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Forecast: Cloudy
Temperature: 5.8° - 13.6°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 5.9 mph SE
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Idled late and not as impressive as on debut when winning a novice at Musselburgh by a neck last time; suited by 5f, acts on soft and good to soft, sound surfaces will suit; strong sort who has landed the inside stall here.
Foaled 11 Apr. Half-brother to Golden Paradise, won at 5f. Successful twice at 5f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) last month, beating Rlasthope by a neck. Has won twice at Musselburgh this season.
Idled late and not as impressive as on debut when winning a novice at Musselburgh by a neck last time; suited by 5f, acts on soft and good to soft, sound surfaces will suit; strong sort who has landed the inside stall here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Kaiya Fraser | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| T | R Menzies | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
Yard won this last year; improved from debut, scored with bit in hand when winning a novice at Wolverhampton by 3 1/4l last time; trainer in form; effective 5f, acts on good and AW; strong sort, could improve further, considered on this rise in grade.
Foaled 14 Jan. Half-brother to Kodiac Brown Bear, won at 7f. Won on his latest outing when 8-11fav at Wolverhampton over 5f last month, beating Noble Raider by 3 1/2l.
Yard won this last year; improved from debut, scored with bit in hand when winning a novice at Wolverhampton by 3 1/4l last time; trainer in form; effective 5f, acts on good and AW; strong sort, could improve further, considered on this rise in grade.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Lee | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | K R Burke | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
Similar level to debut, converted easy opening when winning a novice at Musselburgh by 2 1/4l last time; effective 5f, acts on good; likeable attitude and should improve further.
Foaled 22 Mar. Half-brother to Assimilation, won seven times between 7f and 1m 2f. Won on his latest outing when 4-11fav at Musselburgh over 5f (good) last month, beating Kodi Bear Light by 2 1/4l.
Similar level to debut, converted easy opening when winning a novice at Musselburgh by 2 1/4l last time; effective 5f, acts on good; likeable attitude and should improve further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rowan Scott | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | Phillip Makin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
Nudged out to score cosily when 1 1/2l winner in a novice at Bath on debut; top course trainer; effective 5f, acts on good; promising debut and should progress while connections target this meeting in a major way.
Foaled 4 Mar. Dam won twice at 5f. A winner at 9-1 at Bath over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Dowman by 1 1/2l.
Nudged out to score cosily when 1 1/2l winner in a novice at Bath on debut; top course trainer; effective 5f, acts on good; promising debut and should progress while connections target this meeting in a major way.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H Palmer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
17 Apr; 30,000 euros Blackbeard filly; half-sister to Saxon Raider, useful at 7f; dam very smart at 7f; tough enough task on debut as this will be fast and furious.
Foaled 17 Apr. Half-sister to Afton Down, won at 6f.
17 Apr; 30,000 euros Blackbeard filly; half-sister to Saxon Raider, useful at 7f; dam very smart at 7f; tough enough task on debut as this will be fast and furious.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Flat (Turf) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S H James | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ollie Sangster | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Solid effort when third beaten 3l in a novice at Redcar debut; effective 5f, acts on fast ground; should improve but stall 7 higher than ideal here.
Foaled 24 Feb. Dam unraced. Third of 9 behind Vollering beaten 2 3/4l at 18-1 on her racecourse debut at Redcar over 5f (good to firm) last month.
Solid effort when third beaten 3l in a novice at Redcar debut; effective 5f, acts on fast ground; should improve but stall 7 higher than ideal here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Allan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | T D Easterby | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Modest debut beaten 7 1/4l in a novice at Beverley on debut; half-sister to a pair of good 5/6f 2yo winners; improvement likely but this looks tough and stall 8 no help.
Foaled 28 Jan. Half-sister to Flicka's Girl, won four times at 5f and 6f. Finished 7l behind Princesse D'orange when sixth of 11 at 9-1 on her racecourse debut at Beverley over 5f (good to soft) last month.
Modest debut beaten 7 1/4l in a novice at Beverley on debut; half-sister to a pair of good 5/6f 2yo winners; improvement likely but this looks tough and stall 8 no help.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Fentiman | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T D Easterby | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Needed run when beaten 9l in a novice at Bath on debut; related to some useful sprinters, including Listed-placed Orazio; could show marked improvement and stall 2 a big plus.
Foaled 31 Mar. Half-sister to Carnival Zain, won five times at 7f and 1m. Beaten 9l behind Ziggy Starshine at 12-1 when 10th of 13 on her racecourse debut at Bath over 5f (good) last month.
Needed run when beaten 9l in a novice at Bath on debut; related to some useful sprinters, including Listed-placed Orazio; could show marked improvement and stall 2 a big plus.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Shoemark | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Tom Dascombe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Karl Burke won this 12 months ago and can do so once more courtesy of FINAL APPEAL. The Inns Of Court colt went desperately close at Nottingham before scoring in fine style at Wolverhampton and, in receipt of 5lb from dual Musselburgh winner Adonius, he would appear to hold outstanding claims. The latter is respected though, as is Bath scorer Wait Geordie, and don't rule out a big run from Blackbeard filly Black Treasure on her debut.
Although without a win in the race since 2016, connections of WAIT GEORDIE target this meeting with purpose and this fella, who made a winning debut at Bath, has apparently been pinpointed as a Lily Agnes sort since long before his debut. The form of that initial effort has worked out quite well, with subsequent wins for the third and sixth, and he's landed a nice draw in stall 3. Final Appeal represents last year's winning stable and has the benefit of two runs, winning well at Wolverhampton last time. He's the danger as Adonius, although 2-2, has a penalty to shoulder. Don't rule out a good run from likely outsider Yahaira, who needed her debut effort and is from a yard that has a history at this meeting.
Ran to form 2l third in a conditions Race at Kempton most recent run; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; goes well at Chester but mark remains high.
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 6 behind Ten Pounds beaten 2l at 6-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over 6f in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with M Botti.
Ran to form 2l third in a conditions Race at Kempton most recent run; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; goes well at Chester but mark remains high.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 19 | 4 | 6 | 21.1% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 15 | 4 | 5 | 26.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 4 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 19 | 4 | 6 | 21.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jason Watson | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
| T | M Appleby | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; outclassed when beaten 7l in Joel Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket last time; gelded since; effective 7/8f, acts on good and fast ground; still potentially smart and has joined a top yard ahead of this handicap/seasonal debut.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm ground. Finished 7l behind Zeus Olympios when last of 6 at 25-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Boyle Sports Daily Racing Rewards Joel Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Yard has won 2 of last 5 runnings of race; outclassed when beaten 7l in Joel Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket last time; gelded since; effective 7/8f, acts on good and fast ground; still potentially smart and has joined a top yard ahead of this handicap/seasonal debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A M Balding | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Below form back on turf beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; effective 7/8f, suited by plenty of give; more needed off stiff mark still and drawn in the car park.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on soft and heavy ground. Beaten 6l behind Urban Lion at 33-1 when 15th of 21 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good to soft) in March.
Below form back on turf beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; effective 7/8f, suited by plenty of give; more needed off stiff mark still and drawn in the car park.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 31 | 5 | 12 | 16.1% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 25 | 5 | 11 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 16 | 3 | 6 | 18.8% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 29 | 5 | 12 | 17.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 18.2% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Nolan | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood | 27 | 5 | 10 | 18.5% |
Back to form beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Naas last time; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; chance if building on latest although is unproven at this trip.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Keke when fifth of 12 at 11-1 on his latest outing at Naas over 6f (good) last month.
Back to form beaten 3 1/4l off this mark at Naas last time; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; chance if building on latest although is unproven at this trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 23 | 3 | 6 | 13% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11.8% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Adam Caffrey | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A McGuinness | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off this mark in Bahrain last time; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective up to 7f; capable from stall 1.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Dan Tucker when second of 18 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Bahrain over 5f (good) in February.
Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off this mark in Bahrain last time; enjoys making it; off a short-break; effective up to 7f; capable from stall 1.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 24 | 5 | 11 | 20.8% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 20 | 4 | 8 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 11 | 3 | 5 | 27.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 4 | 8 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 18 | 5 | 9 | 27.8% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rossa Ryan | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| T | D Loughnane | 16 | 4 | 9 | 25% |
Lacked pace, below form on return beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good and AW; bounce back needed and stall 9 an issue but should come on for return.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to heavy, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 8l behind Double Rush at 14-1 when eighth of 13 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month.
Lacked pace, below form on return beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, good and AW; bounce back needed and stall 9 an issue but should come on for return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 25 | 3 | 6 | 12% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 22 | 3 | 4 | 13.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 1 | 4 | 5.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 25 | 3 | 6 | 12% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Shoemark | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | C Hills | 25 | 3 | 6 | 12% |
Didn't get home back up in trip on British debut beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Haydock last time; effective 7f; ex-French, might need more time.
Successful twice at 7f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Cosi Bello at 33-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Didn't get home back up in trip on British debut beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Haydock last time; effective 7f; ex-French, might need more time.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Edward Greatrex | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ian Williams | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Below form back on turf beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; effective 7-9f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; capable of a good run from a handy enough draw.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 10l behind Royal Velvet at 10-1 when 10th of 18 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month.
Below form back on turf beaten 9 1/2l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; effective 7-9f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; capable of a good run from a handy enough draw.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 11 | 2 | 1 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Egan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | Tom Clover | 13 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
Struggled up in grade when down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent; since undergone a wind op; effective 5/6f, likes cut; capable off this mark but draw a negative.
Winner of five races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to soft to heavy. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Golden Mind when 21st of 22 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (heavy) in November last year.
Struggled up in grade when down the field in a handicap at Doncaster most recent; since undergone a wind op; effective 5/6f, likes cut; capable off this mark but draw a negative.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 20 | 5 | 4 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 18 | 5 | 4 | 27.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 17 | 5 | 4 | 29.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S H James | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Miss J A Camacho | 9 | 2 | 1 | 22.2% |
Defied 4lb rise in the weights to win a shade cosily in a handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; effective 7/8f, acts on any; in excellent form but new mark asks more again and stall 11 an issue.
Has won 11 races from 5f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-2 at Musselburgh over 1m (good) on her latest outing last month, beating Samra Green by 1/2l. Has won twice at Musselburgh this season.
Defied 4lb rise in the weights to win a shade cosily in a handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; effective 7/8f, acts on any; in excellent form but new mark asks more again and stall 11 an issue.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 45 | 11 | 9 | 24.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 37 | 9 | 9 | 24.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 16 | 3 | 1 | 18.8% |
| G | Similar Going | 29 | 9 | 7 | 31% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 45 | 11 | 9 | 24.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 37.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oliver Stammers | 18 | 5 | 3 | 27.8% |
| T | Grant Tuer | 45 | 11 | 9 | 24.4% |
Never dangerous beaten 7l in a handicap at Kempton last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; needs more but down again slightly in weights.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Two Tempting at 14-1 when eighth of 9 on his latest outing at Kempton over 1m in November last year.
Never dangerous beaten 7l in a handicap at Kempton last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; needs more but down again slightly in weights.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Billy Loughnane | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Ian Williams | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Needed run back from long absence when down the field in a handicap at Newmarket most recent; enjoys making it; significant jockey booking; effective 7/8f on sound surface; might still need this.
Winner of six races at 1m on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 12l behind Royal Velvet at 28-1 when 13th of 18 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month.
Needed run back from long absence when down the field in a handicap at Newmarket most recent; enjoys making it; significant jockey booking; effective 7/8f on sound surface; might still need this.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 29 | 6 | 7 | 20.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 27 | 6 | 6 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| C | Course | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 13 | 6 | 3 | 46.2% |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 6 | 4 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 28 | 6 | 7 | 21.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 17.7% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 22 | 3 | 5 | 13.6% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Marquand | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D & C Kubler | 21 | 4 | 6 | 19.1% |
Not best of runs, hit the line well on return, ran to form beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective 6-8f, loves heavy, acts on good; progressive but wouldn't want ground to dry too much.
Winner of six races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy and on the all-weather. Third of 22 behind Mezcala beaten 2 3/4l at 16-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good to soft) in March.
Not best of runs, hit the line well on return, ran to form beaten 3l off a 1lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective 6-8f, loves heavy, acts on good; progressive but wouldn't want ground to dry too much.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 32 | 6 | 7 | 18.8% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 17 | 4 | 4 | 23.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 2 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 25 | 6 | 7 | 24% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Cam Hardie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | B Ellison | 12 | 2 | 4 | 16.7% |
Below form on return beaten 5l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; effective 6/7f, acts on any, seems to like give; form in and out, last win came in a seller and stall 12 a big negative.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Kosometsuke at 11-1 when seventh of 12 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 7f (good) last month.
Below form on return beaten 5l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; effective 6/7f, acts on any, seems to like give; form in and out, last win came in a seller and stall 12 a big negative.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 14 | 3 | 2 | 21.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Fentiman | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | T D Easterby | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Being drawn low can often be of benefit on the Roodee and that earns PARTISAN HERO the vote. David Loughnane's charge wasn't as fortunate when attempting to make all in this 12 months ago and although much higher in the handicap now, recent efforts out in Bahrain suggest he's ready to win again. Snow Master struggled at Pattern level last season, most recently in the Joel Stakes at Newmarket. He goes handicapping for the first time, though, and might be up to defying a mark of 100, while Percy's Lad and Bellarchi appeal most of the remainder.
Divine Libra should leave his Newmarket reappearance behind behind and, despite stall 9, this former course winner ought to have a say in what is a competitive handicap. A better win option might be SNOW MASTER, who was highly tried after winning his first two starts as a 3yo - he didn't race as a juvenile - twice racing too keenly behind Zeus Olympios in Group events. Newly gelded and now with a top yard, having joined Andrew Balding, he's taken to make a winning handicap debut. Partisan Hero, a good second last time and coming from stall 1, and God Of War, better than he showed at Newmarket last time, are others to consider.
Yard won this last year with subsequent Oaks winner Minnie Hauk; step down in class suited, softer conditions also a help when winning Staffordstown Stud Stakes (Group 3) at the Curragh by 3l last time; effective 1m, acts well on easy surfaces; respected up in trip although Ryan Moore prefers Amelia Earhart.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good - yielding and heavy ground. A winner at 5-1 in the Group 3 Staffordstown Stud Stakes at Curragh over 1m (heavy) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Thundering On by 2 3/4l.
Yard won this last year with subsequent Oaks winner Minnie Hauk; step down in class suited, softer conditions also a help when winning Staffordstown Stud Stakes (Group 3) at the Curragh by 3l last time; effective 1m, acts well on easy surfaces; respected up in trip although Ryan Moore prefers Amelia Earhart.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Wayne Lordan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | A P O'Brien | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
Professional debut, looked a very nice type when 1 1/2l winner in a novice at Newbury on debut; effective at 1m on soft; top yard won this in 2024 and this filly looks most promising.
A winner at 4-1 at Newbury over 1m (soft) on her latest outing in October last year, beating Gone By by 1 1/2l.
Professional debut, looked a very nice type when 1 1/2l winner in a novice at Newbury on debut; effective at 1m on soft; top yard won this in 2024 and this filly looks most promising.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Doyle | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | R M Beckett | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Yard won this last year with subsequent Oaks winner Minnie Hauk; put experience and drop in class to good use when winning a maiden at Leopardstown by 7l last time; effective 7/8f, acts on soft and good; more to come upped in trip this year but improvement needed here tried in blinkers.
Won on her latest outing when 4-6fav at Leopardstown over 1m (yielding) in October last year, beating Chasing Paradise by 7l. She is wearing blinkers and a hood for the first time.
Yard won this last year with subsequent Oaks winner Minnie Hauk; put experience and drop in class to good use when winning a maiden at Leopardstown by 7l last time; effective 7/8f, acts on soft and good; more to come upped in trip this year but improvement needed here tried in blinkers.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B & H) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hood | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R L Moore | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A P O'Brien | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% |
Travelled, powered clear late, impressive debut when 6l winner in a maiden at Newbury on debut; trainer in form; effective 10f on good; looked classy on debut and yard used this race for Enable en route to Oaks success.
Dam won three times at 1m 2f and 1m 4f including a Group 1 race. Won on her latest outing when evens fav at Newbury over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Allaire by 6l.
Travelled, powered clear late, impressive debut when 6l winner in a maiden at Newbury on debut; trainer in form; effective 10f on good; looked classy on debut and yard used this race for Enable en route to Oaks success.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Buick | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | J & T Gosden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Much better run compared to debut, albeit somewhat a shock winner of a novice at Newcastle by 3 1/2l last time; effective 1m, probably want 10f+ in time; ought to progress but this isn't easy.
A winner at 9-1 at Newcastle over 1m on her latest outing in October last year, beating Harriet Quimby by 3 1/2l.
Much better run compared to debut, albeit somewhat a shock winner of a novice at Newcastle by 3 1/2l last time; effective 1m, probably want 10f+ in time; ought to progress but this isn't easy.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A M Balding | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Amelia Earhart struck in the same Leopardstown maiden that stable companion Minnie Hauk did 12 months ago en route to landing this and then Oaks glory, which entitles her to plenty of respect at the very least. As was the case with her brother Cleveland, she will surely benefit from a step up in trip and that may allow Aidan O'Brien to land his 10th Cheshire Oaks, but the Gosden's are no stranger to success in this contest either and I'M THE ONE is preferred. The daughter of Sea The Stars was mightily impressive when scoring on her debut at Newbury last month and, as the current Epsom Oaks favourite, may well be very special. Sugar Island looks next best.
Aidan O'Brien won this with subsequent Oaks heroine Minnie Hauk 12 months ago, but his two-pronged challenge this time around lacks the wow factor, with Ryan Moore's mount, Amelia Earhart, the pick of the pair over Sugar Island with her being bred to appreciate the longer trip and getting new headgear. It's I'M THE ONE who is the clear selection though after she won in the manner of a potential star at Newbury 19 days ago, drawing comparisons to brilliant Enable afterwards - she actually won this race for the yard in 2017 en route to Epsom success. A convincing win here for the selection and she'lll head to Epsom a popular pick. A La Prochaine won her only start at Newbury also, as a 2yo last term, and represents a top yard who tends to excel with middle-distance fillies.
Yard won this last year with subsequent Derby winner Lambourn; ran to form but was bogged down by the deep ground when 3 1/4l third in William Hill Futurity Trophy (Group 1) at Doncaster most recent run; top course jockey; effective 1m, bred to get further, acts on heavy and good; remains a top-class prospect.
Successful twice at 1m on good - yielding and yielding - soft ground. Third of 5 behind Hawk Mountain beaten 3 1/2l at 7-4fav on his latest outing in the Group 1 William Hill Futurity Trophy Stakes at Doncaster over 1m (heavy) in October last year.
Yard won this last year with subsequent Derby winner Lambourn; ran to form but was bogged down by the deep ground when 3 1/4l third in William Hill Futurity Trophy (Group 1) at Doncaster most recent run; top course jockey; effective 1m, bred to get further, acts on heavy and good; remains a top-class prospect.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R L Moore | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A P O'Brien | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Converted a straightforward opening when winning a novice at Yarmouth by 1/2l last time; effective 8-10, acts on soft and good to firm; more to come but it is needed at this level.
Won on his latest outing when 4-7fav at Yarmouth over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating Point Of Law by 1/2l.
Converted a straightforward opening when winning a novice at Yarmouth by 1/2l last time; effective 8-10, acts on soft and good to firm; more to come but it is needed at this level.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Buick | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | C Appleby | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% |
Good attitude but made hard enough work of easy opening when winning a novice at Redcar by a short-head last time; effective 1m-10f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; improvement needed back up in grade.
Won on his latest outing when 11-10fav at Redcar over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month, beating According To Mark by a short head.
Good attitude but made hard enough work of easy opening when winning a novice at Redcar by a short-head last time; effective 1m-10f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; improvement needed back up in grade.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Gray | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | R A Fahey | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
Ran to form up in trip on return when second beaten 1/2l in a 3yo race at Cork latest; effective 1m-10f, acts on heavy and good; plenty to find at this level.
A winner at 1m on heavy ground. Beaten 1/2l by Limestone when second of 4 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Cork over 1m 2f (good - yielding) last month.
Ran to form up in trip on return when second beaten 1/2l in a 3yo race at Cork latest; effective 1m-10f, acts on heavy and good; plenty to find at this level.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Foley | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Mrs J Harrington | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
Yard won this last year with subsequent Derby winner Lambourn; built on previous run, step down in trip also helped when winning a maiden at Galway by 1 1/2l last time; effective 7f but bred for much further, acts with cut; very much the stable second string here tried in cheekpieces.
A winner at 7-2 at Galway over 7f (soft - heavy) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Garden Party by 1 1/2l. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
Yard won this last year with subsequent Derby winner Lambourn; built on previous run, step down in trip also helped when winning a maiden at Galway by 1 1/2l last time; effective 7f but bred for much further, acts with cut; very much the stable second string here tried in cheekpieces.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Wayne Lordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A P O'Brien | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Appeared to improve when winning a maiden at Wolverhampton by 5l last time; tongue-tie first time; stays 10f, may get further, acts good to soft and AW; promising but up against it here.
Won on his latest outing when 4-6fav at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in March, beating Stepanov by 5l. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Appeared to improve when winning a maiden at Wolverhampton by 5l last time; tongue-tie first time; stays 10f, may get further, acts good to soft and AW; promising but up against it here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A M Balding | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
Travelled, ran out an impressive winner by 4 1/4l in a maiden at Newbury on debut; trainer in form; effective 11f on good; looks a classy prospect and could serve it up to the favourite.
Half-brother to Naga, won twice at 1m and 1m 2f. Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Newbury over 1m 3f (good) last month, beating Alderman by 4 1/2l.
Travelled, ran out an impressive winner by 4 1/4l in a maiden at Newbury on debut; trainer in form; effective 11f on good; looks a classy prospect and could serve it up to the favourite.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J & T Gosden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
BENVENUTO CELLINI showcased a high level of form as a juvenile, winning impressively on Irish Champions Weekend before making the frame behind two stable companions in the Futurity Trophy at Doncaster, and has an excellent opportunity to continue Aidan O'Brien's fantastic record in this contest. The Ballydoyle maestro has won the Chester Vase on no less than 11 occasions and the son of Frankel appears more than capable of announcing himself as one of their leading hopes for Epsom. Stablemate Proposition merits respect, and Del Maro remains capable of better having belatedly opened his account at Yarmouth last month.
Aidan O'Brien has farmed this race over the years and took it with subsequent Derby hero Lambourn 12 months. Although his 3yo's have been needing a run, BENVENUTO CELLINI is a major bullet to fire for Epsom and he'll surely be fit enough to take this on return. Last seen getting bogged down on heavy ground in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy at Doncaster, the son of Frankel had earlier looked impressive on sounder surfaces and the step up to 12f could really suit this season. Water To Wine isn't easily passed over after he made such a striking debut at Newbury 18 days ago and the son of Kingman would put himself firmly in the Derby picture with a big run here. He's the danger, although Godolphin's Del Maro has already run well at this level and got off the mark at Yarmouth on reappearance.
Found little back on turf and up in grade beaten in Lansdown Stakes (Listed) last time; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good and AW; drop in grade a plus and has landed a handy draw.
She has won three times at 5f on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3l behind Azure Angel at 11-1 when seventh of 14 on her latest outing at Bath over 5f (good) last month.
Found little back on turf and up in grade beaten in Lansdown Stakes (Listed) last time; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good and AW; drop in grade a plus and has landed a handy draw.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Robinson | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% |
| T | B Ellison | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
Found little, below form beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; suited by 6f, acts on AW; bounce back needed on turf debut.
A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Al Najashi at 10-3fav when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month.
Found little, below form beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; suited by 6f, acts on AW; bounce back needed on turf debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A M Balding | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Well beaten again looking one for handicaps beaten 7l in Flying Scotsman Stakes (Listed) at Doncaster last time; big drop in grade here but stall 14 is not good news.
A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Avicenna at 50-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 7f (good) in September last year.
Well beaten again looking one for handicaps beaten 7l in Flying Scotsman Stakes (Listed) at Doncaster last time; big drop in grade here but stall 14 is not good news.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Egan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | D Loughnane | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
Needed run beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; in good form prior; effective 5-7f, acts on heavy, good and AW; should come on for latest.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Simplify at 12-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good) last month.
Needed run beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; in good form prior; effective 5-7f, acts on heavy, good and AW; should come on for latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 11 | 3 | 0 | 27.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 10 | 3 | 0 | 30% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 0 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 3 | 0 | 27.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Allan | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| T | T D Easterby | 11 | 3 | 0 | 27.3% |
Gave impression further was needed beaten 9l in a 2yo race at Ascot last time; top course trainer; effective 6f, may be better suited by 7f, acts on any; could improve up in trip.
A winner at 6f on soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Mission Central at 66-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Ascot over 6f (good) in October last year.
Gave impression further was needed beaten 9l in a 2yo race at Ascot last time; top course trainer; effective 6f, may be better suited by 7f, acts on any; could improve up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jason Watson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H Palmer | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
Yard won this last year; not best of runs, should have won when beaten a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Pontefract last time; effective 6f on sound surface; more to come and new mark still fair.
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Beaten a neck by Cape Ashizuri when second of 7 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good) last month.
Yard won this last year; not best of runs, should have won when beaten a neck off a 3lb lower mark at Pontefract last time; effective 6f on sound surface; more to come and new mark still fair.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Stott | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | K A Ryan | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
Never in it from off the pace beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; visor first time; effective 5/6f, acts on soft and good; fair mark if coming on for latest and stall 3 is a plus.
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 5l behind Simplify at 18-1 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.
Never in it from off the pace beaten 5 1/2l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; visor first time; effective 5/6f, acts on soft and good; fair mark if coming on for latest and stall 3 is a plus.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (V only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mikey Sheehy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A Keatley | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
Reproduced best to get off the mark when winning a maiden at Wolverhampton by 4 1/4l last time; trainer in form; effective 6f on AW; more to come now handicapping on turf although stall 9 isn't ideal.
Won on her latest outing when 4-5fav at Wolverhampton over 6f in November last year, beating Ritaal by 4 1/2l.
Reproduced best to get off the mark when winning a maiden at Wolverhampton by 4 1/4l last time; trainer in form; effective 6f on AW; more to come now handicapping on turf although stall 9 isn't ideal.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rowan Scott | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K P De Foy | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
Needed run when beaten in Lansdown Stakes (Listed) at Bath last time; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; looks flattered by Listed form, mark remains high and stall 13 a hammer blow.
Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 5l behind Azure Angel at 50-1 when 11th of 14 on her latest outing at Bath over 5f (good) last month.
Needed run when beaten in Lansdown Stakes (Listed) at Bath last time; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; looks flattered by Listed form, mark remains high and stall 13 a hammer blow.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 12 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S H James | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | Craig Lidster | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
Bit below form back on turf when sixth beaten 5 1/4l off 82 last time, 1lb lower here; suited by 6f, acts on a sound surface; capable but mark high enough and has landed a bad draw.
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Al Najashi when sixth of 14 at 28-1 on her latest outing at Newcastle over 6f last month.
Bit below form back on turf when sixth beaten 5 1/4l off 82 last time, 1lb lower here; suited by 6f, acts on a sound surface; capable but mark high enough and has landed a bad draw.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R Hannon | 7 | 3 | 0 | 42.9% |
Struggled up in trip when fourth beaten 5 1/2l in a nursery at Kempton latest; top course trainer; effective 6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; needs more but yard targets this meeting and has landed stall 1.
A winner at 6f on good to firm ground. Finished 6l behind Just Call Me Angel when last of 4 at 2-1 on her latest outing at Kempton over 7f in September last year.
Struggled up in trip when fourth beaten 5 1/2l in a nursery at Kempton latest; top course trainer; effective 6f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; needs more but yard targets this meeting and has landed stall 1.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Marquand | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H Palmer | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
Didn't stay 7f at Group 3 level down the field in Nell Gwyn Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket most recent; in good form prior; effective 6-8f on sound surface; drop in grade/trip might suit but stall 8 wide enough.
A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Beaten 18l behind Azleet at 125-1 when last of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month.
Didn't stay 7f at Group 3 level down the field in Nell Gwyn Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket most recent; in good form prior; effective 6-8f on sound surface; drop in grade/trip might suit but stall 8 wide enough.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Cieren Fallon | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | James Owen | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
Ran to current level when fourth beaten 6l in a nursery at Pontefract latest; top course trainer; suited by 6f, acts on good; possibly bit flattered by novice wins and stall 10 high enough here.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Lily Pearl when fourth of 8 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Pontefract over 6f (good to soft) in September last year.
Ran to current level when fourth beaten 6l in a nursery at Pontefract latest; top course trainer; suited by 6f, acts on good; possibly bit flattered by novice wins and stall 10 high enough here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | O J Orr | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | H Palmer | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
Below form, proved vulnerable under a penalty beaten 6l in a novice at Salisbury last time; returning from long layoff; suited by 5f and fast ground; needs more now handicapping and drawn wide.
A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Finished 6l behind Pilu when sixth of 10 at 15-2 on her latest outing at Salisbury over 6f (good to soft) in August last year.
Below form, proved vulnerable under a penalty beaten 6l in a novice at Salisbury last time; returning from long layoff; suited by 5f and fast ground; needs more now handicapping and drawn wide.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rossa Ryan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C G Cox | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
ALAMINOS may well have made a winning return to action with better luck in the closing stages at Pontefract and a 3lb rise looks to be very fair. The Kevin Ryan stable won this prize 12 months ago and he has plenty in his favour to gain a second career success. Ruby's Angel won a valuable nursery at York's Ebor meeting before appearing to find 7f a step too far at Kempton. She is entitled to bounce back, while Watcha Snoop is another to consider.
The draw will likely play a key role in this big-field handicap and it would be no surprise to see Ruby's Angel make all the running from stall 1. She didn't get home over 7f latest but this will suit better and her connections go all out targeting this meeting. The selection, though, is ALAMINOS, who looked unlucky not to make a winning return at Pontefract, seems fairly treated off 3lb higher and represents last year's winning stable. Watcha Snoop is from the same yard at Ruby's Angel and retains plenty of potential for handicaps this season. He looks a big danger and is third choice.
Needed run, did too much early up in trip on return beaten 1 1/4l in a novice at Newbury last time; in good form prior; effective 1m-10f, effective on sound surface; should come on for return.
Placed once in three starts. Finished 1l behind Maltese Cross when sixth of 10 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Needed run, did too much early up in trip on return beaten 1 1/4l in a novice at Newbury last time; in good form prior; effective 1m-10f, effective on sound surface; should come on for return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A M Balding | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Below form up in trip when second beaten 1 1/2l in a maiden at Pontefract latest; effective 7/8f on soft and good; more to offer up in trip judged on Group form at two.
Placed in three of four starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Haayimm when second of 8 at 1-8fav on his latest outing at Pontefract over 1m (good to soft) last month.
Below form up in trip when second beaten 1 1/2l in a maiden at Pontefract latest; effective 7/8f on soft and good; more to offer up in trip judged on Group form at two.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rossa Ryan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | R A Fahey | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Touch free and tad green under pressure when 2 1/2l third in a novice at Kempton most recent run; effective 7/1m, acts on AW; little bit disappointing last time, needs to settle up in trip.
Placed in both starts. Third of 8 behind New Monarch beaten 2 1/2l at 3-1 on his latest outing at Kempton over 7f in March.
Touch free and tad green under pressure when 2 1/2l third in a novice at Kempton most recent run; effective 7/1m, acts on AW; little bit disappointing last time, needs to settle up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S M Levey | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | R Hannon | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Confirmed debut level 3/4l third in a novice at Newcastle most recent run; effective 7/8f on soft and AW; possible improver up in trip.
Placed once in two starts. Third of 10 behind Be Patient beaten 3/4l at 12-1 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m in November last year.
Confirmed debut level 3/4l third in a novice at Newcastle most recent run; effective 7/8f on soft and AW; possible improver up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Shoemark | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | E Walker | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Better than result when beaten 5l in a novice at Nottingham on debut; improvement likely but needed.
Half-brother to Capel At Dawn, won twice at 1m. Finished 5l behind Olympic Charter when sixth of 9 at 22-1 on his racecourse debut at Nottingham over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Better than result when beaten 5l in a novice at Nottingham on debut; improvement likely but needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Doughty | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Dr R Newland & J Insole | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Moderate debut well beaten in a novice at Newcastle only start; major improvement needed.
Half-brother to Neapolitan, won at 6f. Beaten 12l behind Director's Cut at 80-1 when eighth of 12 on his racecourse debut at Newcastle over 1m in November last year.
Moderate debut well beaten in a novice at Newcastle only start; major improvement needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Swift | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Seb Spencer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Promising debut, should have got closer to winner when runner-up beaten 1 1/4l in a novice at Nottingham only start; trainer in form; effective 10f on good; improvement likely and looks a big player here.
Full brother to Hurricane Lane, won seven times between 1m and 1m 6f including three Group 1 races. Beaten 1 1/4l by Olympic Charter when second of 9 at 10-3 on his racecourse debut at Nottingham over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Promising debut, should have got closer to winner when runner-up beaten 1 1/4l in a novice at Nottingham only start; trainer in form; effective 10f on good; improvement likely and looks a big player here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Doyle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J & T Gosden | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Second in the Group 3 Horris Hill on his final start last year, ARABIAN DESERT was beaten at 1/8 on his return at Pontefract last month but that form has been boosted since. With that in mind, the son of Frankel can make amends here. El Nay has reached the frame twice on the all-weather and could do even better on turf, while Tornado Tower's Nottingham second will have given connections plenty of encouragement.
Arabian Desert was turned over at odds of 1-8 on his return but could bounce back now up in trip and he did run well at Group level as a 2yo. TORNADO TOWER might have greater potential, though, having shaped most promisingly over 10f at Nottingham on his belated debut four weeks ago. He's from a top yard and is related to the likes of St Leger winner Hurricane Lane and high-class stayer Sweet William, so there should be loads of improvement to come. El Nay comes in as third choice but needs to settle better than on reappearance now up in trip.
Struggled, drop in ratings needed when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; in good form prior; suited by 7f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; might need this.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Elarak at 11-4 when 10th of 13 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) in September last year.
Struggled, drop in ratings needed when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; in good form prior; suited by 7f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; might need this.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| T | A M Balding | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
Yard won this last year; struggled, drop in ratings needed down the field in a handicap at Naas most recent; effective 6-7f, likes some slight ease in ground; drawn wide for this return.
A winner at 5f on soft - heavy ground, but that win was over two years ago. Well beaten at 10-1 behind Serengeti when last of 13 on his latest outing at Naas over 7f (yielding) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with Joseph Patrick O'Brien in Ireland.
Yard won this last year; struggled, drop in ratings needed down the field in a handicap at Naas most recent; effective 6-7f, likes some slight ease in ground; drawn wide for this return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 12 | 1 | 0 | 8.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 12 | 1 | 0 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 1 | 0 | 8.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Darragh Keenan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Candlish | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Below form down the field in a handicap at Bahrain most recent; suited by 6/7f, acts on any; needs more back in Britain from stall 10.
Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 14l behind Dubai Bling at 12-1 when 14th of 17 on his latest outing at Bahrain over 6f (good) last month.
Below form down the field in a handicap at Bahrain most recent; suited by 6/7f, acts on any; needs more back in Britain from stall 10.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 43 | 8 | 8 | 18.6% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 37 | 6 | 6 | 16.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 17 | 3 | 1 | 17.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 31 | 5 | 6 | 16.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 18 | 3 | 4 | 16.7% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 18 | 3 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 20 | 1 | 3 | 5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Billy Loughnane | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
| T | G Boughey | 41 | 8 | 8 | 19.5% |
Below form when ninth beaten 9l off 88 last time, same mark here; visor first time; effective 6-8f, suited by sound surface; was on a roll on AW but needs to bounce back after latest.
Has won eight races from 6f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Royal Velvet at 9-1 when 9th of 18 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month. He is wearing a visor for the first time.
Below form when ninth beaten 9l off 88 last time, same mark here; visor first time; effective 6-8f, suited by sound surface; was on a roll on AW but needs to bounce back after latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 33 | 8 | 9 | 24.2% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 21 | 2 | 4 | 9.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 19 | 5 | 6 | 26.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 18 | 2 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (V only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Cieren Fallon | 9 | 6 | 2 | 66.7% |
| T | James Owen | 14 | 6 | 6 | 42.9% |
Back to form beaten 3l off this mark at Newmarket last time; significant jockey booking; suited by 7/8f, acts on any, likes sharp tracks; chance if building on return although stall 12 has done him no favours.
He has won four times at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 18 behind Royal Velvet beaten 3l at 12-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month.
Back to form beaten 3l off this mark at Newmarket last time; significant jockey booking; suited by 7/8f, acts on any, likes sharp tracks; chance if building on return although stall 12 has done him no favours.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 18 | 4 | 5 | 22.2% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 17 | 4 | 5 | 23.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 14 | 4 | 3 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 4 | 4 | 26.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 4 | 5 | 22.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Marquand | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D & C Kubler | 18 | 4 | 5 | 22.2% |
Needed run on stable debut beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; effective 8/9f on soft and good; should come on for latest.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Royal Velvet at 22-1 when seventh of 18 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month.
Needed run on stable debut beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; effective 8/9f on soft and good; should come on for latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Zak Wheatley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | D Carroll | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; new trainer in form; effective 7/8f, acts on good, AW, but suited by give; needs drop in grade, goes well at Chester.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 1 1/4l by Knights Gold when second of 11 at 4-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to soft) in September last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Ran to form beaten 1 1/4l off a 2lb lower mark here last time; new trainer in form; effective 7/8f, acts on good, AW, but suited by give; needs drop in grade, goes well at Chester.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 3 | 3 | 37.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Nolan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P Morris | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Never in it from off the pace on return beaten 8l in a handicap at Newbury last time; in good form prior; usually held up; effective 6-8f, acts on a sound surface; should come on for return.
Successful twice at 7f on good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 8l behind Mirabeau at 11-2 when 12th of 16 on his latest outing at Newbury over 6f (good) last month.
Never in it from off the pace on return beaten 8l in a handicap at Newbury last time; in good form prior; usually held up; effective 6-8f, acts on a sound surface; should come on for return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Shoemark | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | E Walker | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Ran to form when fifth beaten 3l off 85 last time, same mark here; effective 7/8f, acts on a sound surface (likes it fast); can go well down in trip from handy enough draw.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground. Finished 2 1/2l behind Mirsky when fifth of 13 at 28-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Ran to form when fifth beaten 3l off 85 last time, same mark here; effective 7/8f, acts on a sound surface (likes it fast); can go well down in trip from handy enough draw.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Billy Garritty | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | M & D Easterby | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
Again produced a poor finishing effort beaten 10l in a handicap at Southwell last time; enjoys making it; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; good draw but needs more.
Has won nine races from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Winston's Warrior at 18-1 when last of 9 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month.
Again produced a poor finishing effort beaten 10l in a handicap at Southwell last time; enjoys making it; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; good draw but needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 47 | 9 | 9 | 19.2% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 27 | 7 | 5 | 25.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 34 | 7 | 6 | 20.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 26 | 7 | 5 | 26.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 17 | 3 | 4 | 17.7% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Davies | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | M Appleby | 31 | 6 | 8 | 19.4% |
Below form, needed run down the field in a handicap at Newmarket most recent; in good form prior; tongue-tie first time; effective 6/7f, suited by sound surface; inconsistent but on a competitive mark if leaving return behind.
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 11l behind Royal Velvet at 12-1 when 12th of 18 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Below form, needed run down the field in a handicap at Newmarket most recent; in good form prior; tongue-tie first time; effective 6/7f, suited by sound surface; inconsistent but on a competitive mark if leaving return behind.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 1 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jason Watson | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| T | C Hills | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
Back to form beaten 2l off this mark at Lingfield last time; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, fast ground and AW; drawn wide enough here.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Third of 5 behind Dyrholaey beaten 1 3/4l at 2-1fav on his latest outing at Lingfield over 6f last month.
Back to form beaten 2l off this mark at Lingfield last time; effective 6/7f, acts on soft, fast ground and AW; drawn wide enough here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 18 | 3 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 15 | 3 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 3 | 2 | 23.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 3 | 2 | 18.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rossa Ryan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R Hughes | 18 | 3 | 3 | 16.7% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Ran to form third beaten 2l off 85 last time, 1lb lower here; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on any; back in form, competitive mark still but stall 14 a major negative.
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Third of 12 behind Dark Ace beaten 1 1/2l at 7-1 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 6f last month.
Ran to form third beaten 2l off 85 last time, 1lb lower here; wide draw; effective 5/6f, acts on any; back in form, competitive mark still but stall 14 a major negative.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 65 | 8 | 22 | 12.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 42 | 5 | 13 | 11.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 34 | 4 | 12 | 11.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 57 | 8 | 20 | 14% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 14.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 22 | 2 | 6 | 9.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | C Lee | 20 | 3 | 8 | 15% |
| T | K R Burke | 65 | 8 | 22 | 12.3% |
Strong effort from off the pace, ran to best landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 7f, acts on any; in form and progressive, can go well back on turf.
He has won four times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 9-1 at Wolverhampton over 7f on his latest outing in March, beating Pressure's On by 3/4l.
Strong effort from off the pace, ran to best landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 2lb lower mark at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 7f, acts on any; in form and progressive, can go well back on turf.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 16 | 4 | 5 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 12 | 3 | 5 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 11 | 3 | 5 | 27.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 3 | 4 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 4 | 5 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Egan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J R Fanshawe | 16 | 4 | 5 | 25% |
In a wide-open contest, marginal preference is for PIETRO. The four-year-old progressed well last season and maintained that momentum when successful on his return at Wolverhampton in March. Only 2lb higher here, James Fanshawe's gelding could take some stopping. A War Eagle has to be respected following an encouraging effort in defeat at Thirsk on Saturday, while Dance In The Storm and Rare Change are others to consider.
A big field and a low draw is always an advantage here, but bizarrely winners of this race in the last four years have been draw 11, 12, 12 and 11, suggesting the leaders have tended to overdo things early. Despite those numbers, we'll stick to something drawn in a single-figure in the shape of PIETRO, a consistent and progressive sort who was well on top at the line when making a winning return at Wolverhampton. Huscal, who needed his return but now gets a first-time tongue-tie and comes from stall 1, Miami Matrix, a two-time course winner who starts out for a new yard, and A War Eagle, in fair form and now down in trip from a fair draw, all make some appeal also.
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