHARGING THUNDER (2) also bids for a hat-trick following back-to-back victories in a Newmarket handicap. Big claims. THE WHIPMASTER (7) is proving a revelation this season securing multiple successes. In the mix. CELTIC ART (10) may make the frame holding a solid record at this trip.

Jockey: Hayley Turner
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Newcastle All Weather in the G3 Hoppings Stakes on June 24 over 2040m, 7 len behind Poptronic carrying 60.5kg at $11. The run before that 16th of 20 at this track on June 15 over 1610m, 8 len behind Rising Star carrying 60.5kg at $17. Not among the main chances.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 24/06/2022 | 9 | OPEN F&M3U | $105,260.00 | Newcastle | 2050m | Neutral | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 2:13.12 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $11.00 |
16/20 | 15/06/2022 | 28 | HCP OPEN F&M4U | $175,440.00 | Ascot Uk | 1603m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 1:39.36 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
3/8 | 18/05/2022 | 22 | OPEN F&M4U | $95,780.00 | Ayr | 2012m | Soft | David Egan | 58kg | 2:14.05 | - | 8 |
| 12.4L | $5.50 |
3/4 | 26/04/2022 | 185 | OPEN F&M4U | $96,150.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 57kg | 2:13.21 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
7/8 | 23/10/2021 | 22 | OPEN FM3U | $128,620.00 | Saint Cloud | 2100m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 2:18.38 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.30 |
2/7 | 01/10/2021 | 75 | OPEN M4U | $77,170.00 | Saint Cloud | 2000m | Soft | Olivier Peslier | 56kg | 2:14.78 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Rene Piechulek
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by a long-neck at Newmarket (July) July 16 over 2800m defeating Indigo Times with 61kg at $2.50. The race before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Ayr July 4 over 2630m defeating Throne Hall carrying 59.5kg at $6. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 16/07/2022 | 12 | HCP4U | $35,270.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | William Buick | 61kg | 3:01.34 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $2.50 |
1/6 | 04/07/2022 | 24 | HCP4U | $26,460.00 | Ayr | 2639m | Good | D Tudhope | 59.5kg | 2:52.97 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
5/8 | 10/06/2022 | 4 | HCP4U | $26,320.00 | York | 2787m | Good | D Tudhope | 64.5kg | 2:59.37 | - | 8 |
| 11.5L | $4.33 |
1/6 | 06/06/2022 | 15 | HCP4U | $43,860.00 | Pontefract | 2419m | Good Firm | D Tudhope | 56.5kg | 2:39.13 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
2/18 | 22/05/2022 | 15 | APP HCP4U | $43,940.00 | York | 2385m | Good | Harry Davies | 60.5kg | 2:31.36 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
2/6 | 07/05/2022 | 14 | APP HCP4U | $17,310.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | Good Firm | William Buick | 61kg | 2:51.17 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Miss Joanna Mason
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 42 day let-up. Last start 14th of 20 at Newcastle All Weather on June 25 over 3260m, 17 len behind Trueshan carrying 56kg at $11. The race before that ran last in a small field at York in LR on June 11 over 2790m, 4.5 len behind Without A Fight carrying 58kg at $26. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
14/20 | 25/06/2022 | 14 | HCP3U | $263,160.00 | Newcastle | 3270m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 56kg | 3:39.75 | - | 17 |
| 18.0L | $11.00 |
6/6 | 11/06/2022 | 57 | OPEN4U | $105,260.00 | York | 2787m | Good | Ben Robinson | 58kg | 3:02.86 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $26.00 |
3/12 | 15/04/2022 | 43 | OPEN4U | $262,240.00 | Newcastle | 3270m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 58.5kg | 3:34.73 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
2/6 | 03/03/2022 | 16 | HCP4U | $37,110.00 | Newcastle | 3270m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 56.5kg | 3:47.51 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.75 |
2/6 | 15/02/2022 | 45 | HCP4U | $22,860.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Harry Russell | 58kg | 2:52.40 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.63 |
2/11 | 01/01/2022 | 10 | HCP4U | $55,760.00 | Southwell | 2234m | Neutral | Ben Robinson | 56kg | 2:25.23 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by a head at Newcastle All Weather July 23 over 2500m defeating Thundering with 63kg at $5. The start before that won by 0.8 len at Kempton Park All Weather June 22 over 2220m defeating Nao Da Mais carrying 60kg at $3.50. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 23/07/2022 | 31 | HCP3U | $26,460.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Paul Hanagan | 63kg | 2:44.71 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
1/7 | 22/06/2022 | 31 | HCP4U | $19,300.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 2:20.97 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
15/18 | 22/05/2022 | 17 | APP HCP4U | $43,940.00 | York | 2385m | Good | Elisha Whittington | 61kg | 2:31.36 | - | 14 |
| 23.1L | $15.00 |
11/13 | 05/05/2022 | 222 | HCP4U | $45,910.00 | Chester | 2076m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 2:12.33 | - | 3 |
| 42.2L | $3.50 |
1/2 | 25/09/2021 | 26 | HCP3 | $26,370.00 | Haydock Park | 2103m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 57kg | 2:10.71 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.91 |
1/8 | 30/08/2021 | 26 | MDN OPEN3U | $13,230.00 | Ripon | 1966m | Good | Tom Marquand | 59.5kg | 2:02.29 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Jason Collett
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 7 at Newmarket (July) in the LR Chalice Stakes on July 30 over 2400m, 6 len behind Emotion carrying 61kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on July 8 over 2410m, 4.5 len behind Hello Jumeirah carrying 62kg at $13. Preferred in something easier.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 30/07/2022 | 22 | OPEN F&M3U | $91,710.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 61kg | 2:31.64 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
5/8 | 08/07/2022 | 23 | HCP F3U | $44,090.00 | Ascot Uk | 2406m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 62kg | 2:35.84 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
12/20 | 15/06/2022 | 61 | HCP OPEN F&M4U | $175,440.00 | Ascot Uk | 1603m | Good Firm | William Buick | 57.5kg | 1:39.36 | - | 21 |
| 5.2L | $23.00 |
13/13 | 15/04/2022 | 83 | HCP4U | $113,640.00 | Lingfield | 2012m | Neutral | William Buick | 58kg | 2:05.64 | - | 4 |
| 10.2L | $4.50 |
3/14 | 22/01/2022 | 34 | HCP F4U | $185,870.00 | Lingfield | 2012m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 57.5kg | 2:02.14 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $15.00 |
1/7 | 19/12/2021 | 20 | HCP F3U | $20,930.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | Neutral | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 2:22.19 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |

Jockey: C P Lemaire
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run struggled in the run home; ran last of 7 at Ripon on July 16 over 2400m, 14 len behind Alright Sunshine with 59.5kg at $23. Before that couldn't go on with it; second last of 16 at this track on June 14 over 2830m, 31 len behind Get Shirty with 59kg at $67. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 16/07/2022 | 32 | HCP3U | $52,910.00 | Ripon | 2423m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 59.5kg | 2:32.10 | - | 3 |
| 14.8L | $23.00 |
15/16 | 14/06/2022 | 38 | HCP OPEN4U | $175,440.00 | Ascot Uk | 2847m | Good Firm | S M Levey | 59kg | 3:03.21 | - | 11 |
| 31.3L | $67.00 |
6/16 | 07/05/2022 | 518 | HCP4U | $35,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 2406m | Good | S M Levey | 62kg | 2:32.08 | - | 15 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 |
5/6 | 05/12/2020 | 30 | NHDLE4U | $16,460.00 | Aintree | 3410m | Soft | Miss B Frost | 69kg | 4:26.90 | - | 0 |
| 46.8L | $17.00 |
8/12 | 05/11/2020 | 530 | NHDLE APP4U | $10,660.00 | Newbury | 3282m | Good | Miss B Frost | 69kg | 3:59.95 | - | 0 |
| 16.2L | $13.00 |
2/4 | 25/05/2019 | 16 | OPEN4U | $91,910.00 | Goodwood | 2412m | Good Firm | S M Levey | 57.5kg | 2:39.43 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on July 22 over 2410m, 2.5 len behind Juan De Montalban with 60kg at $2.90. Before that favourite; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 2.25 len at Windsor June 25 over 2300m defeating Old Port carrying 53.5kg at $3.80. Not far away last start. Big chance.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 22/07/2022 | 27 | HCP3U | $52,910.00 | Ascot Uk | 2406m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 60kg | 2:33.35 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
1/5 | 25/06/2022 | 26 | HCP4U | $35,090.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good Firm | Andrea Atzeni | 53.5kg | 2:26.04 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 |
1/7 | 30/05/2022 | 4 | APP HCP4U | $12,480.00 | Lingfield | 2012m | Good Firm | Rhys Clutterbuck | 61.5kg | 2:06.55 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.83 |
1/12 | 26/05/2022 | 16 | HCP4U | $14,060.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2002m | Good Soft | Ryan Moore | 61kg | 2:10.92 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
1/11 | 10/05/2022 | 15 | HCP4U | $12,480.00 | Lingfield | 2012m | Neutral | T P Queally | 60kg | 2:06.11 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
6/8 | 25/04/2022 | 198 | APP HCP4U | $17,220.00 | Windsor | 2012m | Good Firm | Aidan Keeley | 53kg | 2:07.71 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Frankie Dettori
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 50 day let-up. Last start 15th of 18 at this track on June 17 over 2410m, 30 len behind Candleford with 56kg at $41. The start before that 5th of 11 at Epsom Downs on June 4 over 2400m, 15 len behind Midnights Legacy carrying 56kg at $17. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/18 | 17/06/2022 | 13 | HCP OPEN3U | $175,440.00 | Ascot Uk | 2406m | Good Firm | J Fanning | 56kg | 2:28.72 | - | 14 |
| 30.9L | $41.00 |
5/11 | 04/06/2022 | 35 | HCP4U | $131,580.00 | Epsom Downs | 2420m | Good | Jason Hart | 56kg | 2:38.11 | - | 7 |
| 15.9L | $17.00 |
7/7 | 30/04/2022 | 7 | HCP4U | $87,410.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | J Fanning | 59.5kg | 2:31.91 | - | 2 |
| 15.0L | $4.50 |
1/7 | 23/04/2022 | 7 | HCP4U | $48,080.00 | Ripon | 2423m | Good | J Fanning | 57.5kg | 2:34.53 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
8/14 | 16/04/2022 | 7 | HCP4U | $174,830.00 | Musselburgh | 2813m | Good Soft | J Fanning | 53kg | 3:03.42 | - | 1 |
| 10.2L | $12.00 |
5/11 | 09/04/2022 | 183 | HCP4U | $31,470.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | Soft | J Fanning | 59.5kg | 2:42.58 | - | 11 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months failed to make an impression; ran last of 8 at York on July 8 over 2390m, 30 len behind Forza Orta with 61kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 14 2021 over 1600m, 8 len behind Derab carrying 58kg at $12. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 08/07/2022 | 273 | HCP4U | $35,270.00 | York | 2385m | Good Firm | D Tudhope | 61kg | 2:31.06 | - | 2 |
| 30.7L | $3.50 |
10/15 | 08/10/2021 | 34 | HCP3 | $223,880.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 54kg | 2:31.61 | - | 10 |
| 18.7L | $17.00 |
1/6 | 04/09/2021 | 42 | HCP3U | $22,600.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | 2:36.50 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
1/4 | 24/07/2021 | 36 | HCP3U | $20,630.00 | Ascot Uk | 2406m | Good Firm | D Tudhope | 60.5kg | 2:35.36 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
1/8 | 18/06/2021 | 35 | NOV OPEN3U | $10,990.00 | Redcar | 2013m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 2:05.42 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
4/13 | 14/05/2021 | 29 | NOV OPEN3 | $14,400.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:38.85 | - | 2 |
| 8.2L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Takeshi Yokoyama
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last in a small field at Salisbury on June 22 over 2840m, 6 len behind Dancing Harry carrying 61kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Lingfield All Weather January 22 over 2400m defeating Protected Guest carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. Improver with definite claims.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 22/06/2022 | 107 | HCP4U | $21,930.00 | Salisbury | 2857m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 61kg | 3:01.82 | - | 0 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 |
3/8 | 07/03/2022 | 16 | HCP4U | $37,110.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 55.5kg | 2:38.42 | - | 1 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
1/7 | 19/02/2022 | 7 | HCP4U | $38,100.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 59kg | 2:31.68 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
3/4 | 12/02/2022 | 21 | HCP4U | $22,860.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 61.5kg | 2:32.49 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.63 |
1/10 | 22/01/2022 | 22 | HCP4U | $92,940.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 55.5kg | 2:29.84 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |
2/6 | 31/12/2021 | 66 | HCP3U | $21,500.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | David Probert | 59.5kg | 2:32.62 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Reserve 2
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Windsor on July 25 over 2300m, 5 len behind Special Envoy carrying 63kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at Chelmsford on July 12 over 2000m, 4 len behind Sea The Shells carrying 58kg at $11. Going well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 04/08/2022 | 10 | APP HCP3U | $19,130.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2002m | Good Firm | Serena Brotherton | 71.5kg | 2:11.08 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.33 |
3/5 | 25/07/2022 | 13 | HCP3U | $24,690.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good Firm | Pat Cosgrave | 63kg | 2:27.84 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
4/8 | 12/07/2022 | 39 | HCP4U | $44,090.00 | Chelmsford City | 2012m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 58kg | 2:04.63 | - | 7 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
5/14 | 03/06/2022 | 21 | HCP4U | $175,440.00 | Epsom Downs | 2027m | Good | Charlie Bennett | 54kg | 2:07.16 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |
1/6 | 13/05/2022 | 24 | HCP4U | $26,360.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2012m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 56kg | 2:03.12 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
4/8 | 19/04/2022 | 17 | HCP4U | $87,410.00 | Epsom Downs | 2027m | Good Firm | Hayley Turner | 53kg | 2:09.04 | - | 4 |
| 7.7L | $12.00 |
6/13 | 02/04/2022 | 155 | HCP4U | $20,980.00 | Lingfield | 2012m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 59kg | 2:03.68 | - | 3 |
| 4.6L | $17.00 |