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Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap)

Ascot · 17:35 · Saturday, 20 June 2026 · 1m1f212y · Good To Firm · Class 2

🤖 AI race preview

The race is likely to see a strong early tempo with the front-runners — Lost Boys, Perisher, and Folk Pageant — setting the pace from the start, given their recent performances on good to firm ground and consistent headway over 2f out. Lost Boys stands out as the most compelling performer, having won three consecutive starts including a narrow victory in the London Gold Cup at Newbury on good ground where he demonstrated resilience under pressure and strong finishing, backed by a solid RPR of 114 and a favourable draw of 14; his form in 1m2f handicaps and recent consistency in tough conditions make him a hard-to-oppose contender. The main dangers come from Evanesco, who showed strong front-running ability in a recent Newmarket win and is now 8lb higher in a more competitive field, and Sahara King, a first-time pacer who made a strong challenge in the London Gold Cup and has shown improvement in his last two starts despite a poor start in a recent race. Folk Pageant, with a strong record in 1m2f handicaps and a recent win at Epsom, offers value at the forecast price as a well-positioned each-way player, while Harmonics, making a sharp return from a novice win, presents a notable surprise with a high RPR and promising form.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Lost Boys (IRE) James McDonald3.00
2Amadeus Mozart (IRE) Ryan Moore15
3Perisher (IRE) William Buick6.00
4Nil Bua Gan Dua (USA) Dylan Browne McMonagle23
5Princling (GB) Tom Marquand11
6Bourbon Blues (GB) Joe Leavy41

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