Ascot Race 5 - Royal Ascot Local Schools Art Competition Handicap
DEVIL'S PEAK (3) was gelded before running a mighty race when second in a Kempton Park handicap five weeks ago. Hails from a top stable having a fine start to the season with their three-year-olds and could prove competitive. SASSICAIA (2) won on debut at Wolverhampton however disappointed at Southwell three weeks ago. Possible that he needed the run and looks set to improve for the turf. SINTRA (5) remains a maiden after three starts. Not disgraced on turf debut at Yarmouth. One to keep an eye on for a market move. WATERFORD CASTLE (1) adopts first time cheekpieces. Did well at Newmarket recently. Consider.

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 61kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 8 at Newmarket (Rowley) on April 15 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Archers Bay carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at Wolverhampton on March 23 over 1700m, 0.5 len behind Laureate Crown carrying 58kg at $1.70. Tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/04/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56.5kg | 2:05.43 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 23/03/2026 | 28 | HCP 3 | $16,700.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 58kg | 1:49.29 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.67 |
| 2/8 | 23/02/2026 | 194 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 56.5kg | 1:27.94 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.67 |
| 6/10 | 13/08/2025 | 53 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Good | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:30.89 | 8-7-6 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 21/06/2025 | 8 | LR OPEN 2 | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:27.09 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:35.68 | 5-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up. Promising on debut won by a neck at Wolverhampton December 8 over 1700m defeating Tewkesbury with 60.5kg at $5.50. Returned from break 4th of 12 at Southwell All Weather on April 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Goldinthesea with 62kg at $5. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 15/04/2026 | 128 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 62kg | 1:39.97 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $12,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:50.97 | 9-9-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after five months 2nd in a small field at Kempton Park All Weather on April 1 over 2200m, nose behind Moment Of Light carrying 60kg at $5.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Haydock Park on September 4 over 1600m, head behind Commanding Officer with 58kg at $23. Among the chances based on that latest performance.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 01/04/2026 | 151 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | William Buick | 60kg | 2:22.23 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 01/11/2025 | 19 | HCP NSY 2 | $24,740.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Soft | Robert Havlin | 61kg | 1:53.77 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 13/10/2025 | 22 | NOV 2 | $36,900.00 | Yarmouth | 1411m | Good | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:24.49 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/09/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $47,190.00 | Southwell | 1609m | NS | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:44.56 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/09/2025 | 27 | NOV C 2 | $22,360.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 58kg | 1:43.95 | 4-5-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:25.99 | 1-7-8 | 9 |
| 21.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Harry Davies
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, won by a head at Kempton Park All Weather March 25 over 1600m defeating Generic carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Last start 6th of 11 at Great Yarmouth on April 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Generic with 61kg at $6.50. Great chance to atone.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 11/04/2026 | 17 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good | Harry Davies | 61kg | 1:39.97 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 25/03/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Harry Davies | 56.5kg | 1:39.80 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Great Yarmouth on April 11 over 2000m, 4 len behind Del Maro carrying 59kg at $9. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Wolverhampton on March 17 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Nobody Knows with 57kg at $2.10. Thereabouts but looks tested.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 11/04/2026 | 25 | NOV 3 | $21,780.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good | Colin Keane | 59kg | 2:08.14 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/03/2026 | 41 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Colin Keane | 57kg | 1:50.11 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/10 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 56kg | 1:42.53 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |