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Royal Ascot

Today, June 21, 2025FlatClass 21m1f

SERAPH GABRIEL is drawn a bit wider than ideal but is still given the chance to build on the considerable promise of his Sandown reappearance second in the spring. Glen To Glen has switched to Joseph O'Brien since his good second in a warm Leopardstown handicap in March and is a potentially dangerous opponent. French raider Best Secret and London Gold Cup 3-4 Quai de Bethune and Ernst Blofeld also make the shortlist.

  • Seraph Gabriel
  • Glen To Glen
  • Best Secret
1m2f Hcap Stks
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 5. Seraph Gabriel
    J: Rossa RyanT: Ralph Beckett
    F: 412-2
    Price History:
    3.50
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    57
    Verdict
    Improved again when very promising second of 8 in 1m Esher Cup on Sandown handicap debut and reappearance 8 weeks ago. Up in trip. Definitely more to come from him.
  • 4. Best Secret
    J: James DoyleT: S. Wattel, France
    F: 343-21
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    52
    Verdict
    Showed improved when a convincing winner on handicap debut at Longchamp (1¼m, good) at the end of April. Quicker ground now an unknown but he's almost certainly capable of better.
  • 2. Sallaal
    J: Ray DawsonT: Roger Varian
    F: 1-51
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Second novice win when landing short odds over 1m at Hamilton (good to firm) 7 weeks ago. Open to improvement for a stable which has already plundered a couple of leading 3-y-o handicaps this season.
  • 16. Glen To Glen
    J: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 64-13
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    83
    Verdict
    Progressive for Jim Bolger, winning his maiden over 6f before stepping up significantly in trip to finish third of 16 on 1¼m Leopardstown handicap debut in March. That form has worked out and he's an interesting new recruit for Joseph O'Brien.
  • 6. El Burhan
    J: Jim CrowleyT: George Boughey
    F: 4113-1
    Price History:
    9.50
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    44
    Verdict
    Useful effort when edging a bunched finish in 7.5f Chester handicap on reappearance. Stamina on his dam's side so this longer trip should be within range. Likely capable of better again.
  • 11. Ernst Blofeld
    J: William BuickT: John & Thady Gosden
    F: 3134
    Price History:
    9.50
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Has made good progress in 4 starts, finishing 1¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Saddadd in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1¼m, firm) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces added. Open to further progress but his draw could have been kinder.
  • 10. Quai De Bethune
    J: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew Balding
    F: 3-1463
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    93
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    AW maiden winner who made a very good start to his handicap career when 1½ lengths third of 9 to Saddadd in strong London Gold Cup at Newbury (1¼m, firm) 5 weeks ago. Respected.
  • 3. Tycoon
    J: David EganT: John & Thady Gosden
    F: 3-13
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Kingman colt who is going the right way, winning Windsor maiden over this trip before a creditable 7½ lengths third of 8 to Amiloc in listed race at Goodwood (11f, good, 14/1) 28 days ago. Changed hands for £600,000 earlier in the week. Open to further progress
  • 12. Roosevelt
    J: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 010
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Won 8-runner maiden at Leopardstown (1½m, good) in May. A drop to 7f for his Fairyhouse handicap debut since backfired and he's bettered judged on the Leopardstown win now returning to a more suitable trip.
  • 9. Dakota Blue
    J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
    F: 242-12
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Came good in Navan maiden over this trip (good to firm) on reappearance and stepped up on that form when narrowly denied in a handicap back there since. That may not prove his limit.
  • 13. Fantazy Man
    J: Seamie HeffernanT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
    F: 09611
    Price History:
    29.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    92
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Has improved for cheekpieces, winning a Ballinrobe claimer and Fairyhouse handicap at around 1¼m last month. Further progress needed to complete the hat-trick in this ultra-competitive race but he's going the right way.
  • 17. Brindavan
    J: C. T. KeaneT: S. P. C. Woods
    F: 22142-241
    Price History:
    36.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    Consistent at 2 yrs and solid start to this season, landing a cosy win over C&D (firm) last month. Should remain competitive off 6 lb higher. RESERVE.
  • 8. Aurel
    J: Richard KingscoteT: Ralph Beckett
    F: 1-41
    Price History:
    31.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Made it 2 wins from 3 starts when shading a tight finish in 1¼m Leicester novice (good to firm) 26 days ago. While an opening mark of 94 isn't obviously generous it would be no surprise to see this lightly-raced colt take another step forward.
  • 7. Basalt
    J: Luke MorrisT: Archie Watson
    F: 513-5
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Progressed well at 2 landing 1m Newcastle novice and signing off with a third of 5 in listed race at Pontefract (1m, heavy). His 9 lengths fifth in 11f Goodwood listed on reappearance was creditable and this slightly shorter trip should suit now handicapping. First-time cheekpieces on. Drawn wide.
  • 14. War Socks
    J: Silvestre De SousaT: Niels Petersen, Norway
    F: 5731
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    91
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    Norwegian-trained colt who showed quite useful form when third to 2000 Guineas winner Ruling Court at Meydan (1m) in March. Has won a 1m conditions race in Sweden since. Tackles 1¼m for the first time. Probably best watched.
  • 1. Rock Of Cashel
    J: Sean LeveyT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 81465-648
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    100
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    Useful colt. but has an exposed look about him and will need a really smart performance to defy a triple-figure mark on handicap debut.
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Non-Runners
  • 18. Archivist
    J: ReserveT: William Haggas
    F: 4222-21
    Price History:
    6.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Improved at the second time of asking for his new trainer when easily landing short odds in 1m Leicester maiden (good to firm) 18 days ago. Should stay this longer trip and likely his best days are ahead of him. RESERVE.
  • 15. The Kings Falcon
    J: Non RunnerT: William Haggas
    F: 42-21
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    90
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
  • 19. Dantes Lad
    J: ReserveT: George Boughey
    F: 3391-561
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-12
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    89
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Took a step forward tackling 1¼m for the first time when landing a warm York handicap (firm) 3 weeks ago. A 2 lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing with further progress on the cards. RESERVE

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