Ascot Race 5 - Side Glance Story Book Launch Hcp (Gbbplus Race)
TRYFAN (7) Well beaten when 7th last start at Salisbury. Overlooking the last run and challenged by less formidable competitors. Should be swooping on the field late. Gets a chance to win. NIGHTIME DANCER (1) Weakened under pressure when 14th last start here. Should bounce back and dropping in class. Will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Worth strong consideration. GHAIYYA (6) Only fair when 8th last run at Pontefract but up against weaker rivals. Will be pushing for a forward position early. No shock to see a win. ERNST BLOFELD (4) Came in 7th last start at this track. Happy to overlook that run and competing in a less challenging grade. Jockey Callum Rodriguez consistently rides well for this yard. Can go on with it.

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 2 over 2400m, 5 len behind Daiquiri Bay carrying 61.5kg at $10. Last start 14th of 17 at this track DUKE OF EDINBURGH STAKES on June 19 over 2400m, 22 len behind Opportunity carrying 61kg at $10. Among the winning hopes on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/17 | 19/06/2026 | 48 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 61kg | 2:28.54 | - | 18 |
| 22.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | 259 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 61.5kg | 2:32.60 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/08/2025 | 37 | G3 OPEN 3U | $163,350.00 | Newbury | 2715m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 56kg | 2:51.96 | 1-3-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/07/2025 | 33 | G3 OPEN 3 | $369,000.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2615m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 58.5kg | 2:42.30 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $3.75 |
| 8/18 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $2,959,410.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Good | Jamie Spencer | 58kg | 2:38.50 | 18-13-8 | 9 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/05/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN C 3 | $110,700.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 58kg | 2:27.43 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/04/2025 | 156 | NOV 3 | $73,800.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 59kg | 2:38.77 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/15 | 01/11/2024 | - | NOV C 2 | $15,430.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:27.28 | 5-6-3 | 16 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 17 at this track DUKE OF EDINBURGH STAKES on June 19 over 2400m, 9 len behind Opportunity carrying 60kg at $101. Previously second-up 7th of 16 at Sakhir on January 2 over 1800m, 5 len behind Hi Royal with 63kg at $3.75. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/17 | 19/06/2026 | 78 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 60kg | 2:28.54 | - | 19 |
| 9.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 62 | HCP80-100 4U | $145,560.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 64.5kg | 2:01.47 | - | 6 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 4U | $285,307.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 57.5kg | 2:03.32 | - | 7 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/16 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 63kg | 1:50.11 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/13 | 19/12/2025 | 63 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 57.5kg | 2:03.02 | - | 15 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/10/2025 | 163 | CL3 3 | $25,840.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 1800m | Soft | Luca Carboni | 54.5kg | 1:58.69 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 5/5 | 07/05/2025 | 52 | CL2 3 | $49,730.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good Soft | C Soumillon | 59kg | 2:06.72 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $6.80 |
| 5/5 | 16/03/2025 | 185 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $91,820.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:42.10 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 12/09/2024 | 33 | G3 OPEN CG 2 | $130,290.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:44.08 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 10/08/2024 | - | UNR CG 2 | $49,920.00 | Deauville | 1600m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 1:47.84 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 16 at this track COPPER HORSE STAKES on June 16 over 2800m, 60 len behind Daiquiri Bay carrying 61.5kg at $51. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Abu Dhabi in the LR Abu Dhabi Championship on February 7 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Royal Power with 57kg at $23. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 16/06/2026 | 129 | HCP 4U | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Silvestre De Sousa | 61.5kg | 2:59.32 | 3-15-16 | 9 |
| 60.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN 4U | $147,860.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2400m | Good | Ross Coakley | 57kg | 2:30.00 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $23.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/01/2026 | 176 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | Malone Favriaux | 57kg | 2:31.25 | 7-7-9 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $89,980.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | SH | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | 2:09.13 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/15 | 19/06/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $96,830.00 | Longchamp | 2200m | Good Soft | Cristian Demuro | 57kg | 2:18.25 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/14 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $97,690.00 | Longchamp | 2100m | Good Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 56kg | 2:10.47 | 14-12-5 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/15 | 04/05/2025 | 35 | HCP 3 | $97,690.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 56kg | 1:41.92 | - | 10 |
| 1.6L | $8.60 |
| 6/11 | 30/03/2025 | 142 | MDN 3 | $36,207.00 | Lyon La Soie | 1800m | Neutral | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | 1:52.00 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $8.30 |
| 4/6 | 08/11/2024 | 21 | CL2 2 | $44,630.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 55.5kg | 1:43.23 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $5.80 |
| 2/9 | 18/10/2024 | 42 | MDN CG 2 | $37,160.00 | Lyon Parilly | 1600m | Heavy | Malone Favriaux | 54.5kg | 1:48.05 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/7 | 06/09/2024 | 31 | MDN CG 2 | $48,860.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:46.75 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 16 at this track COPPER HORSE STAKES on June 16 over 2800m, 5.5 len behind Daiquiri Bay with 61kg at $15. Before that won by 1.3 len at Kempton Park All Weather May 27 over 2400m defeating Master Vintner with 61kg at $4.30. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 16/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:59.32 | 4-1-7 | 10 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/13 | 27/05/2026 | 12 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:31.88 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2026 | 288 | HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | Faleh Bughenaim | 61kg | 2:31.37 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 14/18 | 31/07/2025 | 40 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good | C Soumillon | 57kg | 2:04.99 | 2-6-14 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $17.00 |
| 15/15 | 21/06/2025 | 35 | HCP 3 | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 2004m | Good Firm | William Buick | 57.5kg | 2:05.15 | 2-14-15 | 18 |
| 63.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $205,370.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58.5kg | 2:03.49 | 3-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/05/2025 | 11 | LR OPEN C 3 | $101,480.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Robert Havlin | 58kg | 2:05.24 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 21/04/2025 | 14 | NOV 3U | $16,260.00 | Kempton Park | 2011m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 56.5kg | 2:06.22 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.38 |
| 3/14 | 07/04/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 57.5kg | 1:40.10 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 13th of 16 at Epsom Downs on June 5 over 2000m, 17 len behind Sallaal with 55.5kg at $11. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 2 over 1800m, 0.9 len behind Erzindjan carrying 57.5kg at $23. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 05/06/2026 | 34 | HCP 4U | $217,790.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good Soft | David Egan | 55.5kg | 2:08.85 | 10-14-13 | 12 |
| 17.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/05/2026 | 18 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | David Egan | 57.5kg | 1:50.19 | - | 3 |
| 0.9L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/04/2026 | 138 | HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Rowan Scott | 58.5kg | 1:38.38 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/13 | 27/11/2025 | 81 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | David Egan | 62kg | 2:03.42 | 7-5-7 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/09/2025 | 78 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | York | 2112m | Good | David Egan | 62kg | 2:11.64 | 2-4-6 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/15 | 21/06/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 2004m | Good Firm | David Egan | 60kg | 2:05.15 | 4-7-8 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/05/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN C 3 | $110,700.00 | Goodwood | 2252m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 2:24.83 | 4-2-3 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/04/2025 | 241 | MDN 3U | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 56.5kg | 2:11.63 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.44 |
| 3/10 | 30/08/2024 | - | MDN C 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 1:29.87 | 10-6-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 9 at Pontefract in the LR Pontefract Castle Stakes on June 21 over 2400m, 12 len behind Coedana with 58kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 12 at Carlisle on May 30 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Opportunity carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Capable of a better run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/06/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN F 4U | $108,900.00 | Pontefract | 2414m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 2:33.97 | - | 10 |
| 12.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Carlisle | 2212m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 58.5kg | 2:24.17 | - | 10 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/12 | 17/05/2026 | 22 | HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2615m | Good | Connor Beasley | 61kg | 2:45.66 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/04/2026 | 189 | HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 61kg | 2:31.16 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/10/2025 | 65 | HCP APP 3U | $21,780.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Jason Hart | 61.5kg | 2:39.37 | 7-2-7 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/08/2025 | 11 | HCP F 3U | $92,250.00 | Salisbury | 2419m | Good Firm | Joe Fanning | 61kg | 2:36.61 | 1-3-5 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $30,360.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Joe Fanning | 59.5kg | 2:36.78 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 11/07/2025 | 13 | HCP F 3U | $92,250.00 | Ascot Uk | 2405m | Good Firm | Joanna Mason | 53kg | 2:31.55 | 7-10-9 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/06/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Chester | 2472m | Good | Joe Fanning | 59.5kg | 2:38.08 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 17/06/2025 | 55 | OPEN MDN F 3U | $14,760.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 2:31.68 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 23/04/2025 | 25 | MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 53kg | 2:29.12 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 58-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at Salisbury on May 14 over 2800m, 10 len behind Alfred Boucher with 57.5kg at $7. The race before that ran second last of 12 at Newcastle All Weather on April 3 over 3300m, 32 len behind Berkshire Sundance with 55.5kg at $17. Racing well and is nicely placed.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/05/2026 | 41 | HCP 4U | $43,560.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Good | Hector Crouch | 57.5kg | 3:05.32 | - | 0 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/04/2026 | 50 | HCP 4U | $317,620.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Kaiya Fraser | 55.5kg | 3:36.60 | - | 4 |
| 32.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 63.5kg | 3:01.71 | 3-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 9/11 | 16/01/2026 | 49 | HCP 4U | $89,070.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 56.5kg | 3:30.92 | 1-2-9 | 10 |
| 16.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/11/2025 | 66 | HCP 3U | $45,740.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 60kg | 2:34.65 | 1-1-3 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 23/09/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 59kg | 3:01.78 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 9/10 | 23/08/2025 | 30 | HCP 4U | $41,110.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 61.5kg | 3:01.81 | 5-6-9 | 8 |
| 16.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/07/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Soft | Trevor Whelan | 57kg | 3:09.32 | 2-8-9 | 8 |
| 75.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/19 | 28/06/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $138,380.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | Neutral | James Doyle | 59kg | 3:39.65 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/05/2025 | 32 | HCP 4U | $16,140.00 | Salisbury | 2856m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 3:01.70 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 10/11 | 22/04/2025 | 208 | HCP APP 4U | $45,370.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good | Joey Haynes | 53kg | 2:38.87 | 7-10-10 | 2 |
| 30.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: K T O'Neill
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 19 at this track KING GEORGE V STAKES on June 18 over 2400m, 40 len behind Enceladus with 54.5kg at $81. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Chepstow on May 29 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Echo Of Stars with 58kg at $15. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/19 | 18/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 54.5kg | 2:29.74 | - | 3 |
| 40.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NOV 3U | $21,780.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | 2:07.54 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/05/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $27,220.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | 2:08.36 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 2212m | Good | Lewis Edmunds | 60.5kg | 2:20.31 | - | 2 |
| 20.0L | $34.00 |