Ascot Race 2 - Tote.co.uk Money Back 2nd Hcp (Heritage Hcp) (Gbbplus Race)
ANCESTOR (5) Narrowly clinched the victory last start at Haydock and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Keeping a perfect win record the last 2 attempts. Worth a ticket. CAPE FEAR (8) Pulled away to win by a margin of 5 1/2L last run at Windsor and form has been improving over recent runs. Serious player. ARCHERS BAY (1) Solid win by nearly 3L last run at this venue. Has been a model of consistency this prep. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. DECADE OF TIME (4) Finished 4th last start at Goodwood but showing consistent performance in races. Going well this preparation and will appreciate a good draw. Could run into the placings.

Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 3.5 len at this track on August 8 over 2400m defeating King Of Berkshire with 64.5kg at $3.50. Before that 4th in a small field at Newmarket (July) on July 10 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Heraldry carrying 58kg at $7.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/08/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $154,270.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Ryan Moore | 64.5kg | 2:31.20 | 4-2-1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 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: R Havlin
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 19 at this track KING GEORGE V STAKES June 18 over 2400m, 6 len behind Enceladus carrying 61kg at $34. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Newmarket (Rowley) April 16 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Maho Bay with 62kg at $4.30. Looking to others.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/19 | 18/06/2026 | 35 | HCP 3 | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 61kg | 2:29.74 | 4-1-8 | 15 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $326,690.00 | York | 2112m | Good | James Doyle | 58kg | 2:10.80 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/04/2026 | 115 | NOV 3 | $35,740.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2011m | Good | Robert Havlin | 62kg | 2:03.89 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/12 | 22/12/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 1:38.11 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Toby Moore
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 15th of 17 at York on August 22 over 2800m, 18 len behind Infraad carrying 57kg at $11. The run before that came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Goodwood on July 31 over 2200m defeating Devil's Peak carrying 60.5kg at $3. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/17 | 22/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 3 | $326,690.00 | York | 2816m | Good Soft | William Buick | 57kg | 3:01.42 | 10-13-15 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/13 | 31/07/2026 | 43 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 2212m | Good Firm | William Buick | 60.5kg | 2:23.69 | 7-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 11/19 | 18/06/2026 | 55 | HCP 3 | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | William Buick | 56kg | 2:29.74 | 9-8-11 | 11 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/04/2026 | 44 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | William Buick | 61kg | 2:11.57 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/03/2026 | 25 | NOV 3 | $21,780.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 62kg | 2:39.59 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $23,100.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | Neutral | Connor Planas | 59kg | 2:07.07 | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |

Jockey: George Bass
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield; 4th of 14 at Goodwood on July 30 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Ciarrai Abu with 58.5kg at $8. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Newmarket (July) on July 10 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Heraldry carrying 57.5kg at $10. Not far away last start. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 30/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 3 | $217,790.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 2:07.49 | 8-2-4 | 14 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/07/2026 | 29 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | George Bass | 57.5kg | 2:05.62 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 11/06/2026 | 38 | NOV 3U | $16,980.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Soft | George Bass | 62kg | 1:50.01 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/11 | 04/05/2026 | 16 | NOV 34 | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Finley Marsh | 58.5kg | 1:43.09 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $2.63 |
| 3/25 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:39.21 | - | 18 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by a neck at Haydock Park on August 7 over 2000m defeating Tropical Sands with 62kg at $1.50. The run before that favourite; won by 1.75 len at Great Yarmouth on July 8 over 2000m defeating Waterford Castle with 60kg at $13. Has the right credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 07/08/2026 | 30 | NOV 3U | $22,070.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good | Tom Marquand | 62kg | 2:13.67 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.53 |
| 1/6 | 08/07/2026 | 55 | MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 60kg | 2:12.04 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | NOV C 3U | $21,780.00 | Salisbury | 2011m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 57.5kg | 2:12.28 | - | 3 |
| 13.8L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Saffie Osborne
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 19 at this track KING GEORGE V STAKES June 18 over 2400m, 3 len behind Enceladus with 54.5kg at $7. Previously first up; second in a small field at Leicester April 25 over 2000m, 2 len behind Superior Choice with 56.5kg at $2.30. Excellent chance.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/19 | 18/06/2026 | 34 | HCP 3 | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Saffie Osborne | 54.5kg | 2:29.74 | 2-5-4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 15/05/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $27,220.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 2:05.19 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | 168 | MDN 3U | $21,780.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 56.5kg | 2:08.78 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.25 |
| 3/10 | 08/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Stevie Donohoe | 60.5kg | 1:49.23 | 6-4-3 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $1.91 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 in the LR GRAND PRIX DE CLAIREFONTAINE on August 14 over 2400m, slow going 6 len behind Mirik with 57.5kg at $9.50. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Newbury on July 17 over 2200m, nose behind Devil's Peak carrying 59kg at $1.70. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/08/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $82,460.00 | Clairefontaine | 2400m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 57.5kg | 2:29.10 | 2-3-6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 17/07/2026 | 34 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Newbury | 2212m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 2:16.96 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.67 |
| 1/6 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | MDN 34 | $72,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 2:11.13 | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | NOV 3 | $71,480.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2414m | Good | David Probert | 59kg | 2:30.91 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 2212m | Good | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 2:20.31 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | 157 | MDN 3 | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 2:15.90 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.91 |
| 2/7 | 22/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $36,900.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:39.41 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; won by 5.5 len at Windsor on August 24 over 2300m defeating Morcar with 57kg at $3. The run before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Chester on August 2 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Tiger with 60.5kg at $3.30. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.
Last Starts 11 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 | 24/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 2313m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 2:26.11 | 6-4-1 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/08/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 2:10.12 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/5 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | HCP 3U | $53,610.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 56kg | 2:32.65 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 18/06/2026 | 23 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 2313m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 58kg | 2:29.94 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.67 |
| 2/6 | 26/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 35 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 57kg | 2:05.44 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.91 |
| 3/13 | 11/05/2026 | 18 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 57.5kg | 2:08.33 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/8 | 23/04/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $18,150.00 | Beverley | 2011m | Good | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 2:05.09 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 05/04/2026 | 171 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Bath | 2011m | Good | Rob Hornby | 56kg | 2:11.16 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $17,420.00 | Brighton | 1609m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 59kg | 1:35.21 | 6-3-5 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Nicola Currie
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Hamilton Park on August 21 over 2200m, neck behind Nakassama carrying 59kg at $1.40. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Windsor on July 20 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Castlemont carrying 60.5kg at $1.80. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 21/08/2026 | 32 | NOV 3U | $64,800.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2212m | Good Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 59kg | 2:26.78 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.44 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2026 | 19 | MDN 34 | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 2:08.09 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $1.83 |
| 2/8 | 01/07/2026 | 47 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1609m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 59kg | 1:40.98 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.91 |
| 2/7 | 15/05/2026 | 282 | NOV 3U | $72,600.00 | York | 1609m | Good | P J McDonald | 58.5kg | 1:41.77 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 06/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:27.75 | 11-8-6 | 13 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |