16:50 Ascot

Saturday 12 July 2025

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LK Bennett Butterfly Mark Heritage Handicap

Off time: 16:52 | Winning time: 58.12s

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Alzahir^t¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Darragh Keenan| T: J Candlish| OR: 98

20/1

Bagged a fourth win this year with a career best in 5-runner handicap at Epsom (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago. Not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid.

Form: 575411

(1)

Holkham Bay²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Brandon Wilkie⁽³⁾| T: W J Knight| OR: 98| CD

10/3

C&D winner who comes here on the back of an excellent fourth of 28 in Wokingham here 21 days ago, clear first home in near-side group. Big shout nudged up 1 lb.

Form: 71-8574

(2)

Roman Dragon^b1²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Jack Callan⁽⁷⁾| T: H Palmer| OR: 97| D

40/1

Better than ever when scoring at Chester in May but only 21st in Wokingham here 21 days ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces now.

Form: 351910

(17)

Jakajaro¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: J P Spencer| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 96

18/1

Twelve runs since his last win in 2024 but not disgraced when fifth of 14 to Paddy's Day in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago. Can't be totally dismissed.

Form: 20-6985

(13)

Woodhay Wonder^p1²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: S M Levey| T: T Ward| OR: 96

15/2

A dual 6f scorer in 2024 and in good nick this season, not lasting home when 19th in Wokingham here 21 days ago. Cheekpieces go on now and in the mix.

Form: 430-380

(10)

Germanic²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Cieren Fallon| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 96

11/1

A fairly useful 7f winner for William Haggas in 2024. Purchased for 140,000 gns and a good second for his current yard at Newcastle in May. Went keenly when a below-form 18th in Wokingham here since so not written off.

Form: 308-520

(7)

Toca Madera¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Charles Bishop| T: B J Meehan| OR: 95

18/1

Winless in 2025 but he arrives in decent nick, third of 7 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago. Possibilities.

Form: 6-26343

(3)

Rosario^p³³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Taryn Langley⁽⁷⁾| T: R A Teal| OR: 95| D

22/1

Scored at Goodwood in May but below form since, ninth of 10 in handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good) 33 days ago. Others appeal more.

Form: 377179

(8)

Redorange^t²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: David Probert| T: C G Cox| OR: 99| D

5/1

Upwardly-mobile sprinter who landed 5f handicap at Chester in May before an excellent third of 24 in handicap over C&D 22 days ago when clear first home in far-side group. Up 4 lb but he's a player.

Form: 321-313

(4)

Paddy's Day¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Alex Jary⁽⁵⁾| T: N Tinkler| OR: 92| D

20/1

Started 2025 with a four-timer at Newcastle and added another victory in 5f handicap there 15 days ago. Can't be ruled out back on turf despite taking a 4 lb rise.

Form: 111361

(5)

Woolhampton¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Oliver Searle⁽⁵⁾| T: B R Millman| OR: 91| CD

18/1

A 3-time C&D winner but only tenth of 14 to Paddy's Day in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 0-98550

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Stormy Impact²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: D Nolan| T: R A Fahey| OR: 94| D

14/1

Resumed winning ways at Epsom in June and shaped well when tenth of 24 over C&D 22 days ago, second home in the unfavoured far-side group. Can make his presence felt.

Form: 251-610

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Blue Day²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Callum Shepherd| T: Harry Charlton| OR: 88| BF| CD

7/1

C&D winner in April and in good order since, fifth of 12 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Not ruled out.

Form: 06-0125

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Glamorous Breeze^p²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Gina Mangan| T: C Mason| OR: 88| D

20/1

Made it 2-3 this year with a career best in 7-runner handicap at Haydock (5f, good) 21 days ago. Up 5 lb but she's one for the shortlist.

Form: 813-131

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Rhythm N Hooves¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: S De Sousa| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 87| CD

14/1

C&D winner who comes here on the back of a solid sixth of 14 to Paddy's Day in handicap at Newcastle (5f) 15 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up.

Form: 424306

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Mesaafi^b³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: J Mitchell| T: R Burdon| OR: 87

22/1

Bagged a third 6f win this term at Lingfield in June but not best placed when ninth of 17 in handicap at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Can bounce back.

Form: 382119

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Reigning Profit^v¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-8| J: J P Sullivan| T: Mrs R Carr| OR: 80| D

50/1

Back-to-back 5f winner during the spring and not seen to ideal effect when eighth of 12 in handicap at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago, suffering a poor run over 1f out. No forlorn hope.

Form: 311889

Non-Runners

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Existent³⁵

Weight: 8-13| Age: 7

T: S C Williams J: Ashley Lewis

Forecasts

Holkham Bay (10/3), Redorange (5/1), Blue Day (7/1), Woodhay Wonder (15/2), Existent (10/1), Germanic (11/1), Rhythm N Hooves (14/1), Stormy Impact (14/1), Jakajaro (18/1), Toca Madera (18/1), Woolhampton (18/1), Alzahir (20/1), Glamorous Breeze (20/1), Paddy's Day (20/1), Mesaafi (22/1), Rosario (22/1), Roman Dragon (40/1), Reigning Profit (50/1)

Clive Cox's REDORANGE ran a cracker when third over C&D at the Royal meeting, coming home first in his group, and can gain compensation here at the chief expense of Holkham Bay who also shaped better than his position suggests when fourth in the Wokingham here. Alzahir is enjoying a fine season and can't be ruled out either in his bid for a fifth victory, while Blue Day, Glamorous Breeze and Woodhay Wonder also need factoring in. Germanic completes the shortlist.