There were 41 Races on Tuesday 20th June 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Wexford, 7 races at Thirsk, 6 races at Stratford, 7 races at Beverley, 7 races at Brighton, 7 races at Ascot, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (11)  (33/1 -18%)Triple Time |
33/1(-18%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Triple Time 33/1, Advanced his form again when winning a 1m Haydock Group 3 last September on his belated reappearance. Excuses at Longchamp on his only subsequent 3-y-o start and remains unexposed, but this is a tough ask. Frankel colt who is lightly raced and remains open to further progress; could go well. |
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2nd (12)  (2.75/1 -22%)Inspiral |
2.75/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Inspiral 2.75/1, Brilliant winner of Coronation at this meeting on her 2022 reappearance and underlined what a top-class miler she is on her day with victory in Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville last August. Blew the start when only fifth in QEII over C&D on final outing but the one to beat if back to her best. Highly talented filly; impressive in the Coronation Stakes at this meeting 12 months ago. |
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3rd (5)  (14/1 +44%)Light Infantry |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Light Infantry 14/1, Runner-up twice at Group 1 level in France last summer, including to Inspiral in Prix Jacques le Marois. Behind a couple of these rivals in Britain on first 2 starts this year but responded well to a change of tactics (went from the front) when head second in 9f Longchamp Group 1 22 days ago. Solid record on soft/good to soft; smart colt but ideally needs rain. |
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4th (7)  (1.75/1 +22%)Modern Games |
1.75/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Modern Games 1.75/1, Gained a first domestic Group 1, and fifth overall, when proving 1½ lengths too strong for Chindit and 4 more of today's rivals in Lockinge at Newbury (1m, good to firm) last month. Another bold bid looks assured from this most consistent of top-level performers. Lockinge success took his Group/Grade 1 form figures to 1135212121; holds leading claims. |
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5th (2)  (25/1 +24%)Berkshire Shadow |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Berkshire Shadow 25/1, Coventry winner at 2021 Royal Ascot. Found life tough in his 3-y-o campaign but back to form with a bang this year, winning twice on AW before very good 2½ lengths third (Chindit second) of 12 to Modern Games in Lockinge at Newbury last month. Won the Coventry on this card in 2021; good third in the Lockinge most recently. |
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6th (4)  (9/1 +25%)Chindit |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Chindit 9/1, Landed the Group 2 Summer Mile here (round course) last year and added a C&D listed race to his tally on his reappearance. Good 1½ lengths second of 12 to Modern Games in Lockinge at Newbury since. Fourth in this last year and should be in the shake-up again. 0-8 at Group 1 level but posted a career-best RPR in the Lockinge last time (runner-up). |
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7th (1)  (50/1 +24%)Angel Bleu |
50/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Angel Bleu 50/1, Dual Group 1 winner as a juvenile. First success since when edging ahead late on in 7f Haydock listed race last month but more will be required if he's to play a prominent role here. Best on ground softer than good; underfoot conditions aside, he faces a tough task. |
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8th (9)  (6.5/1 +13%)Native Trail |
6.5/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Native Trail 6.5/1, Last year's Irish Guineas winner but he ended his 3-y-o campaign with a disappointing effort in the International at York and made no more than a satisfactory return from wind surgery when 3 lengths second to Mutasaabeq in 1m Newmarket Group 2 last month. Needs to recapture his very best. Champion 2yo in 2021; won Irish 2,000 Guineas last term; one of the main contenders. |
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9th (3)  (28/1 -40%)Cash |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cash 28/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who chased home Chindit in C&D listed race on reappearance and backed that up when 5¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Hukum in Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1¼m, good) 3 weeks later, fading late on as though this drop back to 1m should suit. Could outrun big odds. Good second in the Queen Anne Stakes Trial here on his most recent 1m start; interesting. |
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10th (10)  (125/1 -25%)Pogo |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Pogo 125/1, Smart horse who landed a trio of Group events over 7f in Britain in 2022. However, well below his best in Saudi and Dubai earlier this year and even a sharp 1m seemed to stretch him at last year's Breeders' Cup. Others are preferred. Last four wins over 7f; this high-mileage 7yo is readily opposed back up in trip. |
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11th (8)  (9/1 +36%)Mutasaabeq |
9/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Mutasaabeq 9/1, Very smart performances with blinkers added when making all in 1m Group 2 events at Newmarket last September and on reappearance in April (Native Trail 3 lengths second). Found it harder trying to dominate a bigger field when only respectable fifth of 12 to Modern Games in Lockinge at Newbury since. Has taken well to blinkers but ideally suited by smaller fields; fifth in the Lockinge. |
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12th (6)  (33/1 +0%)Lusail |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lusail 33/1, Dual Group 2 winner over 6f as a juvenile. Has drawn a blank since but he did go very close in St James's Palace at last year's Royal meeting. Behind a few of these rivals when a creditable sixth in Lockinge latest. Likely he'll find a few too strong again. Went close in the St James's Palace on this card last year; opposed on recent form. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
The globetrotting Modern Games returned to home soil with a decisive win in the Lockinge at Newbury last month, where he had the reopposing Chindit (second) in behind. A classy sort, the son of Dubawi should be thereabouts at the business end, but preference is for INSPIRAL. The champion two-year-old rounded off her three-year-old campaign with a below-par effort in the Queen Elizabeth II, but that performance can be excused given she blew the start. John & Thady Gosden's charge looks to have been laid out for this and the fillies' allowance could prove vital. Native Trail has yet to repeat the achievements of his juvenile campaign, but he's closely matched with the principals on official ratings and isn't out of this, while Cash could outrun his lengthy odds.
INSPIRAL showed her capability when fresh with a scintillating display in the Coronation Stakes on her 2022 reappearance and will take some stopping if returning in similar form. Modern Games had a few of these rivals behind him in the Lockinge and is the obvious big threat. The talented Cash should be suited by the return to 1m and is one who could go well at a big price.
Top-notch filly INSPIRAL is taken to record a second Royal Ascot success. Modern Games and Native Trail are respected.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(7)  (11/1 +56%)Chief Mankato |
11/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Chief Mankato 11/1, 48,000 gns yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Came from off the pace to make a winning debut in Windsor novice 3 weeks ago. That form looks solid so could well outrun his odds. 18-1 winner at Windsor; some improvement needed but that form has been boosted since. |
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(6)  (100/1 -100%)Buyin Buyin |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Buyin Buyin 100/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Dundalk and duly took a step forward when 2¼ lengths fourth of 6 to Givemethebeatboys in Marble Hill Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good) 24 days ago. No obvious reason why he should finish ahead of the winner here, however. Has plenty to find with Givemethebeatboys based on fourth in Curragh Group 3 last time. |
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1st (17)  (1.38/1 +27%)River Tiber |
1.38/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) River Tiber 1.38/1, 480,000 gns yearling, Wootton Bassett colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart sprinter Mister Manannan. Looked out of the top drawer when making a winning debut at Navan by 10 lengths and confirmed that impression when defying penalty at Naas. Big shout for yard that has won this a record 9 times. Immensely promising winner at Navan and Naas; form looks strong; top of the list. |
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2nd (2)  (20/1 -25%)Army Ethos |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Army Ethos 20/1, 120,000 gns yearling, Shalaa colt. Half-brother to useful winner up to 6f Operatic and winner up to 5.5f Dynamic Force. Knew his job when making all in 6-runner maiden at Ayr (6f, good) on debut 27 days ago, easily. Time was ordinary but connections did win this last year with Bradsell. Represents same connections as last year's winner; impressive Ayr scorer on only start. |
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3rd (5)  (16/1 +0%)Bucanero Fuerte |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bucanero Fuerte 16/1, €165,000Y by Wootton Bassett. Brother to very smart winner up to 7f Wooded (Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp winner) and smart 6f-1m winner Beat Le Bon. Won in the style of an above-average prospect in heavy-ground maiden at the Curragh (5f) in March so not taken lightly. Runaway winner of first 2yo event of the season at the Curragh in March; could be anything. |
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4th (12)  (7/1 +0%)Givemethebeatboys |
7/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Givemethebeatboys 7/1, Bungle Inthejungle colt who fetched little at the sales but has already proved to be a bargain buy, overcoming a positional bias to make a winning start at Navan before showing much-improved form to follow up in Group 3 (6f) at the Curragh, coming out on top in a 3-way photo. Must be respected. Battling winner of Group 3 at the Curragh; may not have reached his limit just yet. |
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5th (13)  (28/1 +15%)Haatem |
28/1(+15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Haatem 28/1, Phoenix of Spain colt who confirmed Goodwood debut promise when forging clear in Bath maiden. Lost all chance at the start when 2¼ lengths third to Bobsleigh in class 2 event at Epsom (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago and remains open to improvement. Did well after slow start when third to Bobsleigh at Epsom; could outrun his likely odds. |
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6th (4)  (14/1 +44%)Bobsleigh |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bobsleigh 14/1, Elzaam gelding. Dam 7f/1m winner who stayed 10.5f. Made a winning debut in 6-runner maiden at Bath in ready fashion and showed useful form when following up in class 2 event at Epsom (6f), looking suited by the extra 1f and the strong pace. Not to be underestimated. 2-2; not discounted but will need another jolt of improvement to complete hat-trick. |
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7th (21)  (50/1 +50%)Watch My Tracer |
50/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Watch My Tracer 50/1, €36,000 foal, 75,000 gns yearling, Dandy Man gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Guest List and 6f winner Prospering. Dam maiden (stayed 7f). 14/1, showed a good of foot to win novice at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) on debut 27 days ago, well on top finish. Chucked into deep end here, however. Made the perfect start in Yarmouth novice; improvement is possible but necessary. |
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8th (18)  (33/1 +50%)Spanish Phoenix |
33/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Spanish Phoenix 33/1, Phoenix of Spain colt who left debut run well behind when easily making all in 3-runner maiden at Leicester (5f, heavy) 52 days ago. Will find this a totally different test, however. Convincing scorer at Leicester; trainer won this in 2021; lively outsider. |
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9th (3)  (3.5/1 +13%)Asadna |
3.5/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Asadna 3.5/1, €62,000 yearling, 160,000 gns 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. Brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Good Listener and half-brother to 6f winner Watermelon Sugar. Recorded a very fast time when making a winning debut at Ripon by 12 lengths last month so obvious claims. Startling 12l winner at Ripon on debut; up in grade but needs taking very seriously indeed. |
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10th (8)  (50/1 +0%)Cuban Thunder |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Cuban Thunder 50/1, 150,000 gns Profitable colt who put his experience to good use when beating a field of mostly newcomers at York last month. Will find this a lot more demanding and Stott prefers Bucanero Fuerte. Built on promising debut to win York maiden; this assignment demands much more. |
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11th (10)  (11/1 +50%)Fandom |
11/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Fandom 11/1, 170,000Y by Showcasing. Half-brother to 6f winner Bro. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to smart 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Lezoo. 63/100, knew job when impressive winner of 8-runner maiden at Keeneland by 6¾ lengths, making all. Sure to progress and win more races but this will be much harder to dominate. Intriguing US contender, wide-margin all-the-way winner at Keeneland on only start. |
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12th (9)  (22/1 +0%)Emperor's Son |
22/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Emperor's Son 22/1, Kodiac colt. Brother to winner up to 1¼m Double March. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner Expresso Star. Produced a promising first effort when getting the better of an experienced rival in Carlisle novice 18 days ago, the pair pulling clear. Could be useful. Overcame being hampered at start when making winning debut at Carlisle; improvement needed. |
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13th (19)  (80/1 +0%)The Camden Colt |
80/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) The Camden Colt 80/1, Footstepsinthesand colt who put experience to good use when making all in Haydock novice. Easy to put a line through Epsom run but others have more potential. Had an excuse last time and his Haydock win has worked out well; not discounted. |
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14th (16)  (200/1 -60%)Prince X J |
200/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Prince X J 200/1, Took another big step forward when making all in 9-runner maiden at Fairyhouse (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago but this contest likely to prove out of reach. Steadily progressive; winner at Fairyhouse; in far deeper here. |
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15th (20)  (200/1 +20%)Ticktyboo |
200/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Ticktyboo 200/1, Twice-raced maiden. Better effort when second of 9 in novice event (13/2) at York (6f, good to firm) 24 days ago. Hugely difficult ask. Took a step forward when second at York but now faces a considerably tougher assignment. |
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16th (11)  (66/1 +0%)Flag Of St George |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Flag Of St George 66/1, U S Navy Flag colt who confirmed debut promise to win Newmarket novice last month. However, that was just an ordinary event for the track and looks up against it. Fulfilled debut promise when scoring at Newmarket; going the right way but needs far more. |
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17th (15)  (100/1 +0%)Politico |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Politico 100/1, €63,000 yearling, Blue Point colt. Dam 6f winner (including at 2 yrs). Stepped up on debut when easily making all in Chester maiden last month but opposable in this company. Left debut form well behind when making all at Chester; this is much tougher. |
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18th (1)  (300/1 +0%)Alfa Whiteburd |
300/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Alfa Whiteburd 300/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5¼ lengths third of 5 to Emperor's Son in novice (8/1) at Carlisle (5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Impossible to make a case for. 0-3 over 5f; looks to face an impossible task in this company. |
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19th (14)  (80/1 +20%)Packard |
80/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Packard 80/1, Confirmed debut promise when landing odds in AW novice 2 weeks ago but good deal more needed here. Stott prefers Bucanero Fuerte. Workmanlike scorer at Lingfield two weeks ago; this is a much sterner task. |
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20th (22)  (125/1 +0%)Zoulu Chief |
125/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Zoulu Chief 125/1, 22,000 gns foal, 27,000 gns yearling, Zoustar colt. Half-brother to 5.3f winner Hattie C. Caused a major upset when making the most of his experience in 10-runner maiden (150/1) at Newbury (6f, good) 32 days ago, seen to maximum effect against mostly newcomers. Easy to oppose at this level. 150-1 winner at Newbury; will find it harder to dominate against higher calibre of rival. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
With 17 of the 22 runners successful last time out and no favourite scoring since 2019, the winner will need to be well above average and that points to the chances of ASADNA. He strolled home by 12 lengths at Ripon and clocked some decent fractions that day on his only start, so he may prove too good for the short-priced River Tiber, who has won both races so far and represents Aidan O'Brien, who has won three of the last 10 renewals of this contest. Wesley Ward's speedy Fandom is another to consider, while the booking of Frankie Dettori on Givemethebeatboys for Mrs John Harrington also catches the eye.
ASADNA produced an outstanding timefigure when winning a Ripon novice by 12 lengths on debut last month so is preferred to River Tiber, who looks an exciting prospect himself having won both his starts in Ireland. Givemethebeatboys must be respected being the only pattern-race winner in the field, while Bobsleigh makes each-way appeal at bigger odds given the manner of his success at Epsom.
A tenth Coventry win for Aidan O'Brien could be on the cards as RIVER TIBER boasts a compelling profile. Asadna is next best.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (16)  (14/1 +58%)Bradsell |
14/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Bradsell 14/1, Last year's Coventry winner. Suffered an injury which ended his 2-y-o season when fourth in Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh but shaped as if retaining ability when third in 6f Group 3 here on return. Checked out quite tamely when remote third to Little Big Bear in Sandy Lane since and now drops to 5f. All races at 6f, winning the Coventry here in 2022; has not gone on but worth a go at 5f. |
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2nd (12)  (1.75/1 +22%)Highfield Princess |
1.75/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Highfield Princess 1.75/1, High-class mare who won 5 times (including 3 Group 1s) in a brilliant 2022 campaign. Cracking effort under a penalty when ½-length second of 10 to Azure Blue in Duke of York (6f) on reappearance. Leading claims. Extremely versatile but impressive winner of both 5f Group 1s on turf; worthy favourite. |
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3rd (1)  (50/1 +60%)Annaf |
50/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Annaf 50/1, Smart performer on the AW, completing hat-trick in listed company at Lingfield in February. Ran his best race on turf when fourth to Azure Blue (Highfield Princess second) in the Duke of York last month but only eighth in the Temple since. Has C&D form but needs turnaround on this season's runs in lesser Group races at 6f and 5f. |
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4th (9)  (20/1 +20%)Twilight Calls |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Twilight Calls 20/1, Second in this race last year but not seen again until well held in the Palace House at Newmarket at the beginning of May. Fared no better in Temple at Haydock 3 weeks later and has questions to answer for now. 2nd in this race last year; had excuses for both starts in 2023; yard in fine form. |
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5th (4)  (33/1 +18%)Equilateral |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Equilateral 33/1, Has done his winning in Meydan in recent years but showed he's still capable of big performances in Britain when second to Dramatised in the Temple at Haydock last month. Only a respectable effort when filing same spot in listed company there since. Second in this in 2020 and fifth last year. 2nd in this in 2020; running well; capable of giving value seekers a run for their money. |
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6th (17)  (40/1 +39%)Desert Cop |
40/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Desert Cop 40/1, Has come a long way in a short time, posting a smart effort to win a valuable conditions race at Newcastle (6f, AW) on Good Friday. Showed he's effective on turf when second in 6f Newbury listed last month. First attempt at 5f. Improvement will be needed. Both wins at 6f on AW; fair 2nd against improver on turf latest; hard task in first 5f run. |
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7th (18)  (10/1 +70%)Marshman |
10/1(+70%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Marshman 10/1, Made a winning reappearance in a 5.5f Chantilly Group 3 in April but has seemed to have his limitations exposed in Group 2 events at York (behind Highfield Princess and Annaf) and back at Chantilly since. Speedy type; Group 3 winner at Chantilly in April (extended 5f); needs extra. |
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8th (7)  (22/1 -10%)Mitbaahy |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Mitbaahy 22/1, Big improver last season, his third win coming in Newbury Group 3 in September. Off 8 months, fared best of those drawn low when a never-nearer fifth of 13 to Dramatised in Temple at Haydock on reappearance 24 days ago. Improved as 3yo, winning 5f Group 3 in autumn; wouldn't surprise if he made a better 4yo. |
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9th (5)  (100/1 +0%)Existent |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Existent 100/1, Went close in last year's Palace House. Another creditable effort at pattern level when fourth to Dramatised in the Temple at Haydock last month but he's not quite up to this company. Well beaten in this last year; useful 4th in Group 2 latest; step forward is a possibility. |
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10th (8)  (50/1 +50%)Raasel |
50/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Raasel 50/1, Another big success story for these connections, winning over 5f at listed and Group 3 level last year. Yet to hit the same heights this time round but better signs when third in Haydock listed latest. Even a return to his very best will see him come up short here, though. Listed/Group 3 winner at 5f in 2022; not quite at his best this year; looks unlikely. |
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11th (10)  (4/1 +11%)Coolangatta |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Coolangatta 4/1, Very smart filly. 8/1, won 10-runner Lightning Stakes at Flemington (5f, good) in February by ½ length from I Wish I Win, staying on well. Much respected Australian challenger. Unexposed Australian filly who won Group 1 in February; may well rise to the occasion. |
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12th (15)  (33/1 +34%)Vadream |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Vadream 33/1, Won a 6f course Group 3 in autumn 2021. Drew a blank in 2022 but back to her best on soft ground this spring, winning a 6f Doncaster listed and Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket (first run at 5f). Not so good back on a quicker surface when down the field at Chantilly recently. Solid course record; all best form on good to soft or slower, including 5f Group 3 in May. |
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13th (13)  (40/1 +20%)Mooneista |
40/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Mooneista 40/1, Smart mare. 2/1, first run since leaving Jack Davison when below-form 4¾ lengths fourth of 10 to Ladies Church in listed race at Naas (5f, good to firm) on reappearance 30 days ago. Likely to be sharper for the outing and she was fourth in this 12 months ago. Under 1l behind Twilight Calls here last year; beaten favourite on yard debut in May. |
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14th (11)  (33/1 +34%)Happy Romance |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Happy Romance 33/1, Resumed winning ways in 5f Bath listed contest (good to soft) in April but had her limitations at top sprinting level exposed again when only sixth in the Temple at Haydock last month. Close up in 6f Platinum Jubilee last year; has more to prove on 5f form this year. |
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15th (19)  (3.5/1 +56%)Dramatised |
3.5/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Dramatised 3.5/1, Decisive winner of the Queen Mary at last year's Royal meeting and improved again to see off older opposition in the Group 2 Temple at Haydock (5f, good to firm) on her reappearance 24 days ago. Will need a bigger performance again to come out on top here but no shock were she to find it. Best form over a bare 5f on good or quicker; impressed against the older sprinters latest. |
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16th (14)  (14/1 +44%)Twilight Gleaming |
14/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Twilight Gleaming 14/1, Second in the Queen Mary at this meeting in 2021. Warmed up to this with a reappearance win in listed company at Keeneland (5.5f, firm) in April. Her much-respected American stable won this in 2017. Front-running second in the Queen Mary in 2021; had issues in 2022; in top form on return. |
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17th (2)  (28/1 -40%)Cannonball |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cannonball 28/1, Smart Australian sprinter who won Group 3 Maurice McCarten Stakes (Handicap) at Rosehill (by 1¼ lengths from Athelric) in March: 17/1, creditable 1½ lengths third of 12 to Mariamia in Group 1 Galaxy (Handicap) at Rosehill since. Will need to up his game to go close. Improved when winning Group 3 for new yard in March (extended 5f); worked well since. |
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The King's Stand serves up a fascinating contest, with 19 runners from four different countries lining up to wage war over the minimum trip. Highfield Princess completed a Group 1 hat-trick last term and gave a good account when conceding weight all round to finish runner-up in the Duke Of York Stakes last time out. The six-year-old mare is a worthy favourite, but marginal preference goes to the progressive MANACCAN, who could have more to come. Despite being drawn away from the winner, the John Ryan-trained colt took another step forward to finish third in the Palace House Stakes and he may go close on this preferred sounder surface. Coolangatta arrives after claiming Group 1 honours at Flemington and is worthy of consideration, while Twilight Gleaming finished second over course and distance in the Queen Mary in 2021 and completes the shortlist.
HIGHFIELD PRINCESS ran a race full of promise under a penalty in the Duke of York on her reappearance and is taken to gain the fourth Group 1 success of an extraordinary career which began in ordinary handicaps. This race has gone the way of Australian-trained horses 5 times in the last 20 years and Lightning Stakes winner Coolangatta is feared most ahead of Dramatised. The shortlist is completed by Manaccan, the mount of Frankie Dettori, whose sole win in this came on Lochsong back in 1994.
The overseas sprinters are always to be feared at this meeting but HIGHFIELD PRINCESS can maintain her unbeaten record at 5f on turf.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (2.2/1 +12%)Paddington |
2.2/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Paddington 2.2/1, Most progressive colt who took the big step up in class in his stride to bring up the hat-trick this season in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh, ideally positioned the way things developed but well on top at the line. More to come and huge player. Fast-improving colt; driven out to win the Irish 2,000 Guineas most recently; respected. |
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2nd (1)  (1.62/1 +19%)Chaldean |
1.62/1(+19%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Chaldean 1.62/1, Frankel colt who progressed at a rate of knots last season, completing the 4-timer when edging out Royal Scotsman in Dewhurst at Newmarket. Unfortunate to unseat rider at the start on return and quickly resumed progress/winning ways in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, always to the fore. Obvious claims. Stuck on well to win the 2,000 Guineas; very progressive and straightforward; big player. |
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3rd (2)  (33/1 +59%)Charyn |
33/1(+59%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Charyn 33/1, Smart colt but behind a few of these on all 3 starts this season, his best effort coming when 3¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Paddington in Irish 2000 Guineas (14/1) at the Curragh (8f, good) 24 days ago. Likely to find some of these too strong once again. Useful colt but has something to find with several of these rivals on 2023 form. |
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4th (6)  (8/1 +11%)Isaac Shelby |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Isaac Shelby 8/1, Game winner of Superlative Stakes at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) at 2 yrs and took a big step forward when making all in the Greenham at Newbury on return, recording a good time in the process. Only just edged out in the French 2000 Guineas at Longchamp since so warrants plenty of respect. Comfortably won the Greenham, then ran well in French Guineas; enters calculations. |
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5th (5)  (22/1 +56%)Indestructible |
22/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Indestructible 22/1, Chased home Chaldean in Acomb at York and Champagne at Doncaster for Michael O'Callaghan at 2. Took his form up another notch when making a successful reappearance for this yard in Craven at Newmarket but made no impression in 2000 Guineas there since. Up against it. Won the Craven on debut for new yard; only tenth in the 2,000 Guineas; opposed. |
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6th (7)  (16/1 -88%)Mostabshir |
16/1(-88%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Mostabshir 16/1, Shaped like a smart prospect when overcoming a wide draw at Kempton (8f, 7/2) on debut in November. Still green in Craven but resumed progress in impressive fashion under a penalty at York, unleashing a tremendous turn of foot. Looks significant that top stable has fast-tracked him to a Group 1. Unexposed colt; impressive at York last month, showing a bright turn of foot; interesting. |
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7th (3)  (12/1 -50%)Cicero's Gift |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cicero's Gift 12/1, Unbeaten son of Muhaarar who has made great strides with each run, completing the hat-trick in very much the manner of a future pattern winner in class 2 event at Goodwood 46 days ago, bursting clear. Takes a big step up in class now but no surprise if he holds his own. Highly promising colt who is 3-3; impressive at Goodwood most recently; exciting contender. |
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8th (9)  (11/1 +8%)Royal Scotsman |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Royal Scotsman 11/1, Just failed to peg back Chaldean in Dewhurst final 2-y-o start and excellent 2¼ lengths third behind same rival in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (8f, heavy) on return, nearest at finish despite refusing to settle. Excuses in the Irish 2000 Guineas since and big shout if things drop right. Disappointing favourite in the Irish 2,000 Guineas but has possibilities if bouncing back. |
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9th (4)  (33/1 +18%)Galeron |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Galeron 33/1, Seemed to excel himself when 5 lengths fourth of 14 to Chaldean in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (8f, heavy, 150/1) but backed that up when 3¼ lengths fifth of 11 to Paddington in Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh (8f, good) 24 days ago. Minor role probably best he can hope for once again, however. Ran well in the 2,000 Guineas and Irish 2,000 Guineas but looks just below the top tier. |
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Although Chaldean was the comfortable winner of the 2000 Guineas last month, he may need to improve again if he wants to get the better of PADDINGTON, who took the Irish equivalent with similar aplomb. On a line through Royal Scotsman, beaten two lengths at Newmarket but seven lengths adrift at the Curragh, Ryan Moore's mount might have the edge, though both could still have much more to offer. Isaac Shelby was beaten into second in a photo finish in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains (French 2000 Guineas) and is another who warrants plenty of respect, leaving the unbeaten Cicero's Gift and impressive York Novice winner Mostabshir needing to improve if they want to figure.
CHALDEAN might have been seen to good advantage in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket but that is still the best form on offer and his straightforwardness is likely to prove a huge asset once again. Aidan O'Brien has won this a record 8 times and he saddles the most progressive Paddington, who is the obvious threat after his win in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh. Royal Scotsman has the ability to run a huge race if things drop right, while Cicero's Gift and Mostabshir both have big potential.
Fast-improving PADDINGTON is taken to extend his winning sequence. Chaldean is the biggest danger on the figures.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(5)  (1.62/1 +28%)Bring On The Night |
1.62/1(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bring On The Night 1.62/1, Lightly-raced ex-French winner for Andre Fabre who was having just his fourth run in this sphere when fine second of 19 in this event 12 months ago. Stable has excellent record in this so he's a big player once more with Ryan Moore again in the saddle. 2nd when favourite for this race (good to firm) last year; up 4lb; big player. |
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(15)  (6/1 +45%)Novel Legend |
6/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Novel Legend 6/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who has taken his form up a level this term, scoring over 2m at Kempton and Newbury before second of 14 to Zinc White in handicap at Chester (18.6f) 39 days ago. Remains open to improvement and will continue to give a good account. Big improver; staying-on second of 14 to Zinc White in the 2m2f Chester Plate. |
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(6)  (7/1 +13%)Ahorsewithnoname |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Ahorsewithnoname 7/1, Low-mileage 8-y-o who bagged 2m handicaps at Newbury and York last spring. Comes here on the back of 2m4f hurdles win at Cheltenham in April so she's much respected with William Buick up. Cesarewitch fifth; returned to form in latest hurdles start (April) and is now in foal. |
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(2)  (7.5/1 +46%)Calling The Wind |
7.5/1(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Calling The Wind 7.5/1, Course winner but he's without a victory since the summer of 2021. Arrives on the back of a respectable sixth of 16 in Chester Cup though so he has place prospects if building on it. Ran well all his five races at Ascot, including when placed in two 2m5f Queen Alexandras. |
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(17)  (8/1 +27%)Law Of The Sea |
8/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Law Of The Sea 8/1, Useful for the Gosdens and he has caught the eye upped markedly in trip for his current yard this May, fourth in the Chester Cup then runner-up to Solent Gateway in 2m Haydock handicap. Very much one to consider for a yard with a good record in this event. Eyecatching 4th in the Chester Cup (yard debut); good second to Solent Gateway at Haydock. |
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(20)  (11/1 +31%)Zinc White |
11/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Zinc White 11/1, Progressive 14f winner for Ralph Beckett during truncated 2021 campaign. Sent off 33/1 but he made light of a long absence on yard debut when easily winning 2m2f Chester handicap in May from Novel Legend. Hiked up 8 lb but he's still well in the mix. Impressive in the Chester Plate; drawn very wide and all his form is on soft ground. |
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(11)  (16/1 -33%)Zoffee |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Zoffee 16/1, Had a very good spell back on the Flat for this yard last year, winning twice at up to 2m and fourth in the Cesarewitch on final start. Resumed with a good second in the Chester Cup so he holds solid claims once more. Reliable and progressive back on Flat, though slight blip at 2m4f; neck 2nd in Chester Cup. |
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(12)  (20/1 +9%)Irish Lullaby |
20/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Irish Lullaby 20/1, Useful Irish filly who scored three times up to 1m4f in 2022. Only tenth in listed race at Gowran (14f, good to soft) 48 days ago but reportedly scoped badly post race and is the sort to bounce back. Has her stamina to prove though. Excuses latest; a lot in good 1m4f/1m6f displays suggests significant staying potential. |
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(1)  (20/1 +20%)Tritonic |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Tritonic 20/1, Won at Goodwood (1½m) last autumn but not at his very best over hurdles subsequently and when down the field in the Chester Cup. Remains quite unexposed as a stayer on the Flat but needs to show plenty more. 9-1 for the 2m2f Chester Cup on reappearance, always in rear; needs career-best Flat form. |
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(3)  (28/1 -12%)Fleurman |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Fleurman 28/1, Is enjoying a good season, scoring on AW at Wolverhampton and Newcastle in February, and second of 9 in 2m conditions event at Newcastle last time. Goes up in trip and enters calculations. Interesting candidate for this longer distance after doing well at 2m on AW. |
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(7)  (28/1 -12%)Weston |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Weston 28/1, Useful 11f winner for Andreas Suborics in Germany last autumn. Given a considerate return from 6 months off when eighth of 19 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 44 days ago. Takes a major step up in distance now but in very good hands and not without interest. Shaped well when 1m2f looked too short on stable/seasonal debut; stamina in pedigree. |
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(8)  (40/1 -21%)The Grand Visir |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) The Grand Visir 40/1, Without a win since landing this event back in 2019 but he's still useful and wasn't disgraced on his return when ninth of 16 in Chester Cup 39 days ago. Needs to build on it now. Won this 2019, placed in two Queen Alexandras; 9th in last 2 Chester Cups, off in between. |
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(10)  (40/1 -21%)Pleasant Man |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Pleasant Man 40/1, Useful on the Flat for Roger Charlton in 2021 and he performed well back on the level after a consistent spell over hurdles this winter for Paul Nicholls when third of 14 in handicap at Musselburgh (14f) 73 days ago. Significantly up in trip and warrants respect. Creditable, front-running third of 14 in strong 1m6f handicap at Musselburgh in April. |
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(18)  (40/1 +0%)Themaxwecan |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Themaxwecan 40/1, Useful sort who got back on track when third of 7 to Solent Gateway in handicap at Haydock (16.2f) 24 days ago. He's not completely dismissed up in trip. Best on good or good to firm; has proved himself over 2m here, questionable beyond that. |
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(9)  (50/1 -100%)Solent Gateway |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Solent Gateway 50/1, Bagged his second success of 2023 with a career best in 2m handicap at Haydock 24 days ago, beating Law of The Sea. Up 2 lb and this is tougher but he still needs considering. Never better than when making all at Haydock (2m, good to firm; up 2lb today) latest start. |
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(4)  (50/1 -52%)Urban Artist |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Urban Artist 50/1, Useful mare who was runner-up twice in Group 3/listed company last season. However, she has yet to hit top form in two runs this term and is now 12 runs without a win. Sixth in the 2m5f Queen Alexandra here last year, held by Calling The Wind on that result. |
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(19)  (50/1 -25%)Achnamara |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Achnamara 50/1, Fairly useful 14f winner for Charlie and Mark Johnston in 2022. Failed to fire in three runs over hurdles for Harry Fry through the winter though so needs a wind op to spark improvement now back on the level. Tongue strap on 1st time too. Stays 1m6f well; didn't shine as a hurdler for new yard; wind surgery and tongue-tie. |
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(14)  (50/1 +24%)Throne Hall |
50/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Throne Hall 50/1, Useful sort but it's now 14 runs since his last Flat win in 2021. A dual hurdles scorer this winter though so he can't be discounted off a handy-looking mark back in this sphere if his stamina holds out. Stays 1m6f; back to form as a hurdler 13 days ago; plenty to prove in this, though. |
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(13)  (100/1 -52%)Prince Imperial |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Prince Imperial 100/1, Useful 14f scorer last autumn for Richard Hughes but winless over hurdles through the winter and he beat only one home back on the level in 2m Newbury handicap in April. Needs to take a big step forward for new yard fitted with tongue tie. Left Richard Hughes for 35,000gns in May; 2020 visor returns, plus tongue tied first time. |
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Bring On The Night hasn't been seen since chasing home the talented Coltrane in this race last year and he looks a worthy favourite from 4lb higher, in what is teed up to be a typically wide-open renewal. A Listed winner over timber on his latest outing, Ahorsewithnoname merits respect back in this sphere, while Law Of The Sea, who is now 1lb better off with his Haydock conqueror Solent Gateway, can be in the thick of things too. Preference, however, is for NOVEL LEGEND. Second to the reopposing Zinc White in last month's Chester Plate, James Fanshawe's unexposed stayer is taken to reverse that form and confirm earlier promise shown over this marathon trip.
BRING ON THE NIGHT hasn't been seen out since posting a fine second in this event 12 months ago and this unexposed sort from the powerful Willie Mullins yard (holds an excellent record in this event) is taken to go one better with Ryan Moore again in the saddle. Chester Cup runner-up Zoffee could emerge as the chief threat, although Nicky Henderson's Ahorsewithnoname is hugely respected back in this sphere. Zinc White and Novel Legend complete the shortlist in a fiercely competitive handicap.
Calling The Wind just looks sure to run well, while IRISH LULLABY (nap) has hinted strongly at hidden depths of stamina.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(1)  (3/1 +50%)Buckaroo |
3/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Buckaroo 3/1, Smart colt who won another 1m listed race on his return before going close in the Group 1 Prix d'Ispahan last month, no extra only late on. Not had much racing over this sort of trip (he stays it) and he's interesting. Listed winner on return; close fourth in French Group 1 since; player despite penalty. |
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(9)  (3.5/1 +42%)Francesco Clemente |
3.5/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Francesco Clemente 3.5/1, Highly progressive 3-y-o, making it 3-3 with a runaway victory in a good time in Newmarket handicap over this trip in July. Lost his unbeaten record to the thriving King of Conquest on return at Goodwood, that one proving more streetwise, but he gets a 3 lb pull with him here. Headgear goes on. 3-3 as 3yo; neck 2nd to King Of Conquest in Listed on return; more to come; cheekpieces on. |
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(5)  (7/1 +7%)Bolshoi Ballet |
7/1(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bolshoi Ballet 7/1, Belmont Derby winner in 2021. Lightly raced in the last few years but there was plenty to like about his latest Newbury effort, easy to back but going really close (headed near line). Wouldn't dismiss. Grade 1 winner in US as 3yo; latest 1m4f Newbury Group 3 third was creditable; in the mix. |
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(12)  (9/1 +25%)Poker Face |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Poker Face 9/1, Most progressive last autumn, winning all 3 starts at up to this trip, and has run well in Group 3 and Group 2 this term, asked to make the running in a race with no obvious pace at Chester last time (faded only late on). There remains a bigger effort in him. 3-3 in 2022; better form in defeat this year; may not have reached limit after five starts. |
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(14)  (9/1 -80%)Saga |
9/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Saga 9/1, Just failed to get up in last year's Britannia fitted with first-time blinkers/tongue tie and having been gelded it was a similar story on his return at Newmarket in first-time cheekpieces last month (conceded first run and never nearer). Patchy profile a bit concerning but bound to be popular. Very good second to King Of Conquest on return; went close in Britannia last year; player. |
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(6)  (10/1 +0%)Cadillac |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Cadillac 10/1, £500,000 buy before beaten just 3 lengths in second in this race last year (final start for Jessica Harrington) and arrives this time on the back of an impressive victory in Epsom handicap over this trip fitted with first-time cheekpieces. Big player with a repeat of that form. Back to best for Boughey yard with recent Epsom win; second in this last year; big player. |
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(3)  (10/1 -11%)King Of Conquest |
10/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) King Of Conquest 10/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who has taken his form up a level this season, landing big-field 9f handicaps in Bahrain and at Newmarket (from Saga) before battling well to edge out Francesco Clemente in listed contest at Goodwood over this trip 3 weeks ago. Seems set to go well again in bid for 5-timer. Progressive 4yo who has accounted for some of today's rivals on last two starts; respected. |
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(4)  (16/1 +43%)Royal Champion |
16/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Royal Champion 16/1, Impressive winner of Ayr listed race over this trip in September and having been amiss in the Champion Stakes he shaped with promise on last month's comeback at Chester in the mud, travelling strongly for a long way. Should be closer to his best here. Ayr Listed win last autumn; fair reappearance but career best needed under penalty. |
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(10)  (18/1 +18%)Highland Avenue |
18/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Highland Avenue 18/1, Three-time winner in 2021 and has put up 2 good runs in recent weeks back from a lengthy absence, no match for Regal Reality in Group 3 at Epsom last time. Longer trip fine and he's not totally dismissed. Has shown he retains his ability since returning from absence, second in Group 3 latest. |
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(8)  (20/1 +9%)Checkandchallenge |
20/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Checkandchallenge 20/1, Three-time winner (including a 1m Group 3) who is often highly tried, not beaten far in the Lockinge last month. Down markedly in grade here but has stamina to prove on first crack beyond a mile. Won Group 3 last year and fair run in Group 1 latest; claims if stamina lasts up in trip. |
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(16)  (22/1 -57%)Solid Stone |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Solid Stone 22/1, Smart sort with a pretty good record here, second in the Balmoral Handicap in 2020 and third in this race in 2021. Low-key return in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown but could be much closer to form this time. Smart sort who was third in the 2021 running of this; each-way claims again. |
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(13)  (40/1 +0%)Raadobarg |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Raadobarg 40/1, Useful sort who held his form well last term for Johnny Murtagh and has made a solid start for new yard, running well in 1m listed race here 7 weeks ago. Different headgear tried now and has stamina to prove. Solid start for new yard; blinkers replace cheekpieces; suited by good or slower ground. |
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(11)  (50/1 -79%)Notre Belle Bete |
50/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Notre Belle Bete 50/1, Yet to run a bad race since cheekpieces went on at the end of last year, winning the Easter Classic AW Middle Distance Championships Stakes at Newcastle on Good Friday and keeping on for third behind King of Conquest and Saga at Newmarket last time. Not shone in previous visits to Ascot, though. Good third to King Of Conquest and Saga in handicap latest but it took turf record to 0-14. |
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(2)  (50/1 -25%)Foxes Tales |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Foxes Tales 50/1, Won the Golden Gates Handicap over C&D in 2021 and added an AW listed race to his tally in April. Didn't handle the track at Chester last time and better than that. Wouldn't dismiss. Won at this meeting in 2021 and AW Listed race in April; poor at Chester latest, though. |
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(7)  (50/1 +0%)Certain Lad |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Certain Lad 50/1, Group 3 winner in 2020 and all the spark remains, running well under a big weight in a Chester handicap last month. This is tougher. This 7yo is still capable of smart form but he looks up against it today. |
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(15)  (100/1 -52%)Savvy Victory |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Savvy Victory 100/1, Dual winner last season over this trip and ran a mighty race when length second in handicap at Chester last month (Certain Lad third). Shaped as if amiss behind Cadillac at Epsom on Oaks Day, though. Smart handicapper but not at his best last time and has a bit to find on form. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Francesco Clemente failed to maintain his unbeaten record when being denied by a small margin at Goodwood on seasonal reappearance last month, but the son of Dubawi remains lightly raced and may take another step forward in this contest with the addition of cheekpieces. However, it may pay dividends to side with the Aidan O'Brien-trained BOLSHOI BALLET, who bounced back to form when beaten a neck into third in the Al Rayyan Stakes. The five-year-old is a Grade 1 winner over this trip and he gets the nod to record a fifth career victory now eased in grade. Cadillac was runner-up in this contest last year and demands the utmost respect after relishing a sounder surface to land the spoils at Epsom on his latest outing.
There is a bigger performance in POKER FACE and a well-run race over this trip could be just what the doctor ordered. He's taken to land another cracking-looking renewal of what is usually one of the strongest listed races of the season. Francesco Clemente has more to offer after a pleasing comeback behind King of Conquest at Goodwood and is a big player along with Charlie Appleby's thriving charge, who is seeking a 5-timer.
It would be no surprise were CADILLAC to go on now he's up and running for George Boughey and he can go one better than last year.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(7)  (1/1 +50%)Vauban |
1/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Vauban 1/1, Showed useful form when last seen on Flat in 2021, winning twice from 4 starts, including listed race at Vichy. High-class hurdler, successful in Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham in 2021/22 and back to best when second in Punchestown Champion Hurdle last time. Very interesting back on the Flat. High-class hurdler who could be well treated now back on the Flat. |
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(8)  (5/1 +38%)Absurde |
5/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Absurde 5/1, Smart on the Flat (stays 1¼m) for C. Laffon-Parias and made a successful debut over hurdles after 11 months in 7-runner minor event at Killarney (20f) 36 days ago. Looks on a good mark back in this code on the pick of his form in France and needs taking seriously with Dettori up. Two-time French Flat winner; one of two for top Irish yard; no surprise to see a big run. |
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(14)  (6/1 +25%)Ruling Dynasty |
6/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Ruling Dynasty 6/1, Promising individual who made it 2-3 in thrashing some promising 3-y-os after a further 8 months off in 11.6f novice at Haydock 11 days ago, quickening clear over 1f out. Open to further improvement. Thrown in at deep end on h'cap debut but this well-bred 4yo could have lots more to offer. |
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(4)  (8/1 +43%)Point King |
8/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Point King 8/1, Progressive 3-y-o who completed a hat-trick in Leopardstown listed event in August. Shaped as if amiss on final outing in 2022 but got back on the up when denied only on the nod in Group 3 on reappearance. Into handicaps now and may do better still. Very lightly raced Listed winner who could have potential off today's mark. |
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(15)  (11/1 +45%)Chillingham |
11/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Chillingham 11/1, Progressed further to make it 3 wins from his last 4 starts after 9 months off in 11-runner handicap at Thirsk (12f, heavy) 59 days ago, leading on bridle 3f out (eased close home). This is tougher but appeals as the sort to go on improving and shouldn't be overlooked. Has won both handicaps and the ceiling of his ability is yet to be identified. |
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(13)  (14/1 +0%)Postileo |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Postileo 14/1, Lightly-raced 6-y-o who proved he retains all his ability after 19 months off (gelded) when winning 10-runner handicap at Hamilton (13.1f, good) 44 days ago, well on top finish. Step back up in trip will suit and may have more to offer. Returned from long absence to win at Hamilton and could have more left in the tank. |
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(2)  (22/1 +12%)Sam Cooke |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sam Cooke 22/1, Consistent sort who ended last season with wins at Newmarket and Newbury, and found further improvement after 8 months off when runner-up at York (11.8f) 34 days ago, having to pick way through. That form hasn't really worked out but he can't be dismissed from only 2 lb higher. 7yo who posted a career best when going close at York on return and has to be respected. |
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(12)  (25/1 -56%)Berkshire Rocco |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Berkshire Rocco 25/1, Useful sort who scored at Southwell in January. Not disgraced subsequently without looking the force of old. Others preferred from a win point of view. Perhaps soft ground wasn't ideal last time but claims not compelling on the back of that. |
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(11)  (25/1 +0%)Gaassee |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Gaassee 25/1, Got up a 4-timer in 1½m handicap at the Dante meeting last season before a fine third in the Old Newton Cup. Well-beaten favourite in the Ebor on final 2022 start and fared no better in Newbury Group 3 on reappearance. Bit to prove at present. On a comeback mission but in top hands and remains lightly raced; not written off. |
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(6)  (33/1 +18%)Aaddeey |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Aaddeey 33/1, Dual winner for the Crisfords in 2021. Made it to the track only twice last season but made a successful return after 11 months off (had breathing op) in 6-runner handicap at Ripon (12f, heavy) 52 days ago. Had the run of the race there and encounters much firmer conditions here. Won at Ripon on stable debut; remains to be seen how far he can go for this yard. |
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(1)  (40/1 -21%)Get Shirty |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Get Shirty 40/1, Had an excellent 2022, winning this corresponding event and Old Newton Cup at Haydock prior to an excellent fifth in the Ebor Handicap at York. Hasn't fired last 3 starts, though, including back in handicap company last time. Tongue strap back on. Won this last year and he's feasibly treated but has been well beaten the last twice. |
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(10)  (40/1 -21%)Raymond Tusk |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Raymond Tusk 40/1, Useful performer who got back on track after 4 months off when third in 11-runner handicap at Newmarket (12f) 45 days ago, nearest finish. This is tougher. Fair effort when 7th 12 months ago but firm suspicion this 8yo will again be vulnerable. |
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(5)  (40/1 +0%)Scriptwriter |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Scriptwriter 40/1, Useful juvenile hurdler who produced a performance verging on smart when landing a Wolverhampton handicap (12.2f) on his final outing in this sphere in December. Only 2 lb higher and could still have more to offer given his low-mileage profile. Grade 2 juvenile h'dle winner who won sole Flat for this yard; may have untapped potential. |
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(3)  (66/1 -32%)Cemhaan |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cemhaan 66/1, Three-time winner last season who produced a career best with his reappearance under his belt when winning 9-runner handicap at Kempton (12f) 27 days ago, albeit seen to maximum effect. Likely to find life much tougher from a 9 lb higher mark. 5l win at Kempton last month but had easy lead; now 9lb higher and back up in grade. |
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(16)  (80/1 -21%)Charging Thunder |
80/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Charging Thunder 80/1, Won 3 times in 2022 but not for the first time proved too free when ninth of 14 in Meydan Group 3 (14f, good) in February. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Three small-field wins last summer; returns from break; others have stronger credentials. |
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(9)  (100/1 -25%)Alright Sunshine |
100/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Alright Sunshine 100/1, Finished a respectable fourth in this race 12 months ago prior to resuming winning ways at Ripon. Not disgraced on final 2 outings but looks vulnerable to less-exposed types on this return to action. This is a tough reappearance task but he was fourth 12 months ago; not ruled out each-way. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
With winners at 16/1 and 33/1 in the last two runnings of this race, things may not be quite as clear cut as they appear but it remains difficult to oppose favourite VAUBAN for the Willie Mullins/Ryan Moore combination. Last seen on the Flat winning at Vichy for his previous trainer, he has won three times over hurdles since and finished second in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Punchestown last time out. Rated 160 over hurdles but just 101 on the Flat, he looks very well handicapped. Ruling Dynasty is improving with experience and strolled home at Haydock, so he could be the biggest danger now upped in trip, while the Group-placed Point King and the unexposed Absurde are others for the shortlist.
VAUBAN looks on a very handy mark returning to this sphere judged on his high-class hurdles form, so his claims are crystal clear. His stablemate Absurde is a bit more exposed but warrants respect on the pick of his French form and has the assistance of Frankie Dettori, while Ruling Dynasty and Postileo are others to bear in mind in an intriguing race.
High-class hurdler VAUBAN looks to be on an attractive mark now back on the Flat and is the selection ahead of Chillingham.
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
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