Ascot
Tomorrow, July 12, 2025FlatClass 47f
Verdict
Verdict
The Wolverhampton novice ANGEL OF RAIN won on debut for this yard wasn't a particularly strong race, but her subsequent third on handicap bow at Doncaster represented a step forward and she is appealing here off the same mark. War Howl is next on the list following his recent breakthrough success, while cases can also be made for several others, most notably Kosometsuke and handicap debutant Tokyo Joe.
Angel Of Rain
War Howl
Kosometsuke
7f Hcap
7f Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. RiotJ: C. HorganT: David O'MearaF: 6-0990262- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- visor and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictLosing run mounting up, but the handicapper has shown mercy (now 8 lb lower than for his latest win at Doncaster last summer) and he's been knocking on the door back at Town Moor of late, including when runner-up in a 7f handicap on Thursday. Each-way chance.
2. Billy MillJ: Oliver SearleT: Rod MillmanF: 47781469- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictGot on top close home when resuming winning ways over 7f at Kempton in May, but he hasn't been in the same form back on turf of late and others look stronger.
3. Flag Of St GeorgeJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Jane Chapple-HyamF: 60-534232- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictYet to add to the Newmarket novice he picked up on second start of his 2-y-o campaign, but he has been threatening to buck that trend in recent months, initially on the AW and returned to turf the last twice in 7f handicaps at Newmarket and Yarmouth. One to consider with Silvestre De Sousa booked.
4. LessayJ: David ProbertT: Ed DunlopF: 51047645- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictSuccessful twice on the AW, but has failed to make a real impact in half-a-dozen starts on turf to date, including over this C&D last season. Others preferred.- 5. Angel Of RainJ: Callum ShepherdT: James HortonF: 08-13
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictDown the field in a couple of appearances for William Haggas last season, but has proved a different proposition since returning from a break for her new yard, scoring on the AW in February prior to a promising handicap debut following another break at Doncaster (7f, good to firm). Big player. 
7. GreatJ: Sean LeveyT: Richard HannonF: 2-91- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
VerdictShaped well in 6f Goodwood novice on sole 2-y-o start and while his reappearance display in the spring was uninspiring, he got back on track when seeing off 11 rivals in a Windsor maiden (6f, good to firm). More needed off this opening mark now handicapping, but he's hardly exposed.
8. Tokyo JoeJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Ed WalkerF: 5-42- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictSteady progress in a trio of novice events, finding just one too good on latest start upped to a mile at Southwell where he had a couple of previous winners behind. Drop back to this trip looks a good move for this handicap debut and he's one to be interested in.
9. Jodhpur BlueJ: Charles BishopT: Ian WilliamsF: 53321-08- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictImproved when winning 8-runner Newcastle maiden (7f) in October (subsequently sold out of Charles Hills' yard for 25,000 gns), but he's offered little in 2 starts for new connections this year.- 10. War HowlJ: Cieren FallonT: Michael ApplebyF: 03940-381
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictFailed to build on promise he showed when third in a Newmarket novice for Brian Meehan last summer, but came good at third attempt for present connections when scoring in decisive fashion at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. 6 lb rise fair enough and he may well have more to offer. 
11. Dapper GuestJ: John EganT: George MargarsonF: 0546-571- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictOpened his account at the seventh time of asking when taking a Newmarket handicap last month, clearly benefiting from the return to this trip and addition of cheekpieces (retained). 7 lb rise asks a question, but the runner-up in that Newmarket race has won since, so there's substance to the form.
12. DannickJ: Tom QueallyT: Gary & Josh MooreF: 6354-32- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 37
VerdictDidn't shape badly when fourth in a 7f Lingfield nursery (AW) in December. Subsequently gelded and has acquitted himself well both starts since returning to action in May, but a step forward will be needed if he's to get his head in front now returned to turf. Engaged 6.55 Chester Friday.- 13. KosometsukeJ: Jack MitchellT: Roger VarianF: 686-122
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 29
VerdictGelded following relatively low-key 2-y-o campaign and much-improved switched to handicaps this season, scoring on return at Kempton (7f) prior to going close at both Salisbury and Sandown. Should be on the premises once again. - Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
6. CarronJ: Non RunnerT: Charles HillsF: 6-1751- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7