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Temperature: 4.0° - 11.4°
Rainfall: 2.60mm
Wind: 10.5 mph N
Forecast: Thunderstorm
Temperature: 4.0° - 11.4°
Rainfall: 2.60mm
Wind: 10.5 mph N
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3 Mar; 120,000gns Mehmas colt; half-brother to Symbol Of Strength, smart at 6f; dam useful at 8f as a 2yo; trainer in form and could contend.
Foaled 3 Mar. Half-brother to Symbol Of Strength, won twice at 5f including a Group 3 race.
3 Mar; 120,000gns Mehmas colt; half-brother to Symbol Of Strength, smart at 6f; dam useful at 8f as a 2yo; trainer in form and could contend.
| 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 | Mikey Sheehy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A Keatley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Showed more than on debut beaten 5l in a maiden at Beverley last time; sire sprinter, dam stayed 12f; could have a say.
Foaled 15 Feb. Half-brother to Sesame Birah, won twice at 7f. Unplaced in both starts. Beaten 5l behind Moonlight Tango at 16-1 when seventh of 11 on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to soft) earlier this month.
Showed more than on debut beaten 5l in a maiden at Beverley last time; sire sprinter, dam stayed 12f; could have a say.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| 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 (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Allan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Craig Lidster | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
4 May; 62,000gns Cotai Glory colt; half-brother to Galileo Dame, useful from 10f-2m2f on Flat; dam very useful at 9f; trainer in form but this one may need further.
Foaled 4 May. Half-brother to Galileo Dame, won over hurdles at 2m and on the flat at 1m 2f.
4 May; 62,000gns Cotai Glory colt; half-brother to Galileo Dame, useful from 10f-2m2f on Flat; dam very useful at 9f; trainer in form but this one may need further.
| 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 | O McSweeney | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A Keatley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2 Feb; 70,000 euros Minzaal colt; half-brother to French Affair, useful at 6/7f; dam useful at 9f; probably best watched on debut.
Foaled 2 Feb. Half-brother to French Affair, won at 6f.
2 Feb; 70,000 euros Minzaal colt; half-brother to French Affair, useful at 6/7f; dam useful at 9f; probably best watched on debut.
| 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 | Connor Beasley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | I Jardine | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Yard won this last year; some promise on debut beaten 5l in a novice at Newmarket on debut; closely related to 6f Group 3 winner, dam 12f winner; surely capable of better this time.
Foaled 28 Apr. Half-brother to Darwell Lion, won four times between 7f and 1m 1f. Finished 5l behind Napa when fifth of 7 at 16-1 on his racecourse debut at Newmarket over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Yard won this last year; some promise on debut beaten 5l in a novice at Newmarket on debut; closely related to 6f Group 3 winner, dam 12f winner; surely capable of better this time.
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J P Spencer | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R Hannon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Left 5l stalls and lit up getting into contention when beaten 7l in a maiden at Dundalk on debut; dam Listed-placed 6f winner; strong sort, entitled to improve a lot from first run.
Foaled 2 Apr. Dam unraced. Finished 7l behind New Yorker when fifth of 6 at 16-1 on his racecourse debut at Dundalk over 5f last month.
Left 5l stalls and lit up getting into contention when beaten 7l in a maiden at Dundalk on debut; dam Listed-placed 6f winner; strong sort, entitled to improve a lot from first run.
| 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 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D D Lima | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Diego Dias | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved when second beaten a neck in a novice at Musselburgh latest; effective 5f, acts on good to soft; attractive gelding, going the right way.
Foaled 27 Feb. Half-brother to Lazyitis, won at 5f. Placed once in two starts. Beaten a neck by Adonius when second of 4 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good to soft) last month.
Improved when second beaten a neck in a novice at Musselburgh latest; effective 5f, acts on good to soft; attractive gelding, going the right way.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| 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 (No Headgear) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Nolan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
7 Mar; 110,000gns Minzaal colt; half-brother to dual Group 3/Super Sprint winner Happy Romance; top trainer won this with a newcomer in 2024.
Foaled 7 Mar. Half-brother to Happy Romance, won six times at 5f and 6f including two Group 3 races.
7 Mar; 110,000gns Minzaal colt; half-brother to dual Group 3/Super Sprint winner Happy Romance; top trainer won this with a newcomer in 2024.
| 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 | C Lee | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K R Burke | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
22 Feb; 350,000gns Starman colt; half-brother to Mehmento, smart at 7f; dam very useful at 5f as 2yo; trainer usually runs his best 2yo's at this course, can go well.
Foaled 22 Feb. Half-brother to Harrogate, won eight times at 5f and 6f.
22 Feb; 350,000gns Starman colt; half-brother to Mehmento, smart at 7f; dam very useful at 5f as 2yo; trainer usually runs his best 2yo's at this course, can go well.
| 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 | T Eaves | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K A Ryan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
17 Jan; £85,000 Sioux Nation colt; dam placed over 12f in France; probably best watched on debut.
Foaled 17 Jan. Dam a lightly raced maiden.
17 Jan; £85,000 Sioux Nation colt; dam placed over 12f in France; probably best watched on debut.
| 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 | Jason Hart | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J & S Quinn | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
7 Mar; 180,000gns Starspangledbanner colt; half-brother to Raaeb, smart from 5f-7f; dam smart at 12f; trainer tends to run his better 2yo's here, worth a market check.
Foaled 7 Mar. Half-brother to Raaeb, won four times between 5f and 7f.
7 Mar; 180,000gns Starspangledbanner colt; half-brother to Raaeb, smart from 5f-7f; dam smart at 12f; trainer tends to run his better 2yo's here, worth a market check.
| 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 | K Stott | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K A Ryan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
5 Feb; 125,000 euros Cotai Glory colt; half-brother to Kilmac Air, useful at 6f; dam smart at 6f as a 2yo; might need this debut experience.
Foaled 5 Feb. Half-brother to Elliott, won at 5f.
5 Feb; 125,000 euros Cotai Glory colt; half-brother to Kilmac Air, useful at 6f; dam smart at 6f as a 2yo; might need this debut experience.
| 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 | Barry McHugh | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R A Fahey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
30 Mar; 110,000 euros Mehmas colt; brother to the maiden Rajbello; dam half-sister to Group 1 Cheveley Park/Super Sprint winner Tiggy Wiggy; makes more appeal than most.
Foaled 30 Mar. Dam unraced.
30 Mar; 110,000 euros Mehmas colt; brother to the maiden Rajbello; dam half-sister to Group 1 Cheveley Park/Super Sprint winner Tiggy Wiggy; makes more appeal than most.
| 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 | K Shoemark | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | E Walker | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
31 Mar; 16,000 euros Kodiac gelding; half-brother to Billie Be Quick, smart at 6f; dam smart at 7f; tough enough task on debut.
Foaled 31 Mar. Full brother to Alhather, won at 5f.
31 Mar; 16,000 euros Kodiac gelding; half-brother to Billie Be Quick, smart at 6f; dam smart at 7f; tough enough task on debut.
| 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 | Rowan Scott | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | N Tinkler | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
5 Feb; 13,000gns Saxon Warrior filly; half-sister to Grecian Princess, fair at 5f; dam very useful at 7f as a 2yo; tough enough task on debut.
Foaled 5 Feb. Dam won at 1m 2f.
5 Feb; 13,000gns Saxon Warrior filly; half-sister to Grecian Princess, fair at 5f; dam very useful at 7f as a 2yo; tough enough task on debut.
| 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 | Billy Garritty | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M & D Easterby | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
3 Mar; £23,000 breeze-up purchase by Holy Roman Emperor; half-sister to Tryst, useful at 8f; looks an unlikely winner on debut.
Foaled 3 Mar. Half-sister to American Hope, won three times at 7f and 1m.
3 Mar; £23,000 breeze-up purchase by Holy Roman Emperor; half-sister to Tryst, useful at 8f; looks an unlikely winner on debut.
| 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 | M & D Easterby | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Richard Hannon won this with a newcomer last season and his Persian Spring, who has the benefit of a run, must be of interest. Kevin Ryan saddles two, of which 350,000gns purchase Sir Sirius might be the pick, but preference is for ROCK STEADY BEAT. Karl Burke's youngsters arguably haven't started as quickly as they usually do so far this term, but the Minzaal colt is a half-brother to the smart Happy Romance and looks worth chancing. Clash Of Hearts merits close inspection, and don't rule out The Ginger Kid either.
12 of the 16 runners have yet to see a racecourse in this juvenile novice, so not an easy race to assess. Richard Hannon took it 12 months ago with a newcomer and his representative this time, Persian Spring, already has the benefit of experience having finished fifth at Newmarket on debut. He should be seen to much better effect over the extra furlong today, but Karl Burke unleashes ROCK STEADY BEAT, a 110,000gns half-brother to high-class juvenile sprinter Happy Romance. He can be expected to know his job well and Burke won this in 2024 with a newcomer. Kevin Ryan tends to run his better 2yo's at this venue and he's represented by two with a chance in Sir Sirius, who is half-brother to a Listed winner, and Statten Island, a 180,000gns half-brother to smart sprinter Raaeb. Victory for either on debut would come as no surprise. Ed Walker's newcomer The Ginger Kid is from the family of Cheveley Park/Super Sprint winner Tiggy Wiggy and is afforded loads of respect also.
Ran to current form beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap here last time; since undergone a wind op; enjoys making it; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; drop to 5f could suit on return.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Binhareer when sixth of 19 at 13-2 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) in October last year.
Ran to current form beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap here last time; since undergone a wind op; enjoys making it; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface; drop to 5f could suit on return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Callan | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K A Ryan | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
Improved, scored with bit in hand landing a handicap by 3l off a 5lb lower mark at Newmarket last time; effective 5/6f, acts on any; likely to go well again.
He has won three times from 5f to 6f on good and soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 4-1fav at Newmarket over 5f (good) last month, beating Dyonisos by 2 3/4l.
Improved, scored with bit in hand landing a handicap by 3l off a 5lb lower mark at Newmarket last time; effective 5/6f, acts on any; likely to go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 30 | 3 | 6 | 10% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 28 | 2 | 6 | 7.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 1 | 6 | 4.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 29 | 3 | 6 | 10.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J P Spencer | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| T | R M H Cowell | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% |
Another one too keen throughout beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Southwell last time; significant jockey booking; suited by 5f and a sound surface; capable off this mark.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Azure Angel at 13-2 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing at Southwell over 5f in September last year.
Another one too keen throughout beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Southwell last time; significant jockey booking; suited by 5f and a sound surface; capable off this mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 12 | 2 | 7 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 11 | 2 | 7 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 10 | 1 | 6 | 10% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 2 | 7 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R L Moore | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C G Cox | 12 | 2 | 7 | 16.7% |
Below form back on turf, ground too soft beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Musselburgh last time; since undergone a wind op; drawn on wing of large field; suited by 5f, likes fast ground and AW; could do better here back on drier ground.
He has won three times at 5f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 9l behind Pilgrim at 25-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (soft) last month.
Below form back on turf, ground too soft beaten 9 1/4l in a handicap at Musselburgh last time; since undergone a wind op; drawn on wing of large field; suited by 5f, likes fast ground and AW; could do better here back on drier ground.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Nicholls | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K A Ryan | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% |
Ran to current level beaten 4l in Scottish Sprint Fillies' Stakes (Listed) at Ayr last time; in good form prior; trainer in form; drawn on wing of large field; all form 5f on a sound surface; should go well.
Winner of six races at 5f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Beautiful Diamond when fifth of 12 at 12-1 on her latest outing at Ayr over 5f (soft) in September last year.
Ran to current level beaten 4l in Scottish Sprint Fillies' Stakes (Listed) at Ayr last time; in good form prior; trainer in form; drawn on wing of large field; all form 5f on a sound surface; should go well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 13 | 6 | 2 | 46.2% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 11 | 5 | 2 | 45.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| C | Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 6 | 2 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 5 | 2 | 55.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 6 | 2 | 46.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jason Hart | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| T | K Scott | 13 | 6 | 2 | 46.2% |
Ran to form beaten 4l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface, may handle soft; fair mark judged on latest.
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 4l behind Golden Mind when sixth of 22 at 33-1 on her latest outing at Doncaster over 6f (heavy) in November last year.
Ran to form beaten 4l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; effective 5/6f, acts on sound surface, may handle soft; fair mark judged on latest.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 13 | 2 | 4 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Warren Fentiman | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | R A Fahey | 14 | 3 | 4 | 21.4% |
Ran to best on return despite some barging beaten 3/4l off this mark at Beverley last time; suited by 5f, stays 6f, acts on any; can go well again.
He has won three times at 5f on good and soft ground. Third of 10 behind Air Force One beaten 3/4l at 10-11fav on his latest outing at Beverley over 5f (good to soft) last month.
Ran to best on return despite some barging beaten 3/4l off this mark at Beverley last time; suited by 5f, stays 6f, acts on any; can go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 4 | 3 | 1 | 75% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Rodriguez | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| T | E Bethell | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Ran to form back on turf, should have finished closer beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Musselburgh last time; effective 5-7f, suited by sound surface but acts on soft; remains 8lb above last win mark.
She has won three times from 5f to 7f on the all-weather. Finished 2l behind Pilgrim when fourth of 14 at 18-1 on her latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (soft) last month.
Ran to form back on turf, should have finished closer beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Musselburgh last time; effective 5-7f, suited by sound surface but acts on soft; remains 8lb above last win mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 19 | 3 | 4 | 15.8% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 19 | 3 | 4 | 15.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Barry McHugh | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| T | Miss Tracy Waggott | 19 | 3 | 4 | 15.8% |
Back to best landing a handicap by a length off a 5lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; suited by 5f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; new mark asks more.
Winner of five races at 5f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 16-1 at Musselburgh over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Montezuma by 1l.
Back to best landing a handicap by a length off a 5lb lower mark at Musselburgh last time; suited by 5f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; new mark asks more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 22 | 5 | 6 | 22.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 22 | 5 | 6 | 22.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 3 | 3 | 42.9% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 13 | 3 | 3 | 23.1% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Tudhope | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | D O'Meara | 22 | 5 | 6 | 22.7% |
Ran to best, picked up well once gap appeared landing a handicap by a head off a 2lb lower mark at Beverley last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; respected after a small rise.
He has won three times at 5f on ground varying from good to yielding. A winner at 9-2 at Beverley over 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating I'm Next by a head.
Ran to best, picked up well once gap appeared landing a handicap by a head off a 2lb lower mark at Beverley last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; respected after a small rise.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| C | Course | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (V only) | 9 | 3 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P J McDonald | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| T | G R Oldroyd | 8 | 2 | 2 | 25% |
Ran to form beaten 3/4l off this mark at Bath last time; effective 5/6f, acts on any ground and AW; chance again.
He has won four times at 5f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by Regal Envoy when second of 6 at 5-1 on his latest outing at Bath over 5f (good) earlier this month.
Ran to form beaten 3/4l off this mark at Bath last time; effective 5/6f, acts on any ground and AW; chance again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 26 | 4 | 6 | 15.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 20 | 2 | 4 | 10% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 24 | 4 | 6 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 25 | 4 | 6 | 16% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | J Ryan | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
Below form when down the field in a handicap here most recent; suited 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; likes it here and mark fair if ready for this return.
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Binhareer at 40-1 when 12th of 19 on his latest outing here over 6f (good) in October last year.
Below form when down the field in a handicap here most recent; suited 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; likes it here and mark fair if ready for this return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 56 | 8 | 14 | 14.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 40 | 5 | 11 | 12.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14.3% |
| C | Course | 14 | 2 | 2 | 14.3% |
| D | Distance | 23 | 5 | 3 | 21.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 38 | 5 | 11 | 13.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 2 | 8 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 33 | 2 | 5 | 6.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 29 | 3 | 4 | 10.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Gray | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | K A Ryan | 56 | 8 | 14 | 14.3% |
Needed run beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Thirsk last time; ideally suited by 5f and fast ground; on a good mark if coming on for return.
Successful twice at 6f on firm and good to firm ground. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Kinetic Force at 4-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Needed run beaten 3 1/4l off a 2lb higher mark at Thirsk last time; ideally suited by 5f and fast ground; on a good mark if coming on for return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 20 | 2 | 5 | 10% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 19 | 2 | 5 | 10.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 15 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 16 | 1 | 4 | 6.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 19 | 2 | 5 | 10.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 14 | 1 | 3 | 7.1% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mark Winn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | D O'Meara | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Yard won this last year; ran as though something amiss down the field in a handicap at Newmarket most recent; drawn on wing of large field; suited by 5/6f acts on any; mark easing but needs more.
Has won eight races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground. Well beaten at 20-1 behind Double Rush when last of 13 on her latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month.
Yard won this last year; ran as though something amiss down the field in a handicap at Newmarket most recent; drawn on wing of large field; suited by 5/6f acts on any; mark easing but needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 32 | 8 | 9 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 30 | 8 | 9 | 26.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 16 | 2 | 6 | 12.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 27 | 8 | 7 | 29.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 32 | 8 | 9 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lauren Young | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
| T | J S Goldie | 32 | 8 | 9 | 25% |
Improved back down in trip in first-time cheekpieces landing a Sprint Handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Pontefract last time; effective 5/6f, suited by cut, acts on AW; unexposed for these good connections, mark remains fair.
He has won three times at 5f on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather. A winner at 15-2 at Pontefract over 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Havana Rum by 1/2l. Has also won at Chelmsford City this season.
Improved back down in trip in first-time cheekpieces landing a Sprint Handicap by 1/2l off a 4lb lower mark at Pontefract last time; effective 5/6f, suited by cut, acts on AW; unexposed for these good connections, mark remains fair.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jason Watson | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| T | M Appleby | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
Back to form after a wind op beaten a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Thirsk last time; suited by 5f, acts on any; former C&D winner and rider good value for his claim.
Has won 11 races from 5f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten a neck by Kinetic Force when second of 10 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Back to form after a wind op beaten a neck off a 2lb lower mark at Thirsk last time; suited by 5f, acts on any; former C&D winner and rider good value for his claim.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 50 | 11 | 16 | 22% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 35 | 7 | 14 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 33 | 7 | 13 | 21.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 50 | 11 | 16 | 22% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 10 | 1 | 1 | 10% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Vigors | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Mrs R Carr | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22.2% |
Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; ran to form under penalty fourth beaten 3 1/2l off 83 last time, same mark here; suited by 5f, acts on any; can go well again.
He has won four times at 5f on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Ziggy's Triton when fourth of 12 at 3-1 on his latest outing at Musselburgh over 5f (good) last month.
Yard has won 2 of last 9 runnings of race; ran to form under penalty fourth beaten 3 1/2l off 83 last time, same mark here; suited by 5f, acts on any; can go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 16 | 4 | 5 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 15 | 3 | 5 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 15 | 4 | 5 | 26.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 5 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 16 | 4 | 5 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Fentiman | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| T | T D Easterby | 16 | 4 | 5 | 25% |
Good attitude, ran to form in landing a handicap by a head off a 4lb lower mark at Beverley last time; suited by 5f, acts on any, goes well at York and Chester; admirable veteran won this in 2019 and 2021, respected.
Has won 19 races at 5f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. A winner at 4-1 at Beverley over 5f (good to soft) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Canon's House by a head. Carries a 4lb penalty today for that success.
Good attitude, ran to form in landing a handicap by a head off a 4lb lower mark at Beverley last time; suited by 5f, acts on any, goes well at York and Chester; admirable veteran won this in 2019 and 2021, respected.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 118 | 19 | 24 | 16.1% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 110 | 18 | 23 | 16.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 34 | 7 | 4 | 20.6% |
| C | Course | 35 | 7 | 4 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 115 | 19 | 24 | 16.5% |
| G | Similar Going | 86 | 14 | 21 | 16.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 90 | 14 | 20 | 15.6% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 74 | 11 | 12 | 14.9% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 62 | 9 | 11 | 14.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J P Sullivan | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| T | T D Easterby | 112 | 18 | 23 | 16.1% |
Never in it from off the pace beaten 5l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; usually held up; best at 5f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; remains 4lb above last win mark.
He has won three times at 5f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Pixie Diva at 18-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 5f in March.
Never in it from off the pace beaten 5l in a handicap at Newcastle last time; usually held up; best at 5f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; remains 4lb above last win mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 24 | 3 | 7 | 12.5% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 12 | 1 | 2 | 8.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 22 | 3 | 7 | 13.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 1 | 2 | 9.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 14 | 2 | 6 | 14.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Cam Hardie | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% |
| T | A Brittain | 13 | 2 | 5 | 15.4% |
Lacked pace beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Ascot last time; effective 5/6f, acts on any; mark easing but needs more.
Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on ground varying from good to firm to soft and on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Far Above The Law at 17-2 when 10th of 17 on his latest outing at Ascot over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Lacked pace beaten 4 1/2l in a handicap at Ascot last time; effective 5/6f, acts on any; mark easing but needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 41 | 6 | 12 | 14.6% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 31 | 4 | 8 | 12.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 20 | 2 | 8 | 10% |
| G | Similar Going | 27 | 3 | 6 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 38 | 6 | 11 | 15.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 17 | 2 | 5 | 11.8% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 24 | 2 | 6 | 8.3% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | A Mullen | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | P T Midgley | 25 | 2 | 9 | 8% |
Never in it from off the pace beaten 6l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; usually held up; suited by 5f, acts on good to soft and a sound surface; is now 7lb lower than when winning over C&D last summer, could go well.
He has won four times at 5f on good ground. Beaten 6l behind Kinetic Force at 7-1 when 9th of 10 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Never in it from off the pace beaten 6l in a handicap at Thirsk last time; usually held up; suited by 5f, acts on good to soft and a sound surface; is now 7lb lower than when winning over C&D last summer, could go well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 34 | 4 | 8 | 11.8% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 33 | 4 | 8 | 12.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% |
| C | Course | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% |
| D | Distance | 31 | 4 | 8 | 12.9% |
| G | Similar Going | 30 | 4 | 7 | 13.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 34 | 4 | 8 | 11.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 21 | 2 | 5 | 9.5% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Faye McManoman | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | N Tinkler | 34 | 4 | 8 | 11.8% |
Bit below form when eighth beaten 3 1/2l off 81 last time; suited by 5f, acts on good to soft and a sound surface; bounce back needed.
He has won three times at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten 3 1/2l behind Kinetic Force at 15-2 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 5f (good to firm) earlier this month.
Bit below form when eighth beaten 3 1/2l off 81 last time; suited by 5f, acts on good to soft and a sound surface; bounce back needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 15 | 3 | 3 | 20% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ethan Tindall | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A Brittain | 10 | 1 | 2 | 10% |
Only a tentative vote can go to STURLASSON given the competitive nature of this sprint, in which many will fancy their chances. The son of Invincible Army has found real progress since joining John Ryan, including a creditable second at Bath latest. The likely strong pace will suit and with Oisin Murphy back in the saddle, he might be the value. Corolla Point finished third to Air Force One at Beverley but is now 2lb better off, while popular veteran Copper Knight bids to record a remarkable eighth success on the Knavesmire and his third victory in this race. Hammer The Hammer, Brazen Bolt and Bergerac complete an extensive shortlist.
A wide-open sprint, as the field size suggests, and loads to consider. There's plenty of pace low so let's go with AIR FORCE ONE, who emerges from stall 6 and ought to get a lovely tow into the race. A C&D winner last July, he was twice placed over an extended 5f here later in the summer and this will be his first run here since - he was in winning form at Beverley last time when scoring with more in hand than the result implies. Tim Easterby has a good record in this race courtesy of Copper Knight, the now 12yo having won it in 2019 and 2021. He enters the race off a win, is drawn low, and can go well again, while stablemate I'm Next is closely matched with the selection on Beverley form and has a nice draw potentially also. Of those drawn high, Hammer The Hammer returns with the trip in his favour while having had a wind op, while Jakajaro was a good winner at Newmarket last time and still looks competitively weighted.
Ran to form on return beaten 6l in Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cup (Listed) at Doha last time; enjoys making it; suited by 7f/1m, acts on good to soft and good to firm; trainer won this in 2024 and 2025.
Winner of five races from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 6l behind Make Me King when last of 9 on his latest outing at Doha over 1m (good to firm) in February.
Ran to form on return beaten 6l in Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cup (Listed) at Doha last time; enjoys making it; suited by 7f/1m, acts on good to soft and good to firm; trainer won this in 2024 and 2025.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 31 | 6 | 9 | 19.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
| C | Course | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| D | Distance | 22 | 5 | 7 | 22.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 25 | 5 | 7 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 20 | 5 | 5 | 25% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 23.1% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Callum Rodriguez | 13 | 3 | 4 | 23.1% |
| T | E Bethell | 22 | 5 | 5 | 22.7% |
Below form, needed run comfortably held in Prix Jacques Laffitte (Listed) at Longchamp last time; effective 7-10f, best form with give; high enough mark for this handicap debut.
He has won three times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to soft to yielding. Finished 11l behind Casapueblo when sixth of 7 at 13-2 on his latest outing at ParisLongchamp over 1m 1f (good) last month.
Below form, needed run comfortably held in Prix Jacques Laffitte (Listed) at Longchamp last time; effective 7-10f, best form with give; high enough mark for this handicap debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 11 | 3 | 5 | 27.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 11 | 3 | 5 | 27.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 2 | 4 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Doyle | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| T | H Al Jehani | 7 | 1 | 5 | 14.3% |
Not best of runs, should have finished closer beaten 3/4l off this mark at Haydock last time; effective at 7/1m, acts on soft and good to firm; better than result latest, return to 1m in his favour.
Winner of seven races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft. Finished 1/2l behind Cosi Bello when fourth of 12 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Not best of runs, should have finished closer beaten 3/4l off this mark at Haydock last time; effective at 7/1m, acts on soft and good to firm; better than result latest, return to 1m in his favour.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 26 | 7 | 5 | 26.9% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 26 | 7 | 5 | 26.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 2 | 5 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 22 | 6 | 4 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 26 | 7 | 5 | 26.9% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 21.4% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Tudhope | 7 | 3 | 1 | 42.9% |
| T | D O'Meara | 26 | 7 | 5 | 26.9% |
Ran to form beaten 4 1/4l in Ras Al Khor (Group 3) at Meydan last time; off a short-break; effective 7-9f on sound surface; former Listed winner, mark not easy.
Winner of six races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to yielding - soft, but last win was over two years ago. Beaten 4l behind Elnajmm when seventh of 13 on his latest outing in the Group 3 Race 6 - Ras Al Khor Sponsored By Emaar - Turf at Meydan over 7f (good) in March.
Ran to form beaten 4 1/4l in Ras Al Khor (Group 3) at Meydan last time; off a short-break; effective 7-9f on sound surface; former Listed winner, mark not easy.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 36 | 6 | 8 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 34 | 6 | 6 | 17.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 27 | 6 | 4 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 36 | 6 | 8 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 15.4% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Billy Loughnane | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Fellowes | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Below form, too slow away when beaten 7l in a handicap at Ascot last time; trainer in form; effective 1m, acts on soft ground and AW; others stronger on this return.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Crown Of Oaks at 25-1 when 12th of 20 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good) in October last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Below form, too slow away when beaten 7l in a handicap at Ascot last time; trainer in form; effective 1m, acts on soft ground and AW; others stronger on this return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 14 | 4 | 3 | 28.6% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 12 | 3 | 3 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 4 | 3 | 30.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | George Bass | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Channon | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Bit keen, below form back on turf beaten 5l in a handicap at Newbury last time; in good form prior; effective 7/8f, acts on soft and good to firm; in good form at the end of 2025 but remains 8lb above last win mark.
He has won three times from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 5l behind Linwood at 4-1fav when 13th of 24 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m (good) last month.
Bit keen, below form back on turf beaten 5l in a handicap at Newbury last time; in good form prior; effective 7/8f, acts on soft and good to firm; in good form at the end of 2025 but remains 8lb above last win mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 12 | 3 | 4 | 25% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 12 | 3 | 4 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 2 | 4 | 18.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 3 | 3 | 30% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 4 | 2 | 1 | 50% |
| T | S & E Crisford | 12 | 3 | 4 | 25% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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.
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.
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| C | Course | 4 | 0 | 3 | 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% |
Below form, didn't see race out 11th beaten 7 1/2l off 96 last time, same mark here; wide draw; effective at 8/9f, acts on good and AW; bounce back needed returning to turf.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Tyrrhenian Sea at 12-1 when 11th of 14 on his latest outing at Newcastle over 1m last month.
Below form, didn't see race out 11th beaten 7 1/2l off 96 last time, same mark here; wide draw; effective at 8/9f, acts on good and AW; bounce back needed returning to turf.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 9 | 4 | 3 | 44.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 6 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R L Moore | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | W J Haggas | 9 | 4 | 3 | 44.4% |
Travelled, scored with more in hand than result suggests landing a Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Thirsk last time; effective 1m, acts on any; respected once again.
Winner of seven races from 1m to 1m 3f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. A winner at 5-1 at Thirsk over 1m (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Blue Rc by 1/2l.
Travelled, scored with more in hand than result suggests landing a Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Thirsk last time; effective 1m, acts on any; respected once again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 27 | 7 | 2 | 25.9% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 25 | 7 | 2 | 28% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 16 | 4 | 1 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 19 | 6 | 2 | 31.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 24 | 7 | 2 | 29.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Mark Winn | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | D O'Meara | 16 | 3 | 2 | 18.8% |
Well below form on return from almost 3 years off beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Haydock last time; in good form prior; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts good to soft and fast ground (which suits best); remains to be seen what ability remains but did win this in 2023 for former yard.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 8l behind Cosi Bello at 40-1 when 11th of 12 on his latest outing at Haydock over 7f (good to firm) last month.
Well below form on return from almost 3 years off beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Haydock last time; in good form prior; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts good to soft and fast ground (which suits best); remains to be seen what ability remains but did win this in 2023 for former yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 13 | 4 | 2 | 30.8% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 12 | 3 | 2 | 25% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 13 | 4 | 2 | 30.8% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ray Dawson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J Parkinson & S Smith | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Thirsk last time; top course jockey/trainer combination; stays 8/9f, acts on any; consistent sort and can go well again.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good and soft ground. Third of 13 behind Mirsky beaten 1 3/4l at 5-1 on his latest outing at Thirsk over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Ran to form beaten 2l off a 1lb lower mark at Thirsk last time; top course jockey/trainer combination; stays 8/9f, acts on any; consistent sort and can go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Marquand | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| T | W J Haggas | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
Ran to form, needed run beaten 5l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; in good form prior; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts on any, suited by cut; ground might be lively enough here.
Successful at 6f and 7f on good to firm and soft ground, but last win was over three years ago. Beaten 5l behind Urban Lion at 14-1 when 12th of 21 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good to soft) in March.
Ran to form, needed run beaten 5l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; in good form prior; wide draw; effective 7/8f, acts on any, suited by cut; ground might be lively enough here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 24 | 2 | 3 | 8.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 23 | 2 | 2 | 8.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 15 | 1 | 1 | 6.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 23 | 2 | 3 | 8.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jack Callan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | C Hills | 24 | 2 | 3 | 8.3% |
Again below best beaten 4l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; effective at 8f, acts on soft and good; only just above last win mark.
He has won four times from 7f to 1m 1f on good to soft and soft ground. Beaten 4l behind Urban Lion at 40-1 when 11th of 21 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good to soft) in March.
Again below best beaten 4l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; effective at 8f, acts on soft and good; only just above last win mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 26 | 4 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 26 | 4 | 3 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 17 | 2 | 2 | 11.8% |
| G | Similar Going | 13 | 1 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 12 | 1 | 1 | 8.3% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 6.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jason Hart | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D O'Meara | 20 | 3 | 2 | 15% |
Below form when comfortably held in a handicap at Epsom last time; effective 8-10f, best of sound surface; not progressed as had looked likely but dangerous mark.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Finished 17l behind Rathgar when fifth of 6 at 10-1 on his latest outing at Epsom over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Below form when comfortably held in a handicap at Epsom last time; effective 8-10f, best of sound surface; not progressed as had looked likely but dangerous mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 13 | 2 | 2 | 15.4% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 14 | 2 | 3 | 14.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 14 | 1 | 2 | 7.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jason Watson | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D O'Meara | 18 | 3 | 2 | 16.7% |
Held when hampered, below form on stable debut beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Newbury last time; effective 8-10f, likes a sound surface; only 1lb higher than when winning 12 months ago for former yard.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Beaten 8l behind Linwood at 50-1 when 20th of 24 on his latest outing at Newbury over 1m (good) last month.
Held when hampered, below form on stable debut beaten 8 1/2l in a handicap at Newbury last time; effective 8-10f, likes a sound surface; only 1lb higher than when winning 12 months ago for former yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 11 | 4 | 0 | 36.4% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 10 | 4 | 0 | 40% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| C | Course | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 10 | 3 | 0 | 30% |
| G | Similar Going | 10 | 4 | 0 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T only) | 11 | 4 | 0 | 36.4% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Cam Hardie | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A Brittain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Picked up well, improved, scored with bit in hand in landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Pontefract last time; suited by 8f, acts on heavy and good; up in grade but has more to offer, should go well.
He has won four times at 1m on good and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 9-4fav at Pontefract over 1m (good) last month, beating Garden Oasis by 1 1/4l.
Picked up well, improved, scored with bit in hand in landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Pontefract last time; suited by 8f, acts on heavy and good; up in grade but has more to offer, should go well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 18 | 4 | 7 | 22.2% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 17 | 4 | 7 | 23.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 14 | 4 | 7 | 28.6% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 3 | 5 | 27.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 4 | 7 | 22.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Davies | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D O'Meara | 10 | 4 | 3 | 40% |
Well beaten, drop in class needed when beaten 7l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; in good form prior; effective 7-8f, acts on any; draw could make things tricky on return.
A winner at 1m on good ground. Finished 7l behind Treble Tee when sixth of 14 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m (good) in September last year.
Well beaten, drop in class needed when beaten 7l in a handicap at Doncaster last time; in good form prior; effective 7-8f, acts on any; draw could make things tricky on return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Marco Ghiani | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A M Balding | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
Ran to form despite being keen when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Newmarket latest; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; may still be more to come but stall 19 makes life tough.
She has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Finished 5l behind Naga when fourth of 8 at 15-8fav on her latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good) in October last year.
Ran to form despite being keen when fourth beaten 5l in a handicap at Newmarket latest; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good and AW; may still be more to come but stall 19 makes life tough.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Saffie Osborne | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | R M Beckett | 9 | 3 | 3 | 33.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Ran to form back up in trip beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; suited by 7/8f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; needs more up in grade.
Winner of six races from 6f to 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind Tilted Kilt beaten 2 3/4l at 9-2 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m last month.
Ran to form back up in trip beaten 3l off a 1lb higher mark at Southwell last time; suited by 7/8f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; needs more up in grade.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 52 | 6 | 9 | 11.5% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 31 | 1 | 7 | 3.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 12 | 1 | 1 | 8.3% |
| G | Similar Going | 28 | 1 | 5 | 3.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 45 | 6 | 8 | 13.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S D Bowen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | Roger Fell | 16 | 2 | 3 | 12.5% |
Sea Force (third) probably should have finished closer to MIRSKY (winner) in the Thirsk Hunt Cup. He's 2lb better off and has a favourable draw like the latter but, even so, David O'Meara's charge gets the nod. The seven-year-old travelled strongly into the lead that day and may have been let off lightly with a 3lb rise. Shout ran with credit in the Lincoln before disappointing as favourite in the Spring Cup at Newbury and is considered along with stable companions of the selection Cerulean Bay and Walsingham. Old Cock is only 1lb higher than when winning this 12 months ago.
A low draw is often preferable in this race and trainer David O'Meara has two in here coming from a single-figure stall with good chances in the shape of the progressive Walsingham, who emerges from stall 5, and CERULEAN BAY, berthed right next door in 6. The selection held his form well in top handicaps last season, twice winning at Goodwood and finishing a fine runner-up in a similarly competitive C&D handicap at the Ebor meeting. His reappearance fourth over 7f at Haydock was most promising and, back up in trip off the same mark, he's taken to score. Walsingham is stepping into a Class 2 handicap for the first time having scored with plenty in hand at Pontefract last time and this strong travelling sort could relish the demands of a race such as this in a big field. Thirsk Hunt Cup winner Mirsky is on a good mark still and is worth respecting also from stall 2, while Point Lynas will be doing well to win this from a mark of 109 but is drawn in stall 1 and his trainer has won this for each of the past two seasons.
Winner of five G1s; made too much use of beaten 9l in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot last time; in good form prior; suited by 1m acts on very soft and good to firm; Group 1 fourth on only previous try over this far, chance if ready to roll.
Winner of seven races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to good - yielding. Beaten 9l behind Cicero's Gift at 8-1 when 10th of 16 on her latest outing in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot over 1m (good) in October last year.
Winner of five G1s; made too much use of beaten 9l in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Group 1) at Ascot last time; in good form prior; suited by 1m acts on very soft and good to firm; Group 1 fourth on only previous try over this far, chance if ready to roll.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 14 | 7 | 2 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 14 | 7 | 2 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 12 | 7 | 1 | 58.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Doyle | 6 | 2 | 1 | 33.3% |
| T | K R Burke | 14 | 7 | 2 | 50% |
Had to switch, hit the line well, ran to form 1 1/4l third in Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Grade 1) at Del Mar most recent run; top jockey back on board; best at 10/11f on a sound surface; claims here if ready to roll on return.
She has won four times from 1m to 1m 2f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Third of 13 behind Gezora beaten 1 1/4l at 9-2 on her latest outing at Del Mar over 1m 3f (good) in November last year.
Had to switch, hit the line well, ran to form 1 1/4l third in Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Grade 1) at Del Mar most recent run; top jockey back on board; best at 10/11f on a sound surface; claims here if ready to roll on return.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 8 | 4 | 2 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 4 | 2 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 60% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Buick | 7 | 4 | 1 | 57.1% |
| T | C Appleby | 8 | 4 | 2 | 50% |
Ran to form up to 2m, good attitude when winning Dubai Gold Cup (Group 2) at Meydan by 1/2l last time; effective 12-16f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; versatile trip-wise, needs more against these rivals.
Winner of five races from 1m 1f to 2m on good ground and on the all-weather. A winner in the Group 2 Race 3 - Dubai Gold Cup Sponsored By Al Tayer Motors - Turf at Meydan over 2m (good) in March, beating Caballo De Mar by 1/2l.
Ran to form up to 2m, good attitude when winning Dubai Gold Cup (Group 2) at Meydan by 1/2l last time; effective 12-16f, acts on good to soft and good to firm; versatile trip-wise, needs more against these rivals.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 11 | 5 | 3 | 45.5% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 3 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 5 | 3 | 45.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Non Runner | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S & E Crisford | 11 | 5 | 3 | 45.5% |
Ran to form on return 3 1/2l third in Alleged Stakes (Group 3) at the Curragh most recent run; effective 8-10f, acts on any; consistent sort, needs more here.
She has won three times from 7f to 1m 1f on ground varying from good to soft. Third of 12 behind Starford beaten 3 1/2l at 8-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Alleged Stakes at Curragh over 1m 2f (soft) last month.
Ran to form on return 3 1/2l third in Alleged Stakes (Group 3) at the Curragh most recent run; effective 8-10f, acts on any; consistent sort, needs more here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Colin Keane | 7 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
| T | G M Lyons | 9 | 3 | 4 | 33.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Travelled, won with more in hand than result implied when winning Nottinghamshire Oaks (Listed) at Nottingham by a neck last time; suited by 10f, probably acts on any, likes York; bolted up by 12l last year, strong chance again.
She has won four times from 7f to 1m 2f on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 1-3fav at Nottingham over 1m 2f (good) last month, beating It's A Heartbeat by a neck.
Travelled, won with more in hand than result implied when winning Nottinghamshire Oaks (Listed) at Nottingham by a neck last time; suited by 10f, probably acts on any, likes York; bolted up by 12l last year, strong chance again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 18 | 4 | 5 | 22.2% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 18 | 4 | 5 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| C | Course | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| D | Distance | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 11 | 4 | 2 | 36.4% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 18 | 4 | 5 | 22.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 13 | 2 | 5 | 15.4% |
| T | A M Balding | 18 | 4 | 5 | 22.2% |
SEE THE FIRE only won by a neck on her reappearance at Nottingham, but it would be no surprise to see her take a big step forward on her return to the Knavesmire. A 12-length winner of this contest last year, the five-year-old was not disgraced when fourth in the Juddmonte International over C&D in August. On that evidence, Andrew Balding's mare could take some stopping. Fallen Angel would be a threat if transferring her best mile form to this distance and she wasn't beaten far on her only previous start over 1m2f. All of the remainder have claims, but Diamond Rain is the pick of them.
Fallen Angel is a five-time Group 1 winner - all over 1m - but she ran well in the Prix de l'Opera on her only previous try at 10f. She has a penalty for this return but could easily prove good enough. The selection, though, is last year's winner SEE THE FIRE. She hacked up by 12l on that occasion, again showing her liking for this venue, indeed her only defeat here came against the likes of Ombudsman and Delacroix in last season's Juddmonte International. She didn't have to be at her best to win at Nottingham on reappearance and should be spot on now. Diamond Rain ran a fine race at the Breeders' Cup when last seen and retains potential, while the versatile Fairy Glen has fitness on her side following back-to-back Group 2 wins, over 9f and then 2m, in Dubai earlier this year.
Never travelling tried in a tongue-tie, well below form when fourth beaten 6 1/2l in bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3) at Sandown latest; effective 8-10f, acts on heavy and good to firm; smart 2yo has been abandoned by Ryan Moore but tongue-tie is removed and it's too soon to write him off.
A winner at 1m on good - yielding ground. Finished 7l behind Raaheeb when fourth of 7 at 4-6fav on his latest outing in the Group 3 bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Never travelling tried in a tongue-tie, well below form when fourth beaten 6 1/2l in bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3) at Sandown latest; effective 8-10f, acts on heavy and good to firm; smart 2yo has been abandoned by Ryan Moore but tongue-tie is removed and it's too soon to write him off.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Wayne Lordan | 4 | 1 | 3 | 25% |
| T | A P O'Brien | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Finished well without being unduly punished when second beaten 3 1/4l in bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3) at Sandown latest; stays 10f well, acts on sound surfaces; more to come but Buick has chosen King's Trail.
Successful at 7f and 1m 1f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 3 1/2l by Raaheeb when second of 7 at 11-2 on his latest outing in the Group 3 bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Finished well without being unduly punished when second beaten 3 1/4l in bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3) at Sandown latest; stays 10f well, acts on sound surfaces; more to come but Buick has chosen King's Trail.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Billy Loughnane | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | C Appleby | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50% |
Improved for a little for step up to 10f when winning the Ballysax Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown by 1/2l last time; stays 10f, 12f will suit even better, acts on heavy and good to yielding; Ballysax form has worked out well and this big colt, the choice of Ryan Moore, should be suited to the long straight here.
He has won three times from 1m to 1m 2f on ground varying from good - yielding to heavy. A winner at 11-1 in the Group 3 P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good - yielding) on his latest outing last month, beating Endorsement by 1/2l.
Improved for a little for step up to 10f when winning the Ballysax Stakes (Group 3) at Leopardstown by 1/2l last time; stays 10f, 12f will suit even better, acts on heavy and good to yielding; Ballysax form has worked out well and this big colt, the choice of Ryan Moore, should be suited to the long straight here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% | |
| 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) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R L Moore | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A P O'Brien | 5 | 3 | 1 | 60% |
Improved up in grade and trip when 5 1/4l third in a novice at Newmarket most recent run; trainer in form; effective 8/10f, acts on good and AW; should improve on return but needs to at this level.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Third of 5 behind Maho Bay beaten 5l at 10-3 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Improved up in grade and trip when 5 1/4l third in a novice at Newmarket most recent run; trainer in form; effective 8/10f, acts on good and AW; should improve on return but needs to at this level.
| 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 | 1 | 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 | James Doyle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J & T Gosden | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Green in front still, improved from debut under a penalty when winning a novice at Bath by 3 1/2l last time; effective 7f, should stay 10f, acts on fast ground and AW; son of Frankel is a good prospect, more to come.
Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 4-6fav at Bath over 1m (good to firm) in September last year, beating Blue Courvoisier by 3 1/2l.
Green in front still, improved from debut under a penalty when winning a novice at Bath by 3 1/2l last time; effective 7f, should stay 10f, acts on fast ground and AW; son of Frankel is a good prospect, more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 2 | 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) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Colin Keane | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | A M Balding | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
Ran to previous level albeit touch disappointing up in class on turf debut when down the field in 2000 Guineas (Group 1) at Newmarket most recent; effective 1m, bred for 10f, acts on AW; could rate much more highly now upped in trip and Buick has chosen him over Al Zanati.
Successful twice at 1m on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Bow Echo at 13-2 when 9th of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month.
Ran to previous level albeit touch disappointing up in class on turf debut when down the field in 2000 Guineas (Group 1) at Newmarket most recent; effective 1m, bred for 10f, acts on AW; could rate much more highly now upped in trip and Buick has chosen him over Al Zanati.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| 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) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Buick | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | C Appleby | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
Hung a touch in the Dip but improved up in trip, showing good turn of foot, when winning Feilden Stakes (Listed) at Newmarket by a length last time; effective 8/9f, acts on soft and good; more to come up to 10f now although latest form let down.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good ground. A winner at 14-1 at Newmarket over 1m 1f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Poseidon's Warrior by 1l.
Hung a touch in the Dip but improved up in trip, showing good turn of foot, when winning Feilden Stakes (Listed) at Newmarket by a length last time; effective 8/9f, acts on soft and good; more to come up to 10f now although latest form let down.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Marquand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| T | W J Haggas | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
Too keen early but still improved up in trip and class off a break when 4 1/2l third in bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3) at Sandown most recent run; trainer in form; effective 8-10f, acts on good to soft and good; should learn from Sandown and can go well here.
A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Third of 7 behind Raaheeb beaten 4 1/2l at 6-1 on his latest outing in the Group 3 bet365 Classic Trial at Sandown over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Too keen early but still improved up in trip and class off a break when 4 1/2l third in bet365 Classic Trial (Group 3) at Sandown most recent run; trainer in form; effective 8-10f, acts on good to soft and good; should learn from Sandown and can go well here.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| 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 | R Havlin | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | J & T Gosden | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Christmas Day showed a good attitude when winning the Ballysax at Leopardstown and has to be respected on the back of that performance. However, marginal preference is for MORSHDI, who looked an exciting prospect when taking the Feilden at Newmarket. With the prospect of more improvement likely, the son of Dubawi just gets the vote. Wise Prince was keen when third in the Classic Trial, a place behind Al Zanati, and could make his presence felt if settling better. Action, a disappointing fourth at Sandown, and the unbeaten Item are others to consider.
Traditionally the strongest of all the Derby trials, Aidan O'Brien bizarrely hasn't won it since 2010, but that losing run can come to an end here as he's represented by two with a good chance in the shape of CHRISTMAS DAY and Action. The yard has been cleaning up in the Epsom trials in the past couple of weeks and Ballysax winner Christmas Day can keep the good vibes going with him being the chosen mount of Ryan Moore. Progressive at two, he's now won back-to-back Group 3 events at Leopardstown and the long straight of over 4f here should suit his galloping style down the ground on this first try at Group 2 level. The son of Camelot is going to want 12f after this. It's too soon the give up on stablemate Action after his disappointing return at Sandown and he can emerge as the danger under Wayne Lordan. The son of Frankel rounded out last season by splitting fellow Ballydoyle inmate's Hawk Mountain and Benvenuto Cellini, who won easily at Chester last week, in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy at Doncaster and the tongue-tie is now removed which could see him return to form under a forward ride. The unbeaten Item shouldn't be underestimated, but Wise Prince, who travelled well when one place ahead of Action at Sandown, and Morshdi, winner of the Feilden, appear to hold more solid claims.
Ran to form on return against older horses beaten 2 1/4l in Abernant Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket last time; effective 5-7f on soft, fast and AW; drop to 5f might suit back against own age group.
A winner at 6f on soft ground. Beaten 2 1/4l behind Run To Freedom at 33-1 when seventh of 14 on his latest outing in the Group 3 ZYN Abernant Stakes at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month.
Ran to form on return against older horses beaten 2 1/4l in Abernant Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket last time; effective 5-7f on soft, fast and AW; drop to 5f might suit back against own age group.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 6 | 1 | 2 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | James Owen | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
Improved down in trip on handicap debut when winning a handicap at Sandown by 3/4l last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and good; more to come but it's needed back at this level.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 9-1 at Sandown over 5f (good) on his latest outing last month, beating Calico Blue by 3/4l.
Improved down in trip on handicap debut when winning a handicap at Sandown by 3/4l last time; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft and good; more to come but it's needed back at this level.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Shoemark | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | E Walker | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
Needed run when down the field in a handicap at Newmarket most recent; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; bounce back needed at this level, drop in trip a help.
A winner at 5f on good to soft ground. Beaten 11l behind Sovereign Spell at 20-1 when 9th of 13 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 6f (good) last month.
Needed run when down the field in a handicap at Newmarket most recent; effective 5/6f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; bounce back needed at this level, drop in trip a help.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 1 | 5 | 10% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 4 | 1 | 2 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 4 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 1 | 5 | 10% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | O J Orr | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14.3% |
| T | R A Fahey | 10 | 1 | 5 | 10% |
Ran to form when 2l third in Flying Childers Stakes (Group 2) at Doncaster most recent run; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface; very consistent, can go well.
A winner at 5f on good ground. Third of 10 behind Revival Power beaten 1 3/4l at 8-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Carlsberg Danish Pilsner Flying Childers Stakes at Doncaster over 5f (good) in September last year.
Ran to form when 2l third in Flying Childers Stakes (Group 2) at Doncaster most recent run; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface; very consistent, can go well.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Shane Gray | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% |
| T | K A Ryan | 6 | 1 | 4 | 16.7% |
Back to best for a first handicap win when winning a handicap at Chester by 3/4l last time; trainer in form; suited by 5f, acts on soft and good; more needed back up in grade but is all speed.
Successful twice at 5f on good and good to soft ground. A winner at 33-1 at Chester over 5f (good) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Schrodinger's Cat by 3/4l.
Back to best for a first handicap win when winning a handicap at Chester by 3/4l last time; trainer in form; suited by 5f, acts on soft and good; more needed back up in grade but is all speed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 11 | 2 | 3 | 18.2% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ashley Lewis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | G Harris | 10 | 2 | 3 | 20% |
Quickened in the style of a really good horse to win barely off the bridle by 3 1/4l winner in a novice at Doncaster on debut; effective 5f, acts on fast ground; smart prospect but at a disadvantage in terms of experience.
Full brother to Tiva, won three times at 5f. Won on his latest outing when 5-6fav at Doncaster over 5f (good to firm) last month, beating Time To Take Off by 3 1/2l.
Quickened in the style of a really good horse to win barely off the bridle by 3 1/4l winner in a novice at Doncaster on debut; effective 5f, acts on fast ground; smart prospect but at a disadvantage in terms of experience.
| 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 | D Tudhope | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | D O'Meara | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Too keen but ran to form beaten 3l in Cornwallis Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket last time; in good form prior; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface, goes well off the front; not the biggest but fast, good attitude, this test will suit.
She has won three times at 5f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Beckford's Folly when fifth of 10 at 3-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket over 5f (good) in October last year.
Too keen but ran to form beaten 3l in Cornwallis Stakes (Group 3) at Newmarket last time; in good form prior; suited by 5f, acts on a sound surface, goes well off the front; not the biggest but fast, good attitude, this test will suit.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Allan | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| T | T D Easterby | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
Should have finished closer beaten 2 1/4l in Lansdown Stakes (Listed) at Bath last time; effective at 5f, acts on sound surface; exposed and up against it here.
Placed in three of 11 starts. Finished 2l behind Azure Angel when sixth of 14 at 50-1 on her latest outing at Bath over 5f (good) last month.
Should have finished closer beaten 2 1/4l in Lansdown Stakes (Listed) at Bath last time; effective at 5f, acts on sound surface; exposed and up against it here.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (T & P) | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| HG | Cheek Pieces | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Charles Bishop | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Eve Johnson Houghton | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Yard won this last year; improved again back on turf when winning a handicap at Thirsk by 2l last time; effective 5/6f on sound surface; progressing and could run better than rating entitles her to here.
She has won three times from 5f to 6f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on her latest outing when 11-4fav at Thirsk over 5f (good) last month, beating Schrodinger's Cat by 1 3/4l. Has also won at Wolverhampton this season.
Yard won this last year; improved again back on turf when winning a handicap at Thirsk by 2l last time; effective 5/6f on sound surface; progressing and could run better than rating entitles her to here.
| 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 | - | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 2 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P J McDonald | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | A M Balding | 6 | 3 | 2 | 50% |
Too keen, below form up in trip beaten 10l in a handicap at Chester last time; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good and AW; drop in trip a plus.
She has won three times at 5f on good to soft and soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 10l behind Cherry Baker at 9-2 when 10th of 12 on her latest outing at Chester over 6f (good) earlier this month.
Too keen, below form up in trip beaten 10l in a handicap at Chester last time; effective 5/6f, acts on soft, good and AW; drop in trip a plus.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 9 | 2 | 2 | 22.2% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| C | Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 7 | 3 | 2 | 42.9% |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Ben Robinson | 8 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% |
| T | B Ellison | 10 | 3 | 2 | 30% |
Ran to form but ouclassed beaten 5 1/2l in a Group 3 at Chantilly last time; top course jockey; effective 5/6f, may prefer some give; drop in grade a help on return.
Successful at 5f and 6f on good ground. Finished 6l behind Samangan when sixth of 8 at 7-1 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Prix Eclipse Stakes - Fonds Europeen de 'Elevage at Chantilly over 6f (good to soft) in September last year.
Ran to form but ouclassed beaten 5 1/2l in a Group 3 at Chantilly last time; top course jockey; effective 5/6f, may prefer some give; drop in grade a help on return.
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Marquand | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | B Ellison | 5 | 2 | 1 | 40% |
Flying Childers winner Revival Power wasn't disgraced shouldering a penalty in the Cornwallis last season and must enter the reckoning. That said, Tim Easterby's filly does lack a recent run, which could sway things into ASPECT ISLAND's favour. The Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint third, who was a head of Revival Power when occupying the same position at Newmarket previously, shaped with encouragement on his seventh-placed seasonal bow in the Abernant and that should have blown away any cobwebs. Debut Doncaster scorer Manatee Mehmas is also of interest.
This will be fast and furious with two notable front-runners drawn high. That could work against the standard setting Aspect Island who emerges from stall 2. He ran a fine race in the Group 3 Abernant on reappearance, though, when taking on his elders and was also Grade 1-placed at the Breeders' Cup, so he has the class to win. Although saddled with a Group 2 winners penalty, REVIVAL POWER is likely to be ready to run for her life on this return and is taken to earn a second C&D Listed success. She's all speed, very much in the mould of her sister Winter Power who won the Nunthorpe over C&D, and can overcome the weight disadvantage. If there's one who could upset the more established performers then it's Simplify, Andrew Balding's progressive filly who is chasing a four-timer following a striking handicap win at Thirsk last time. She's drawn in 9, so should take a nice lead off the front-runners drawn 10 and 11, and if they go too hard could be poised to strike in the final half-furlong.
Ran to form up slightly in trip when second beaten 4l in a novice at Bath latest; effective 1m-10f, acts on soft and good; probable improver now handicapping up in trip but stall 15 no help.
A winner at 1m 1f on good to soft ground. Beaten 4l by Colourband when second of 8 at 8-11fav on his latest outing at Bath over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Ran to form up slightly in trip when second beaten 4l in a novice at Bath latest; effective 1m-10f, acts on soft and good; probable improver now handicapping up in trip but stall 15 no help.
| 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 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Billy Loughnane | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | G Boughey | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Very easy winner, built on debut effort when winning a novice at Ayr by 5l last time; effective 8f, acts on heavy and good to soft; should improve now handicapping up in trip.
Won on his latest outing when 2-7fav at Ayr over 1m (heavy) in October last year, beating Gaelic Approach by 5l.
Very easy winner, built on debut effort when winning a novice at Ayr by 5l last time; effective 8f, acts on heavy and good to soft; should improve now handicapping up in trip.
| 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 (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | P Mulrennan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| T | M Dods | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
Run of race, converted straightforward opening up in trip when winning a novice at Wolverhampton by 2l last time; off a short-break; effective 8/9f on good to soft and AW; more to come now handicapping up in trip.
Successful at 1m and 1m 1f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 4-6fav at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f in March, beating Astrological by 1 3/4l.
Run of race, converted straightforward opening up in trip when winning a novice at Wolverhampton by 2l last time; off a short-break; effective 8/9f on good to soft and AW; more to come now handicapping up in trip.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% | |
| 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) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| T | A M Balding | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
Below form tried in cheekpieces well beaten in a handicap at Chester latest; in good form prior; effective 8-11f, acts on good to soft and AW; bounce back needed.
He has won three times at 1m on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 12l behind Magnetude at 11-2 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing at Chester over 1m 4f (good) earlier this month.
Below form tried in cheekpieces well beaten in a handicap at Chester latest; in good form prior; effective 8-11f, acts on good to soft and AW; bounce back needed.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (P only) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jason Hart | 6 | 3 | 1 | 50% |
| T | C Johnston | 10 | 3 | 1 | 30% |
Ran to form beaten 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Redcar last time; trainer in form; stays 10f, acts on fast ground and AW; needs more.
A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 3/4l by King Of Berkshire when second of 6 at 6-4 on his latest outing at Redcar over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Ran to form beaten 3/4l off a 3lb lower mark at Redcar last time; trainer in form; stays 10f, acts on fast ground and AW; needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 2 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Buick | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Harry Derham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Run of race, ran to form beaten 2 1/2l off this mark at Southwell last time; effective 8/9f, acts on AW; stamina to prove over this far.
A winner at 1m 1f on the all-weather. Third of 6 behind City Queen beaten 2 1/2l at 2-1fav on her latest outing at Southwell over 1m last month.
Run of race, ran to form beaten 2 1/2l off this mark at Southwell last time; effective 8/9f, acts on AW; stamina to prove over this far.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| 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) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S H James | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | K R Burke | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
Travelled, might have just needed run beaten 4l off this mark at Doncaster last time; effective 7-12f, acts on soft and good to firm; big colt, likeable, more to come.
A winner at 7f on soft ground. Third of 7 behind Al Azd beaten 4l at 25-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 4f (good to firm) last month.
Travelled, might have just needed run beaten 4l off this mark at Doncaster last time; effective 7-12f, acts on soft and good to firm; big colt, likeable, more to come.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 25% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Allan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | T D Easterby | 5 | 1 | 0 | 20% |
Suited by the step up in trip when winning a maiden at Kempton by a neck last time; off a short-break; stays 12f, acts on AW; tall gelding, good attitude, open to further progress.
Won on his latest outing when 11-10fav at Kempton over 1m 4f in March, beating Cranachan by a neck.
Suited by the step up in trip when winning a maiden at Kempton by a neck last time; off a short-break; stays 12f, acts on AW; tall gelding, good attitude, open to further progress.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Davies | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | James Owen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
Needed run beaten 5l in a novice at Nottingham last time; effective 9/10f, acts on good; excuses on return, interesting contender up in trip now handicapping.
Unplaced in all three starts. Beaten 5l behind Olympic Charter at 9-2 when seventh of 9 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Needed run beaten 5l in a novice at Nottingham last time; effective 9/10f, acts on good; excuses on return, interesting contender up in trip now handicapping.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 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 (No Headgear) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | S M Levey | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D Menuisier | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Improved again on handicap debut landing a handicap by a short-head off a 4lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective 8-10f on soft and good; more to come at this trip, good chance.
Successful at 1m and 1m 2f on good to soft and soft ground. Won on his latest outing when 6-4fav at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good to soft) in March, beating Siam Ruby by a short head.
Improved again on handicap debut landing a handicap by a short-head off a 4lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective 8-10f on soft and good; more to come at this trip, good chance.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | James Doyle | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | Dylan Cunha | 3 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
Improved to get off the mark up to 10f landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective 7-10f on sound surface; game, fair mark still.
A winner at 11-1 at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good to firm) on her latest outing last month, beating Madjid by 3/4l.
Improved to get off the mark up to 10f landing a handicap by 3/4l off a 5lb lower mark at Doncaster last time; effective 7-10f on sound surface; game, fair mark still.
| 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 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | D Tudhope | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| T | S Lycett | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
Improved up in trip when second beaten 3/4l in a novice at Southwell latest; top course jockey; effective at 8-11f, acts on soft and AW; trainer in form and this one should improve on handicap debut.
Placed twice in three starts. Beaten 3/4l by Too Farhh Gone when second of 8 at 7-2 on his latest outing at Southwell over 1m 3f last month.
Improved up in trip when second beaten 3/4l in a novice at Southwell latest; top course jockey; effective at 8-11f, acts on soft and AW; trainer in form and this one should improve on handicap debut.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 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) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tom Marquand | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A King | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Ran to form despite slow start beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Nottingham last time; effective 8-10f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; needs more and stamina to prove.
Placed twice in eight starts. Beaten 2l by Any Which Way when second of 9 at 4-1 on his latest outing at Nottingham over 1m 2f (good) last month.
Ran to form despite slow start beaten 2l off a 2lb lower mark at Nottingham last time; effective 8-10f, acts on good to soft, good to firm and AW; needs more and stamina to prove.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (H only) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jonny Peate | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| T | Oli Rix | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
Benefited from a soft lead and ran at least to form when landing a handicap by a length off a 6lb lower mark at Southwell last time; off a short-break; suited by 12f, acts on AW; big, strong sort, good attitude.
He has won three times from 1m 2f to 1m 4f on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 4-5fav at Southwell over 1m 4f in February, beating Crown Inn To Win by 1l.
Benefited from a soft lead and ran at least to form when landing a handicap by a length off a 6lb lower mark at Southwell last time; off a short-break; suited by 12f, acts on AW; big, strong sort, good attitude.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 2 | 2 | 0 | 100% |
| Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 6 | 3 | 0 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | A Mullen | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% |
| T | B Haslam | 4 | 3 | 0 | 75% |
Played up beforehand and far too keen beaten 8l in a maiden here last time; yet to race beyond 8f, so could do better now handicapping over further.
Unplaced in all four starts. Finished 8l behind Morshdi when sixth of 8 at 200-1 on his latest outing here over 1m (good) in October last year.
Played up beforehand and far too keen beaten 8l in a maiden here last time; yet to race beyond 8f, so could do better now handicapping over further.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Lewis Chalkley | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M & D Easterby | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Ran to form up to 10f when 4 1/2l third in a handicap at Doncaster most recent run; stays 10f, acts on good to firm and AW; needs more.
Placed in three of five starts. Third of 9 behind Cotton Bud beaten 4 1/2l at 12-1 on his latest outing at Doncaster over 1m 2f (good to firm) last month.
Ran to form up to 10f when 4 1/2l third in a handicap at Doncaster most recent run; stays 10f, acts on good to firm and AW; needs more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Saffie Osborne | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | M & D Easterby | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
HARD TO BELIEVE looked to have improved for a break when making all at Wolverhampton and there could be more to come. The second and third have scored since, suggesting that an official rating of 80 is more than workable for Andrew Balding's charge. Arc Ole Ole made a successful handicap/seasonal bow at Doncaster and is open to further improvement stepping up in trip. Kempton winner Charles Darnay isn't easily dismissed either.
A really competitive 3yo handicap with lots of likely improvers for the step up in trip and/or switch to handicaps. One who ticks both those boxes is KNIGHTSAIL, who is crying out for 12f and clearly needed his reappearance run at Nottingham - he travelled before getting outpaced and then rallying. He'd also caught the eye at Goodwood on his second run and should prove better than an opening mark of 76. There are plenty of dangers with Kempton winner Charles Darnay, a novice winner looking set to improve now on turf for the first time. He's preferred to Arc Ole Ole as the threat, although that one is on a hat-trick and promises to be suited by going beyond 10f for the first time. Others to consider include Hard To Believe, on a hat-trick for Andrew Balding now handicapping, Stoneacre Donny, who travelled well before getting a little tired on reappearance, and Heroics, who makes his handicap debut for an in-form yard.
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