3.40 ASCOT
King Charles III Stakes (Group 1)
Prize: £411,573 Distance: 5f Class: Class 1 Age Band: 3yo+ Rating Band: Going: Good To Firm
Result (SP)
1. American Affair (GB)
Paul Mulrennan
Jim Goldie
Jim Goldie
11/1
15. Frost At Dawn (USA)
Mickael Barzalona
William Knight
William Knight
28/1
7. Regional (GB)
Callum Rodriguez
Edward Bethell
Edward Bethell
9/1
9. Starlust (GB)
Rossa Ryan
Ralph Beckett
Ralph Beckett
16/1
4. Kerdos (IRE)
Christophe Soumillon
Clive Cox
Clive Cox
66/1
12. Asfoora (AUS)
Oisin Murphy
Henry Dwyer
Henry Dwyer
7/2
11. Washington Heights (GB)
Tom Eaves
Kevin Ryan
Kevin Ryan
40/1
17. Monteille (GB)
Cristian Demuro
Mario Baratti
Mario Baratti
150/1
13. Balmoral Lady (IRE)
Tom Marquand
Ed Walker
Ed Walker
50/1
3. Jasour (GB)
Jim Crowley
Clive Cox
Clive Cox
18/1
14. Believing (IRE)
Ryan Moore
George Boughey
George Boughey
3/1F
6. Night Raider (IRE)
James Doyle
K R Burke
K R Burke
10/1
23. West Acre (IRE)
Callum Shepherd
George Scott
George Scott
18/1
8. Rumstar (GB)
Rob Hornby
Jonathan Portman
Jonathan Portman
10/1
21. Estepona (FR)
Clement Lecoeuvre
M Delcher Sanchez
M Delcher Sanchez
66/1
20. Aesterius (IRE)
James McDonald
Archie Watson
Archie Watson
40/1
22. Tropical Storm (GB)
Colin Keane
Andrew Balding
Andrew Balding
50/1
10. Twilight Calls (GB)
Jamie Spencer
Richard Spencer
Richard Spencer
100/1
19. Prime Art (IRE)
Billy Loughnane
Jane Chapple-Hyam
Jane Chapple-Hyam
66/1
5. Manaccan (GB)
Cieren Fallon
John Ryan
John Ryan
80/1
American Affair
Paul Mulrennan,
Jim Goldie J Paul Mulrennan T Jim Goldie
Age 5 Weight 133 OR 105 RPR 121
Form 10-115 Made outstanding progress in 5f handicaps and hampered behind Mgheera in a Group 2 since
Jim Goldie J Paul Mulrennan T Jim Goldie
Age 5 Weight 133 OR 105 RPR 121
Form 10-115 Made outstanding progress in 5f handicaps and hampered behind Mgheera in a Group 2 since
6 tips
14/1
Bucanero Fuerte Non-runner
Non-runner,
Adrian Murray J David Egan T Adrian Murray
Age 4 Weight 133 OR 110 RPR 120
Form 1670-1 Group 1 winner as 2yo but found wanting at this level last year; Listed winner on return
Adrian Murray J David Egan T Adrian Murray
Age 4 Weight 133 OR 110 RPR 120
Form 1670-1 Group 1 winner as 2yo but found wanting at this level last year; Listed winner on return
1 tip
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Jasour
Jim Crowley,
Clive Cox J Jim Crowley T Clive Cox
Age 4 Weight 133 OR 107 RPR 121
Form 3600-6 6f Group winner as 2yo and 3yo; has not gone on since 3rd in Commonwealth Cup here in 2024
Clive Cox J Jim Crowley T Clive Cox
Age 4 Weight 133 OR 107 RPR 121
Form 3600-6 6f Group winner as 2yo and 3yo; has not gone on since 3rd in Commonwealth Cup here in 2024
2 tips
22/1
Kerdos
Christophe Soumillon,
Clive Cox J Christophe Soumillon T Clive Cox
Age 5 Weight 133 OR 108 RPR 121
Form 5546-7 Won Group 2 (5f) last May; creditable efforts in Group 1s later but plenty more needed
Clive Cox J Christophe Soumillon T Clive Cox
Age 5 Weight 133 OR 108 RPR 121
Form 5546-7 Won Group 2 (5f) last May; creditable efforts in Group 1s later but plenty more needed
50/1
Manaccan
Cieren Fallon,
John Ryan J Cieren Fallon T John Ryan
Age 6 Weight 133 OR 105 RPR 118
Form 311/3/ Progressive in 2022 but ran only once as a 4yo; likely to be rusty after two-year absence
John Ryan J Cieren Fallon T John Ryan
Age 6 Weight 133 OR 105 RPR 118
Form 311/3/ Progressive in 2022 but ran only once as a 4yo; likely to be rusty after two-year absence
100/1
Night Raider
James Doyle,
K R Burke J James Doyle T K R Burke
Age 4 Weight 133 OR 105 RPR 127
Form 0511-3 4-4 on AW (7f/6f); faded over 6f on turf last month; enough speed for 5f; still intriguing
K R Burke J James Doyle T K R Burke
Age 4 Weight 133 OR 105 RPR 127
Form 0511-3 4-4 on AW (7f/6f); faded over 6f on turf last month; enough speed for 5f; still intriguing
11 tips
10/1
Regional
Callum Rodriguez,
Edward Bethell J Callum Rodriguez T Edward Bethell
Age 7 Weight 133 OR 114 RPR 126
Form /224-3 Sparingly raced but a Group 1 winner over 6f in 2023 and runner-up in this race last year
Edward Bethell J Callum Rodriguez T Edward Bethell
Age 7 Weight 133 OR 114 RPR 126
Form /224-3 Sparingly raced but a Group 1 winner over 6f in 2023 and runner-up in this race last year
1 nap
9 tips
9/1
Rumstar
Rob Hornby,
Jonathan Portman J Rob Hornby T Jonathan Portman
Age 5 Weight 133 OR 109 RPR 123
Form 551-16 Winner of Listed and Group 3 races leading up to Group 2 defeat latest; up against it
Jonathan Portman J Rob Hornby T Jonathan Portman
Age 5 Weight 133 OR 109 RPR 123
Form 551-16 Winner of Listed and Group 3 races leading up to Group 2 defeat latest; up against it
3 tips
14/1
Starlust
Rossa Ryan,
Ralph Beckett J Rossa Ryan T Ralph Beckett
Age 4 Weight 133 OR 114 RPR 128
Form 3910-7 5f on fast ground suits, third in Group 1 in August, later won Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
Ralph Beckett J Rossa Ryan T Ralph Beckett
Age 4 Weight 133 OR 114 RPR 128
Form 3910-7 5f on fast ground suits, third in Group 1 in August, later won Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
1 nap
6 tips
14/1
Twilight Calls
Jamie Spencer,
Richard Spencer J Jamie Spencer T Richard Spencer
Age 7 Weight 133 OR 100 RPR 117
Form 554-59 Finished 2nd, 4th and 6th in the last three runnings; well held in two runs for new yard
Richard Spencer J Jamie Spencer T Richard Spencer
Age 7 Weight 133 OR 100 RPR 117
Form 554-59 Finished 2nd, 4th and 6th in the last three runnings; well held in two runs for new yard
80/1
Washington Heights
Tom Eaves,
Kevin Ryan J Tom Eaves T Kevin Ryan
Age 5 Weight 133 OR 107 RPR 122
Form 57-243 Capable at the right level over 5f and 6f but not yet a Group 1 contender; an onlooker
Kevin Ryan J Tom Eaves T Kevin Ryan
Age 5 Weight 133 OR 107 RPR 122
Form 57-243 Capable at the right level over 5f and 6f but not yet a Group 1 contender; an onlooker
1 nap
40/1
Asfoora
Oisin Murphy,
Henry Dwyer J Oisin Murphy T Henry Dwyer
Age 6 Weight 130 OR 114 RPR 129
Form 124-17 Won this in 2024; arrives this time with no British prep run and in first-time headgear
Henry Dwyer J Oisin Murphy T Henry Dwyer
Age 6 Weight 130 OR 114 RPR 129
Form 124-17 Won this in 2024; arrives this time with no British prep run and in first-time headgear
7 tips
10/3
Balmoral Lady
Tom Marquand,
Ed Walker J Tom Marquand T Ed Walker
Age 4 Weight 130 OR 102 RPR 118
Form 112-31 Progressive and her Listed win (5f, good) was another step forward; tough call today
Ed Walker J Tom Marquand T Ed Walker
Age 4 Weight 130 OR 102 RPR 118
Form 112-31 Progressive and her Listed win (5f, good) was another step forward; tough call today
50/1
Believing
Ryan Moore,
George Boughey J Ryan Moore T George Boughey
Age 5 Weight 130 OR 112 RPR 130
Form 3223-1 Close up in several top 5f races last year, including this one; looks sure to go well
George Boughey J Ryan Moore T George Boughey
Age 5 Weight 130 OR 112 RPR 130
Form 3223-1 Close up in several top 5f races last year, including this one; looks sure to go well
16 tips
10/3
Frost At Dawn
Mickael Barzalona,
William Knight J Mickael Barzalona T William Knight
Age 4 Weight 130 OR 104 RPR 119
Form -87221 Has won a Group 3 at Meydan (5f) and a Haydock Listed race; this level has been beyond her
William Knight J Mickael Barzalona T William Knight
Age 4 Weight 130 OR 104 RPR 119
Form -87221 Has won a Group 3 at Meydan (5f) and a Haydock Listed race; this level has been beyond her
33/1
Mgheera
William Buick,
Ed Walker J William Buick T Ed Walker
Age 5 Weight 130 OR 108 RPR 126
Form 506-11 Improving at 5f for new yard; finished well to win Group 2 latest; has more to come
Ed Walker J William Buick T Ed Walker
Age 5 Weight 130 OR 108 RPR 126
Form 506-11 Improving at 5f for new yard; finished well to win Group 2 latest; has more to come
1 nap
10 tips
7/1
Monteille
Cristian Demuro,
Mario Baratti J Cristian Demuro T Mario Baratti
Age 4 Weight 130 OR 103 RPR 119
Form 080-61 Group 3 win over 5f at Chantilly latest; up in class; unraced on quicker than good to soft
Mario Baratti J Cristian Demuro T Mario Baratti
Age 4 Weight 130 OR 103 RPR 119
Form 080-61 Group 3 win over 5f at Chantilly latest; up in class; unraced on quicker than good to soft
150/1
No Half Measures Non-runner
Non-runner,
Richard Hughes J Hector Crouch T Richard Hughes
Age 4 Weight 130 OR 105 RPR 122
Form 615-92 Made massive strides in the last 12 months; there may be more to come but this asks a lot
Richard Hughes J Hector Crouch T Richard Hughes
Age 4 Weight 130 OR 105 RPR 122
Form 615-92 Made massive strides in the last 12 months; there may be more to come but this asks a lot
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Prime Art
Billy Loughnane,
Jane Chapple-Hyam J Billy Loughnane T Jane Chapple-Hyam
Age 4 Weight 130 OR 103 RPR 118
Form 11/5-2 Group 3 winner as 2yo; ran once in 2024; better than ever on comeback; first 5f run
Jane Chapple-Hyam J Billy Loughnane T Jane Chapple-Hyam
Age 4 Weight 130 OR 103 RPR 118
Form 11/5-2 Group 3 winner as 2yo; ran once in 2024; better than ever on comeback; first 5f run
1 tip
66/1
Aesterius
James McDonald,
Archie Watson J James McDonald T Archie Watson
Age 3 Weight 127 OR 108 RPR 117
Form 2116-6 Smart sprinting 2yo who picked up two Group races at 5f; disappointing favourite on return
Archie Watson J James McDonald T Archie Watson
Age 3 Weight 127 OR 108 RPR 117
Form 2116-6 Smart sprinting 2yo who picked up two Group races at 5f; disappointing favourite on return
4 tips
40/1
Estepona
Clement Lecoeuvre,
M Delcher Sanchez J Clement Lecoeuvre T M Delcher Sanchez
Age 3 Weight 127 OR 104 RPR 113
Form 184-23 Second in a Group 3 (extended 5f) but needs major improvement for this first run over 5f
M Delcher Sanchez J Clement Lecoeuvre T M Delcher Sanchez
Age 3 Weight 127 OR 104 RPR 113
Form 184-23 Second in a Group 3 (extended 5f) but needs major improvement for this first run over 5f
1 tip
66/1
Tropical Storm
Colin Keane,
Andrew Balding J Colin Keane T Andrew Balding
Age 3 Weight 127 OR 103 RPR 115
Form 814-61 2nd in the Norfolk here last year; Listed win latest but hard to recommend at this level
Andrew Balding J Colin Keane T Andrew Balding
Age 3 Weight 127 OR 103 RPR 115
Form 814-61 2nd in the Norfolk here last year; Listed win latest but hard to recommend at this level
1 nap
40/1
West Acre
Callum Shepherd,
George Scott J Callum Shepherd T George Scott
Age 3 Weight 127 OR 112 RPR 123
Form 1-2118 Left 2yo form behind when breaking 5f track record at Meydan in January; not dismissed
George Scott J Callum Shepherd T George Scott
Age 3 Weight 127 OR 112 RPR 123
Form 1-2118 Left 2yo form behind when breaking 5f track record at Meydan in January; not dismissed
2 tips
18/1