Ascot Race 5 - Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Classic (Hcp) (Gbbplus Race)
HOSEKI (2) has been in sparkling form this season winning on all three starts. She had to dig deep to win here over course and distance last month but got to the line a short head in front of her nearest rival. Looks hard to oppose. ARCHERS BAY (1) finished well held at Newmarket last month and needs to leave that behind. Tackles 2400m for the first time here and with Ryan Moore on board holds every chance. PIERRE GROSSE (5) comes across from Ireland as a maiden however did produce a career best when runner up at the Curragh. One to consider. ROYAL POETRY (6) deserves a market check. This demands progress.

Jockey: Ryan Moore
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Newmarket (July) on July 10 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Heraldry carrying 58kg at $7.50. The start before that 9th of 16 at Milan in G2 on June 2 over 2200m, on heavy track; 20 len behind Venetian Prince carrying 58kg at $4.80. Can improve on the latest effort and is a key runner.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 10/07/2026 | 38 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | 2:05.62 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 9/16 | 02/06/2026 | 32 | G2 OPEN FM 3 | $1,059,934.00 | Milan | 2200m | Heavy | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | 2:16.30 | - | 2 |
| 20.9L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 01/05/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN C 3 | $107,400.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:03.80 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/04/2026 | 130 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 2:05.43 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/12/2025 | 47 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 60.5kg | 2:02.24 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/10/2025 | 15 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Gowran Park | 1709m | Heavy | Mark Crehan | 59kg | 1:55.44 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/10/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $34,960.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | Heavy | Ronan Whelan | 60.5kg | 2:08.10 | - | 3 |
| 13.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Galway | 1709m | Soft | Mark Crehan | 59kg | 1:49.54 | - | 7 |
| 29.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a three run winning streak. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by a nose at this track July 10 over 2400m defeating Nochebuena carrying 51.5kg at $2.60. The race before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Chester June 27 over 2100m defeating Bearin Up carrying 53.5kg at $3.50. Nicely placed and is sure to measure up.
Last Starts 29 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 | 10/07/2026 | 13 | HCP F 3U | $90,750.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 51.5kg | 2:34.22 | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 32 | HCP F 3U | $45,370.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Harry Davies | 53.5kg | 2:08.69 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/05/2026 | 189 | MDN 35 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 56kg | 2:05.44 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.38 |
| 4/7 | 18/11/2025 | 24 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Harry Burns | 56.5kg | 1:42.92 | 5-2-4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $24,090.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 1:49.31 | 4-5-3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jerry Chau
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run didn't finish the race at Goodwood July 29 over 2400m. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Wolverhampton on May 29 over 2400m, 2 len behind Galilean Quality with 61kg at $2.90. One of the chances.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 29/07/2026 | 61 | HCP 3 | $136,120.00 | Goodwood | 2414m | Good Firm | William Buick | 56kg | 2:35.45 | - | 5 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 29/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $28,590.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:38.25 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.88 |
| 3/14 | 14/05/2026 | 39 | HCP 3 | $54,450.00 | York | 2414m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 62kg | 2:34.08 | - | 15 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/04/2026 | 199 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Bath | 2011m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 59kg | 2:11.16 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $1.73 |
| 1/11 | 18/09/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1810m | Good Soft | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | 1:57.53 | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $55,350.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Soft | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:45.53 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Melham
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track on July 11 over 2400m, neck behind Tryfan with 51.5kg at $19. The start before that 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. Big chance with a repeat of the latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Kieran O'neill | 51.5kg | 2:35.36 | 2-3-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 18/19 | 18/06/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 54.5kg | 2:29.74 | 1-18-18 | 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 |

Jockey: L Ferraris
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Curragh on July 19 over 2414m, 0.5 len behind Tokyo Tower with 61kg at $4.50. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Down Royal on June 20 over 2615m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Madbadanddangerous carrying 51.5kg at $11. Should run well again and is definitely in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/07/2026 | 29 | MDN 3U | $34,460.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good Firm | Shane Foley | 61kg | 2:31.96 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $174,910.00 | Down Royal | 2615m | Soft | Keithen Kennedy | 51.5kg | 2:54.28 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/13 | 05/06/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Fairyhouse | 2011m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 58.5kg | 2:06.46 | - | 13 |
| 9.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | 27 | 3 | $34,460.00 | Naas | 2112m | Good | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 2:16.17 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/04/2026 | 182 | HCP 3 | $44,900.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GY | Keithen Kennedy | 56kg | 2:14.95 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 12/10/2025 | 54 | SELL 2 | $230,200.00 | Naas | 1408m | Y | Keithen Kennedy | 61kg | 1:29.37 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/08/2025 | 12 | SELL 2 | $46,330.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Shane Foley | 61kg | 1:33.25 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | 1:42.50 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Yutaka Take
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Salisbury on July 25 over 2400m, 1.0 len behind Rossa Raheen with 61kg at $2.30. Before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Doncaster July 18 over 2400m defeating Boilermaker with 59kg at $5.50. This is well within her grasp.
Last Starts 14 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 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | HCP 3 | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2414m | Good Firm | Seamus Cronin | 61kg | 2:41.12 | 6-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 18/07/2026 | 39 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Firm | Seamus Cronin | 59kg | 2:34.32 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2026 | 24 | HCP F 3U | $20,420.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Soft | Sean Levey | 57kg | 2:14.18 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Joe Leavy | 60.5kg | 2:03.58 | - | 6 |
| 28.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/05/2026 | 23 | HCP F 3U | $19,780.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 54.5kg | 2:10.37 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 10/04/2026 | 11 | APP NOV F 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Sean Levey | 56.5kg | 1:51.34 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 30/03/2026 | 124 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 56kg | 1:13.68 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/14 | 26/11/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Alec Voikhansky | 56.5kg | 1:41.30 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th in a small field at this track on July 11 over 2800m, 9 len behind Galilean Quality carrying 55kg at $5.50. The race before that ran second last in a small field at Sandown Park on June 12 over 2800m, 1.3 len behind Heroics carrying 64kg at $1.60. Key chance and expected to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/07/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | David Probert | 55kg | 3:02.80 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | HCP 3 | $14,950.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 64kg | 3:15.06 | 2-1-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.62 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good | P J McDonald | 61kg | 2:38.44 | 1-2-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.44 |
| 3/7 | 18/05/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good | Jason Watson | 61kg | 2:28.61 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 30/04/2026 | 9 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 58kg | 2:04.82 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.83 |
| 2/9 | 21/04/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 61kg | 2:05.27 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 26/03/2026 | 166 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 56.5kg | 1:39.74 | - | 11 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/10/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $55,350.00 | York | 1584m | Good | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:41.48 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $36,300.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Soft | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:32.34 | 4-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Frida Valle Skar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last in a small field at Newmarket (July) on July 17 over 2400m, 4 len behind Counter Intuitive carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Second-up 2nd of 7 at Chester on August 2 over 2500m, 1.5 len behind Charmaine carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 6 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 | 02/08/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | 2:39.63 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |
| 4/4 | 17/07/2026 | 189 | HCP 3U | $21,640.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | David Probert | 60.5kg | 2:31.03 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/4 | 09/01/2026 | 18 | NOV 3 | $23,750.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 2:13.15 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/12/2025 | 21 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 1:38.11 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/12/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:40.56 | 3-6-10 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 15 at this track on July 25 over 2400m, 41 len behind Primo Lara with 58kg at $6.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Chepstow on July 3 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Last Verse carrying 61kg at $6. Looks safely held.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 25/07/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $55,630.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:31.31 | 11-12-15 | 4 |
| 41.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $15,830.00 | Chepstow | 2414m | Good Firm | Callum Hutchinson | 61kg | 2:34.86 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/06/2026 | 32 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 60kg | 2:12.99 | 11-11-8 | 12 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/05/2026 | 203 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 60kg | 1:42.04 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/10/2025 | 11 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,060.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 1:50.93 | 6-5-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/10/2025 | 11 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good Soft | Charles Bishop | 59.5kg | 1:42.21 | 2-2-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/09/2025 | 43 | HCP NSY 2 | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good | Charles Bishop | 61kg | 1:26.49 | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 16/08/2025 | 35 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 59.5kg | 1:39.60 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $3.75 |
| 3/14 | 12/07/2025 | 17 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 57.5kg | 1:26.46 | 5-4-3 | 14 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | George Downing | 59.5kg | 1:28.39 | 10-8-4 | 14 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Suraj Narredu
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Sandown Park on July 29 over 2800m, 2.5 len behind Boilermaker carrying 61kg at $7.50. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Chepstow July 3 over 2400m defeating Ohara carrying 59.5kg at $3. Looks tested against this line-up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 29/07/2026 | 26 | HCP 3 | $20,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 61kg | 3:10.65 | 2-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 03/07/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $15,830.00 | Chepstow | 2414m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 59.5kg | 2:34.86 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/06/2026 | 289 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 2:09.33 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/3 | 02/09/2025 | 66 | MDN 2 | $48,600.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Heavy | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 1:46.10 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $2.75 |
| 5/7 | 28/06/2025 | 36 | OPEN NOV 2 | $46,130.00 | York | 1408m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:25.31 | 1-1-5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1401m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:29.12 | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |