| 1 |
1 |
4YO plus |
12:50 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Sky Sports Racing Aston Park Stakes |
£56,710 |
1m 4f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Even |
Courage Mon Ami returns from 21 months off, but he is already a Group 1 winner after taking the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2023. He cannot be easily dismissed, although the drop in trip may not be in his favour. AL AASY got up late to land the Gordon Richards over 1m2f at Sandown on his return and the eight-year-old, who won this in 2021, has every chance again, despite his advancing years. King's Gambit is another to consider if the first-time blinkers bring about any improvement. |
2021 winner Al Aasy arrives on the back of a seventh Group victory in the Gordon Richards and is hugely respected on favourable fast ground. However, he has a 3lb penalty to shoulder and may be vulnerable to the potentially top class KING'S GAMBIT. He won the London Gold Cup on this card last year before running big races in strong renewals of the Hampton Court and Great Voltigeur on favourable fast ground. He gave the suggestion last year that he would be capable at the top level and with further improvement expected on the back of a gelding operation and a solid run in Qatar which has been franked on these shores he looks the obvious pick. Sunway was behind Tabletalk here last time but did travel better that day and should reverse that form with the run under his belt despite the ground being on the quick side. |
Al Aasy |
Courage Mon Ami |
King's Gambit |
Al Aasy |
Sunway |
72 |
1 |
-32.4 |
Al Aasy |
IRE |
b |
g |
Sea The Stars |
Kitcara |
Shamardal |
8 |
59.42 |
115 |
null |
Jim Crowley |
null |
W J Haggas |
Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; race run to suit when landing Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3) at Sandown over 10f by 1/2l last time; strong traveller; 7 time Group winner took this in 2021; fast ground suits; big player |
null |
2 |
null |
null |
5 |
3.25 |
-35 |
998.8 |
480 |
| 2 |
1 |
4YO plus |
12:50 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Sky Sports Racing Aston Park Stakes |
£56,710 |
1m 4f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Even |
Courage Mon Ami returns from 21 months off, but he is already a Group 1 winner after taking the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2023. He cannot be easily dismissed, although the drop in trip may not be in his favour. AL AASY got up late to land the Gordon Richards over 1m2f at Sandown on his return and the eight-year-old, who won this in 2021, has every chance again, despite his advancing years. King's Gambit is another to consider if the first-time blinkers bring about any improvement. |
2021 winner Al Aasy arrives on the back of a seventh Group victory in the Gordon Richards and is hugely respected on favourable fast ground. However, he has a 3lb penalty to shoulder and may be vulnerable to the potentially top class KING'S GAMBIT. He won the London Gold Cup on this card last year before running big races in strong renewals of the Hampton Court and Great Voltigeur on favourable fast ground. He gave the suggestion last year that he would be capable at the top level and with further improvement expected on the back of a gelding operation and a solid run in Qatar which has been franked on these shores he looks the obvious pick. Sunway was behind Tabletalk here last time but did travel better that day and should reverse that form with the run under his belt despite the ground being on the quick side. |
Al Aasy |
Courage Mon Ami |
King's Gambit |
Al Aasy |
Sunway |
72 |
8 |
null |
Courage Mon Ami |
null |
b |
g |
Frankel |
Crimson Ribbon |
Lemon Drop Kid |
6 |
58.06 |
116 |
null |
R Havlin |
null |
J T Gosden |
Yard won this last year; ran to form second beaten 1 1/2l in Lonsdale Cup (G2) over 2m at York latest; trainer in form; down in trip; off for nearly 2 years; 2023 Gold Cup winner; this likely a prep for that |
null |
3 |
null |
null |
|
|
|
null |
332 |
| 3 |
1 |
4YO plus |
12:50 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Sky Sports Racing Aston Park Stakes |
£56,710 |
1m 4f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Even |
Courage Mon Ami returns from 21 months off, but he is already a Group 1 winner after taking the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2023. He cannot be easily dismissed, although the drop in trip may not be in his favour. AL AASY got up late to land the Gordon Richards over 1m2f at Sandown on his return and the eight-year-old, who won this in 2021, has every chance again, despite his advancing years. King's Gambit is another to consider if the first-time blinkers bring about any improvement. |
2021 winner Al Aasy arrives on the back of a seventh Group victory in the Gordon Richards and is hugely respected on favourable fast ground. However, he has a 3lb penalty to shoulder and may be vulnerable to the potentially top class KING'S GAMBIT. He won the London Gold Cup on this card last year before running big races in strong renewals of the Hampton Court and Great Voltigeur on favourable fast ground. He gave the suggestion last year that he would be capable at the top level and with further improvement expected on the back of a gelding operation and a solid run in Qatar which has been franked on these shores he looks the obvious pick. Sunway was behind Tabletalk here last time but did travel better that day and should reverse that form with the run under his belt despite the ground being on the quick side. |
Al Aasy |
Courage Mon Ami |
King's Gambit |
Al Aasy |
Sunway |
72 |
4 |
-4.2 |
El Cordobes |
IRE |
b |
g |
Frankel |
Bold Lass |
Sea The Stars |
4 |
58.06 |
108 |
null |
W Buick |
null |
C Appleby |
Ideally suited by trip when winning a handicap at Newmarket by 3 1/4l last time where had plenty in tank; steadily progressive handicapper in Meydan prior; chance but needs more up in grade |
null |
7 |
null |
null |
6 |
8 |
33.33 |
394.49 |
356 |
| 4 |
1 |
4YO plus |
12:50 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Sky Sports Racing Aston Park Stakes |
£56,710 |
1m 4f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Even |
Courage Mon Ami returns from 21 months off, but he is already a Group 1 winner after taking the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2023. He cannot be easily dismissed, although the drop in trip may not be in his favour. AL AASY got up late to land the Gordon Richards over 1m2f at Sandown on his return and the eight-year-old, who won this in 2021, has every chance again, despite his advancing years. King's Gambit is another to consider if the first-time blinkers bring about any improvement. |
2021 winner Al Aasy arrives on the back of a seventh Group victory in the Gordon Richards and is hugely respected on favourable fast ground. However, he has a 3lb penalty to shoulder and may be vulnerable to the potentially top class KING'S GAMBIT. He won the London Gold Cup on this card last year before running big races in strong renewals of the Hampton Court and Great Voltigeur on favourable fast ground. He gave the suggestion last year that he would be capable at the top level and with further improvement expected on the back of a gelding operation and a solid run in Qatar which has been franked on these shores he looks the obvious pick. Sunway was behind Tabletalk here last time but did travel better that day and should reverse that form with the run under his belt despite the ground being on the quick side. |
Al Aasy |
Courage Mon Ami |
King's Gambit |
Al Aasy |
Sunway |
72 |
5 |
12.7 |
Eydon |
IRE |
b |
h |
Olden Times |
Moon Mountain |
Frankel |
6 |
58.06 |
106 |
null |
Oisin Murphy |
null |
A M Balding |
Slowly away second beaten 3l in the Winter Derby Trial over 11f at Southwell latest; 2022 Feilden winner; placed at Listed level last term but has become disappointing; probably best watched back from break |
null |
2 |
null |
null |
17 |
15 |
-11.76 |
75.77 |
292 |
| 5 |
1 |
4YO plus |
12:50 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Sky Sports Racing Aston Park Stakes |
£56,710 |
1m 4f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Even |
Courage Mon Ami returns from 21 months off, but he is already a Group 1 winner after taking the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2023. He cannot be easily dismissed, although the drop in trip may not be in his favour. AL AASY got up late to land the Gordon Richards over 1m2f at Sandown on his return and the eight-year-old, who won this in 2021, has every chance again, despite his advancing years. King's Gambit is another to consider if the first-time blinkers bring about any improvement. |
2021 winner Al Aasy arrives on the back of a seventh Group victory in the Gordon Richards and is hugely respected on favourable fast ground. However, he has a 3lb penalty to shoulder and may be vulnerable to the potentially top class KING'S GAMBIT. He won the London Gold Cup on this card last year before running big races in strong renewals of the Hampton Court and Great Voltigeur on favourable fast ground. He gave the suggestion last year that he would be capable at the top level and with further improvement expected on the back of a gelding operation and a solid run in Qatar which has been franked on these shores he looks the obvious pick. Sunway was behind Tabletalk here last time but did travel better that day and should reverse that form with the run under his belt despite the ground being on the quick side. |
Al Aasy |
Courage Mon Ami |
King's Gambit |
Al Aasy |
Sunway |
72 |
6 |
40.8 |
King's Gambit |
IRE |
ch |
g |
Saxon Warrior |
Pure Symmetry |
Storm Cat |
4 |
58.06 |
114 |
b1 |
R L Moore |
null |
Harry Charlton |
Fourth beaten 4 1/4l in H H The Amir Trophy (Group 3) at Al Uqda latest; that form boosted in Huxley; has been gelded over winter; took London Gold Cup on this card last year before placing in strong Hampton Court; blinkers first time; off a short-break; leading contender |
Wearing blinkers for the first time |
8 |
null |
null |
3.5 |
4 |
14.29 |
338.14 |
320 |
| 6 |
1 |
4YO plus |
12:50 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Sky Sports Racing Aston Park Stakes |
£56,710 |
1m 4f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Even |
Courage Mon Ami returns from 21 months off, but he is already a Group 1 winner after taking the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2023. He cannot be easily dismissed, although the drop in trip may not be in his favour. AL AASY got up late to land the Gordon Richards over 1m2f at Sandown on his return and the eight-year-old, who won this in 2021, has every chance again, despite his advancing years. King's Gambit is another to consider if the first-time blinkers bring about any improvement. |
2021 winner Al Aasy arrives on the back of a seventh Group victory in the Gordon Richards and is hugely respected on favourable fast ground. However, he has a 3lb penalty to shoulder and may be vulnerable to the potentially top class KING'S GAMBIT. He won the London Gold Cup on this card last year before running big races in strong renewals of the Hampton Court and Great Voltigeur on favourable fast ground. He gave the suggestion last year that he would be capable at the top level and with further improvement expected on the back of a gelding operation and a solid run in Qatar which has been franked on these shores he looks the obvious pick. Sunway was behind Tabletalk here last time but did travel better that day and should reverse that form with the run under his belt despite the ground being on the quick side. |
Al Aasy |
Courage Mon Ami |
King's Gambit |
Al Aasy |
Sunway |
72 |
2 |
-9.9 |
Raja Raja |
null |
b |
g |
Nathaniel |
Veena |
Elusive City |
4 |
58.06 |
82 |
null |
S D Bowen |
null |
D M Simcock |
Well backed when winning a handicap at Southwell by 4 1/4l last time; steadily progressive handicapper; turf form has come on softer surfaces; usually held up; all to do up in grade back from break |
null |
2 |
null |
null |
126 |
151 |
19.84 |
11.55 |
253 |
| 7 |
1 |
4YO plus |
12:50 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Sky Sports Racing Aston Park Stakes |
£56,710 |
1m 4f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Even |
Courage Mon Ami returns from 21 months off, but he is already a Group 1 winner after taking the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2023. He cannot be easily dismissed, although the drop in trip may not be in his favour. AL AASY got up late to land the Gordon Richards over 1m2f at Sandown on his return and the eight-year-old, who won this in 2021, has every chance again, despite his advancing years. King's Gambit is another to consider if the first-time blinkers bring about any improvement. |
2021 winner Al Aasy arrives on the back of a seventh Group victory in the Gordon Richards and is hugely respected on favourable fast ground. However, he has a 3lb penalty to shoulder and may be vulnerable to the potentially top class KING'S GAMBIT. He won the London Gold Cup on this card last year before running big races in strong renewals of the Hampton Court and Great Voltigeur on favourable fast ground. He gave the suggestion last year that he would be capable at the top level and with further improvement expected on the back of a gelding operation and a solid run in Qatar which has been franked on these shores he looks the obvious pick. Sunway was behind Tabletalk here last time but did travel better that day and should reverse that form with the run under his belt despite the ground being on the quick side. |
Al Aasy |
Courage Mon Ami |
King's Gambit |
Al Aasy |
Sunway |
72 |
7 |
15.6 |
Sunway |
FR |
b |
c |
Galiway |
Kensea |
Kendargent |
4 |
58.06 |
113 |
t |
K Shoemark |
null |
D Menuisier |
Probably needed race 2l third in Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes (Group 3) here most recent run where found little having threatened; runner up in Irish Derby last year; threat on best form but could do with some rain |
Wearing a tonguestrap |
5 |
2 |
-28.58 |
5 |
5 |
0 |
0.0 |
289 |
| 8 |
1 |
4YO plus |
12:50 |
Newbury |
17 May 2025 |
Sky Sports Racing Aston Park Stakes |
£56,710 |
1m 4f |
Good to Firm |
null |
Even |
Courage Mon Ami returns from 21 months off, but he is already a Group 1 winner after taking the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2023. He cannot be easily dismissed, although the drop in trip may not be in his favour. AL AASY got up late to land the Gordon Richards over 1m2f at Sandown on his return and the eight-year-old, who won this in 2021, has every chance again, despite his advancing years. King's Gambit is another to consider if the first-time blinkers bring about any improvement. |
2021 winner Al Aasy arrives on the back of a seventh Group victory in the Gordon Richards and is hugely respected on favourable fast ground. However, he has a 3lb penalty to shoulder and may be vulnerable to the potentially top class KING'S GAMBIT. He won the London Gold Cup on this card last year before running big races in strong renewals of the Hampton Court and Great Voltigeur on favourable fast ground. He gave the suggestion last year that he would be capable at the top level and with further improvement expected on the back of a gelding operation and a solid run in Qatar which has been franked on these shores he looks the obvious pick. Sunway was behind Tabletalk here last time but did travel better that day and should reverse that form with the run under his belt despite the ground being on the quick side. |
Al Aasy |
Courage Mon Ami |
King's Gambit |
Al Aasy |
Sunway |
72 |
3 |
-9.9 |
Tabletalk |
IRE |
b |
c |
Camelot |
Dillydallydo |
Holy Roman Emperor |
4 |
58.06 |
108 |
null |
Rossa Ryan |
null |
Tom Clover |
Improved effort second beaten a short-head in Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes (Group 3) here latest; ahead of Sunway that day but weak form for grade; 2024 Melrose winner; place claims |
null |
6 |
1 |
28.58 |
7.5 |
8.5 |
13.33 |
148.51 |
322 |