Ascot Race 5 - Carey Group Handicap
The well-bred CAPE BRETON (6) may show improved form now switching to handicap company following a gelding operation. This son of Frankel got off the mark at the third attempt winning narrowly at Lingfield AW in November. Might do better up in trip. CALEDONIAN (5) won tackling 1400m at Southwell when last seen six months ago and is another who will appreciate this stiffer stamina test. CHARTWELL JOCK (4) finished runner-up over 2000m at Doncaster making handicap debut 41 days ago and cannot be ruled out off 1kg higher. Recent Beverley winner KOKANEE (7) is also worth including up in grade.

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran last of 8 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the LR Feilden Stakes on April 15 over 1800m, 55 len behind Almeric carrying 58kg at $29. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at this track September 7 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Mr Fantastic with 59kg at $4. Can do much better this time with the run under his belt.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 15/04/2025 | 199 | LR OPEN 3U | $101,480.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Soft | James Doyle | 58kg | 1:53.23 | - | 4 |
| 55.0L | $29.00 |
7/7 | 28/09/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN C 2 | $226,870.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Soft | Sean Levey | 58kg | 1:38.38 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
1/4 | 07/09/2024 | 15 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Soft | James Doyle | 59kg | 1:31.41 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
3/7 | 23/08/2024 | - | NOV C 2 | $16,340.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good | Sean Levey | 58kg | 1:25.36 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Not seen since he finished last of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the G3 Zetland Stakes October 12 over 2000m, 26 len behind Starzintheireyes carrying 59kg at $41. On debut won by 0.8 len Bath September 14 over 1600m defeating Master Technician carrying 60.5kg at $5. Prefer to watch this time.
Last Starts 209 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 | 12/10/2024 | 13 | G3 OPEN 2 | $123,680.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 2:07.03 | - | 2 |
| 26.8L | $41.00 |
3/5 | 29/09/2024 | 15 | WFA 2 | $33,960.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Heavy | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 1:50.23 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
1/10 | 14/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $17,510.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 1:41.70 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 7 at Kempton Park All Weather on March 26 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Invited carrying 59.5kg at $4. Second-up in a small field at Newmarket (Rowley) on April 15 over 2000m, 8 len behind Treasure Fleet with 58.5kg at $5.50. No threat last time out but this suits.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 15/04/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 2:12.12 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
2/7 | 26/03/2025 | 172 | HCP 3 | $24,240.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Ben Sanderson | 59.5kg | 1:38.71 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
2/7 | 05/10/2024 | 23 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Ben Sanderson | 60kg | 1:39.65 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
4/7 | 12/09/2024 | 22 | NSY HCP 2 | $40,840.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:39.05 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
1/5 | 21/08/2024 | 25 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:40.77 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
2/8 | 27/07/2024 | 37 | MDN 2 | $17,510.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 60.5kg | 1:28.51 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
2/7 | 20/06/2024 | 22 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 60.5kg | 1:29.49 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
4/7 | 29/05/2024 | 10 | NOV 2 | $17,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:27.12 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
5/8 | 19/05/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $38,110.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:12.40 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after two months 2nd in a small field at Doncaster on March 30 over 2000m, 2 len behind Many Men carrying 57.5kg at $5. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Lingfield All Weather on January 3 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Boatswain with 60.5kg at $15. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 40 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 | 30/03/2025 | 69 | HCP 3 | $40,840.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | 2:10.26 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 20/01/2025 | 17 | MDN 34 | $14,540.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 54.5kg | 2:00.61 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.91 |
2/10 | 03/01/2025 | 30 | NOV 3U | $13,470.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 2:07.51 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
8/13 | 04/12/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 59kg | 1:39.84 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign winning by 0.5 len Southwell All Weather November 7 over 1400m defeating Hot To Dot with 58.5kg at $7.50. On debut sixth of 16 at Newbury July 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Linwood with 59kg at $41. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 183 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 | 07/11/2024 | 43 | HCP NSY 2 | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Hayley Turner | 58.5kg | 1:28.03 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
4/6 | 25/09/2024 | 37 | NOV 2 | $36,300.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 1:24.72 | - | 6 |
| 22.3L | $3.75 |
2/10 | 19/08/2024 | 31 | MDN 2 | $18,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Firm | Jamie Spencer | 60.5kg | 1:26.90 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
6/16 | 19/07/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 59kg | 1:24.69 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by head Lingfield All Weather November 13 over 1600m defeating Padua carrying 60.5kg at $2.90. On debut ran last in a small field at this track September 7 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Law Of Design with 59kg at $3. Has ability and looks one of the better chances.
Last Starts 177 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 | 13/11/2024 | 39 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:38.86 | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $2.88 |
5/7 | 05/10/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $38,110.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good Soft | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:43.09 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
4/4 | 07/09/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Soft | Rob Hornby | 59kg | 1:31.41 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months won by 1.3 len at Beverley April 16 over 2010m defeating Trojan Soldier with 58.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Southwell All Weather on December 14 over 1600m, 7 len behind Pinhole carrying 59kg at $51. Improver who can measure up again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 16/04/2025 | 110 | HCP 3U | $16,700.00 | Beverley | 1999m | Good | Jason Hart | 58.5kg | 2:09.74 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
5/10 | 27/12/2024 | 13 | NOV 2 | $18,540.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:50.16 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |
5/8 | 14/12/2024 | 37 | NOV 2U | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 1:44.37 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
6/7 | 07/11/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 2:06.81 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |