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4 October 2025
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BetMGM Rous Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) Racecard

  • Channel: ITV
  • Distance: 5f
  • Going: Soft
Ascot
Runners
10

Type
Flat

Surface
Turf

Stalls
Stands' side

Weather
Light rain

Selection

No myracing analysis available for this race

No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
(4)
Shagraan silk
D
BF
Shagraan
J: Kieran Shoemark
T: Michael Appleby
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Improved of late, winning Beverley Bullet and second in Group 3 at Newbury; respected
338412
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 108
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
20 Sep 25 Nby Newbury 5f GS G3 9-3 2/11 First Instinct (nk) 11/4F 108 114
30 Aug 25 Bev Beverley 5f GF L 9-4 1/9 Adrestia (2¼L) 15/2 99 112
22 Aug 25 Nmk Newmarket (July) 6f GF L 9-3 4/9 Lethal Levi (4¼L) 10/1 100 99
29 Jul 25 Goo Goodwood 5f Gd 2Hc 9-12 8/20 Brazen Bolt (4½L) 4/1F 101 94
5 Jul 25 San Sandown 5f GF G3 9-5 3/11 Rumstar (3L) 11/1 101 103
31 May 25 Hay Haydock 5f Gd L 9-7 3/8 Balmoral Lady (1¼L) 15/2 101 107
2
(6)
Candy silk
Candy
J: George Wood
T: Richard Spencer
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts on this ground (100%)
Beat his 24 rivals in Ayr Silver Cup two weeks ago, making all; set for a bold show
670041
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 98
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
20 Sep 25 Ayr Ayr 6f Sft 2Hc 9-10 1/25 Sondad (1¾L) 8/1 92 104
6 Sep 25 Asc Ascot 6f GS 2Hc 9-7 4/19 Brosay (3½L) 28/1 92 91
10 Jul 25 Nmk Newmarket (July) 6f GF 23yHc 9-0 17/17 Prince Of India (19L) 50/1 95 53
20 Jun 25 Asc Ascot 5f GF 23yHc 9-7 20/24 Adrestia (8¼L) 40/1 98 84
24 May 25 Hay Haydock 6f Gd 3yG2 9-2 7/9 Symbol Of Honour (11L) 50/1 99 78
30 Apr 25 Asc Ascot 6f GF 3yG3 9-3 6/10 Big Mojo (4¼L) 40/1 99 94
4
(3)
Getreadytorumble silk
D
Getreadytorumble
J: George Bass
T: Jack Channon
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Progressive 3yo; won handicap at Doncaster last month; more required in this higher grade
113221
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 95
Days: 20
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
14 Sep 25 Don Doncaster 5f Sft 3Hc 9-12 1/13 Duran (nk) 9/2 91 100
16 Aug 25 Nby Newbury 5f GF 3Hc 10-0 2/11 Rhythm N Hooves (¾L) 9/2J 90 97
31 Jul 25 Goo Goodwood 5f Hy 33yHc 9-4 2/13 Naana's Sparkle (1L) 15/2 90 96
4 Jul 25 San Sandown 5f Gd 23yHc 9-2 3/7 Kassaya (2L) 100/30 90 94
20 Jun 25 Goo Goodwood 5f GF 43yHc 9-6 1/5 Kinetic Force (2¼L) 15/8F 82 93
2 Jun 25 Bri Brighton 5.5f GF 5Md 9-7 1/4 In The City (1L) 100/30 - 79
5
(1)
Kerdos silk
D
Kerdos
J: Daniel Muscutt
T: Clive Cox
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
High-class on his day but disappointing of late and needs a revival
558049
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 100
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
20 Sep 25 Nby Newbury 5f GS G3 9-3 9/11 First Instinct (13½L) 10/1 102 67
30 Aug 25 Bev Beverley 5f GF L 9-4 4/9 Shagraan (4¼L) 11/1 104 95
22 Aug 25 Yor York 5f GF G1 10-1 13/17 Asfoora (7L) 40/1 106 93
1 Aug 25 Goo Goodwood 5f GS G2 9-4 p1 8/12 Jm Jungle (4¾L) 12/1 107 101
5 Jul 25 San Sandown 5f GF G3 9-5 5/11 Rumstar (3½L) 4/1 108 101
17 Jun 25 Asc Ascot 5f GF G1 9-7 5/20 American Affair (2L) 66/1 108 111
6
(11)
Beautiful Diamond silk
D
Beautiful Diamond
J: Clifford Lee
T: K R Burke
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (28%)
Runner-up 12 months ago; easy winner of fillies' Listed race last time; still unexposed
282-81
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 105
Days: 15
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
19 Sep 25 Ayr Ayr 5.5f Sft LF 9-2 1/12 Star Of Mehmas (2½L) 85/40F 102 110
3 May 25 Nmk Newmarket 5f Gd G3 9-6 8/11 Rumstar (7L) 9/2 104 90
5 Oct 24 Asc Ascot 5f Sft L 9-1 2/6 Rumstar (2L) 3/1 104 104
15 Sep 24 Cur Curragh 5f Gd G1 9-2 8/18 Bradsell (4¼L) 25/1 104 106
20 Jul 24 Cur Curragh 5f Gd G2 9-2 2/9 Believing (1¾L) 5/1 102 107
22 Jun 24 Ayr Ayr 5f GF LF 9-3 1/7 Azure Blue (dht) 10/11F 103 106
7
(12)
Elegant Erin silk
D
Elegant Erin
J: Billy Garritty
T: Paul Midgley
D
9 x Distance Winner - Won 9 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Likeable mare; arrives after back-to-back handicap wins at Beverley; this is much tougher
732611
Age: 8
Weight: 8-12
OR: 88
Days: 11
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
23 Sep 25 Bev Beverley 5f Sft 2 9-0 1/5 Alzahir (nk) 9/2 82 94
17 Sep 25 Bev Beverley 5f Sft 4Hc 10-0 1/10 Alligator Alley (1L) 9/4F 82 91
30 Aug 25 Bev Beverley 5f GF L 8-13 6/9 Shagraan (4¾L) 100/1 82 88
22 Aug 25 Ham Hamilton 5f GF 3Hc 9-5 2/6 Brummell (½L) 9/2 81 88
27 Jul 25 Pon Pontefract 5f Gd 4Hc 9-13 3/6 Brummell (¾L) 3/1 81 85
27 Jun 25 Ncs Newcastle (AW) 5f St 2Hc 8-11 7/14 Paddy's Day (3L) 20/1 82 79
8
(10)
Enchanting silk
D
Enchanting
J: Silvestre De Sousa
T: Andrew Balding
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 29 in the last 14 days (28%)
Hasn't repeated form of easy Goodwood handicap success but could be revived by a break
10-180
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 97
Days: 67
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
29 Jul 25 Goo Goodwood 5f Gd 2Hc 9-11 15/20 Brazen Bolt (8¼L) 12/1 100 81
21 Jun 25 Ayr Ayr 5f Gd LF 9-6 8/8 Saratoga Special (4¾L) 11/2 100 82
23 May 25 Goo Goodwood 5f Gd 3Hc 9-10 1/13 Cinque Verde (3¾L) 6/1 89 106
11 Oct 24 Yor York 5f Sft 3Hc 9-6 17/17 Vince L'Amour (14L) 10/1 89 53
24 Aug 24 Goo Goodwood 5f Sft 3Hc 8-12 1/6 Alligator Alley (2¼L) 11/8F 81 95
1 Aug 24 Goo Goodwood 5f GF 33yHc 8-11 5/16 Shagraan (3¼L) 18/1 83 82
9
(9)
Kassaya silk
D
Kassaya
J: William Carver
T: Andrew Balding
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Well-bred filly; on a retrieval mission after disappointing efforts in two 6f Listed races
10-156
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: 94
Days: 27
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
7 Sep 25 Yor York 6f Gd L 8-11 6/9 Elmonjed (3¾L) 12/1 95 90
3 Aug 25 Chs Chester 6f GF L 8-10 5/9 Roman Dragon (2½L) 16/5 95 93
4 Jul 25 San Sandown 5f Gd 23yHc 9-0 1/7 Nad Alshiba Green (¾L) 5/2F 88 99
19 Jun 24 Asc Ascot 5f GF 2yG2F 9-2 12/24 Leovanni (7L) 7/2F - 87
2 Jun 24 Not Nottingham 5f Gd 52yMd 9-2 1/12 Fuji Mountain (2¼L) 5/4F - 83
16 May 24 Sal Salisbury 5f Sft 42yNv 8-13 2/6 Pont Neuf (¾L) 5/2 - 73
10
(8)
Minnie Wildes silk
Minnie Wildes
J: Charles Bishop
T: Charlie Fellowes
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 28 in the last 14 days (4%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Has finished out of the frame in handicaps this year; looks out of her depth in this grade
13-057
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 72
Days: 86
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
10 Jul 25 Crl Carlisle 6f GS 4HcF 9-11 7/11 Lorna B (8½L) 6/1 75 56
29 May 25 Crl Carlisle 5f GS 4Hc 9-9 5/10 Moonstone Boy (5L) 9/2 76 69
27 Apr 25 Sth Southwell (AW) 5f St 4Hc 9-2 10/13 Ziggy's Missile (6½L) 20/1 78 65
16 Oct 24 Kem Kempton (AW) 6f St/Slw 4HcF 9-6 3/5 Queen's Guard (4L) 5/6F 80 79
1 Oct 24 Ncs Newcastle (AW) 6f St 5Nv 9-7 1/6 Formby (4¼L) 2/13F - 82
14 Aug 24 Ffo Ffos Las 6f Hy 5MdF 9-2 1/7 Annie Edson Taylor (6L) 9/1 - 80
12
(5)
Woolhampton silk
CD
D
Woolhampton
J: Marco Ghiani
T: Rod Millman
CD
4 x C&D Winner - Won 4 times before on this course at this distance
D
7 x Distance Winner - Won 7 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (0%)
Needs to bounce back from below-par run but loves at Ascot and plenty of rain would suit
669118
Age: 5
Weight: 8-12
OR: 96
Days: 7
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
27 Sep 25 Hay Haydock 5f GS 2Hc 9-8 8/10 King Of Light (10½L) 7/1 96 69
6 Sep 25 Asc Ascot 5f GS 2Hc 9-4 1/16 All Ways Glamorous (1¼L) 7/2F 90 102
30 Aug 25 San Sandown 5f Sft 4Hc 9-10 1/7 Blind Beggar (2¾L) 5/4F 83 92
20 Aug 25 Yor York 5f GF 2HcF 9-1 9/19 Star Of Mehmas (4½L) 10/1 86 77
11 Aug 25 Wdr Windsor 6f GF 2Hc 8-11 6/12 Chief Mankato (3¾L) 14/1 86 80
26 Jul 25 Asc Ascot 5f Gd 2Hc 8-10 6/14 Cover Up (6L) 18/1 89 76
3
(2)
Cover Up silk
CD
D
Cover Up t
J: Paul Mulrennan
T: Simon & Ed Crisford
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
6 x Distance Winner - Won 6 times before at this distance
456014
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 102
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
20 Sep 25 Nby Newbury 5f GS G3 9-3 t 4/11 First Instinct (2½L) 8/1 102 106
26 Jul 25 Asc Ascot 5f Gd 2Hc 9-9 t 1/14 Rhythm N Hooves (¾L) 7/2 97 106
21 Jun 25 Asc Ascot 6f GF 2Hc 9-2 t1 15/28 Get It (8¼L) 16/1 99 83
17 May 25 Nby Newbury 6f GF 2Hc 9-12 6/8 Aramram (2½L) 11/1 100 100
19 Apr 25 Mus Musselburgh 5f GS 2Hc 9-12 5/7 American Affair (2¾L) 2/1F 101 101
1 Mar 25 Mey Meydan 5f Gd G3 9-7 4/15 West Acre (1½L) 18/1 103 103
11
(7)
Pearl Of Windsor silk
D
Pearl Of Windsor
J: Cieren Fallon
T: Conrad Allen
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
-88476
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: 84
Days: 48
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
17 Aug 25 Pon Pontefract 6f GF LF 9-1 6/10 Rosy Affair (5¼L) 50/1 81 84
4 Jul 25 San Sandown 5f Gd 23yHc 8-10 7/7 Kassaya (7¼L) 6/1 84 68
14 Jun 25 San Sandown 5f GF 3yL 8-13 4/7 Town And Country (1¾L) 33/1 81 92
2 May 25 Nmk Newmarket 6f Gd 3HcF 9-2 8/8 Circe (8L) 17/2 84 64
20 Apr 25 Bat Bath 5f GF LF 8-12 8/12 Electric Storm (8½L) 66/1 84 74
1 Nov 24 Nmk Newmarket 6f Gd 2yLF 9-2 5/10 It Ain't Two (6L) 22/1 85 74
Verdict

2024 runner-up Beautiful Diamond has solid claims but preference is for the 3yo CANDY (nap), so impressive in the Ayr Silver Cup.

Verdict silk image
Candy

Betting Forecast:

11/4 Beautiful Diamond,

3/1 Shagraan,

9/2 Candy,

13/2 Cover Up,

10/1 Kerdos,

12/1 Getreadytorumble,

16/1 Kassaya,

Woolhampton,

20/1 Enchanting,

40/1 Elegant Erin,

66/1 Minnie Wildes,

Pearl Of Windsor

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