There were 41 Races on Thursday 20th June 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Ripon, 6 races at Chelmsford-City, 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 6 races at Lingfield, 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 (10)  (12/1 -118%)Shareholder |
12/1(-118%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Shareholder 12/1, €460,000 2-y-o. Dam, unraced, closely related to Jersey Stakes winner (runner-up in Irish 2000 Guineas) Gale Force Ten. Very expensive breeze-up purchase who overcame a tardy start and obvious greenness when edging out Moving Force at Beverley. Level-weights this time but sure to build on that. Narrowly beat Moving Force on Beverley debut; now 7lb worse off but he was green. |
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2nd (12)  (11/1 +45%)Tropical Storm |
11/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Tropical Storm 11/1, An athletic sort and shaped encouragingly without given a hard time when fifth of 8 in newcomers race at Newbury (5.2f) in April. Derived plenty from that when second at Newmarket and in the right hands to progress, for all he's the only maiden in the race. Yet to win but the form of latest Newmarket defeat has worked out spectacularly well. |
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3rd (2)  (16/1 -33%)Arizona Blaze |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Arizona Blaze 16/1, Knew what was required when justifying favouritism at the Curragh in March and having finished second to Whistlejacket in listed company he regained the winning thread upped to 6f in the Marble Hill Stakes. No obvious reason why he'll reverse the form with that rival. Dual winner who was beaten by Whistlejacket in between; track/ground should suit. |
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4th (13)  (10/11 +27%)Whistlejacket |
10/11(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Whistlejacket 10/11, 500,000 gns yearling. Brother to very smart 5f/6f performer Little Big Bear (beaten on debut before landing the Windsor Castle) and having failed to land strong support on 6f debut, he emphatically put that right over 5f when 3¾ lengths too good for Arizona Blaze in listed company. Form choice. Improved from his debut when easily beating Arizona Blaze at the Curragh last month. |
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5th (1)  (22/1 -83%)Aesterius |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Aesterius 22/1, Early foal who fetched £380,000 at the breeze-ups and he landed the odds without too much fuss starting out at Bath a month ago. Didn't beat a great deal so form is ordinary but he can leave that level well behind. Won well on Bath debut but needs to improve plenty to be competitive in this field. |
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6th (3)  (66/1 -32%)Binadham |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Binadham 66/1, 85,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Brother to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 6f winner No Leaf Clover and useful 5f winner Geocentric and useful 2-y-o 5f winner To Wafij. Bred to be sharp and was just that when making winning debut in 6-runner maiden at Yarmouth. Thrown in deep here. Made a winning debut at Yarmouth but the form is not working out; needs a big step forward. |
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7th (6)  (100/1 -300%)Loom |
100/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Loom 100/1, Moved with purpose for a long way when seventh of 11 in a 6f York novice on debut last month and he duly built on that back at 5f when successful at Ripon a fortnight ago. Type to improve again and good test over this trip will suit. Improved from his debut to win at Ripon; stable has a good recent record in this race. |
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8th (8)  (66/1 -164%)Moving Force |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Moving Force 66/1, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner New Definition. Overcame a tardy start when making a winning debut at Beverley last month and better form when short-head second trying to give 7 lb to re-opposing Shareholder at that venue 12 days ago. Won on Beverley debut and narrowly beaten by Shareholder there last time; 7lb better off. |
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9th (4)  (450/1 -800%)Blinky |
450/1(-800%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Blinky 450/1, Totally different proposition on second start when landing 7-runner novice at Leicester, settling better and just holding on. Doesn't quite possess the scope to improve as a few of these, though. Improved from his debut when winning narrowly at Leicester, but needs a good deal more. |
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10th (14)  (300/1 -3233%)Saturday Flirt |
300/1(-3233%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Saturday Flirt 300/1, Eye-catching pedigree and fitted with blinkers, he won 11-runner maiden at Keeneland by 1¼ lengths from Bois Blanc, despite making effort out wide entering straight, leading final 1f and always holding on. Represents top US yard and commands serious respect against male opposition. Came from off the pace to make a winning debut over 5.5f at Keeneland in April. |
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11th (7)  (350/1 -2088%)Milford |
350/1(-2088%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Milford 350/1, Foaled February 28. 55,000 gns 2-y-o, Kodiac colt. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class 1m-12.4f winner Monterosso. Knew his job and looked potentially useful when drawing clear in 5-runner maiden at Hamilton 3 weeks ago. Runner-up well held since but he did it nicely and can progress. Made a winning debut at Hamilton and is open to improvement. |
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12th (11)  (40/1 -21%)The Man |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) The Man 40/1, Foaled February 22. £145,000 yearling, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 7.5f Justifier and useful 5.7f/6f winner Goodwood Crusader. Dam, 5f/6f winner. Created favourable impression if not a big rating when winning on debut at Southwell (5f) in April. Made a winning debut at Southwell in April but will need to have improved plenty from that. |
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13th (9)  (450/1 -1700%)Rock Hunter |
450/1(-1700%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Rock Hunter 450/1, Well prepared to make a winning start at Chantilly (5f, heavy) and better form when runner-up twice since, latterly in listed company at Sandown a month ago. Cheekpieces on and likely to give it a good shot, for all others are open to greater progress. Made a winning debut in France; twice finished a close second behind a nice filly since. |
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WHISTLEJACKET tasted defeat at short odds on his debut over 6f at the Curragh back in April, but he quickly made amends with an impressive victory in Listed company over 5f there most recently, beating the reopposing Arizona Blaze into second. With that effort still fresh in the mind, this full-brother to Little Big Bear gets the vote to emulate his sire, No Nay Never, who took this prize back in 2013. There was little to separate Shareholder (first) and Moving Force (second) when the pair met over 5f at Beverley earlier this month and, with the latter-mentioned 7lb better off on this occasion, it would be no surprise if he were able to get the better of his old adversary and emerge as the main danger to the selection. Tropical Storm and Milford are a couple of others who warrant respect.
It's really hard to escape the claims of WHISTLEJACKET, who is the clear pick on form and can chart a similar path to his very smart brother Little Big Bear in tasting defeat on debut at the Curragh before getting it right on second outing and following up at this meeting. Shareholder runs just 12 days on from his winning start and this costly breeze-up buy is arguably open to the most improvement, with Loom another to consider for each-way purposes.
With his ability to handle a decent surface established, ARIZONA BLAZE can reverse last month's Curragh form with Whistlejacket.
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 (4)  (10/1 -43%)Going The Distance |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Going The Distance 10/1, Upwardly mobile at 2 yrs winning 2 of his 3 starts in novice company and, having been gelded, progressed further to make a winning return/handicap debut at Kempton (11f) in April. This is the fastest ground he's encountered but he's very much a smart prospect. Respected. On a four-timer; faces probably different ground but he's been winning in some style. |
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2nd (14)  (33/1 -65%)Neski Sherelski |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Neski Sherelski 33/1, Well backed to make a winning debut in a Dundalk maiden (10.7f) in January and improved from that in 2 starts since, looking ready for this step up in trip when third of 7 in a Roscommon minor event (10.4f) in May. Does need to pull out more now handicapping, though. Looked green; fair chance he will stay 1m4f and big chance that his best is ahead of him. |
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3rd (15)  (25/1 +50%)Go Daddy |
25/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Go Daddy 25/1, Raced exclusively on soft/heavy as a juvenile, improving for the step up in trip when winning 5-runner Nottingham nursery (10.2f) in October. Hasn't been disgraced encountering quicker conditions in pair of handicaps this term but he lacks the potential of a few here. Sixth of 13 in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good) last time was creditable. |
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4th (9)  (25/1 -108%)Fouroneohfever |
25/1(-108%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Fouroneohfever 25/1, Too Darn Holt colt who displayed promise in trio of AW novice events and took form to new heights in handicaps/over longer trips, career-best display as he brought up the hat-trick at Chester (10.3f) 26 days ago. This his sternest assignment yet but proven at the trip and open to further progress. Unbeaten in his three handicaps; asked serious questions over 1m4f and 1m2f at Chester. |
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5th (2)  (50/1 -79%)Gasper De Lemos |
50/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Gasper De Lemos 50/1, Won a Curragh maiden (7f) prior to a good second in Group 3 Zetland Stakes at Newmarket (10f) on final outing at 2yrs. Similar form in pair of listed contests upon returning this term, latterly when third in 4-runner event at Navan (13f) 33 days ago. May lack potential of some here on handicap bow. Set modest pace and rallied well when a close third in 1m5f Listed race at Navan last time. |
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6th (12)  (10/1 -11%)French Duke |
10/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) French Duke 10/1, Promise as a 2-y-o and he took a marked step forward after 5 months off when just touched off in 11-runner Newbury maiden (10f) 5 weeks ago. Plenty about him in terms of looks/pedigree to think he'll go forward again now handicapping over this longer trip. Interesting. Handicap debut; plenty of hope for 1m4f even if settling better would seem a priority. |
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7th (16)  (80/1 -264%)Autumn Winter |
80/1(-264%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Autumn Winter 80/1, Galileo colt who was still green but improved on debut form when second in 20-runner Curragh maiden (1m) in October. Possibly needed first start for 5 months when third of 11 in maiden at Leopardstown (1m) in April and top connections quick to step him up markedly in trip for handicap debut. Three 7f/1m races on heavy in Ireland, comprehensively turned over at 4-9 on reappearance. |
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8th (3)  (10/1 -54%)Chantilly |
10/1(-54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Chantilly 10/1, Stepped up on his juvenile form when making a successful handicap debut/reappearance over 1¼m at Leopardstown (heavy) in April. Up 10 lb, ran another solid race when third in London Gold Cup at Newbury (10f) latest and of interest up in trip with Ryan Moore onboard. Front-running third in the London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f); should improve for 1m4f. |
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9th (19)  (33/1 -32%)Assailant |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Assailant 33/1, Confirmed debut promise when a good winner of a Wolverhampton novice (9.5f) in December. Lit up in blinkers (retained here) but not disgraced behind a thrown-in winner on handicap debut at Newmarket (10f) in April and he's been gelded ahead of this. Off two months; needs to find a good deal extra to take this race and he has been gelded. |
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10th (8)  (50/1 -525%)Poniros |
50/1(-525%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Poniros 50/1, Won 1m Nottingham maiden (heavy) on debut last autumn and progressed in defeat subsequently, impressing with his move into the race before finding only an even better handicapped one too strong in London Gold Cup at Newbury (10f) 33 days ago. There's better still to come. 2nd in London Gold Cup at Newbury (1m2f, good); likely to stay 1m4f and progressing nicely. |
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11th (1)  (80/1 -567%)Persica |
80/1(-567%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Persica 80/1, Dual winner at 2 who performed with credit first 2 starts this season and proved better than ever under front-running ride when resuming winning ways at Epsom (10f) 19 days ago, finding extra final 1f, won going away. Unexposed at this sort of trip but this is tougher from 9 lb higher mark. 4th in London Gold Cup and dictated the pace to win at Epsom on Derby Day, both at 1m2f. |
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12th (6)  (80/1 -700%)Gilded Water |
80/1(-700%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Gilded Water 80/1, Improving at a rate of knots, relishing the step up in trip when powering clear from another well-bred type to open his account in a Chepstow maiden (10f) 3 weeks ago. Connections won this race with Desert Hero 12 months ago and he's very much of interest on handicap debut/upped further in trip. Hammered them in a 1m2f Chepstow maiden; an exciting prospect whose dam is a 1m4f winner. |
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13th (5)  (200/1 -506%)Naval Force |
200/1(-506%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Naval Force 200/1, Won first of his 2 starts as a juvenile and despite still looking a work in progress, capitalised on the drop back down in grade when scoring on return at Roscommon (10.4f) in May, staying on to lead late. More needed now handicapping up further in trip but he's open to further progress. Won two of three starts; it looks as if he can stay 1m4f and may progress, which is needed. |
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14th (7)  (100/1 -355%)City Burglar |
100/1(-355%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) City Burglar 100/1, Cracksman colt who landed a 1m Ayr nursery in the autumn and lines up here having run his best race (after 5 months off) when second on return to action here (10f) 6 weeks ago. Longer trip promises to be within range but he may have to settle for a minor role again. Battling second in handicap here (1m2f, good) in May; up 4lb but may have more to give. |
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15th (11)  (350/1 -1150%)Warda Jamila |
350/1(-1150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Warda Jamila 350/1, Progressive form, gaining second career victory in 1¼m handicap here in May prior to a solid fourth from an 8 lb higher mark at Hamilton (9f) 18 days ago, having been better placed than most. Even longer trip here needs to bring about further progress in this stronger company. 1m2f win here; close over 1m1f; needs better but there's a lot of stamina on dam's side. |
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16th (18)  (300/1 -1100%)East India Dock |
300/1(-1100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) East India Dock 300/1, Clearly very well served by testing conditions upped to this sort of trip when running out a facile winner at Salisbury (12f) in May. Ran well in a much stronger affair when second of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm) 19 days ago and he's an each-way player again. Won at Salisbury (1m4f, soft) by nearly 10l; 16lb higher today after his second at 14.5f. |
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17th (10)  (350/1 -2817%)Kamboo |
350/1(-2817%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Kamboo 350/1, Built on debut promise when a 3-length winner of a 1m Kempton novice in December. Flying too high pitched into the Derby for his return, running green and left behind over 2f out, but he very much remains with potential at this level now handicapping. Won novice at Kempton (1m, AW) in December; 80-1 when left behind in the Derby (1m4f). |
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18th (13)  (125/1 -942%)Gallantly |
125/1(-942%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Gallantly 125/1, Frankel colt who was beaten at cramped odds on first 3 starts but found the step up in trip firmly in his favour as he opened his account in a Chester maiden (10.3f) 6 weeks ago, finishing off his race strongly. Big galloping type who promises to do better still now stamina is tested further. Others have come here by more flashy routes but it looks as if 1m4f will suit him well. |
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19th (17)  (400/1 -1500%)Highland Bling |
400/1(-1500%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Highland Bling 400/1, Son of Highland Reel who showed a very willing attitude and no shortage of stamina when opening his account at third attempt in a Fairyhouse maiden (12f) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces worn then are retained but this asks an even bigger question now handicapping. Front-running in cheekpieces brought a narrow, rallying maiden win at Fairyhouse (1m4f). |
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Aidan O'Brien's Chantilly heads the early betting after his Newbury third and, as a son of Galileo, the step up in trip may bring some improvement. However, he may struggle to reverse placings with the runner-up from that contest, PONIROS, who also has plenty of scope for benefiting from an extra couple of furlongs and the draw has been kind to the son of Golden Horn. Naval Force is trained by Donnacha O'Brien and was value for further when losing lengths at every bend before staying on to score at Roscommon over shorter and he could go well at a big price if he keeps to the straight and narrow. Going The Distance and Persica are others to consider, though there is a chance they may now be in the grip of the handicapper.
GILDED WATER is improving in leaps and bounds, looking better the further he went when powering clear for an authoritative success at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. Representing Royal connections, who landed this prize 12 months ago, he looks sure to be suited by this longer trip and earns the vote on handicap bow. Going The Distance is another of firm interest, with Aidan O'Brien trained-pair Gallantly and Chantilly also respected. French Duke and Poniros complete the shortlist.
Poniros and Fouroneohfever are second and third on the list behind the exciting handicap newcomer GILDED WATER.
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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(3)  (12/1 -9%)Forest Fairy |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Forest Fairy 12/1, Waldgeist filly who looked a smart prospect when winning first 2 starts, including the Cheshire Oaks (11f, good) in May, leading near line having had to wait for run. However, was in trouble a fair way out when failing to repeat that effort in the Oaks at Epsom. Needs to resume progress. Well-beaten seventh in the Oaks three weeks ago but 2-2 previously and not written off. |
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1st (8)  (12/1 -50%)Port Fairy |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Port Fairy 12/1, Left last autumn's Gowran debut behind when winning an AW maiden over the extended 1¼m at Dundalk in April. Progressed another chunk upped further in trip when head second of 6 to Forest Fairy in Cheshire Oaks and likely has more to offer in a first-time visor. Went close in Cheshire Oaks and could have plenty more to offer for top Irish trainer. |
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2nd (7)  (22/1 +12%)Lava Stream |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Lava Stream 22/1, Progressed again to win a 1m Doncaster handicap on reappearance and was value for extra in coming from last to first in a steadily-run listed event at Goodwood (9.9f) 11 days ago. Upped further in trip and limit may not have been reached. Stayed on well for 1m2f Listed win at Goodwood recently; has a chance now upped to 1m4f. |
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3rd (6)  (40/1 -471%)Kalpana |
40/1(-471%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Kalpana 40/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in January and continued her improvement when slamming 8 rivals on handicap/turf debut at the Newmarket Craven Meeting. Lost nothing in defeat in listed event back there last time and seems sure to go on to even better things. Clear 1m2f Listed runner-up latest; shapes as though 1m4f will suit; she's one to consider. |
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4th (13)  (33/1 -288%)You Got To Me |
33/1(-288%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) You Got To Me 33/1, AW winner at 2 who was much improved when landing the Lingfield Oaks Trial (11.5f, good to firm) on her reappearance in May, finding extra when it looked like she'd be overhauled. Confirmed that improvement when fourth in the Oaks at Epsom and must enter calculations. Lingfield Oaks Trial winner who was creditable fourth in the Oaks; possible contender. |
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5th (5)  (250/1 -525%)Je Zous |
250/1(-525%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Je Zous 250/1, Came on plenty for her debut when off the mark in a 1m Thurles maiden in October. Progressed again when second in Newmarket listed event the following month but has run only respectably on both outings this season. Improvement needed. Placed in Group 3/Listed races but something to find now tackling a competitive Group 2. |
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6th (1)  (200/1 -1718%)Danielle |
200/1(-1718%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Danielle 200/1, Cracksman filly who looked a very good prospect switched to turf when winning 7-runner minor event at Wetherby (10f) by 12 lengths. Similar form when third of 7 to You Got To Me in Lingfield Oaks Trial last time and remains capable of better. Behind two of these when third in Lingfield Oaks Trial but could continue to progress. |
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7th (9)  (80/1 -220%)Queens Fort |
80/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Queens Fort 80/1, Galileo filly. Closely related to 1½m winner March Moon, from family of Oaks/Irish Oaks winner Sariska. Confirmed debut promise with victory in 12f AW maiden at Lingfield 19 days ago, despite still looking rough around the edges. This asks for appreciably more but she's open to further improvement. AW maiden winner; yard has excellent record in race but she needs a chunk of improvement. |
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8th (4)  (40/1 +20%)Higher Leaves |
40/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Higher Leaves 40/1, Put experience to good use to deny a blue-blooded newcomer in a Dundalk maiden (10.7f) on reappearance. Not disgraced despite finishing last of 5 in Naas Group 3 next time but this demands a whole lot more. Not beaten far when last of five in Naas Group 3 but this demands considerable improvement. |
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9th (10)  (150/1 -838%)Rubies Are Red |
150/1(-838%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Rubies Are Red 150/1, Sister to Arc winner Found and progressed again up in grade when runner-up to You Got To Me in Lingfield Oaks Trial (11.5f) in May, staying on strongly after losing her place coming down the hill. Failed to repeat that effort in the Oaks at Epsom, seeming unsuited by the track. Well beaten in the Oaks but big eyecatcher in Lingfield Trial previously; interesting. |
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10th (12)  (200/1 -1329%)Siyola |
200/1(-1329%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Siyola 200/1, Siyouni filly who overcame inexperience and a positional bias to make a winning start in class 2 novice at Sandown (10f) in April. Easy to back and ran to a similar level when 3½ lengths third of 5 to Diamond Rain in listed race at Newbury last month and remains open to improvement. Work to do with Diamond Rain on latest form but could be capable of considerably better. |
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11th (11)  (350/1 -600%)Sheema's Rose |
350/1(-600%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Sheema's Rose 350/1, Showed improved form to land an 11f maiden at Fontainebleau in March but has had her limitations exposed up in grade the last twice. Maiden winner in France in March; unable to threaten in Group 3s the next twice. |
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12th (2)  (400/1 -22757%)Diamond Rain |
400/1(-22757%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Diamond Rain 400/1, Shamardal filly who is bred in the purple and did really well to make a winning debut in 1m novice here in early May, overcoming a poor position. Looked a smart prospect in following up in 5-runner listed event at Newbury (10f) and has scope for plenty more progress over this still longer trip. Dam won the Oaks; made it 2-2 with commanding 1m2f Listed win; leading contender. |
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DIAMOND RAIN may not have been out of place if going for the Oaks last month, but she has been saved for this instead following a taking Listed success at Newbury, where the runner-up has come out and franked the form since. A narrow winner on debut here over 1m, Charlie Appleby's unbeaten filly should have too much for Kalpana, who was a creditable second in Listed company at Newmarket last month and should improve for the step up in trip. You Got To Me has strong claims on her penultimate success at Lingfield, despite being outclassed in the Oaks, and she can uphold form with the reopposing Rubies Are Red (second), and Danielle (third).
The regally-bred DIAMOND RAIN looked a smart prospect when following up her debut win in a Newbury listed event last month and, with scope for plenty more progress over this still longer trip, she's a really appealing candidate. Kalpana has progressed significantly with each run and heads up the opposition, along with You Got To Me, who stuck to her task in admirable fashion when fourth in the Oaks at Epsom.
Diamond Rain could be a top prospect but a chance is taken that RUBIES ARE RED can rediscover her Lingfield Oaks Trial promise.
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)  ( )Trueshan |
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1st (3)  (6/5 +26%)Kyprios |
6/5(+26%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kyprios 6/5, Champion stayer in 2022, winning all 6 starts, notably this race. Second both outings last season after a year off, though shaped as if retaining his ability (ridden inefficiently when denied by Trawlerman in Long Distance Cup). Comfortably landed the odds both starts this term and the one to beat. The proven class act but he's by no means clear of the pack on 2023 or 2024 evidence. |
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2nd (6)  (7/1 -17%)Trawlerman |
7/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Trawlerman 7/1, Ebor winner in 2022 and improved again last season, winning all 3 starts in this country, notably when edging out Kyprios (ridden inefficiently) in Long Distance Cup here (15.6f). Not seen to best effect (set steady pace) when third in Dubai Gold Cup on return in March and this trip likely to suit. Rallied for narrow win over Kyprios here (1m7f) last October; firmly in the mix. |
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3rd (5)  (10/1 +29%)Sweet William |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sweet William 10/1, Progressed into a smart stayer last season and has improved again this term, stepping up on his comeback when edging out the penalised Caius Chorister in the Henry II Stakes at Sandown. Should stay this far but he needs to be played late, which is difficult against this level of opposition. Narrow win in a first-time visor latest; has a solid record but needs to find a bit extra. |
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4th (8)  (7/1 -8%)Vauban |
7/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Vauban 7/1, High-class hurdler and also really smart on the Flat, bolting up in the Copper Horse (14f) at this meeting 12 months ago before winning Naas Group 3. Disappointed when favourite for the Melbourne Cup but shaped well when runner-up in the Yorkshire Cup on return. Stamina over this trip is the doubt. Stamina to prove but last year's runaway 1m6f handicap win here needs a deal of respect. |
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5th (1)  (11/1 -10%)Coltrane |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Coltrane 11/1, Enhanced his excellent record at this track when winning Sagaro for second successive season 7 weeks ago, just holding off the fast-finishing Caius Chorister in this headgear. Produced a career best when runner-up in this last year and likely to be in the mix again. Stalwart of the staying scene; good record at Ascot includes a 2nd in this race last year. |
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6th (10)  (22/1 -10%)Caius Chorister |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Caius Chorister 22/1, Rapid improver in handicaps at 3 yrs, winning 5 in a row. Plenty of good efforts in defeat last year before finally back to winning ways in Group 3 at Saint-Cloud (13.9f, soft). Took form to a new level when just failing under a penalty in Sagaro at Ascot/Henry II Stakes at Sandown and worth a shot. Little between her, Coltrane and Sweet William at level weights in 2024; now receives 3lb. |
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7th (9)  (17/2 -55%)Gregory |
17/2(-55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Gregory 17/2, Most progressive when winning first 3 starts last season, notably when making all in Queen's Vase at this meeting. Excuses in Great Voltigeur/St Leger last 2 outings at 3 and made an encouraging return when third in Yorkshire Cup, shaping as if stamina is his forte. More to come up in distance. It's not hard to think that this lightly raced 4yo may be about to come into his own. |
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8th (2)  (125/1 +17%)Enemy |
125/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Enemy 125/1, Smart stayer over the years and has looked as good as ever in 2024, but he's not up to this level. Sustained creditable spell this winter before tailed off at Chester; seeks first Group win. |
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9th (4)  (125/1 -89%)Prydwen |
125/1(-89%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Prydwen 125/1, Progressive handicapper with an excellent strike rate in the last couple of years, bagging a valuable pot in the AW Marathon before following up at Southwell. However, this is a huge ask on first foray into Group company. Surged to new heights over 2m on AW on last three outings; aiming high in first Group race. |
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The classy KYPRIOS was a popular winner of this in 2022, a campaign which saw him add three further Group 1's onto an already stellar CV. Injury kept him out for much of 2023, but he's been impressive on both of his starts this year, albeit at a lower level, and the son of Galileo can cement his place as the leading stayer once again. Conditions might not be ideal for Trawlerman, who beat the selection here on Champions Day in October before returning with a creditable third in the Dubai Gold Cup in March, but that won't be the case for Coltrane. He defeated Caius Chorister (second) and Sweet William (third) in the Sagaro here last month which should have left him cherry-ripe, while unexposed stayer Gregory and the Willie Mullins-trained Vauban are no back numbers either.
KYPRIOS suffered an interrupted campaign in 2023 but he was a high-class stayer the season before, the first of his 4 Group 1 wins coming in this race, and the way he shaped when winning both starts this term suggests he's as good as ever. He can provide his trainer with a record-extending ninth success, though the Gosden stable has an excellent recent record in this and hold a strong hand once again with Gregory and Trawlerman, who will both be suited by this marathon trip.
Kyprios has been odds-on but was beaten by TRAWLERMAN here last October. Coltrane, Gregory and Vauban need respect.
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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(32)  (66/1 -32%)Grey Cuban |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (32) Grey Cuban 66/1, Came out on top switched to AW in 8.6f Wolverhampton novice in April but held in handicaps at Chester and Epsom since. RESERVE. Handicap form is not good enough to strongly consider him here. |
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1st (23)  (8/1 +50%)Mickley |
8/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Mickley 8/1, Has progressed with each run, storming clear in a Southwell maiden in March before making light of a mark of 83 at Doncaster (both 7f). The step up to 1m looks sure to suit. High on the shortlist with further progress likely. Impressed at Doncaster on handicap debut; improving gelding with his tail up. |
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2nd (24)  (18/1 -29%)Skukuza |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (24) Skukuza 18/1, Progressive, building on his handicap debut second to Volterra at Newmarket (1m) when seeing off 5 rivals back there a fortnight later. The form of the win has been boosted so he could still be fairly treated up 5 lb. Made up his ground takingly at Newmarket; this big-field scenario should suit him well. |
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3rd (25)  (100/1 -733%)Native Warrior |
100/1(-733%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (25) Native Warrior 100/1, Quite useful form, getting off the mark at the fourth time of asking in 1m Nottingham maiden last month. Tough to argue he looks well handicapped off 90 but he has the potential for better. Bossed a Nottingham maiden from the front; brings lots of potential into handicaps. |
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4th (17)  (66/1 -267%)Mission To Moon |
66/1(-267%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Mission To Moon 66/1, From a family which improves with age and he impressed when making a winning reappearance at Goodwood (7f, soft) in early May. Just as good when second of 12 over 7f at Epsom 4 weeks later. Likely to stay 1m. Second against his elders last time at Epsom, perhaps his best form yet; stamina doubt. |
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5th (1)  (250/1 -793%)King's Gamble |
250/1(-793%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) King's Gamble 250/1, Kingman colt who was third in Gimcrack on the back of a winning debut at Newmarket. Only second when odds-on favourite for a 7f Doncaster novice on reappearance 19 days ago but he's entitled to come on for the outing. Has some class about him but topweights have a poor record in the Britannia. |
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6th (19)  (100/1 -900%)Qirat |
100/1(-900%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Qirat 100/1, Progressive Showcasing colt who came with a strong run from off the pace to land a valuable 7f Goodwood handicap last month. The style of that success suggests that 1m will be within range. Big player. Did well to win on handicap debut at Goodwood and the 4lb rise was a small price to pay. |
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7th (9)  (400/1 -2757%)Involvement |
400/1(-2757%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Involvement 400/1, Debut winner at Redcar last September and useful form in defeat since, notably second of 12 in Silver Bowl at Haydock (1m, good to soft) 26 days ago, pulling well clear of the rest. Likely capable of even better. Lightly raced but harshly raised 6lb for coming up short on handicap debut at Haydock. |
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8th (13)  (300/1 -1100%)Watcha Matey |
300/1(-1100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Watcha Matey 300/1, Looked exposed after 7 outings as a juvenile but has returned an improved performer, landing handicaps at Newmarket (1m) and Musselburgh (9f). Another 7 lb higher in a stronger race now so he'll need a big career best to extend his winning sequence to 3. 2-2 since being gelded but has shot up the weights and that spells danger at this level. |
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9th (20)  (125/1 -346%)Arctic Thunder |
125/1(-346%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Arctic Thunder 125/1, Took his career record to 2-4 when shading a tight finish on his 7f course handicap debut last month. 7 lb rise demands improvement but he has the potential for better again now returning to 1m. 7f course winner but the 7lb rise could be an overreaction and may find him out. |
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10th (11)  (250/1 -525%)Dragon Leader |
250/1(-525%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Dragon Leader 250/1, Went 4-5 at 2, notably valuable 6f events at York and Redcar. Made a creditable return to action when third of 5 on 7f course handicap debut but well beaten at Goodwood (7f again) since. First attempt at 1m. Others are more obvious. Good 2yo at about 6f; has not convinced this year at 7f and has further to go this time. |
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11th (21)  (100/1 -733%)Volterra |
100/1(-733%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Volterra 100/1, Redcar novice winner last autumn and left that form well behind when following up in 1m Newmarket handicap on his reappearance in May, pulling 2¾ lengths clear of the reopposing Skukuza, who boosted the form by winning back at Newmarket since. Could still be ahead of his mark. Raised 9lb for Newmarket success in May but hard to gauge the ceiling of his ability. |
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12th (18)  (66/1 -313%)Dashing Darcey |
66/1(-313%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Dashing Darcey 66/1, Won a pair of 1m Lingfield novices on AW in December and has progressed again in handicaps, reaching the frame 3 times before scoring with a bit to spare at Haydock (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago. Arrives here hot as it was his best form when quickening clear at Haydock (6lb lower). |
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13th (14)  (400/1 -1112%)Vercors |
400/1(-1112%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Vercors 400/1, Quite useful form in France, winning a conditions race over just short of 7f at Angers at the end of May. Hard to argue his mark looks lenient, though. Progressive French raider but all his competitive turf form is on much slower ground. |
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14th (2)  (300/1 -971%)Whip Cracker |
300/1(-971%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Whip Cracker 300/1, AW novice winner at 2. Returned with a very useful effort when second in 9f Newmarket listed race in April but not in anything like the same form when a well-held third in a 1¼m listed event back there 16 days later. The drop to 1m looks a good move but he'll require a smart effort from his mark. Fair shout, even off this mark, if returning to the form of his Listed second at Newmarket. |
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15th (31)  (400/1 -1500%)Lautrec |
400/1(-1500%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (31) Lautrec 400/1, Winning debut on AW in November. Faded on 1¼m Chelmsford reappearance but quickly back on the up when 1¼ lengths second of 6 to Skukuza in 1m Newmarket handicap debut last month. The first-time cheekpieces worn on the Rowley Mile are now replaced by blinkers. RESERVE. 1m maiden winner who ran a solid race on handicap debut latest; likely has more to give. |
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16th (28)  (125/1 -400%)The Camden Colt |
125/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (28) The Camden Colt 125/1, Has returned with good placed efforts in competitive 1m handicaps at Newmarket this spring, latterly 3 lengths third of 8 to reopposing Volterra and Skukuza. Has solid form in 1m handicaps at Newmarket but does look vulnerable to improvers. |
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17th (29)  (350/1 -1300%)Monkey Island |
350/1(-1300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (29) Monkey Island 350/1, Left his 2 efforts as a juvenile well behind when springing an 80/1 surprise in 7f Newbury novice on reappearance, making all in determined fashion. Similar tactics will be hard to pull off here, though. Gelded before showing massive improvement in his novice win; dangerously unexposed. |
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18th (16)  (350/1 -1300%)Cracking Gold |
350/1(-1300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Cracking Gold 350/1, Won 7f novices at Kempton and Lingfield on first 2 starts. Creditable efforts in defeat in small-field handicaps since but he'll require improvement to come out on top in this ultra-competitive race. Compiled a solid record in his four starts and could benefit from a test of this nature. |
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19th (26)  (125/1 -279%)Safwan |
125/1(-279%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (26) Safwan 125/1, Fairly useful 2-time winner in France for Edouard Monfort earlier in the year. Very much pitched in at the deep end on his first outing for Ralph Beckett. Probably best watched. Dual French winner; unraced on ground this fast and handicap mark could be a tough one. |
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20th (12)  (350/1 -961%)Son Of Man |
350/1(-961%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Son Of Man 350/1, Useful performer who stepped up markedly on his reappearance when second of 8 over 7f at Goodwood 11 days ago, shaping as if this return to 1m will suit. Ran well last time behind one who got loose on the lead over Goodwood's 7f. |
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21st (15)  (400/1 -2122%)Cogitate |
400/1(-2122%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Cogitate 400/1, Looked a good prospect when making a winning debut in a Newbury novice (7f) last July but he has looked quite a tricky ride when meeting with defeat on both starts since. In his defence he likely bumped into a smart prospect at Southwell last time but others are still preferred. Unexposed and suspicion that he's been kept for this; scopey sort and bred for this far. |
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22nd (6)  (400/1 -900%)Cuban Tiger |
400/1(-900%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Cuban Tiger 400/1, Won a 1m AW listed race at Newcastle on Good Friday but no obvious excuses when last of 5 in Esher Cup on Sandown handicap debut 8 weeks ago and a 1lb drop in his mark certainly isn't enough to tempt. Listed winner on the AW but now has to stage a revival in a tough handicap. |
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23rd (10)  (200/1 -300%)Bobsleigh |
200/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Bobsleigh 200/1, Useful at the start of his 2-y-o career but had lost his way by the end of the summer. This a very tough starting point for his 3-y-o campaign and stamina is also an unknown up 2f in trip. Useful 2yo before losing his way; absent ten months and unraced beyond 6f; risky. |
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24th (7)  (450/1 -800%)Watch My Tracer |
450/1(-800%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Watch My Tracer 450/1, Improved again when making a winning reappearance in 7f Lingfield listed race but down the field in the Greenham and a 6f Newmarket handicap since. Remains to be seen whether a step up to 1m is what's required. Also fitted with a first-time hood. Others are probably better handicapped and this stiff 1m could stretch him anyway. |
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25th (5)  (400/1 -2757%)Starlore |
400/1(-2757%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Starlore 400/1, Very much caught the eye when 2 lengths seventh of 13 to Qirat in a valuable 7f handicap at Goodwood last month, travelling strongly but not getting a run until it was all too late. Will stay 1m. Interesting runner. Only seventh on handicap debut but was close up after finding trouble in running. |
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26th (30)  (150/1 -200%)Sir Les Patterson |
150/1(-200%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (30) Sir Les Patterson 150/1, Won a pair of 7f AW novices but dropped away tamely to finish last of 12 in the Silver Bowl at Haydock on his handicap and turf debut. Not an obvious one to provide his yard with back-to-back wins in this race. Came along well on the AW and soft ground was perhaps an issue on turf/handicap debut. |
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27th (8)  (350/1 -1150%)Blue Lemons |
350/1(-1150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Blue Lemons 350/1, Useful form in defeat since his debut win last autumn. Went down by only a neck in Esher Cup on 1m Sandown handicap debut and respectable fourth of 12 in the valuable Silver Bowl at Haydock since. Raced only on going softer than good on turf. Has useful form but was below his best last time and now 1-6; others are more intriguing. |
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28th (3)  (125/1 -681%)Follow Me |
125/1(-681%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Follow Me 125/1, Drew a blank in 5 outings in France last year but has quickly developed into a useful performer for his new stable, winning a 6f maiden (heavy) and 7f handicap (good) at the Curragh in recent months. Not discounted now stepping up to 1m. Useful in France and even better in two Irish runs; high mark looks warranted. |
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29th (22)  (400/1 -2757%)Air Commander |
400/1(-2757%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Air Commander 400/1, Winner at Dundalk in April. Better effort in 1m Naas handicaps since when third of 10 latterly. Not obviously well handicapped but it's dangerous to rule out anything from this stable. Fitted with a first-time visor. Already beaten in two handicaps and would appear to need help from the new headgear. |
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Arguably the most competitive three-year-old handicap of the season and this year's renewal looks as open as ever. Native Warrior scored a shade cosily when opening his account in a maiden at Nottingham last month and makes his handicap bow off what looks a workable mark. The son of Wootton Bassett looks nicely drawn in stall 31 and he must enter the reckoning. However, QIRAT was slightly more taking when overcoming a troubled passage at Goodwood in late May and edges the verdict. A 4lb rise in the ratings for that handicap bow may underestimate Ralph Beckett's charge and another big pot could be headed his way. The hat-trick seeking Volterra isn't taken lightly upped in class, while a first-time visor could eke some improvement out of the Aidan O'Brien-trained Air Commander. Fellow Irish raider Follow Me arrives on the back of a career-best performance having landed the spoils at the Curragh and the Shalaa colt makes more each-way appeal than most.
Kevin Ryan's VOLTERRA has had the form of his Newmarket handicap debut success boosted and might prove the answer to a typically wide-open renewal. The way Qirat stormed home to land a valuable 7f event at Goodwood last month suggests he'll be suited by the step up to 1m and he's second choice. Mickley is another who promises to benefit from 1m and is also shortlisted along with Starlore, who was a big eyecatcher behind Qirat at Goodwood.
There's sure to be a Group horse lurking somewhere and this year it might be COGITATE who is seriously unexposed now into a handicap.
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 (6)  (7/1 +30%)Jayarebe |
7/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jayarebe 7/1, Tasted success on debut at Newmarket (July course, 7f) last summer and took a marked step forward when winning listed race at same track (Rowley course, 9f) in April. Found it harder under a penalty when third in listed Dee Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good) 6 weeks ago but should stay this far. Could improve upon form of Listed third at Chester if settling better; not discounted. |
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2nd (7)  (5/1 -100%)King's Gambit |
5/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) King's Gambit 5/1, Won a 1m Newbury maiden last August and took another step forward when only narrowly denied by Bracken's Laugh a month later. Made a mark of 93 look woefully inadequate on return at that same venue last month and rates an exciting prospect stepping into pattern company. Big chance. Impressive in the London Gold Cup and that handicap often produces Group-race winners. |
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3rd (2)  (12/1 +25%)Bellum Justum |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Bellum Justum 12/1, Sea The Stars colt who got off the mark at the fourth attempt in 17-runner Newmarket maiden last autumn and followed up in a 1¼m Epsom listed race on his reappearance. Probably just wasn't good enough upped in grade when mid-field in the Derby and this much more suitable. Listed win at Epsom before reasonable seventh in the Derby, but others have stronger form. |
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4th (5)  (22/1 -389%)First Look |
22/1(-389%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) First Look 22/1, Smart performer who opened his account in minor event at Chantilly in November and has been placed all other starts, including when 2 lengths second of 15 to Look de Vega in Prix du Jockey Club at same track (10.4f, soft) earlier this month. Stacks to like in this company. Runner-up in Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club recently and he's a key player on that form. |
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5th (3)  (25/1 -285%)Bracken's Laugh |
25/1(-285%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bracken's Laugh 25/1, Created a good impression in both runs at 2 yrs (fifth in French Group 1 latterly) and showed a good turn of foot to make a winning return at Chelmsford in April. Probably improved again when second to Capulet in listed Dee Stakes at Chester (10.3f, good) 6 weeks ago so he's not out of things. Close Listed second at Chester last time; this has been the target since; on the shortlist. |
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6th (9)  (33/1 -106%)Sons And Lovers |
33/1(-106%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Sons And Lovers 33/1, Debut 7f winner at Newmarket in 2023 and back with a much-improved third of 7 to Haatem in Craven Stakes there in April. Progressed again when third in listed race at Sandown (8f, soft) 4 weeks ago but will need to find another jolt of improvement to add to his tally stepping up to 1¼m. Has a very similar profile to stable's 2022 winner Claymore; the step up in trip can suit. |
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7th (1)  (250/1 -1289%)Al Musmak |
250/1(-1289%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Al Musmak 250/1, Chased home Rosallion in 7f course listed race last July before going one better in similar company at Haydock in September. Advanced his form again when runner-up in Royal Lodge at Newmarket on final 2-y-o start but ran no sort of race on return in the Dante last month. Must bounce back. Flopped in the Dante on reappearance ("bloods were off"); solid 2yo form last September. |
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8th (8)  (450/1 -4400%)Portland |
450/1(-4400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Portland 450/1, Didn't need to be at his best to get off the mark for the season in 5-runner listed race at Leopardstown (12f, good) a fortnight ago, just holding on from a less-experienced runner-up. Is Aidan O'Brien's sole representative but others look stronger for win purposes. Others have stronger form but he's the sole Ballydoyle runner so is worth a second look. |
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9th (4)  (125/1 -681%)Caviar Heights |
125/1(-681%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Caviar Heights 125/1, Built on his promising reappearance/stable debut in the 9f Feilden at Newmarket when a ready 4-length winner of a 1¼m listed race back there at the Guineas meeting. Not in same form when down the field in the Dante at York 5 weeks ago but can get back on track. 4l Listed win at Newmarket last month; perhaps the Dante run came too soon; not ruled out. |
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10th (11)  (350/1 -2400%)Taraj |
350/1(-2400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Taraj 350/1, Off the mark at the third attempt despite still a bit rough around the edges in a Dundalk maiden in November and ran well upped in grade on return when third of 5 in Derby Trial Stakes at Leopardstown (10f, good to firm) last month. Interesting runner (changed hands for £480,000 on Monday). Close third of five in Group 3 Derby Trial and in excellent hands to continue to progress. |
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11th (10)  (400/1 -900%)Stromberg |
400/1(-900%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Stromberg 400/1, Landed prohibitive odds when scoring twice last year and has found one too good for the step up in trip on both outings this season, beaten 3¾ lengths by Chief Little Rock in Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh (10f, soft) last month. A career best will be required if he's to get involved. Group 3 runner-up last month but was no match for the winner and has something to find. |
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12th (12)  (400/1 -700%)Under The Sun |
400/1(-700%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Under The Sun 400/1, Easy winner of 1m Salisbury novice final start at 2 yrs and seemed to excel himself when 4½ lengths fifth of 8 to Arabian Crown in Classic Trial at Sandown (10f, good to soft) just under 8 weeks ago, probably seen to maximum advantage. Big outsider in this, however. Won at Salisbury last autumn but hasn't really threatened this year; vulnerable once more. |
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King's Gambit won a tough handicap at Newbury in good style on his reappearance. He should prove competitive in this higher grade, but FIRST LOOK brings Group 1 form to the table. Andre Fabre's colt took a big step forward when runner-up in the French Derby at Chantilly, and he seems versatile as regards the going. The Blue Riband Trial winner at Epsom, Bellum Justum struggled in the Derby, but could go well back over this shorter distance, while the Ballydoyle colt Portland is another down in trip after landing a Listed race at Leopardstown. Taraj finished a creditable third in a Group 3 contest at Leopardstown over 1m2f on his return to action, while Bracken's Laugh had the measure of Jayarebe when second in the Dee Stakes at Chester and is another to consider.
KING'S GAMBIT made a mockery of an opening mark of 93 on return at Newbury last month and with further progress on the cards, Harry Charlton's charge is fancied to take the step up to pattern company in his stride at the expense of French-raider First Look, who found only an unbeaten colt too strong in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly. Bracken's Laugh and Taraj (who changed hands for £480,000 on Monday) can fight out third.
Having been so impressive in the London Gold Cup, KING'S GAMBIT (nap) can follow up. Al Musmak is second choice.
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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(15)  (20/1 +20%)Bopedro |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Bopedro 20/1, Smart handicapper who enhanced good Newmarket record when placed in the Cambridgeshire during the autumn. Has offered a few indications that he's coming to the boil this term (met trouble at Epsom last time), so not a forlorn hope. Better treated than when a creditable 6th in this last year; needs something new to win. |
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(8)  (50/1 -100%)Ropey Guest |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Ropey Guest 50/1, Was in top form towards the end of 2023 and returned with a smooth-travelling fifth in the Victoria Cup here last month. Just as effective over 1m and should strip fitter for his return, so not ruled out. Engaged 5.05 here Wednesday. Often runs well at this level, 2nd in this in 2022; tenth in the Hunt Cup yesterday. |
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1st (11)  (7/2 +36%)English Oak |
7/2(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) English Oak 7/2, Upwardly-mobile son of Wootton Bassett who returned to action with a solid second at Newmarket (7f) and found a chunk of improvement when storming clear to land 6-runner handicap at Haydock (7.2f). Makes serious appeal for new owners with more improvement on the cards. Excelled in 6f handicap here in October and when 7f winner latest; on the crest of a wave. |
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2nd (21)  (28/1 -12%)Billyjoh |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Billyjoh 28/1, Back-to-back winner on the AW in February and has remained in good heart since, hitting the line strong when fourth at Haydock recently. Has course form and may have more to offer for this shrewd stable. Not discounted. Consistent at 6f; whizzed home into fourth latest; stamina to prove over new trip. |
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3rd (5)  (25/1 -25%)Carrytheone |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Carrytheone 25/1, Bordering on smart at his best for Johnny Murtagh and got back on the up from out of the blue when seeing off Gorak in a 15-runner event at Newmarket a month ago. May have even more to offer. Shrugged off interference for 7f win latest; back up 2lb but not out of it. |
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4th (4)  (20/1 -25%)Mostabshir |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mostabshir 20/1, York novice winner at the Dante Festival last year but failed to live up to that early-season promise. Close third at Kempton on reappearance and should have learned from his first big-field experience in the Victoria Cup. Not one to write off. Talented at 1m and 7f but he found little over C&D in May; drying ground will suit. |
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5th (2)  (14/1 +13%)Northern Express |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Northern Express 14/1, Good second of 17 in handicap at York (7.9f, good, 8/1) 35 days ago, clear of rest. Third in this last year and seems likely to give another good account. Strong form in latest three C&D runs, including 3rd in this last year; now 6lb higher. |
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6th (18)  (33/1 -230%)Divine Libra |
33/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Divine Libra 33/1, Had a solid 3-y-o season and took it up another notch with a 7f Chester win in May. Followed that with a good third to Carrytheone at Newmarket and he probably hasn't finished improving. Makes a fair bit of appeal. Improved for the return to 7f; up a total of 8lb for last two runs; may be better to come. |
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7th (23)  (250/1 -1150%)Fresh |
250/1(-1150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Fresh 250/1, Landed a couple of big pots over C&D in 2022. Performed with credit in a number of valuable events last year and this season's efforts have left the impression that he's building up to something. Could get involved if everything drops right. Big claims on many top runs in 6f and 7f course handicaps; well treated on best form. |
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8th (1)  (80/1 -142%)Make Me King |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Make Me King 80/1, AW/turf winner in France for Andre Fabre and posted some useful efforts in the Middle East for this trainer over the winter. Underwhelming British debut at Newmarket and mark demands more. Tried in cheekpieces. Two wins in France at 1m/7f; recent British handicap debut suggests he's high in weights. |
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9th (20)  (450/1 -1025%)The X O |
450/1(-1025%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) The X O 450/1, Dual AW winner who arrives in good order, finishing third to Rhoscolyn at Epsom last time. Likely to find a few of these rivals too well treated, though. Close up in Group 3 over 6f here in 2023; needs better than first 7f run last time. |
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10th (24)  (350/1 -600%)Maywake |
350/1(-600%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (24) Maywake 350/1, Successful at Thirsk and Sandown last season. Form has been in-and-out so far this term, however, and there are better cases to be made for others. All five wins at 7f, on AW and turf, but he couldn't raise game over C&D in October. |
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11th (9)  (250/1 -1289%)Percy's Lad |
250/1(-1289%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Percy's Lad 250/1, Likeable type who justified support when making all (for the second year running) at Chester last time. Much harder to pull off those tactics here, so looks vulnerable. Won at Chester in May; in better form now than when beaten just over 3l here last June. |
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12th (17)  (150/1 -436%)Gorak |
150/1(-436%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Gorak 150/1, Dual winner in the first half of last season and has returned in good order, only denied by Carrytheone at Newmarket last time. On better terms with that rival now and merits consideration. Ran well from a hopeless draw in this race last June; could easily go well off 9lb lower. |
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13th (7)  (50/1 -100%)Rhoscolyn |
50/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Rhoscolyn 50/1, Likeable type who looked at least as good as ever when landing Epsom race (for the second time) in late May. Might be vulnerable even after a small rise but should give his running. Third in this race in 2022; in good form after Epsom win but could do with some rain. |
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14th (22)  (350/1 -961%)Summerghand |
350/1(-961%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Summerghand 350/1, Down to his lowest mark for nearly 6 years and he was nearest at the finish when seventh at Newmarket last time. This sort of race suits him (narrowly denied in the 2020 Wokingham) and he could outrun his odds. Illustrious career at 6f; having a rare 7f run but he went well over C&D earlier in career. |
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15th (28)  (100/1 -203%)Sterling Knight |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (28) Sterling Knight 100/1, Returned to his best when landing an 11-runner 7f handicap at Newbury a week ago. This is clearly a much tougher ask under a penalty but this track/sort of race is suitable for his style. Won at 7f on good to firm last week but 5lb penalty is a hammer blow in this better race. |
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16th (29)  (200/1 -300%)Mustajaab |
200/1(-300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (29) Mustajaab 200/1, Made it 2-2 on the AW when scoring with plenty to spare on return/first run since being gelded at Southwell (7f) in April. Hasn't really been seen to best effect since and the return to this trip should help, but it's a big ask. Unbeaten in two AW runs but does not look well enough handicapped on turf to play a part. |
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17th (16)  (400/1 -1112%)Dark Thirty |
400/1(-1112%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Dark Thirty 400/1, Likeable sort who posted a career-best effort on back of 6 months off when landing 18-runner Newmarket handicap (6f) in April. Latest effort behind Rhoscolyn was sub-par though and there's no great indication that he's ahead of his mark. Two 7f wins in 2023; useful 6f win on comeback but lesser effort back over 7f since. |
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18th (6)  (150/1 -436%)Baradar |
150/1(-436%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Baradar 150/1, Bagged the International here and 6.5f handicap at the Doncaster St Leger meeting in 2023. Yet to hit top form this term but that means his mark has edged back down. Not shown true colours in 2024; won big C&D handicap last July; 1lb higher than later win. |
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19th (10)  (450/1 -1025%)Tacarib Bay |
450/1(-1025%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Tacarib Bay 450/1, Successful at listed level at Newcastle (6f) in November but hasn't been at his best in handful of starts in handicaps since the turn of the year. Cheekpieces go back on but he's hard to make a compelling case for. Below best in 2024 but his mark has dropped and on the premises on last 3 Ascot starts. |
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20th (12)  (350/1 -775%)Mr Professor |
350/1(-775%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Mr Professor 350/1, Better than ever when winning Lincoln at Doncaster on heavy ground on reappearance. Didn't back that up on a quicker surface at Newmarket next time and looks vulnerable. Won the Lincoln on soft in March; more to prove on good ground in first 7f run in Britain. |
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21st (27)  (350/1 -775%)Greatgadian |
350/1(-775%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (27) Greatgadian 350/1, Useful operator nowadays who found good run of form coming to a halt when down the field at Newcastle 83 days ago. Others are less exposed and more persuasive. Series of good runs in defeat on AW over the winter but just 1-16 on turf; much to prove. |
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22nd (14)  (450/1 -1507%)Alzahir |
450/1(-1507%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Alzahir 450/1, Useful dual winner for the Gosden stable and ran well on his return from 8 months off when fourth of 13 to Percy's Lad at Chester (7.6f, good to firm, 40/1) 41 days ago. Still relatively low mileage, so no surprise if has even more to offer this term. Won at 7f (AW) and 1m (turf Doha); may be capable of improvement on 7f form for this yard. |
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23rd (19)  (400/1 -1900%)Koy Koy |
400/1(-1900%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Koy Koy 400/1, Well treated on his best form and recent efforts have contained more encouragement than the bare result indicate, not at home on the track at Epsom last time. Could be a player in first-time tongue tie if he's drawn on the right side. Infrequent winner who needs to improve on recent form at 7f (when hampered) and 1m. |
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24th (25)  (80/1 -142%)Sous La Neige |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (25) Sous La Neige 80/1, Fifth of 11 in minor event (32/10) at Compiegne (7f, heavy) 20 days ago. Makes handicap debut. BHA assessor doesn't appear to have taken any chances but he is something of an unknown quantity and Marquand is booked. Well treated with Make Me King on 7f AW form in France but all turf runs on heavy or soft. |
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25th (26)  (350/1 -2400%)Kings Time |
350/1(-2400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (26) Kings Time 350/1, Lightly raced for his age and returned a much-improved model when landing 15-runner event at Cork with something to spare 41 days ago. More required but can't be ruled out. Won both handicap starts at about 7f in good style and is still improving. |
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26th (13)  (150/1 -582%)Finn's Charm |
150/1(-582%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Finn's Charm 150/1, Talented on his day and carries penalty for his career-best effort when scoring at Goodwood 11 days ago. Ridden positively and should face plenty of competition in this environment. Suited by return to 7f at Goodwood latest; this is more problematic under a penalty. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Richard Hannon has won two of the last four runnings and he has both Dark Thirty and Tacarib Bay entered this year, who could both go well off their current marks. Fresh has won here three times, twice over C&D, with the latest off 10lb higher in September 2022, and he showed signs of a return to form when beaten less than two lengths at Haydock last time, but a chance is taken on ALZAHIR. Danny Tudhope rides for David O'Meara, who has four runners, and he might be the jockey's pick after returning with a three-length fourth at Chester, despite pulling too hard and failing to last home. Likely to do better after his first start in eight months, he may be the surprise package. Early favourite English Oak strolled away with a lesser race at Haydock and while he is 9lb higher following that success, Ed Walker's colt is expected to mount a serious challenge.
ENGLISH OAK is another one to be added to Wathnan Racing's burgeoning roster after a most impressive display at Haydock and he's comfortably the most progressive sort in this field, so he's preferred to Divine Libra, who is also going the right way. Awaal has an excellent record fresh and should have been primed for a big run.
English Oak looks to have a bright future but KINGS TIME impressed on his Cork return and is ready for a step up in class.
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