| 1506588 |
1 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
19 |
-100.0 |
Dawn Rising |
IRE |
b |
g |
Galileo |
Devoted To You |
Danehill Dancer |
8 |
62.6 |
100 |
t1 |
D P McDonogh |
null |
J P OBrien |
Did not get a clear run down the field in a handicap over 2m3f at Chester most recent; has run well in multiple renewals of Queen Alexandra here; Group winner in autumn; tongue-tie first time; usually held up; up in trip; place claims off top weight |
Wearing a tonguestrap for the first time |
107 |
2 |
6 |
35.47 |
|
|
19 |
-40 |
116.91 |
385 |
| 1506588 |
2 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
9 |
13.8 |
Artistic Star |
IRE |
b |
g |
Galileo |
Nechita |
Fastnet Rock |
5 |
62.6 |
100 |
null |
Jack Dace |
7 |
R M Beckett |
Probably needed race beaten 2l off 101 over 1m6f at Newmarket last time; up in trip; fast ground suits; has proven frustrating and tricky to win with; plenty more needed |
null |
106 |
8 |
7 |
30.25 |
|
|
12 |
-21 |
45.7 |
358 |
| 1506588 |
3 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
5 |
13.8 |
Divine Comedy |
IRE |
b |
m |
Le Havre |
Epic Emirates |
Dubawi |
7 |
62.14 |
99 |
null |
David Probert |
null |
Harry Eustace |
Beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap over 2m3f at Chester last time; usually consistent; runner up in this last year off 2lb lower; up in trip; versatile ground wise; each way claims in open race |
null |
108 |
8 |
8 |
20.98 |
|
|
4 |
20 |
99.72 |
381 |
| 1506588 |
4 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
12 |
-100.0 |
San Salvador |
IRE |
ch |
g |
El Salvador |
Angel Chorus |
Dylan Thomas |
9 |
62.14 |
99 |
null |
H J Horgan |
5 |
J P OBrien |
Below par comfortably held in Orby Stakes (Listed) over 12f at The Curragh last time; Graded winner over fences; unexposed in this sphere; longer trip could suit; stable holds stronger claims but not dismissed |
null |
104 |
6 |
13 |
-65.08 |
|
|
17 |
-32 |
44.95 |
388 |
| 1506588 |
5 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
13 |
-100.0 |
Align The Stars |
IRE |
br |
g |
Sea The Stars |
Kitcara |
Shamardal |
4 |
61.69 |
99 |
p1 |
J Fanning |
null |
C Johnston |
Ran to form fourth beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap over 2m at Haydock latest; progressive staying handicapper last summer; cheekpieces first time; up in trip; bit to find on these terms |
Wearing cheek pieces for the first time |
100 |
7 |
1 |
259.06 |
|
|
5 |
20 |
42.56 |
397 |
| 1506588 |
6 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
14 |
-100.0 |
Feigning Madness |
null |
ch |
g |
Ulysses |
Dance The Dream |
Sir Percy |
4 |
61.23 |
98 |
null |
Hector Crouch |
null |
R M Beckett |
Improved effort fourth beaten 5 1/2l in Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) over 2m here latest; possibly bit flattered that day but looks fairly treated for handicap debut; up in trip; outside place claims if stamina holds up |
null |
108 |
3 |
4 |
90.16 |
|
|
9 |
0 |
0.0 |
391 |
| 1506588 |
7 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
18 |
13.8 |
East India Dock |
null |
b |
g |
Golden Horn |
Diamond Bangle |
Galileo |
4 |
60.78 |
97 |
p |
James Doyle |
null |
James Owen |
Ideally suited by trip when landing a Chester Cup by a length off 89 over 2m3f at Chester last time; Graded hurdle winner placed behind Poniros in Triumph; up in trip; should show some improvement but needs to off this mark |
Wearing cheek pieces |
102 |
8 |
17 |
-180.48 |
|
|
11 |
-20 |
219.05 |
379 |
| 1506588 |
8 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
4 |
-100.0 |
Manxman |
IRE |
b |
g |
Cracksman |
Mondelice |
Montjeu |
5 |
60.33 |
95 |
v |
S D Bowen |
null |
S E Crisford |
Landed a handicap by a neck off 91 over 2m at Goodwood last time; up in trip; touch unlucky in Cesarewitch last year; hugely progressive; handicapper may be catching up |
Wearing a visor |
105 |
7 |
18 |
-212.51 |
|
|
6 |
18 |
153.33 |
392 |
| 1506588 |
9 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
6 |
127.5 |
Ascending |
IRE |
b |
g |
Awtaad |
Midnight Martini |
Night Shift |
6 |
60.33 |
95 |
null |
W J Lee |
null |
H De Bromhead |
Weak in the market when landing a Cork Derby (Handicap) by a neck off 93 over 12f at Cork last time; up in trip; probably bit to come but stamina concerns and more exposed than most here |
null |
103 |
7 |
9 |
20.66 |
|
|
14 |
-22 |
89.7 |
468 |
| 1506588 |
10 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
15 |
13.8 |
Liari |
FR |
b |
g |
Cracksman |
Lidiyana |
Motivator |
5 |
60.33 |
95 |
null |
K Shoemark |
null |
M L W Bell |
Ideally suited by trip when landing a handicap by 5l off 88 over 1m6f at Newmarket last time; unexposed for this stable; not proven trip; probably bit to come judged on hurdle form if stamina holds up |
null |
106 |
9 |
null |
null |
|
|
20 |
-79 |
270.77 |
407 |
| 1506588 |
11 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
8 |
13.8 |
Zoffee |
null |
b |
g |
Zoffany |
Mount Crystal |
Montjeu |
9 |
59.87 |
94 |
null |
Oisin Murphy |
null |
H Palmer |
Raced freely beaten 3l off 91 over 2m3f at Chester last time; 2024 Chester Cup winner; up in trip; significant jockey booking; generally consistent; vulnerable to less exposed rival |
null |
104 |
5 |
16 |
-153.05 |
|
|
15 |
-25 |
87.0 |
308 |
| 1506588 |
12 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
3 |
-100.0 |
Saturn |
IRE |
g |
c |
Galileo |
Alpha Centauri |
Mastercraftsman |
5 |
59.42 |
93 |
t |
S Foley |
null |
Mrs J Harrington |
Scored by a neck off 91 over 1m6f at Navan penultimate start; eighth beaten 5 1/4l off 94 last time; has shaped like a stayer; sound surface suits; up in trip; place claims in open race |
Wearing a tonguestrap |
100 |
3 |
12 |
-20.66 |
|
|
8 |
11 |
34.62 |
356 |
| 1506588 |
13 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
20 |
-100.0 |
Nurburgring |
IRE |
b |
g |
Zoffany |
Shamarbelle |
Montjeu |
5 |
59.42 |
93 |
t |
C T Keane |
null |
J P OBrien |
Below par beaten 8l in a handicap over 10f at The Curragh last time where trip far too sharp; 2024 Galway Hurdle winner; significant jockey booking; ran well in Irish Cesarewitch last year; longer trip should suit; very interesting |
Wearing a tonguestrap |
109 |
4 |
3 |
154.89 |
|
|
3 |
25 |
173.76 |
388 |
| 1506588 |
14 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
11 |
-100.0 |
Alphonse Le Grande |
IRE |
b |
g |
Sea The Stars |
Dolce Strega |
Zoffany |
6 |
59.42 |
93 |
t |
J P Spencer |
null |
A J Martin |
Probably needed race down the field in a handicap over 1m6f at The Curragh most recent; usually consistent; 2024 Cesarewitch winner; up in trip; needs to improve to defy what now looks stiff mark |
Wearing a tonguestrap |
94 |
3 |
15 |
-150.63 |
|
|
2 |
45 |
335.71 |
302 |
| 1506588 |
15 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
1 |
127.5 |
Reaching High |
IRE |
b |
g |
Sea The Stars |
Estimate |
Monsun |
4 |
59.42 |
94 |
null |
R L Moore |
null |
W P Mullins |
Yard has won 3 of last 10 runnings of race; ran to form beaten a short-head off 92 over 12f at Leopardstown last time; should come on for that stable debut; top course jockey; up in trip; contender |
null |
106 |
6 |
10 |
-14.78 |
|
|
7 |
13 |
211.11 |
383 |
| 1506588 |
16 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
16 |
127.5 |
Comfort Zone |
IRE |
b |
g |
Churchill |
Iveagh Gardens |
Mastercraftsman |
6 |
59.42 |
93 |
b |
Tom Marquand |
null |
J P OBrien |
Below form, saw out the longer trip down the field in Handicap Hurdle (Listed) over 3m at Punchestown most recent; can race lazily; career best win on last flat run; longer trip could suit; stable holds stronger claims |
Wearing blinkers |
99 |
5 |
14 |
-87.78 |
|
|
16 |
-27 |
87.26 |
340 |
| 1506588 |
17 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
17 |
127.5 |
Leinster |
IRE |
b |
g |
Camelot |
Black Envy |
Kingman |
4 |
58.97 |
93 |
null |
D McMonagle |
null |
J P OBrien |
Suited by step-up in trip scored by 2 1/2l off 83 over 12f at The Curragh penultimate start; fourth beaten 3 1/2l off 91 last time where went too fast; top jockey back on board; up in trip; probably bit to come but needs it |
null |
101 |
8 |
5 |
48.58 |
|
|
18 |
-39 |
121.86 |
375 |
| 1506588 |
18 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
2 |
241.3 |
Woot City |
FR |
b |
g |
Wootton Bassett |
Plume Rose |
Marchand De Sable |
8 |
58.51 |
91 |
p1 |
S Pasquier |
null |
F Chappet |
Second beaten 2 1/2l in the Conditions Race over 1m7f at Angers latest; probably flattered by Listed form; up in trip; stamina concerns and may find ground on the fast side |
Wearing cheek pieces for the first time |
107 |
0 |
null |
null |
|
|
13 |
-21 |
49.21 |
356 |
| 1506588 |
19 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
7 |
13.8 |
Mr Hampstead |
USA |
b |
g |
Galileo |
Daddys Lil Darling |
Scat Daddy |
4 |
58.06 |
91 |
null |
D Egan |
null |
Raphael Freire |
Ideally suited by trip when scored by 5 1/2l off 82 over 2m at Goodwood penultimate start; second beaten a neck off 89 last time; closely matched with Manxman on that; trainer in form; up in trip; probably bit to come if stamina holds up |
null |
108 |
9 |
11 |
-19.24 |
|
|
1 |
50 |
370.65 |
388 |
| 1506588 |
20 |
2 |
4YO plus |
17:00 |
Ascot |
17 Jun 2025 |
Ascot Stakes |
£56,694 |
2m 3f 210y |
Good to firm-good in places |
null |
Strong |
Chester Cup hero East India Dock has an 8lb higher rating to contend with, but it would be no surprise to see him feature. Willie Mullins has a strong hand with Reaching High and Poniros, with a slight preference for the former after his runner-up effort at Leopardstown and the booking of Ryan Moore catching the eye. However, LIARI made a strong impression when scoring by five lengths over 1m6f at Newmarket last time and he may relish this extra distance. The son of Cracksman makes only his second start for the Michael Bell yard and he could be the one to beat. |
The Irish hold a particularly strong hand here notably the stables of Willie Mullins and Joseph O'Brien. Poniros and Reaching High both go for the former and are unexposed on the flat for the stable. The first of those went off favourite for the Cambridgeshire when last seen on the flat but was ultimately well held. However he landed the Triumph Hurdle this spring on stable debut so likely has more to offer on the flat over staying trips. His stablemate was well fancied for his stable debut and looked the winner everywhere but the line so holds fair claims with improvement likely from that first run in nearly a year. It is 2024 Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING who appeals most though having had a sharpener on the flat over an inadequate 10f. Prior to that he ran a big race behind a future Grade 1 winner in a hot Cheltenham handicap and he also ran well in the Irish Cesarewitch last autumn despite a troubled passage. If ridden more positively in this discipline he will likely improve and should go close. His progressive stablemate Leinster is also feared having gone off too quickly in the Chester Cup last time. |
Liari |
East India Dock |
Nurburgring |
Poniros |
Reaching High |
72 |
10 |
-100.0 |
Poniros |
null |
b |
g |
Golden Horn |
Rue Renan |
Lope De Vega |
4 |
58.06 |
91 |
h |
W Buick |
null |
W P Mullins |
Yard has won 3 of last 10 runnings of race; ran to form second beaten 4l in Champion Four Year Old Hurdle (Grade 1) over 2m at Punchestown latest; Triumph winner prior; went off fav for Cambridgeshire last flat run but well held; up in trip; unexposed for this yard; threat if stamina holds up |
Wearing a hood |
108 |
6 |
2 |
253.65 |
|
|
10 |
0 |
0.0 |
466 |