Ascot Race 1 - Norfolk Stakes (Group 2)
CARRY THE FLAG (3) was only caught late when second in the G3 Marble Hill Stakes tackling 1200m at the Curragh. Return to 1000m looks a major positive under Ryan Moore for Aidan O'Brien. Sets the standard. ORTHODOX (10) travelled strongly and scored by 2.5L on debut contesting 1000m at Salisbury with Rossa Ryan again aboard. Represents the main danger. FLIGHT SIGNAL (5) impressed winning by 3.25L tackling 1010m at Bath and James Doyle takes over for Wathnan Racing. Makes appeal. EZ TINA (19) prevailed by 4.75L attempting 1000m at Woodbine on latest appearance while brings serious speed for Wesley Ward. Not dismissed.
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, ran second last of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 3 over 1000m, 8 len behind Napa carrying 60.5kg at $5. Second-up favourite; won by 2.75 len at Wolverhampton May 18 over 1000m defeating Undercover Affair with 60.5kg at $1.80. Looks tested in this field.
Last Starts 32 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 | 18/05/2026 | 15 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:01.00 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
| 6/7 | 03/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 0:58.66 | 4-7-6 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: S De Sousa
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, 2nd of 11 at Wolverhampton on May 11 over 1200m, nose behind Indian Land carrying 60.5kg at $11. Second-up 6th of 11 at Chester on May 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Virtuous Star carrying 60.5kg at $11. Raced below expectations latest and win doesn't look likely.
Last Starts 20 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 | 30/05/2026 | 19 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Chester | 1207m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 1:15.80 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:15.41 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
Jockey: R L Moore
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 7 at Curragh in the G3 Marble Hill Stakes on May 24 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Great Barrier Reef with 59.5kg at $6. The start before that won by a head at Naas May 9 over 1005m defeating Abletai carrying 60.5kg at $1.30. Big chance on that form.
Last Starts 26 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 | 24/05/2026 | 15 | G3 2 | $123,590.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | W M Lordan | 59.5kg | 1:11.33 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 2 | $37,910.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | W M Lordan | 60.5kg | 0:58.45 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.30 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2 | $41,310.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Soft | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:04.00 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 9 at Doncaster on May 16 over 1000m, 3 len behind Noble Raider with 60.5kg at $23. Second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at Redcar May 25 over 1000m defeating Blake's Lass with 60.5kg at $3.50. Others seem to have his measure.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/05/2026 | 9 | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Firm | Faye Mcmanoman | 60.5kg | 0:57.64 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 16/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Firm | Faye Mcmanoman | 60.5kg | 0:59.59 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, won won by 3.5 len at Bath May 22 over 1000m defeating Jaan Ki Tukri with 60.5kg at $3.80. In form and looks a top chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 22/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Bath | 1005m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:00.73 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.75 |
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 7 at Curragh on March 15 over 1005m, on rain affected going; head behind Ruler's Control carrying 60.5kg at $1.80. Second-up favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Naas April 27 over 1005m defeating Lady Patrona with 60kg at $1.40. Worth including.
Last Starts 53 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 | 27/04/2026 | 43 | MDN 2 | $43,080.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | David Egan | 60kg | 0:58.35 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $1.44 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $38,920.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Heavy | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:06.50 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.83 |
Jockey: Ray Dawson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
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Most recently from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Sandown Park in the LR The National Stakes on May 28 over 1000m, 2 len behind Where Love Lives with 58kg at $34. The race before that 7th of 13 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind O'gorman with 61.5kg at $13. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/05/2026 | 13 | LR OPEN 2 | $81,670.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 1:02.33 | 8-8-8-8-6 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 15/05/2026 | 20 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Jonny Peate | 61.5kg | 1:12.31 | 4-4-4-4-5-7 | 13 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/04/2026 | 15 | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good Firm | Jonny Peate | 59kg | 1:01.14 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 59kg | 1:02.21 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 3rd of 8 at York on May 23 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Possessive carrying 59.5kg at $8. Will need to do a bit more.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 59.5kg | 1:12.72 | 3-3-4-5-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently ran second last in a small field at Naas on May 17 over 1005m, 4 len behind Your Song with 61kg at $6.50. The race before that ran second last in a small field at Curragh in the LR FIRST FLIER STAKES on May 4 over 1005m, 9 len behind Velozee with 59.5kg at $1.60. Looks tested against this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 17/05/2026 | 13 | 2 | $69,940.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Ryan Moore | 61kg | 1:03.33 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 04/05/2026 | 24 | LR 2 | $85,630.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Good | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 0:59.66 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,520.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:02.41 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.57 |
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 2.5 len at Salisbury May 14 over 1000m defeating American Psycho carrying 60.5kg at $1.70. Open to plenty of improvement and another win is on the cards.
Last Starts 36 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 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $27,220.00 | Salisbury | 1005m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:04.37 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.67 |
Jockey: J P Spencer
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, 5th of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 3 over 1000m, 5 len behind Napa carrying 60.5kg at $17. Second-up favourite; won by 1.0 len at York May 14 over 1200m defeating Ranting Duke with 60.5kg at $4.50. Not keen on his chances this time.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 14/05/2026 | 11 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 60.5kg | 1:13.45 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/7 | 03/05/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 0:58.66 | 7-3-5 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 2nd of 8 at Leicester on May 26 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Libertango carrying 60.5kg at $11. Will need to do a bit more.
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 | 26/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 60.5kg | 1:10.54 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: W Buick
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Getting off the mark on debut; won by 0.5 len at Ripon June 3 over 1000m defeating Hidden Gift with 60.5kg at $9. Others seem to have his measure.
Last Starts 16 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 | 03/06/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 60.5kg | 0:58.71 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 3rd of 7 at Bath on April 27 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Dandyman Dan with 60.5kg at $4.30. Last start won by 2.5 len at Bath May 12 over 1000m defeating Passerine carrying 60.5kg at $4.30. Will need to do even more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/05/2026 | 15 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1005m | Fast | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:03.30 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/7 | 27/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Bath | 1106m | Fast | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:10.42 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, favourite; won by 1.3 len at Curragh April 19 over 1005m on a rain affected track defeating Carry The Flag carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Last start 3rd in a small field at Naas on May 17 over 1005m, 3.5 len behind Your Song carrying 61kg at $1.70. Not dismissed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 17/05/2026 | 28 | 2 | $69,940.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 1:03.33 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2 | $41,310.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Soft | Joseph Sheridan | 59.5kg | 1:04.00 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Donagh O'Connor
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by 0.5 len at Navan April 25 over 1207m defeating Barrow Boy with 60.5kg at $9.50. One of the contenders.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $39,520.00 | Navan | 1207m | GY | Donagh O'connor | 60.5kg | 1:12.41 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, won came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Sandown Park June 12 over 1000m defeating Viking Barbie with 60.5kg at $11. Looking to others this time around.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/06/2026 | - | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Saffie Osborne | 60.5kg | 1:05.95 | 5-3-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: K Stott
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market on debut, won by 1.5 len at Thirsk April 10 over 1000m defeating Hickory Lad carrying 60.5kg at $2.50. Last time out won by 0.5 len at Sandown Park LR The National Stakes May 28 over 1000m defeating Adaay Of Scarlett carrying 58kg at $4.50. Sure to be thereabouts again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 48 | LR OPEN 2 | $81,670.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Good | Kevin Stott | 58kg | 1:02.33 | 2-2-2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 0:58.71 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; scored a big 5 len win at Woodbine All Weather May 17 over 1006m defeating Ohana Lulu with 53.5kg at $2.25. Has upside and can make it two on the trot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $160,754.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1006m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 53.5kg | 0:58.01 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.25 |
Jockey: James Mcdonald
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, won won by 5 len at Churchill Downs April 28 over 905m defeating Booked carrying 52.5kg at $2.44. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 52 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 | 28/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $174,672.00 | Churchill Downs | 905m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 52.5kg | 0:51.42 | 5-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.44 |
Jockey: John Velazquez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Keeneland Turf on April 23 over 1106m, 0.1 len behind Tolstoy with 53.5kg at $1.99. Last start scored a big 3 len win at Aqueduct Turf May 14 over 1106m defeating Just Peachy carrying 56kg at $1.13. Others seem to have her measure.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 14/05/2026 | 21 | MDN F 2 | $118,715.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1106m | FM | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:02.62 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.13 |
| 2/9 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN 2 | $131,004.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 53.5kg | 1:06.00 | 4-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.99 |