Ascot Race 4 - Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% Handicap (Gbbplus Race)
The unbeaten TURQUINO (5) still looked to be learning on the job when following up his Newcastle debut success securing another victory at Southwell. Trained by Andrew Balding and likely has further improvement within him and can make a winning start in handicaps. A main threat could come from FIREBLADE (7) following his reappearance victory over a similar distance at Leicester. MIGHTY BANDIT (8) finished 1.75L behind the just mentioned when fourth in that handicap and might be thereabouts courtesy of a swing in weights. MY DREAM WORLD (9) merits respect.

Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Newbury September 21 over 2000m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Mustazeed carrying 54kg at $15. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 len Windsor July 22 over 2000m defeating Raheen Rode carrying 60.5kg at $2.10. Among the main contenders.
Last Starts 242 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 21/09/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Heavy | Hollie Doyle | 54kg | 2:11.66 | - | 11 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
7/9 | 07/09/2024 | 21 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Soft | Pat Dobbs | 59kg | 2:38.12 | - | 6 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |
2/8 | 17/08/2024 | 7 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 56.5kg | 2:03.81 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
3/9 | 10/08/2024 | 19 | HCP 3 | $132,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Marie Velon | 62.5kg | 2:35.23 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
1/8 | 22/07/2024 | 66 | APP MDN 34 | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Pat Dobbs | 60.5kg | 2:06.15 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
5/12 | 17/05/2024 | 225 | MDN 3 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 60.5kg | 2:06.93 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.75 |
4/11 | 05/10/2023 | 28 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Soft | Pat Dobbs | 59kg | 1:49.96 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
2/12 | 07/09/2023 | 19 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:41.09 | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
9/13 | 19/08/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Soft | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:26.32 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: S H James
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Kempton Park All Weather March 5 over 2400m, 5 len behind Almosh'her carrying 61.5kg at $11. First up last campaign failed to finish at Cheltenham in the G2 Finesse Juvenile Novices' Hurdle January 25 over 3380m. Looking to others.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 05/03/2025 | 11 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 61.5kg | 2:35.17 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
2/11 | 22/02/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 59.5kg | 2:39.20 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $51.00 |
0/10 | 25/01/2025 | 207 | G2 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 4:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
1/6 | 02/07/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $18,330.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Good | Sam James | 59kg | 2:39.30 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
10/11 | 16/06/2024 | 14 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 2:34.71 | - | 3 |
| 14.5L | $8.50 |
2/4 | 02/06/2024 | 4 | HCP 3 | $50,210.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good | Sam James | 60kg | 2:22.97 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
2/4 | 29/05/2024 | 42 | HCP 3 | $17,760.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Soft | Sam James | 62kg | 2:44.87 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
7/9 | 17/04/2024 | 202 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 2:03.19 | - | 1 |
| 16.3L | $8.50 |
12/12 | 28/09/2023 | 21 | G3 OPEN 2 | $108,900.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Shane Foley | 58kg | 1:24.53 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
1/5 | 07/09/2023 | 27 | NOV 2 | $22,690.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Good Firm | Sam James | 59kg | 1:40.08 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $2.25 |
4/8 | 11/08/2023 | 63 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:40.71 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 15th of 21 at Doncaster on March 29 over 1600m, 10 len behind Pearl Eye with 62kg at $13. Last start 3rd of 9 at Pontefract on April 14 over 2000m, 7 len behind King's Code with 58kg at $9.50. Should go well.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 14/04/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Pontefract | 2016m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 2:10.41 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
15/21 | 29/03/2025 | 299 | HCP 4U | $136,120.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good Soft | Hollie Doyle | 62kg | 1:40.41 | - | 3 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
4/14 | 03/06/2024 | 57 | 3 | $328,410.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | W M Lordan | 59kg | 2:07.18 | - | 18 |
| 6.5L | $4.33 |
5/5 | 07/04/2024 | 169 | G3 OPEN 3 | $85,790.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Heavy | Wayne Lordan | 59.5kg | 2:23.39 | - | 2 |
| 33.8L | $4.50 |
1/15 | 21/10/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $27,750.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Heavy | Seamie Heffernan | 59.5kg | 1:54.93 | - | 11 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 14 at Kempton Park All Weather on March 29 over 2200m, 7 len behind Teumessias Fox carrying 57kg at $7.50. Second-up 6th of 9 at Pontefract on April 14 over 2000m, 9 len behind King's Code with 58.5kg at $5. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
Last Starts 37 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 | 14/04/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Pontefract | 2016m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 58.5kg | 2:10.41 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
6/14 | 29/03/2025 | 216 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Jack Mitchell | 57kg | 2:17.69 | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
3/8 | 25/08/2024 | 34 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Soft | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 2:06.69 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.75 |
1/9 | 22/07/2024 | 159 | APP MDN 34 | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 2:06.35 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $1.83 |
2/8 | 14/02/2024 | 18 | WFA MDN 3U | $12,920.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Marco Ghiani | 56kg | 1:40.95 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
2/8 | 27/01/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $12,700.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Marco Ghiani | 55.5kg | 1:42.83 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 2.25 len at Southwell All Weather March 4 over 2200m defeating De Ville carrying 59kg at $2.10. Last time out favourite; won by 0.5 len at Newcastle All Weather March 25 over 2500m defeating Don Simon with 62kg at $1.40. Impressive of late. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 57 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 | 25/03/2025 | 21 | NOV 4U | $13,470.00 | Newcastle | 2504m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 62kg | 2:42.79 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.44 |
1/8 | 04/03/2025 | - | NOV 4U | $19,060.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 59kg | 2:23.77 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months second last of 10 at Southwell All Weather on April 27 over 3300m, 24 len behind Caballo De Mar carrying 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Windsor on April 22 2024 over 2300m, 1.5 len behind Insanity with 60kg at $12. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 27/04/2025 | 199 | HCP 4U | $138,380.00 | Southwell | 3311m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 56.5kg | 3:43.20 | - | 8 |
| 24.0L | $21.00 |
1/9 | 10/10/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $17,530.00 | Southwell | 2835m | Neutral | Richard Kingscote | 63.5kg | 3:03.52 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
6/6 | 19/09/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 64.5kg | 3:06.96 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
3/11 | 29/08/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 3:32.28 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
4/8 | 08/08/2024 | 14 | APP HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 2414m | Good Soft | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 2:39.63 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 25/07/2024 | 22 | HCP 3U | $93,510.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 59.5kg | 3:01.82 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
3/8 | 03/07/2024 | 8 | HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 66.5kg | 2:40.44 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
1/6 | 25/06/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $25,830.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 62.5kg | 2:30.84 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
5/6 | 05/06/2024 | 21 | HCP 4U | $19,060.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 62kg | 3:04.77 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
11/20 | 15/05/2024 | 23 | HCP 4U | $46,130.00 | York | 2384m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 60kg | 2:33.58 | - | 3 |
| 11.8L | $6.00 |
3/11 | 22/04/2024 | 33 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 60kg | 2:27.85 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 1.0 len at Leicester April 4 over 2380m defeating Expert Witness with 59kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on October 4 over 2400m, slow going neck behind Russian Crescendo carrying 59kg at $3.30. Sure to run well.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 04/04/2025 | 74 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 2376m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 59kg | 2:31.45 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
3/13 | 20/01/2025 | 12 | NOV 4U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 2:22.13 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
2/7 | 08/01/2025 | 36 | NOV 4U | $13,250.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | NS | Benoit De La Sayette | 59kg | 2:46.54 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
3/12 | 03/12/2024 | 34 | NOV 3U | $19,060.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | 2:48.81 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
2/7 | 30/10/2024 | 26 | NOV 3U | $15,430.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 3:12.20 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
2/6 | 04/10/2024 | 18 | NOV 3U | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | 2:44.34 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
5/7 | 16/09/2024 | - | WFA NOV 3U | $18,270.00 | Kempton Park | 2412m | NS | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 2:37.80 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after six months 4th of 10 at Leicester on April 4 over 2380m, 1.75 len behind Fireblade carrying 60kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 10th of 14 at Punchestown on May 3 2024 over 3200m, on a slow track; 30 len behind Eagle Fang with 72.5kg at $26. Among the leading 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 04/04/2025 | 174 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 2376m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 60kg | 2:31.45 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
99/11 | 12/10/2024 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4 | $45,370.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 75kg | 4:02.79 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $13.00 |
2/9 | 16/09/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $19,930.00 | Windsor | 2303m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 64.5kg | 2:28.27 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
3/10 | 17/08/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 63.5kg | 2:31.81 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
6/6 | 03/08/2024 | 25 | HCP 3U | $31,760.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 2:33.67 | - | 6 |
| 31.0L | $3.25 |
1/11 | 09/07/2024 | 15 | MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Soft | Edward Greatrex | 64.5kg | 2:16.20 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
2/8 | 24/06/2024 | 14 | NOV 35 | $13,250.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 64.5kg | 2:06.75 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
6/15 | 10/06/2024 | 38 | APP NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 64.5kg | 2:04.28 | - | 5 |
| 19.0L | $101.00 |
10/14 | 03/05/2024 | 49 | NHDLE 4U | $35,950.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Soft | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 4:15.10 | - | 0 |
| 30.3L | $26.00 |
0/12 | 15/03/2024 | 80 | G1 HDLE 4 | $242,530.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Heavy | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:17.52 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
9/12 | 26/12/2023 | 31 | G2 JHDLE 3 | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 69.5kg | 4:04.50 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Sandown Park July 25 over 2800m, 4 len behind Spaceport with 57kg at $4.30. Previously first up; second in a small field at Haydock Park Nov Sw June 7 over 2340m, 0.5 len behind Move On In carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 300 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 25/07/2024 | 33 | HCP 3 | $31,760.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good | Jack Gilligan | 57kg | 3:07.27 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
1/7 | 22/06/2024 | 15 | MDN 3 | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 2313m | Good Firm | Jack Gilligan | 59.5kg | 2:28.39 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.44 |
2/4 | 07/06/2024 | 176 | WFA NOV 3U | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 2340m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 57.5kg | 2:26.31 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
7/14 | 14/12/2023 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Dougie Costello | 60.5kg | 2:09.60 | - | 10 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 4th of 7 at Haydock Park on April 26 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Afloat with 61.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Musselburgh on April 21 2024 over 1600m, 7 len behind Kelpie Grey carrying 59kg at $41. Likely improver.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 26/04/2025 | 224 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 61.5kg | 2:14.11 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
4/8 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | HCP 4U | $35,890.00 | Chester | 2514m | Soft | Charlie Todd | 74.5kg | 2:48.54 | - | 2 |
| 11.3L | $2.50 |
2/10 | 07/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 4U | $47,570.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Josephine Gordon | 54kg | 2:29.68 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
3/13 | 22/08/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $97,010.00 | Newcastle | 2514m | NS | Kieran O'Neill | 59kg | 2:40.82 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
1/8 | 15/08/2024 | 12 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | Kieran O'Neill | 52.5kg | 2:26.56 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
1/8 | 03/08/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good | Cam Hardie | 61kg | 2:34.54 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
1/6 | 17/07/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Ffos Las | 2414m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 61.5kg | 2:32.92 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
3/10 | 20/06/2024 | 8 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Harry Burns | 56kg | 2:06.90 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
2/10 | 12/06/2024 | 5 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | William Buick | 61kg | 2:19.98 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
2/11 | 07/06/2024 | 14 | APP HCP 4U | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 1810m | Good | Harry Burns | 58.5kg | 1:57.71 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
4/13 | 24/05/2024 | 33 | HCP 4U | $10,520.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good | Dougie Costello | 59.5kg | 1:42.17 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |