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Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 14.7° - 28.9°
Rainfall: 0.02mm
Wind: 5.2 mph SW
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Below form from wide draw beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at Chester last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; last run best ignored, could bounce back.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Beaten 8l behind Exclamation at 9-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Chester over 5f (good) earlier this month.
Below form from wide draw beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at Chester last time; in good form prior; effective 5/6f, acts on a sound surface; last run best ignored, could bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| T | Tom Dascombe | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
Outclassed beaten 8l in Cornwallis Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket last time; effective 5f, acts on good, fast and AW; bounce back needed down in grade.
A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 8l behind Beckford's Folly at 12-1 when 9th of 10 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket over 5f (good) in October last year.
Outclassed beaten 8l in Cornwallis Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket last time; effective 5f, acts on good, fast and AW; bounce back needed down in grade.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Finley Marsh | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | R Hughes | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
Never involved beaten 7l in Rockingham Stakes (Listed) at York last time; effective 5f, acts on a sound surface; respected on handicap debut although absence to overcome.
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 7l behind Division at 33-1 when 9th of 13 on her latest outing at York over 6f (good) in October last year.
Never involved beaten 7l in Rockingham Stakes (Listed) at York last time; effective 5f, acts on a sound surface; respected on handicap debut although absence to overcome.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lewis Edmunds | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| T | B R Millman | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
Found nil, did too much too soon up in trip, maybe needed run when down the field in a handicap at Newmarket most recent; trainer in form; tongue-tie first time; effective 5-7f on sound surface; big drop in trip a plus but must bounce back.
A winner at 7f on good ground. Beaten 11l behind Darn Hot Gallop at 10-1 when 10th of 12 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good) last month. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
Found nil, did too much too soon up in trip, maybe needed run when down the field in a handicap at Newmarket most recent; trainer in form; tongue-tie first time; effective 5-7f on sound surface; big drop in trip a plus but must bounce back.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (T only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | George Scott | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
Bit below best back on turf beaten 7l in a handicap at Hamilton last time; in good form prior; effective 6/7f, acts on any turf going and AW; fair chance of a bounce back down to 5f.
A winner at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Red Spells Danger when fifth of 14 at 11-2 on his latest outing at Hamilton over 6f (good) earlier this month.
Bit below best back on turf beaten 7l in a handicap at Hamilton last time; in good form prior; effective 6/7f, acts on any turf going and AW; fair chance of a bounce back down to 5f.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Shoemark | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | E Walker | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
Held when hampered when beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; effective 5f, acts on sound surface; down in weights, needs more.
A winner at 5f on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Simplify at 6-1 when 10th of 14 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good) last month.
Held when hampered when beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; effective 5f, acts on sound surface; down in weights, needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ray Dawson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R Varian | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
Too keen throughout beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 5f, acts on fast ground; consistent sort but needs to settle better.
Successful twice at 5f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Comic Strip when fourth of 6 at 11-8 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 5f in December last year.
Too keen throughout beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Wolverhampton last time; suited by 5f, acts on fast ground; consistent sort but needs to settle better.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rossa Ryan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | C G Cox | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
Never in it from off the pace beaten 6l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective 5-7f, acts on good; needs more down in trip.
Placed once in five starts. Beaten 6l behind Caviar Cowboy at 40-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Lingfield over 7f last month.
Never in it from off the pace beaten 6l in a handicap at Lingfield last time; effective 5-7f, acts on good; needs more down in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | David Probert | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | G & J Moore | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Badly disadvantaged by a high draw at Chester last time, KOLKATA KNIGHT looks worthy of another chance. The son of Cotai Glory made an encouraging reappearance at Wolverhampton in March and, given the form of his victory in a nursery at Haydock last term has worked out well, Tom Dascombe's sprinter gets the nod. Second in a Listed contest at Ayr last autumn, Our Cody looks on a workable mark for her handicap debut, while The Lost Sock has a bit to find with the selection but could still make the frame.
None of these are overly convincing. Let's side with the top weight KOLKATA KNIGHT, who was scuppered by stall 12 of 12 at Chester last time but returned with a fine second at Wolverhampton - the winner has since finished second at Listed level and is now rated 96 - and a return to that sort of form could make him tough to beat here. Back in third at Wolverhampton was The Lost Sock, who has a swing at the weights and excuses for his subsequent Thirsk flop. He could be the danger, although Major Neigh Sayer, who might be helped by the fitting of a tongue-tie, and Gouken are both of some interest dropping in trip.
Improved despite finishing last of three when a length third in a 2yo race at Ascot most recent run; effective 5f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; should make a little improvement yet, although looks to need 6f.
Foaled 12 Feb. Dam won three times between 5f and 7f. A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Last of 3 behind Adaay Of Scarlett beaten 1l at 5-2 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Improved despite finishing last of three when a length third in a 2yo race at Ascot most recent run; effective 5f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; should make a little improvement yet, although looks to need 6f.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| 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 | S M Levey | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | R Hannon | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Run of race, scored with bit in hand when winning a 2yo race at Ascot by a neck last time; top jockey back on board; effective 5f, bred to get 6f, acts on sound surface; professional colt, respected up in grade here.
Foaled 2 Feb. Dam won twice at 6f. Successful twice at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Won on his latest outing when 11-8fav at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Dance A Jig by a neck. Has also won at Newmarket this season.
Run of race, scored with bit in hand when winning a 2yo race at Ascot by a neck last time; top jockey back on board; effective 5f, bred to get 6f, acts on sound surface; professional colt, respected up in grade 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 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | H Palmer | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
Confirmed debut level 3 1/4l third in a novice at Wolverhampton most recent run; trainer in form; suited by 5f, acts on good to soft and AW; should make some improvement yet but up against it at this level.
Foaled 5 Apr. Half-brother to Kiss N Cuddle, won three times at 6f and 7f. Unplaced in both starts. Third of 7 behind Agamemnon beaten 3 1/2l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 5f earlier this month.
Confirmed debut level 3 1/4l third in a novice at Wolverhampton most recent run; trainer in form; suited by 5f, acts on good to soft and AW; should make some improvement yet but up against it at this level.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charles Bishop | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Adam Kirby | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Promising debut at big odds, strong at finish 1 1/4l winner in a maiden at Bath on debut; effective 6f on firm; not sure drop in trip will suit but has some potential.
Foaled 8 Apr. Dam unraced. A winner at 40-1 at Bath over 6f (firm) on his latest outing last month, beating Leucothea by 1 1/4l.
Promising debut at big odds, strong at finish 1 1/4l winner in a maiden at Bath on debut; effective 6f on firm; not sure drop in trip will suit but has some potential.
| 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 | Saffie Osborne | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P D Evans | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Didn't quite get home upped in trip beaten 6 1/4l in a novice at Newmarket last time; effective 5f on sound surface; drop in trip a plus but bit to find.
Foaled 22 Feb. A winner at 5f on good to firm ground. Beaten 7l behind O'gorman at 12-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) earlier this month.
Didn't quite get home upped in trip beaten 6 1/4l in a novice at Newmarket last time; effective 5f on sound surface; drop in trip a plus but bit to find.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ray Dawson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Oli Rix | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
Improved nicely from debut, scored with plenty in hand when winning a novice at Newmarket by 1 1/2l last time; effective 5f on sound surface; quite stocky sort, good chance on rise in grade.
Foaled 11 Mar. Half-brother to Liv My Life, won twice between 5f and 1m. A winner at 7-2 at Newmarket over 5f (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Jaan Ki Tukri by 1 1/2l.
Improved nicely from debut, scored with plenty in hand when winning a novice at Newmarket by 1 1/2l last time; effective 5f on sound surface; quite stocky sort, good chance on rise in grade.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| 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 | D Egan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | K P De Foy | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Enthusiastic in front but very promising effort when 1 1/2l winner in a maiden at Thirsk on debut; effective 5f, acts on good; big, strong sort, plenty to come.
Foaled 3 Feb. Dam won twice at 5f and 6f. Won on his latest outing when 6-4fav at Thirsk over 5f (good) last month, beating Hickory Lad by 1 1/2l.
Enthusiastic in front but very promising effort when 1 1/2l winner in a maiden at Thirsk on debut; effective 5f, acts on good; big, strong sort, plenty to come.
| 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 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Stott | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | K A Ryan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Went too fast when beaten 6 1/4l in Marygate Fillies' Stakes (Listed) at York last time; effective 5f, acts on good to soft and good; well grown, lovely type, can bounce back ridden more patiently.
Foaled 22 Mar. Half-sister to Diligently, won twice at 6f. A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Finished 6l behind Love A Giggle when fifth of 10 at 3-1fav on her latest outing at York over 5f (good) earlier this month.
Went too fast when beaten 6 1/4l in Marygate Fillies' Stakes (Listed) at York last time; effective 5f, acts on good to soft and good; well grown, lovely type, can bounce back ridden more patiently.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rossa Ryan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D O'Meara | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
NAPA won nicely at Newmarket at the start of the month. That form looks stronger in hindsight, given three subsequent winners have come out of the race, and it would be no surprise if Kevin Philippart De Foy's charge proved competitive at this level. Adaay Of Scarlett had the measure of Brocklesby winner A Bear Affair (third) when successful at Ascot and remains unbeaten. He could launch a strong challenge, while Where Love Lives made every yard at Thirsk on debut and is no forlorn hope.
Often an informative 2yo sprint, both NAPA and Adaay Of Scarlett are thoroughly professional juveniles and it's the Amo-owned colt Napa who appeals most with him having created a fine impression when winning at Newmarket last time. That was his second attempt having shaped with a good deal of promise at Nebwury on debut, and he's seemingly held in high regard by his trainer. Adaay Of Scarlett is 2-2 having dominated a small field at Ascot last time. He has more to offer although it drawn away from the often favoured far rail. He could still overcome it and rates the danger, though the debut of Princesse D'Orange is not easily forgotten. She did too much early at York last time in Listed company and could bounce back if taking a lead here.
Yard has won last two runnings of race; ran to best on seasonal debut when winning Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) at Ascot by a short-head last time; effective 1m6f-2m2f, acts on any; formerly a bit quirky but no signs of that reappearance, won this in 2024 and leading chance here.
Winner of seven races from 1m 4f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to heavy. Won on his latest outing when 5-6fav in the Group 3 Longines Sagaro Stakes at Ascot over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Caballo De Mar by a short head.
Yard has won last two runnings of race; ran to best on seasonal debut when winning Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) at Ascot by a short-head last time; effective 1m6f-2m2f, acts on any; formerly a bit quirky but no signs of that reappearance, won this in 2024 and leading chance here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 22 | 7 | 12 | 31.8% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 20 | 7 | 10 | 35% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 10 | 3 | 6 | 30% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 5 | 8 | 31.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 12 | 4 | 6 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 26.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Havlin | 22 | 7 | 12 | 31.8% |
| T | J & T Gosden | 22 | 7 | 12 | 31.8% |
Outclassed and exposed by the solid pace when comfortably held in Ormonde Stakes (Group 3) at Chester last time; usually held up; effective 12-18f, acts on any; very smart handicapper, plenty to prove here.
Has won nine races from 6f to 2m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Well beaten at 50-1 behind Jan Brueghel when sixth of 7 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Ladbrokes Ormonde Stakes at Chester over 1m 5f (good) earlier this month.
Outclassed and exposed by the solid pace when comfortably held in Ormonde Stakes (Group 3) at Chester last time; usually held up; effective 12-18f, acts on any; very smart handicapper, plenty to prove here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 42 | 9 | 13 | 21.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 26 | 7 | 6 | 26.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 7 | 5 | 31.8% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 14 | 3 | 5 | 21.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Ian Williams | 36 | 8 | 13 | 22.2% |
Didn't have the best trip and tired near line but close to form when fourth beaten 8 1/2l in Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) at Ascot latest; stays 2m, suited by a sound surface; bit to find.
Has won nine races from 1m 2f to 2m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind Sweet William when fourth of 8 at 25-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Longines Sagaro Stakes at Ascot over 2m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Didn't have the best trip and tired near line but close to form when fourth beaten 8 1/2l in Sagaro Stakes (Group 3) at Ascot latest; stays 2m, suited by a sound surface; bit to find.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 37 | 9 | 10 | 24.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 35 | 8 | 9 | 22.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 30 | 7 | 8 | 23.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 20 | 5 | 6 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | David Probert | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | S bin Suroor | 37 | 9 | 10 | 24.3% |
Ran to form beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; off a short-break; best at 2m, likes AW, loves Kempton; first run outside handicaps since 2023.
Has won eight races from 1m 2f to 2m on the all-weather. Finished 7l behind Berkshire Sundance when fifth of 12 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 2m last month.
Ran to form beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; in good form prior; off a short-break; best at 2m, likes AW, loves Kempton; first run outside handicaps since 2023.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 25 | 8 | 5 | 32% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 15 | 6 | 4 | 40% |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 19 | 6 | 4 | 31.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Egan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M L W Bell | 25 | 8 | 5 | 32% |
Ran to form when 3l third in Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) at York most recent run; effective 14f-2m, probably best on a sound surface; reliable on the whole, can go well.
Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 1m 6f on good and good to soft ground. Third of 7 behind Rahiebb beaten 2 1/2l at 11-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes at York over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month.
Ran to form when 3l third in Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) at York most recent run; effective 14f-2m, probably best on a sound surface; reliable on the whole, can go well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 27 | 5 | 11 | 18.5% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 26 | 5 | 10 | 19.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 24 | 4 | 10 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 22 | 4 | 8 | 18.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Tudhope | 17 | 2 | 8 | 11.8% |
| T | D O'Meara | 16 | 2 | 7 | 12.5% |
Ran to form up in grade beaten 3l in Jockey Club Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket last time; in good form prior; effective 10-12f, acts on any; stamina to prove over this far.
Winner of six races from 1m 1f to 1m 4f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather; has also won a hurdle. Finished 2 3/4l behind Santorini Star when fifth of 6 at 18-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Betfred Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket over 1m 4f (good to firm).
Ran to form up in grade beaten 3l in Jockey Club Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket last time; in good form prior; effective 10-12f, acts on any; stamina to prove over this far.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 33 | 6 | 10 | 18.2% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 24 | 3 | 6 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 4 | 5 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 36 | 7 | 11 | 19.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rossa Ryan | 14 | 2 | 5 | 14.3% |
| T | A King | 36 | 7 | 11 | 19.4% |
Keener than ideal off a break and below form when fourth beaten 8l in Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) at York latest; top jockey back on board; stays 14f well, best on sound surface; entitled to come on from seasonal debut.
Successful at 1m 3f and 1m 5f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 8l behind Rahiebb when fourth of 7 at 11-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes at York over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month.
Keener than ideal off a break and below form when fourth beaten 8l in Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) at York latest; top jockey back on board; stays 14f well, best on sound surface; entitled to come on from seasonal debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | A M Balding | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
Got caught a bit far off the pace, ran about to Derby form when 3l third in Irish Derby (Group 1 at the Curragh most recent run; top course jockey; effective 9-12f, best on sound surface; been off a while but has significant potential as a stayer.
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Third of 10 behind Lambourn beaten 3l at 14-1 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at Curragh over 1m 4f (good) in June last year.
Got caught a bit far off the pace, ran about to Derby form when 3l third in Irish Derby (Group 1 at the Curragh most recent run; top course jockey; effective 9-12f, best on sound surface; been off a while but has significant potential as a stayer.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Buick | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | C Johnston | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% |
The 2024 winner SWEET WILLIAM bids to repeat the dose. The seven-year-old looked as good as ever when coming out best in a fight to the line in the Sagaro Stakes at Ascot on his reappearance and the runner-up Caballo De Mar has since boosted that form with a Group 1 victory in France. Third in the Yorkshire Cup, Epic Poet will likely run his usual solid race, while Lazy Griff is an intriguing runner. Second in last year's Derby, he placed again in the Irish equivalent and has to be of interest on his belated return.
A quality staying event in which Sweet William sets the standard, but last year's Derby runner-up LAZY GRIFF has significant potential as a stayer and is taken to cause a minor upset. The selection, who found only Lambourn too good at Epsom - he finished close behind that rival in his two other runs last term at Chester and in the Irish Derby - is by Protectionist who won a Melbourne Cup and he could make it at the top level now faced with an increased stamina test. It's worth chancing his fitness back from 333 days off. Sweet William is the standout danger given his fine record. Winner of this in 2024, he's built up a classy and highly consistent profile and is nowhere near as quirky as he used to be. He is giving 6lb to the selection, though, which could make things tougher. Furthur could emerge as the best of the rest returning to 2m but on better ground this time - the going went against him in the Melbourne Cup. Epic Poet is solid enough but vulnerable for win purposes.
Yard won this last year; back to winning ways, drop in class suited when winning Horris Hill Stakes (Group 3) at Newbury by 2 1/4l last time; trainer in form; wide draw; effective at 7f, acts on soft, good and AW; one of four for the stable.
He has won three times at 7f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav in the Group 3 BetVictor Horris Hill Stakes at Newbury over 7f (soft) in October last year, beating Arabian Desert by 2 1/4l.
Yard won this last year; back to winning ways, drop in class suited when winning Horris Hill Stakes (Group 3) at Newbury by 2 1/4l last time; trainer in form; wide draw; effective at 7f, acts on soft, good and AW; one of four for the stable.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Doyle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Appleby | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
Gaps came too late when second beaten 2l in Tetrarch Stakes (Listed) at the Curragh latest; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; very consistent.
Successful at 6f and 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2l by Causeway when second of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m (good) earlier this month.
Gaps came too late when second beaten 2l in Tetrarch Stakes (Listed) at the Curragh latest; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; very consistent.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J P O'Brien | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
Built on debut run, looking a nice type when winning a novice at Newmarket by 2l last time; effective 1m, acts on good to soft and good; nice prospect but this is a tough return.
A winner at 11-4 at Newmarket over 1m (good) on his latest outing in October last year, beating Turty Tree by 1 3/4l.
Built on debut run, looking a nice type when winning a novice at Newmarket by 2l last time; effective 1m, acts on good to soft and good; nice prospect but this is a tough return.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| 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 | K Shoemark | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | E Walker | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Yard won this last year; below form beaten 9l in King Charles II Stakes (Listed) at Newmarket last time; trainer in form; suited by 6f, seems to stay 7f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; not sure 1m is what he wants.
Successful twice at 6f on good to firm and good to soft ground. Finished 9l behind Saber Strike when fifth of 6 at 14-1 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Yard won this last year; below form beaten 9l in King Charles II Stakes (Listed) at Newmarket last time; trainer in form; suited by 6f, seems to stay 7f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; not sure 1m is what he wants.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Connor Planas | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | C Appleby | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
Yard won this last year; built on good debut coming well clear in fine style when winning a novice at Kempton by 6l last time; trainer in form; effective at 8f, acts on AW; potentially very smart.
Successful twice at 1m on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 1-16fav at Kempton over 1m in December last year, beating Killer Whale by 6l.
Yard won this last year; built on good debut coming well clear in fine style when winning a novice at Kempton by 6l last time; trainer in form; effective at 8f, acts on AW; potentially very smart.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rossa Ryan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Appleby | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
Just minor late headway and probably outclassed well beaten in 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) at Newmarket latest; in good form prior; stays 1m, acts on AW; good turn of foot, may yet rate more highly.
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Bow Echo at 40-1 when eighth of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Just minor late headway and probably outclassed well beaten in 2,000 Guineas (Group 1) at Newmarket latest; in good form prior; stays 1m, acts on AW; good turn of foot, may yet rate more highly.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Charlie Pike | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
Yard won this last year; converted good opening tried in a first-time hood when winning a 3yo race at Newmarket by 3l last time; top course jockey; effective at 7/8f on a sound surface; more to come back at 1m provided he continues to settle.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 8-11fav at Newmarket over 7f (good) last month, beating Lost Signal by 3l.
Yard won this last year; converted good opening tried in a first-time hood when winning a 3yo race at Newmarket by 3l last time; top course jockey; effective at 7/8f on a sound surface; more to come back at 1m provided he continues to settle.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| 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 | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Buick | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| T | C Appleby | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
Raced too freely beaten 9l in Dante Stakes (Group 2) at York last time; in good form prior; effective 8-10f, acts on good to soft and good; big, good-looking colt, this drop in trip worth exploring.
A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Beaten 9l behind Item at 10-1 when last of 8 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month.
Raced too freely beaten 9l in Dante Stakes (Group 2) at York last time; in good form prior; effective 8-10f, acts on good to soft and good; big, good-looking colt, this drop in trip worth exploring.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Havlin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| T | J & T Gosden | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
Won going away after a wind op landing a 3yo race at Southwell by 3 1/2l last time; top course trainer; second run after wind op; stays 1m, should get at least 10f, acts on good and good to soft and AW, hits ground quite hard; athletic sort and high-class prospect.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 4-7fav at Southwell over 1m last month, beating Golden View by 3 1/2l.
Won going away after a wind op landing a 3yo race at Southwell by 3 1/2l last time; top course trainer; second run after wind op; stays 1m, should get at least 10f, acts on good and good to soft and AW, hits ground quite hard; athletic sort and high-class prospect.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R L Moore | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | J & T Gosden | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
Charlie Appleby seems intent on winning this with four of the nine runners, including the unbeaten Nation's Hope, who may well race in the front rank alongside the Gosdens' Yazin. Both have solid claims with the likelihood there is improvement to come, but the race may be set up for TALK OF NEW YORK, presumably the pick of William Buick. A comfortable three-length winner at Newmarket in a first-time hood, the Wootton Bassett colt has only raced three times and could take this step back up in class in his stride.
A strong Listed event, as can often be the case, and Charlie Appleby holds a particularly strong hand running four. TALK OF NEW YORK is the stable number one and with good reason, winning impressively on two of his three starts including when fitted with a hood first-time at Newmarket to help him settle latest. This is a rise in grade, but he's taken to book his ticket to Royal Ascotg by getting the better of front-running main rival Yazin. That won has collected on three of his four starts, including after a wind op at Southwell latest. Ryan Moore keeps the ride and Buick wouldn't want to be giving him too much rope aboard the selection. It's far from a two-horse race, with Wise Prince, a stablemate of Yazin, of some interest down in trip having failed to settle in the Dante, and the unbeaten Nation's Hope, a stablemate of the selection and unbeaten in two starts, of strong interest also.
Did what was expected when winning Dubai Turf (Group 1) at Meydan by 2l last time; top course jockey/yard combination; off a short-break; ideally suited by 10f and fast ground; top-class 5yo who sets a strong standard.
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner in the Group 1 Race 7 - Dubai Turf Sponsored By DP World - Turf at Meydan over 1m 1f (good) in March, beating Quddwah by 1 3/4l.
Did what was expected when winning Dubai Turf (Group 1) at Meydan by 2l last time; top course jockey/yard combination; off a short-break; ideally suited by 10f and fast ground; top-class 5yo who sets a strong standard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 7 | 3 | 70% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 10 | 7 | 3 | 70% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 6 | 3 | 66.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 7 | 3 | 70% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Buick | 7 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% |
| T | J & T Gosden | 10 | 7 | 3 | 70% |
Eased once beaten and ran quite well off a break when 7 1/4l third in Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3) here most recent run; suited by 10f, best form with give; more to come but fast ground a concern.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Third of 5 behind Saddadd beaten 7l at 15-8fav on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) last month.
Eased once beaten and ran quite well off a break when 7 1/4l third in Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3) here most recent run; suited by 10f, best form with give; more to come but fast ground a concern.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 5 | 2 | 0 | 40% |
| T | A M Balding | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Ran to form when second beaten a nose in Dubai Millennium Stakes (Group 3) at Meydan latest; trainer in form; returning from a break; effective at 8-10f on sound surface; not easily fancied in this.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a nose by Fort George when second of 7 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Race 6 - Dubai Millennium Stakes - Turf at Meydan over 1m 2f (good) in January.
Ran to form when second beaten a nose in Dubai Millennium Stakes (Group 3) at Meydan latest; trainer in form; returning from a break; effective at 8-10f on sound surface; not easily fancied in this.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 4 | 4 | 40% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 4 | 4 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R L Moore | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Appleby | 10 | 4 | 4 | 40% |
Ran to form when second beaten 3/4l in Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup (Listed) at Bahrain latest; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 8-11f on a sound surface; up against it here.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground. Beaten 3/4l by Calif when second of 10 at 4-5fav on his latest outing at Bahrain over 1m 3f (good) in February.
Ran to form when second beaten 3/4l in Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup (Listed) at Bahrain latest; trainer in form; off a short-break; effective 8-11f on a sound surface; up against it here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 4 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Connor Planas | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Appleby | 6 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Improved on seasonal debut when winning Magnolia Stakes (Listed) at Kempton by 3 1/4l last time; off a short-break; effective 8-12f, acts on heavy, good and AW; big, galloping sort well worth his place here.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 7-4fav at Kempton over 1m 2f last month, beating Devil's Advocate by 3 1/2l.
Improved on seasonal debut when winning Magnolia Stakes (Listed) at Kempton by 3 1/4l last time; off a short-break; effective 8-12f, acts on heavy, good and AW; big, galloping sort well worth his place here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Doyle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Owen Burrows | 5 | 3 | 2 | 60% |
Below form down the field in Breeders' Cup Turf (Grade 1) at Del Mar most recent; effective 8-12f, acts on any; tough race to return in.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m 2f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 16l behind Ethical Diamond at 25-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at Del Mar over 1m 4f (good) in November last year.
Below form down the field in Breeders' Cup Turf (Grade 1) at Del Mar most recent; effective 8-12f, acts on any; tough race to return in.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 13 | 3 | 5 | 23.1% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 12 | 2 | 5 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 10% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Cieren Fallon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | James Owen | 13 | 3 | 5 | 23.1% |
OMBUDSMAN has already won three Group 1 contests and is officially rated 11lb superior to Almeric, who only gets 7lb from the Prince Of Wales's and Juddmonte International hero. The Gosdens' brilliant five-year-old was over 11 lengths in front of the Andrew Balding horse when runner-up in the Champion Stakes and it seems unlikely that form will be turned around. Arabian Light could go well, with Ryan Moore riding for Charlie Appleby.
This should prove straightforward for OMBUDSMAN before he bids to go back-to-back in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot. Runner-up in this 12 months ago, he's since developed into a top-class 10f performer and will have everything to suit here. He faces a 4yo on the up in the shape of Gethin, who took a Kempton Listed event in fine style on reappearance, but as things stand holds a significant edge on ratings. Gethin is the likeliest danger, though, on this first try at Group level with his trainer Owen Burrows always to be respected with his runners. Almeric wants softer ground and might not come into his own again until the autumn, but he's still third choice ahead of Arabian Light, who was only handicapping in Britian last year - his latest Group 3 second at Meydan needs improving on.
Below form on return but plenty went wrong beaten 10l in a handicap at Ascot last time; in good form prior; effective 7/8f, acts on any; bounce back likely.
Winner of five races at 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind The Wizard Of Eye at 12-1 when 18th of 28 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Below form on return but plenty went wrong beaten 10l in a handicap at Ascot last time; in good form prior; effective 7/8f, acts on any; bounce back likely.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 28 | 5 | 10 | 17.9% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 19 | 3 | 8 | 15.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 2 | 7 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 7.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Saffie Osborne | 13 | 2 | 6 | 15.4% |
| T | J A Osborne | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% |
Very easy winner, backing up debut win, when landing a novice at Newcastle by 12l last time; returning from long layoff; effective 1m, bred for 10f, acts in AW; big, strong gelding, loads more to come, good chance on handicap debut.
Successful twice at 1m on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 1-9fav at Newcastle over 1m in September last year, beating Terrapin by 12l.
Very easy winner, backing up debut win, when landing a novice at Newcastle by 12l last time; returning from long layoff; effective 1m, bred for 10f, acts in AW; big, strong gelding, loads more to come, good chance on handicap debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ray Dawson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R Varian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
Needed run after wind op beaten 5l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; effective 7/8f, acts on a sound surface; may need to drop further in weights.
Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Superposition at 18-1 when eighth of 11 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Needed run after wind op beaten 5l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; effective 7/8f, acts on a sound surface; may need to drop further in weights.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J F Egan | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20% |
| T | M Wigham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Below form on return, needed run beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Ascot last time; effective 7/8f, acts on any; not the horse he once was, mark keep easing.
He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 8l behind The Wizard Of Eye at 40-1 when 14th of 28 on his latest outing at Ascot over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Below form on return, needed run beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Ascot last time; effective 7/8f, acts on any; not the horse he once was, mark keep easing.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 16 | 3 | 2 | 18.8% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 16 | 3 | 2 | 18.8% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 14 | 3 | 1 | 21.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Alistair Rawlinson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | M Appleby | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form back on turf when third beaten 2l off 86 last time, 1lb higher here; trainer in form; effective 6-8f, acts on most ground; should go well again.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on the all-weather. Third of 11 behind Joolianoss beaten 2l at 14-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Ran to form back on turf when third beaten 2l off 86 last time, 1lb higher here; trainer in form; effective 6-8f, acts on most ground; should go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 17 | 5 | 4 | 29.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 15 | 5 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Daniel Muscutt | 3 | 3 | 0 | 100% |
| T | James Horton | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
Just about to form beaten 8l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; top course jockey; effective 7/8f, acts on good to firm, good and AW; needs more.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 8l behind Spanish Voice at 16-1 when seventh of 13 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Just about to form beaten 8l in a handicap at Newmarket last time; top course jockey; effective 7/8f, acts on good to firm, good and AW; needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 20 | 2 | 4 | 10% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 13 | 2 | 0 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 13 | 1 | 2 | 7.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 2 | 0 | 15.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 20 | 2 | 4 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Buick | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | C Hills | 20 | 2 | 4 | 10% |
Needed run beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newbury last time; suited by 1m, probably stays 9f, acts on any; consistent in the main and should come on for latest.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good and soft ground. Beaten 4l behind Linwood at 25-1 when eighth of 24 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m (good) last month.
Needed run beaten 4l off a 1lb higher mark at Newbury last time; suited by 1m, probably stays 9f, acts on any; consistent in the main and should come on for latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P J Dobbs | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| T | R Hannon | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15.4% |
The unbeaten RAAMMEE has Royal Ascot potential and this will give his connections a good idea as to whether his Royal Hunt Cup entry will be his next step. The son of Persian King readily built on his successful Kempton debut when he won by 12 lengths at Newcastle. The absence since September is the only concern and any negativity in the betting would bring in the consistent Saytarr and Hickory as others to seriously consider.
Having won three of his last four starts and run really well back on turf when third at Ascot last time, it would be no surprise were Saytarr to come out on top in this handicap with his mark still looking competitive, but RAAMMEE looked a gelding of significant potential when winning both starts on the AW last August/September, hacking up by 12l on the latter occasion under a penalty at Newcastle, and his trainer will be hoping he can take this on handicap debut from an opening mark of 95 before going on to capture the Royal Hunt Cup - the stable won it last year by My Cloud a similarly lightly raced 4yo. Boyfriend needed his return run at Newbury and should come on for that, so is third choice.
Ran to form up in tirp on handicap debut beaten a length off a 3lb lower mark at Newbury last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good, fast ground and AW; nice type, can rate more highly.
Placed in three of four starts. Beaten 1l by Euston Hall when second of 10 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m (good) earlier this month.
Ran to form up in tirp on handicap debut beaten a length off a 3lb lower mark at Newbury last time; effective 7/8f, acts on good, fast ground and AW; nice type, can rate more highly.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Faleh Bugheniam | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | R Hannon | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Scored by 2 1/4l off a 7lb lower mark at Musselburgh penultimate start; unsuited by drop in trip sixth beaten 4 1/4l off 80 last time, same mark here; top course jockey; effective 7/8f on good; more to come returning to 1m.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good ground. Finished 4 1/2l behind Lyrical Song when sixth of 9 at 10-3 on his latest outing at Beverley over 7f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Scored by 2 1/4l off a 7lb lower mark at Musselburgh penultimate start; unsuited by drop in trip sixth beaten 4 1/4l off 80 last time, same mark here; top course jockey; effective 7/8f on good; more to come returning to 1m.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Buick | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Johnston | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
Ran to form, scored with bit in hand landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Kempton last time; stays 1m, acts on good to soft and AW; new mark asks more up in grade.
Successful twice at 1m on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 11-8fav at Kempton over 1m earlier this month, beating Victory Ace by 1 1/4l.
Ran to form, scored with bit in hand landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Kempton last time; stays 1m, acts on good to soft and AW; new mark asks more up in grade.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Saffie Osborne | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | M L W Bell | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
Ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Newmarket last time; effective 7-10f, acts on soft and good; drop in trip a possible help.
Placed in three of six starts. Third of 8 behind Folk Pageant beaten 2 1/2l at 9-4 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) earlier this month.
Ran to form beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Newmarket last time; effective 7-10f, acts on soft and good; drop in trip a possible help.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S De Sousa | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Jane Chapple-Hyam | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Again below form down the field in a handicap at York most recent; effective 7/8f on very soft and AW; inconsistent, mark demands more.
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Startled at 40-1 when 12th of 14 on his latest outing at York over 7f (good) earlier this month.
Again below form down the field in a handicap at York most recent; effective 7/8f on very soft and AW; inconsistent, mark demands more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Hutchinson | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | A M Balding | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
Again well below form comfortably held in a handicap at Southwell last time; off a short-break; effective 7/8f, all worthwhile form on AW; needs more.
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Finished 17l behind Colori Forever when sixth of 8 at 13-2 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f last month.
Again well below form comfortably held in a handicap at Southwell last time; off a short-break; effective 7/8f, all worthwhile form on AW; needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Similar Going | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Havlin | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S P C Woods | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
Ran to form beaten 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Ascot last time; trainer in form; effective 7/8f on good and AW; probably more to come.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Outback Heat when second of 11 at 7-1 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good) earlier this month.
Ran to form beaten 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Ascot last time; trainer in form; effective 7/8f on good and AW; probably more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Marco Ghiani | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | W J Knight | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
Ran to form up in trip beaten 1 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Windsor last time; significant jockey booking; effective 7f/1m, acts on sound surface; more to come.
Placed once in four starts. Beaten 1 1/2l by Wild Thoughts when second of 12 at 17-2 on his latest outing at Windsor over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Ran to form up in trip beaten 1 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Windsor last time; significant jockey booking; effective 7f/1m, acts on sound surface; more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | I Mohammed | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Converted straightforward opening, confirmed debut level when winning a novice at Bath by 1 1/4l last time; effective 1m on sound surface; should have more to come now handicapping for top yard.
Won on her latest outing when 8-15fav at Bath over 1m (firm) earlier this month, beating Mobberley Rose by 1 1/4l.
Converted straightforward opening, confirmed debut level when winning a novice at Bath by 1 1/4l last time; effective 1m on sound surface; should have more to come now handicapping for top yard.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Cieren Fallon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W J Haggas | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Again below form comfortably held in a novice at Nottingham last time; hood first time; wide draw; effective 7f/1m on a sound surface; needs more.
Placed twice in five starts. Finished 11l behind Botagoz when fifth of 12 at 11-1 on her latest outing at Nottingham over 1m (good) last month. She is wearing a hood for the first time.
Again below form comfortably held in a novice at Nottingham last time; hood first time; wide draw; effective 7f/1m on a sound surface; needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Rossa Ryan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | D Menuisier | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Ran to form beaten 2l off this mark at Kempton last time; wide draw; effective up to 9f, acts on good to soft and AW; can go well again.
A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Third of 9 behind Blues And Royals beaten 2l at 20-1 on her latest outing at Kempton over 1m earlier this month.
Ran to form beaten 2l off this mark at Kempton last time; wide draw; effective up to 9f, acts on good to soft and AW; can go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charles Bishop | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| T | Eve Johnson Houghton | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
Ran to form third beaten 4l off 70 last time, 1lb lower here; wide draw; effective 7-9f, acts on sound surface, enjoys hold-up ride; in good form.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on the all-weather. Third of 9 behind Room Fourteen beaten 4l at 8-1 on his latest outing at Yarmouth over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month. Having his first run for a new stable today, previously with George Scott.
Ran to form third beaten 4l off 70 last time, 1lb lower here; wide draw; effective 7-9f, acts on sound surface, enjoys hold-up ride; in good form.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 12 | 2 | 5 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (B only) | 8 | 2 | 5 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ray Dawson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M Crawley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Darzah, Brave Hunter and Suddenly I See all have scope for progression, although Blues And Royals is arguably more of a standout option having improved greatly since being gelded. However, he is yet to win on turf and after going up 5lb for the latest of his two Kempton successes, there are risks attached. Conversely, THE JOKER has proven that he can hold his own off his current mark and he could be a surprise package cutting back in trip at a course he has handled well before.
Several make appeal in an open 3yo handicap. Darzah could have been let in lightly from an opening mark of 78 given she won well at Bath, is from a top yard, and is nicely bred. It's SUDDENLY I SEE who is the selection, though. Charlie Johnston's colt won a Musselburgh handicap on his return, over this trip of 1m, and was found out by a drop in trip at Beverley next time, never really going. He's got stall 1 here and William Buick in the saddle, so if getting a more forward ride, can return to winning ways. Law Court is a progressive sort with more to offer and he's respected despite top weight, while Luzon Heights is another to respect.
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