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Race id Race card number Race class Age class Race time Race course Race date Race name Price money Distance of the race Going Surface Pace forecast ATR verdict Timeform verdict ATR top tip ATR watch out for Timeform winner Timeform second Timeform third Race data quality Draw Draw result Horse Country Color of horse Sex of horse Name of the horses father Name of the horses mother Name of the horses grandfather Age Weight Handicap Head Gear Jockey Allowance Trainer Pre Race Comments Comments Rating Pace Rating Form scan position Form scan value First price Last price Rank Change in % ATR index Predictor score
1506607 1 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 14 -28.8 Teumessias Fox IRE ch g Lope De Vega Princess Serena Unbridled's Song 6 62.6 105 p P J McDonald null A M Balding In good form on the AW when last seen out in April but is probably better on artificial surfaces nowadays; cheekpieces back on; others preferred. Wearing cheek pieces 109 4 10 -47.53 19 -65 169.33 337
1506607 2 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 21 0.0 Flight Leader null b g Frankel Principal Role Empire Maker 5 62.6 105 t1 Saffie Osborne null J A Osborne Capable performer in France and solid stable/seasonal debut effort at Chester last month; doubts about this ground and is up in trip too. Wearing a tonguestrap for the first time 103 0 6 11.82 18 -60 65.36 356
1506607 3 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 5 -28.8 See Hector GER ch h Counterattack Scouting New Approach 6 62.14 104 null P J Dobbs null J A Osborne Some good efforts at Meydan in the winter but down the field back handicapping at York last time and nagging doubts remain about his 12f stamina. null 97 2 13 -95.32 13 -21 25.54 277
1506607 4 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 16 null Caviar Heights IRE b g Sea The Stars Cava Acclamation 4 62.14 104 null Non Runner null W J Haggas Off since September; claims on his 10f Listed win at Newmarket (kept on well) early last season; 520,000gns buy who's changed yards; gelded; trainer can ready a long-absent horse. null 108 8 null null null null null 426
1506607 5 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 8 -28.8 Mutaawid null b g Frankel Handassa Dubawi 4 61.69 103 b Jim Crowley null J T Gosden Ran very respectably at Epsom last time but was probably scuppered by 10lb rise for previous 6l win and, off same mark as last time, looks vulnerable again. Wearing blinkers 110 9 7 5.29 8 10 47.12 382
1506607 6 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 11 -28.8 Naqeeb IRE b g Nathaniel Aghareed Kingmambo 5 61.69 103 null Ryan Sexton null Miss J A Camacho Best run for a while at Haydock last time; needs a bit more but might still have needed that last run and not discounted. null 105 4 5 35.88 5 20 83.33 316
1506607 7 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 10 -28.8 Hand Of God null ch g Churchill Barter Daylami 4 61.23 102 null W Buick null Harry Charlton Possibly needed race when down the field at Newmarket most recent; that was first start since winning well over 10f at this meeting last year (strong at the finish); claims. null 112 9 9 -36.33 12 -15 155.29 425
1506607 8 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 17 -28.8 Mount Atlas null b g Masar Highland Pass Passing Glance 4 61.23 102 null Rob Hornby null A M Balding C&D winner who ran well on the figures in Group 3 over 1m5f at Chester last time; well worth considering on the back of that. null 112 5 11 -54.02 3 41 465.0 398
1506607 9 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 18 42.5 Stressfree FR ch g Anodin Gwenseb Green Tune 5 61.23 102 null D Tudhope null D OMeara Suited by the return to 12f lately, last time winning by a neck at Haydock; needs a bit more up 5lb. null 106 3 8 -5.0 15 -33 170.14 366
1506607 10 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 19 42.5 Max Mayhem null b g New Bay Maybe Grace Hawk Wing 7 60.33 100 null M Barzalona null Hilal Kobeissi Below-par when down the field back on grass at York most recent; vulnerable on recent evidence. null 100 4 12 -61.93 22 -150 131.85 330
1506607 11 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 13 -100.0 Siege Of Troy null b f Siyouni Roheryn Galileo 4 59.87 99 t1 Oisin Murphy null J P Murtagh Bit below-par when fourth in Listed race at The Curragh latest; tongue-tie first time; contender if she can refind peak form; jockey booking takes the eye. Wearing a tonguestrap for the first time 109 2 null null 10 0 0.0 382
1506607 12 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 15 42.5 French Duke IRE b g Sea The Stars Duchess Of France Dylan Thomas 4 59.87 99 h James Doyle null R Varian Ended last season in fine form in good handicaps, last time second over C&D in September; gelded since; trainer can ready a long-absent horse; decent mark; worth considering. Wearing a hood 115 2 null null 2 45 577.38 416
1506607 13 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 12 113.8 War Rooms IRE b g Churchill Apticanti Aptitude 4 59.87 99 p1 C T Keane null G Keane Yard won this last year; the drop in trip/cheekpieces first time need to spark some improvement on this spring's two fair efforts; may not relish fast ground. Wearing cheek pieces for the first time 108 2 null null 1 56 628.68 380
1506607 14 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 22 0.0 Almosh'her null b c Sea The Stars Orange Sun Duke Of Marmalade 4 59.42 98 null C Lee null K R Burke Lightly-raced colt who was narrow winner on turf debut at York last time; up 5lb but profile suggests another step up is likely. null 110 9 2 77.39 4 29 379.17 436
1506607 15 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 4 -100.0 Auld Toon Loon IRE b g Belardo Snowtime Galileo 6 58.97 97 t Pierre-Louis Jamin null Tom Dascombe 12f stamina isn't proven but a contender otherwise, as his last-time-out second at Chester was a very good reappearance effort; may be sharper now, Wearing a tonguestrap 109 3 1 92.63 16 -38 150.38 447
1506607 16 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 9 42.5 Brodure IRE ch f Lope De Vega You Alone Frankel 4 58.97 97 t1 C Soumillon null X Blanchet In good form in France, last time third in a minor Listed race at Le Lion-D'Angers; unproven on fast ground; bit more needed from this filly. Wearing a tonguestrap for the first time 106 0 null null 21 -100 109.61 363
1506607 17 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 3 -28.8 Blue Lemons IRE b g Blue Point Solar Event Galileo 4 58.97 97 null Billy Loughnane null W P Mullins Fair mark on pick of his old 1m Flat form for Richard Hannon; unproven on fast ground; did well hurdling for this formidable yard and may well stay 12f on Flat judged on that; respected. null 110 3 4 36.33 17 -40 124.79 341
1506607 18 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 7 -100.0 Ethical Diamond IRE b g Awtaad Pearl Diamond Areion 5 58.51 96 h R L Moore null W P Mullins Ran well considering he pulled too hard in this last year, when he was fourth off 2lb lower than now; been hurdling since; needs to settle and a big player if he does. Wearing a hood 110 6 null null 11 0 0.0 400
1506607 19 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 2 -28.8 Satin null ch m Australia Countryside Motivator 5 58.51 96 p S Foley null Mrs J Harrington Two solid efforts this season but while the return to 12f should be fine, there's a real doubt about fast ground; needs to find more in any case. Wearing cheek pieces 107 0 null null 20 -75 231.24 365
1506607 20 2 3YO plus 15:40 Ascot 20 Jun 2025 Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes £56,694 1m 3f 211y Good to firm-good in places on round course null Even An Irish raider has taken this valuable prize in the last two years and Ethical Diamond is likely to mount a bold bid in an attempt to improve on that trend. Willie Mullins' five-year-old was fourth when sent off favourite for last year's renewal and returns off 2lb higher, while Almosh'her has an appealing profile after making it two from two in handicaps at York and he may have plenty more in the locker, but HAND OF GOD gets the nod. Harry Charlton's charge came through the field to land the Golden Gates over 1m2f at the 2024 Royal meeting and ran too badly to be true last month at Newmarket on his first start since. The son of Churchill potentially remains on a lenient rating and could bounce back. It could well be worth chancing FRENCH DUKE, who has a big chance on last summer's good handicap form - including over C&D on his final start - and whose trainer is very adept at readying a seasonal debutant. This lightly-raced and progressive 4yo might well have been put by with this valuable prize in mind. The progressive Almosh'her may be the main danger ahead of last year's fourth Ethical Diamond (who needs to settle but will be a real contender if he can) and Hand Of God. Hand Of God Ethical Diamond French Duke Almosh'her Ethical Diamond 74 6 42.5 Hms President IRE b g Excelebration Dance Hall Girl Dansili 8 58.51 96 v1 Rossa Ryan null A King Second in this in 2023 but recent balance of hurdles (mostly) and Flat form leaves this 8yo with bit to prove now; visor first time. Wearing a visor for the first time 104 4 3 48.84 6 20 43.52 372