There were 48 Races on Saturday 29th July 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 8 races at Ascot, 7 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Gowran Park, 6 races at Newmarket, 7 races at York, 6 races at Windsor, 6 races at Salisbury, 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 (5)  (7.5/1 +17%)Indian Run |
7.5/1(+17%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Indian Run 7.5/1, 75,000 gns yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Half-brother to 1½m winner Imaginative. 10/1, ran to a fair level first time up when third of 8 at Newbury (6f) 3 weeks ago, knowing what was required. Others here possibly open to more improvement. Nice debut at Newbury (third) and stable's winner of this last year was 8th first time out. |
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3rd (9)  (10/1 -67%)North View |
10/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) North View 10/1, Foaled May 13. 9,500 gns yearling, Expert Eye colt. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart winner up to 1m Fallen For You out of smart 7f-1m winner Fallen Star. Champagne Stakes entry. Twice withdrawn from intended engagements and was 28-1 on the first occasion (got loose). |
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4th (1)  (10/1 +0%)Aljezur |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Aljezur 10/1, €68,000 2-y-o, Galileo Gold colt. Half-brother to 5f winner Khabib and 7f winner Threebars. Dam, 5f and (at 2 yrs) 6f winner, out of half-sister to very smart sprinter Snaefell. 22/1, promising start when second of 8 at Newbury (6f) on debut 3 weeks ago. Should improve. Defied market weakness and a slow start to chase home a decent prospect at Newbury. |
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5th (7)  (3/1 +0%)Kodiac Thriller |
3/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Kodiac Thriller 3/1, 85,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Dam, 8.6f winner who stayed 10.5f, half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Abolish. 7/1, good start when second of 13 at Windsor (6f) a fortnight ago, finishing well under hand riding. Sure to improve and leading claims. Slowly away and green before making eyecatching late headway at Windsor; promising. |
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6th (11)  (3.5/1 +61%)Welcome Dream |
3.5/1(+61%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Welcome Dream 3.5/1, Night of Thunder colt. Half-brother to winner up to 6.3f Amirat Alward, from a highly successful family for owners. Fared best of the newcomers and made a promising start when third of 12 in 6f Doncaster maiden 16 days ago, no extra only late on. Should improve. Positives to take from Doncaster third (6f, good), especially as he was weak in the market. |
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7th (8)  (16/1 +0%)Miami Heat |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Miami Heat 16/1, £125,000 2-y-o, Havana Grey colt. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to useful winner up to 9.4f Duchess of Foxland. Faced a stiff task against rivals with experience and proved green on debut at Pontefract (12/1) earlier this month. Open to improvement. Weak in the market at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) and finished last of the five runners. |
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8th (10)  (16/1 -33%)Timebar |
16/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Timebar 16/1, Foaled March 4. Time Test colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 2-y-o 6f winner Rajar and 2-y-o 6f winner Ajrar. Dam 5f winner. Yard can ready one and he's certainly bred to come to hand this year. Time Test half-brother to seven winners and from a yard that has farmed this maiden. |
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9th (2)  (10/1 -54%)Appellant |
10/1(-54%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Appellant 10/1, 70,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Dam, 6f winner, sister to very smart 7f-8.3f winner Penitent and useful 2-y-o 5f-6f winner Supplicant. Easy to back but made an encouraging start when second of 6 in 6f Ayr maiden 3 weeks ago, looking green behind experienced winner. Sure to progress. Shaped with considerable promise at Ayr and a Gimcrack entry heightens interest. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Eve Johnson Houghton landed this corresponding event 12 months ago with Buccabay and her INDIAN RUN is fancied to repeat the dose today. The Sioux Nation colt shaped with promise to make the frame on his debut at Newbury and natural improvement should bring him firmly into the reckoning. Welcome Dream is worth considering with Ryan Moore booked to ride, while Kodiac Thriller looks to be among the leading contenders too. Any market support for Fire Demon would have to make him of interest.
Some appealing newcomers on paper but KODIAC THRILLER made a promising start at Windsor a fortnight ago and can put his experience to good use with improvement on the cards. Appellant and Aljezur should both progress from encouraging debuts also, while Kingdom of Riches, a 220,000 gns Breeze-Up buy, is a debutant to keep an eye on.
This is often a strong maiden. KODIAC THRILLER has a Champagne entry and his Windsor debut was highly promising.
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 (9)  (16/1 -14%)Sacred Angel |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Sacred Angel 16/1, Foaled March 24. £52,000 yearling, Dark Angel filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Anotherfortheroad. Dam, 2-y-o 5f/6f winner, half-sister to useful 1m-11f winner Super Say. Shaped quite well from a wide stall at Pontefract and built on that when landing 10-runner maiden at Newmarket a fortnight ago. The workmanlike winner of a fillies' maiden at the July meeting; bred to stay well. |
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2nd (8)  (4.5/1 -13%)Pretty Crystal |
4.5/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Pretty Crystal 4.5/1, Dubawi filly who made a winning start in 10-runner novice event at Ripon (6f) last month, despite not everything going her way (forced to switch 2f out). Shaped quite well when fifth in the Albany over this C&D and she has the scope to rate higher. Ripon winner who kept on for fifth in the Albany; her dam won a Group race on soft. |
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3rd (11)  (3.5/1 +22%)Symbology |
3.5/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Symbology 3.5/1, £230,000 yearling, Havana Grey filly. Sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Katey Kontent, closely related to smart winner up to 7f El Caballo and half-sister to 2-y-o 5f/6f winner Avengers Queen. Bred to come to hand early and she looked good when landing 8-runner novice at York on debut 15 days ago. Only 2-1 when a comfortable winner at York; hard to know how good she might be. |
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4th (2)  (3/1 +67%)Dazzling Star |
3/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dazzling Star 3/1, Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Wakening and smart winner up to 1m Bold Act. Dam 1m winner. Too green to show much from a wide draw on debut at Kempton but clearly derived plenty from that when a smooth winner at Newmarket a month ago. Form is nothing special but there's more to come. Bolted up at Newmarket and a Lowther entry would suggest there's more to come from her. |
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5th (5)  (14/1 -87%)Komat |
14/1(-87%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Komat 14/1, Made a winning debut at Redcar in April and has advanced her form in defeat since, sticking to her task well when sixth in the Albany over C&D last month. Lacks the scope of a few of these. Coped well with soft initially and came from well behind to be 6th here in the Albany. |
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6th (1)  (11/1 +31%)Cry Fiction |
11/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Cry Fiction 11/1, Made a winning debut over 6f at Windsor in May, knuckling down well to see off a more experienced rival. Pitched in deep and excelled herself when runner-up at Newmarket, no match for a smart rival. May yet have more to offer. No match for an easy winner at Newmarket but that's fairly strong form; not ruled out. |
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7th (4)  (25/1 -25%)Gladly Ever After |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Gladly Ever After 25/1, €32,000 2-y-o, Kodiac filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Cream of The Crop. Bred to be sharp and displayed plenty of zip when landing 5-runner maiden at Chepstow 3 weeks ago. Looked to be learning on the job and this a tough environment at this stage of her career. Won comfortably at Chepstow but beat nothing of note and this looks a tall order. |
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8th (7)  (7/1 +13%)Lunar Shine |
7/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Lunar Shine 7/1, 300,000 gns yearling, Kodiac filly. Half-sister to several winners, including high-class 1m-10.4f winner Anmaat and smart 7f-9f winner Syntax. Finished with a flourish when making a successful start at Thirsk (6f) last month. Sure to progress with stick test at this trip in her favour. Came from near last to first at Thirsk, looking decidedly useful; respected. |
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9th (6)  (33/1 +18%)La Guarida |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) La Guarida 33/1, Looked a good prospect when chasing home Jabaara in a traditionally-warm Newmarket contest on debut, then easily landed 6f Goodwood fillies' maiden a week later. Limitations rather exposed in better company since, however. Essentially disappointing given how smart she looked at Goodwood in May. |
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10th (3)  (10/1 +60%)Elinor Dashwood |
10/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Elinor Dashwood 10/1, 210,000 gns yearling who left her debut form trailing in her wake back at Haydock when landing 11-runner maiden over 6f 3 weeks ago. Needs to find another jolt of progress in this field. Just a narrow winner at Haydock and difficult to know how she'll cope with a rise in class. |
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SYMBOLOGY overcame her lack of experience when winning with something in hand on debut at York recently and the Clive Cox-trained filly may have enough improvement in her to succeed here at Group level. Pretty Crystal was far from disgraced when staying on into fifth in the Albany over C&D last month and also warrants consideration if a bit closer to the pace. Lunar Shine was another who triumphed on her opening bid with a victory at Thirsk in June and the daughter of Kodiac shouldn't be underestimated, despite this representing a steep rise in class.
With Soprano most unlikely to run having failed to justify favouritism at Sandown on Thursday, PRETTY CRYSTAL, who finished fifth in the Albany over C&D last month, is offered as the selection given she possesses plenty of scope. York novice winner Symbology is open to any amount of improvement so has to be feared, with Lunar Shine expected to relish this pretty stiff 6f.
A chance is taken on LUNAR SHINE, who made up a lot of ground to win as she liked at Thirsk and is bred to compete at this level.
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 (2)  (3.33/1 +17%)Random Harvest |
3.33/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Random Harvest 3.33/1, Progressive last season, culminating in Group 3 victory at Milan, and has shown even better form in defeat this term, most notably when neck second in Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot. Below her best in Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket last time but big player back at this level. Won Group 3 on soft; 2nd at Royal meeting and big shout if forgiven recent Newmarket run. |
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2nd (3)  (8.5/1 -6%)Roman Mist |
8.5/1(-6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Roman Mist 8.5/1, Likeable mare who proved as good as ever when making winning return/yard debut in listed company at Goodwood (1m, heavy) in May. Flopped at Epsom but put that quickly behind her when respectable eight of 19 in Kensington Palace Stakes (Handicap) at Royal Ascot last time. Worthy of respect. Won Listed race on heavy on return; below best twice since but this ground more suitable. |
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3rd (9)  (7/1 -8%)Thornbrook |
7/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Thornbrook 7/1, Came on a lot for her reappearance as he gained a first success since her debut when landing 10-runner listed race at Chantilly (8f, good) 28 days ago, keeping on well. Strong contender on that form but wouldn't want too much rain (below form both times on heavy). Bounced straight back from poor reappearance to win 1m French Listed contest; respected. |
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4th (1)  (5.5/1 -22%)Ameynah |
5.5/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ameynah 5.5/1, Confirmed the promise of her sole 2-y-o start when a good winner of a 7f maiden on the Rowley Mile. Thrown into the deep end in 1000 Guineas next time but ran really well to finish sixth, still green before doing good late work. Not seen for 15 months but remains likely to progress further. Just third start when sixth in last year's 1,000 Guineas; off since but retains potential. |
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5th (6)  (40/1 -21%)Mysterious Love |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mysterious Love 40/1, Came good with emphatic Nottingham maiden win (1m, heavy) in a first-time hood in May. Not disgraced in Chantilly listed event subsequently but this is tougher and others appeal more. Easy winner of maiden in mud in May but held by Thornbrook on subsequent French form. |
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6th (8)  (20/1 +20%)Sea Of Thieves |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sea Of Thieves 20/1, Rangy filly who left last year's debut behind when springing a 66/1 surprise in a 7f Haydock novice on reappearance and progressed again when runner-up under a penalty at Newbury (1m, firm). Likely has more to offer but this is a big step up and she's unraced on ground no softer than good. Going the right way but faces a stiff task stepped up markedly in class. |
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7th (7)  (25/1 +24%)Rose Prick |
25/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Rose Prick 25/1, Made a winning handicap debut last August and ran well back in listed company when fifth at Chantilly 4 weeks ago but looks vulnerable at this level. 3l behind Thornbrook in French Listed race latest; something to find. |
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8th (4)  (12/1 +14%)Zenga |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Zenga 12/1, Useful sort who again shaped well when fourth of 9 in 1m listed event at Pontefract (good to soft) 18 days ago, short of room approaching final 1f and running on late. More required at this level, though. Has something to find on form but better than result on both outings this year. |
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9th (5)  (1.88/1 +32%)Cadeau Belle |
1.88/1(+32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Cadeau Belle 1.88/1, Cosy winner of 12-runner maiden at Gowran (7f, soft) on debut and followed up in impressive fashion in 1m Navan listed event (good to soft) a month later. Surely more to come after only 2 starts. 2-2, the latter a 1m Listed race; surely more to come and much respected. |
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RANDOM HARVEST boasts two very strong efforts this season, including when just denied by a neck in the Duke Of Cambridge at Royal Ascot. The five-year-old, who found Group 1 company too hot to handle in the Falmouth last time, can take advantage of a drop in class. Cadeau Belle arrives here seeking to maintain her unbeaten record, having stepped forward from her maiden to win a Listed contest at Navan, and she commands the utmost respect. Thornbrook is another capable of further improvement.
The one who makes most appeal is CADEAU BELLE, who followed up her debut success in the manner of a most progressive filly in a listed event at Navan last month. She can extend her unbeaten record to 3, perhaps at the expense of Random Harvest, who ought to find life easier back down in grade. Ameynah hasn't been seen for well over a year, but her yard's runners rarely lack for fitness and she is clearly well regarded given her Group 1 entries.
If a recent below-par effort in the Falmouth can be forgiven, last month's Duke Of Cambridge second RANDOM HARVEST is the one to beat.
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 (14)  (16/1 -129%)Baradar |
16/1(-129%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Baradar 16/1, Never figured in the Buckingham Palace at the Royal meeting on good to firm but he shaped well under much softer conditions in Lincoln at Doncaster and Victoria Cup over C&D prior to that. Has first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue tie. Big player with the ground likely to be in his favour. Suited by soft/heavy; looks a major player granted ideal conditions; cheekpieces added. |
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2nd (23)  (50/1 +0%)Hickory |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Hickory 50/1, Back on the up when second at Redcar (7f, good to firm) last month but he needs to shrug off a disappointing run on soft ground at Doncaster last weekend. Visored first time. Ran poorly on soft ground last Saturday; now goes in first-time headgear. |
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3rd (17)  (12/1 +52%)Star Of Orion |
12/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Star Of Orion 12/1, Went close in this race in 2021. That came on the back of a win at Newmarket just 7 days before and he landed that same Newmarket handicap last weekend. No surprise were he to follow that with another good run in this. Went close in this race in 2021; won at Newmarket last Saturday; future mark 2lb higher. |
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4th (8)  (12/1 +25%)Northern Express |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Northern Express 12/1, Consistent sort who won the Thirsk Hunt Cup in May. Excellent placed efforts at York and in the Buckingham Palace over C&D before resuming winning ways back at York (edged out Vafortino) 15 days ago. Likely to give another good account. Progressing well this season; close fourth in this contest last year; should go well again. |
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5th (21)  (50/1 +0%)Fools Rush In |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Fools Rush In 50/1, Has yet to really fire this year, finishing sixth of 13 in Scottish Stewards' Cup at Hamilton 8 days ago. Others are much more obvious. Present mark reflects a largely unconvincing record for current stable. |
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6th (2)  (28/1 -75%)Tacarib Bay |
28/1(-75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Tacarib Bay 28/1, Developed into a smart sort last year, including third in Balmoral Handicap over 1m here last October. Ran right up to form on Wolverhampton reappearance in March but not at best on turf later in the spring. A subsequent 102-day break needs to have revitalised him. Gelded since last run; placed twice at this course in 2022; interesting each-way claims. |
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7th (15)  (33/1 +0%)Orbaan |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Orbaan 33/1, Came good at this time last year with wins in Golden Mile at Goodwood and classified stakes over this C&D (both good to firm). In-and-out form this year, though, and will need to be back on his A-game to play a leading role. Far from solid on 2023 form which includes two heavy defeats here. |
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8th (6)  (12/1 +45%)Montassib |
12/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Montassib 12/1, Back to winning ways at Newmarket (7f, good) in May but has found life tougher in the Buckingham Palace here and Bunbury Cup at Newmarket since. Buick takes the ride again but others are more obvious. Had a solid record over this trip until disappointing in major handicaps the last twice. |
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9th (22)  (9/1 +36%)Ramazan |
9/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Ramazan 9/1, Third best on his side in the Britannia at the Royal meeting (1m, good to firm) and resumed winning ways in calmer waters over 7f at Haydock since. 3-y-o who could have more to offer and respected under his 3 lb penalty. Justified favouritism at Haydock three weeks ago; this 3yo is open to further progress. |
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10th (4)  (40/1 +20%)Rhythm Master |
40/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Rhythm Master 40/1, Smart on his day and reappeared with a good second at Kempton in March but not seen again until finishing last of 29 in the Buckingham Palace at the Royal meeting. Hard to fancy after that. Finished last of 29 at Royal Ascot and is hard to support after that poor effort. |
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11th (9)  (10/1 -18%)Fresh |
10/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Fresh 10/1, Holds a very good record here, including a win in this race last year. Started 2023 with a couple of below-par efforts but back to his best when fifth of 27 in the Wokingham at the Royal meeting (6f, good to firm). Soft ground no problem. Yet another who can't be discounted. Completed a notable C&D double last term, the first leg in this race; respected. |
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12th (19)  (18/1 +28%)Popmaster |
18/1(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Popmaster 18/1, Went without a win in 2022 but back in top form this year, building on his 7f Newbury second when scoring over 6f here 15 days ago. Easy to forgive his run in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket just 24 hrs later. Well treated under a 3 lb penalty. The only runner who has never won at this distance; all wins over 6f. |
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13th (18)  (22/1 -57%)Spangled Mac |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Spangled Mac 22/1, Made tremendous strides in his first season racing and his 2 efforts in the space of 48 hours at Royal Ascot last month suggest there could be a big handicap in him this time round. Going softer than good an unknown. Ran respectably twice at Royal Ascot last month; 4-4 last July; interesting contender. |
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14th (5)  (14/1 -27%)Bless Him |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bless Him 14/1, Had a hot spell last July, winning Bunbury Cup at Newmarket then second in this. Good fourth of 15 in this year's Bunbury Cup and should be in the shake-up in this race again. Useful hold-up performer; went very close off this mark in this race 12 months ago. |
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15th (16)  (25/1 -14%)Ropey Guest |
25/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Ropey Guest 25/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark when seeing of Nizaaka at Goodwood (7f) in May. Well held in the Buckingham Palace at Royal meeting but bounced right back to form when chasing home Biggles in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket a fortnight ago. Races off the same mark here. Second to Biggles in the Bunbury Cup; has underperformed twice in this contest. |
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16th (10)  (12/1 +40%)Bopedro |
12/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Bopedro 12/1, Irish Cambridgeshire winner in 2021 who struck for this yard at Newmarket (1m) in April. Creditable sixth in the Buckingham Palace over C&D last month and bounced back from a lesser run at York when third at Newmarket last weekend. Creditable sixth of 29 in the 7f handicap at Royal Ascot three starts ago. |
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17th (24)  (50/1 +24%)Mitrosonfire |
50/1(+24%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (24) Mitrosonfire 50/1, Former course scorer but drawn a blank in 9 starts since his 7f Newmarket win last summer and unlikely he'll be resuming winning ways in a race of this nature. Held by Star Of Orion on Newmarket running last week; due to drop 2lb in future. |
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18th (12)  (33/1 -32%)Safe Voyage |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Safe Voyage 33/1, Not getting any younger and drew a blank in 2022 but still capable of useful form, finishing third in the Thirsk Hunt Cup and fifth of 22 in the Victoria Cup over C&D in May. Each-way shout. Absent since a respectable fifth in the Victoria Cup; on a two-year losing spell. |
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19th (3)  (4/1 +20%)Biggles |
4/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Biggles 4/1, Second in the Victoria Cup over C&D on soft in May. First home on his side in the Buckingham Palace at the Royal meeting and back on the up with a 2-length defeat of Ropey Guest in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket a fortnight ago. 2 lb well-in under his 3 lb penalty. Should go well. Strong record in 7f handicaps, most recently winning the Bunbury Cup; leading contender. |
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20th (1)  (18/1 +0%)Escobar |
18/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Escobar 18/1, Plenty of good runs on the straight course here over the years, including a win in the Challenge Cup off this mark last autumn. Has yet to scale the same heights this year but no shock were a return to this venue to spark a revival. Frankie Dettori rides. Defied this mark in similar event over C&D last October; good chance if back to that form. |
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21st (25)  (66/1 -32%)Mister Bluebird |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (25) Mister Bluebird 66/1, Latest win at Goodwood in June. Creditable efforts in defeat at Newbury and Newmarket since but the handicapper looks to have him about right. Has something to prove in this grade and with usual cheekpieces removed. |
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22nd (7)  (7.5/1 +17%)Vafortino |
7.5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Vafortino 7.5/1, Landed Victoria Cup over C&D in 2022. Placed in this year's renewal of that race and better than the result (met trouble) when tenth in Buckingham Palace at the Royal meeting. Wasted no time showing he's still in top form when edged out by Northern Express at York a couple of weeks ago. Player. Won the 2022 Victoria Cup over C&D; largely consistent this term; likely player. |
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23rd (11)  (40/1 -21%)Spirit Of Light |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Spirit Of Light 40/1, Not seen to best effect in the Buckingham Palace and the Wokingham at the Royal meeting but still to score in this country and bit of a surprise if a first success were to arrive here. Came up well short in two handicaps at Royal Ascot last month; opposed. |
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24th (27)  (66/1 -32%)Zu Run |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (27) Zu Run 66/1, Progressed with each outing as a juvenile, winning over 7f at Chelmsford. Best effort in handicaps this year when fourth of 9 over C&D (soft) a fortnight ago but will need to step up a good deal on that form to get seriously competitive in this from 2 lb out of the weights. Ran respectably over C&D two weeks ago but this is harder; future mark 6lb lower. |
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25th (13)  (40/1 -21%)Lir Speciale |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Lir Speciale 40/1, Progressive at 3 and picked up where he left off when a ready winner of 6-runner handicap at Kempton in May. Never a threat in the Buckingham Palace at the Royal meeting but he did race away from where the main action unfolded. Generally progressive until seemingly having his limitations exposed at Royal Ascot. |
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A fiercely competitive renewal with several appealing contenders lining up, including last year's winner Fresh, who finished a far-from-disgraced fifth at Royal Ascot last month. However, BLESS HIM was only beaten a head by the aforementioned 12 months ago and, now 3lb better off with that rival, he can turn the tables. Bunbury Cup hero Biggles finished two and a half lengths in front of the selection earlier this month but is another reopposing on worse terms, courtesy of his 3lb penalty. Vafortino, Ropey Guest and Northern Express are just three others with claims.
BARADAR can easily be forgiven his run in the Buckingham Palace on account of the ground. His efforts in the Lincoln and Victoria Cup prior to that suggest he can win one of these top-end handicaps and he gets the nod with the recent rain very much in his favour. Vafortino has already landed one big pot over this C&D and looks sets for a bold bid on the back of his recent York near miss. Bunbury Cup hero Biggles and last year's second Bless Him complete the shortlist.
Following a similar preparation, FRESH (nap) could well follow up last year's success in this race. Tacarib Bay 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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1st (4)  (6.5/1 -18%)Hukum |
6.5/1(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Hukum 6.5/1, Very smart and likeable type who gained his first success at the highest level in the Coronation Cup at Epsom (1½m, good) last summer. First outing since when claiming the scalp of last year's Derby winner Desert Crown in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1¼m) in May. Sure to go well again. High-class horse; 2-3 over this C&D and 3-4 on ground softer than good; strong contender. |
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2nd (8)  (7/1 +42%)Westover |
7/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Westover 7/1, High-class 3-y-o who was third in the Derby before landing the Irish equivalent last summer. At least as good this season, unsuited by emphasis on speed when second to Emily Upjohn in Coronation Cup at Epsom before landing odds in Group 1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud 3 weeks ago. Not taken lightly. Yet to win a Group 1 on home soil and seems held by Emily Upjohn on Coronation Cup form. |
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3rd (11)  (4.5/1 +0%)King Of Steel |
4.5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) King Of Steel 4.5/1, Impressive debut winner at Nottingham who found the Futurity all too much just 10 days later but massive improvement on return for a new yard when finding only Auguste Rodin too good in the Derby, going clear briefly but collared late. Easy winner of Group 2 at Royal Ascot since and more to come. Close second to Auguste Rodin in the Derby, then went one better at Royal Ascot; respected. |
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4th (5)  (14/1 +13%)Luxembourg |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Luxembourg 14/1, Left reappearance run behind when recording a third success at the top level (one in each season to date) in Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh, seen to good effect from the front. However, was beaten 4 lengths when runner-up in Prince of Wales's Stakes here since. Top-flight 1m2f performer; better than bare result on sole 1m4f attempt; interesting. |
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5th (7)  (8.5/1 -13%)Pyledriver |
8.5/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Pyledriver 8.5/1, Career best when winning this race last year. First run since when recording his third C&D win in Hardwicke Stakes at the Royal Meeting 5 weeks ago despite taking a while to settle. Must be respected. Bids to defend his King George crown in a red-hot renewal but should give it his best shot. |
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6th (1)  (125/1 +0%)Bolshoi Ballet |
125/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bolshoi Ballet 125/1, Belmont Derby winner in 2021 but winless since and not up to this. Second in the Wolferton; very useful horse but he's bottom of this elite pack on ratings. |
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7th (9)  (3.5/1 +22%)Emily Upjohn |
3.5/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Emily Upjohn 3.5/1, Most unlucky in the Oaks last summer, stumbling at start and forced wide. Signed off 2022 with an emphatic success in Fillies and Mares over C&D. Took form to another level when making impressive winning return in Coronation Cup at Epsom and lost nothing in defeat in Eclipse 3 weeks ago. Big shout. Talented; leading player provided she settles; pulled too hard in this contest last year. |
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8th (6)  (80/1 +20%)Point Lonsdale |
80/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Point Lonsdale 80/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who has resumed better than ever this spring with successes in 10f Alleged Stakes at the Curragh and Huxley Stakes at Chester. However, limitations exposed back at this level when 9¼ lengths third of 5 to Emily Upjohn in Coronation Cup at Epsom (12f, good to firm) 57 days ago. Bare form of Coronation Cup defeat gives him plenty to find in this similar event. |
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9th (2)  (33/1 +0%)Deauville Legend |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Deauville Legend 33/1, Most progressive last year, winning twice at Group level (including Great Voltigeur at York) before excellent fourth of 22 in Melbourne Cup on final outing. Respectable 2¾ lengths fourth to Pyledriver in Hardwicke Stakes at this C&D on return 5 weeks ago but big step forward required here. Respectable fourth to Pyledriver in the Hardwicke but this is his stiffest-ever assignment. |
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10th (10)  (2.25/1 +25%)Auguste Rodin |
2.25/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Auguste Rodin 2.25/1, Comfortable winner of Group 1 Futurity at Doncaster (heavy) final start at 2 yrs. Ran no sort of race when favourite for 2000 Guineas but back with a bang when winning the Derby at Epsom by ½ length from King of Steel. Landed odds in Irish Derby since, albeit made heavy weather of it. Strong claims. Leading 3yo who collared King Of Steel in the Derby then followed up in the Irish version. |
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As ever, this much anticipated battle of the ages serves up a mouth-watering clash, with dual Derby winner AUGUSTE RODIN the one to be on. The son of Deep Impact showed tenacity when he wore down the gallant King Of Steel in a thriller at Epsom and he is taken to uphold that form having shown deeper resolve when taking the Irish equivalent last time out. The older brigade is strongly represented, with Hukum rated as a serious threat after his Brigadier Gerard success on his return. Last year's winner Pyledriver and Coronation Cup heroine Emily Upjohn complete the shortlist.
An excellent renewal with 7 of the runners already a winner at the highest level. KING OF STEEL isn't one of them but he arguably has the most potential in the field and can reverse Derby placings with Auguste Rodin, who made heavy weather of following up his Epsom victory at the Curragh. Strong claims can also be made for high-class older horses Emily Upjohn and Hukum.
The Classic generation may gain the upper hand and KING OF STEEL is taken to reverse Derby placings with Auguste Rodin.
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 (9)  (11/1 -83%)Rosallion |
11/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Rosallion 11/1, Made plenty of appeal on pedigree and duly made a winning debut at Newbury (6.5f, firm) last month by 1½ lengths from Bigbertiebassett. Should be more to come and merits consideration. Justified strong market support on debut at Newbury and needs taking seriously. |
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2nd (1)  (11/1 -22%)Al Musmak |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Al Musmak 11/1, Promising type who made a winning start in 11-runner minor event (9/1) over C&D (soft) 14 days ago. Looks sure to progress and must enter calculations. Looked useful prospect when making winning debut over C&D; open to improvement. |
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3rd (3)  (1.75/1 +22%)Ancient Wisdom |
1.75/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Ancient Wisdom 1.75/1, €2,000,000 yearling who made an impressive winning debut at Haydock (7f) last month and followed up at Newmarket (7f, good) 15 days later. Sets the standard on form and remains open to further improvement. Convincing winner at Haydock/Newmarket; yard has won this race in three of last four years. |
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4th (2)  (5/1 -25%)Alyanaabi |
5/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Alyanaabi 5/1, Off the mark at the first time of asking in 5-runner minor event at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Faces a tougher test now but likely has more to offer. Well bred; overcame greenness to win at Salisbury; this step up to 7f should suit. |
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5th (7)  (33/1 -32%)Dancing Gemini |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Dancing Gemini 33/1, Offered plenty to work on when second of 9 in maiden at Salisbury (7f, good to firm, 7/2) on debut 31 days ago. BIg leap forward required to play a part here, however. Best work late on when second at Salisbury (well backed) on debut; impossible to discount. |
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6th (10)  (2.5/1 +17%)Sunway |
2.5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Sunway 2.5/1, Promising sort who had plenty in hand when making a winning racecourse bow at Sandown (7f, good) 43 days ago. Looks sure to progress and is a big player. Well bred and 300,000euros yearling; stormed clear to win at Sandown; could be the answer. |
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7th (6)  (18/1 -13%)Chaturanga |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Chaturanga 18/1, Justified strong support when decisive winner on debut at Redcar (6f) in May and ran to similar level when following up in Haydock minor event (7f, good to firm) 35 days ago. Cheekpieces now added and he remains open to progress. 2-2, the second win coming over this trip at Haydock; unexposed; cheekpieces fitted. |
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8th (4)  (50/1 +0%)Barg |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Barg 50/1, Easy winner at Ripon (6f) last month but limitations seemingly exposed at Pontefract since and faces a tough task here. Put firmly in his place at Pontefract last time and this is a much sterner assignment. |
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9th (5)  (40/1 -21%)Bigbertiebassett |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Bigbertiebassett 40/1, Built on encouraging debut effort when landing 8-runner minor event at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 29 days ago, kept up to work. Improvement required to take a hand here, though. Doncaster winner last month; this Listed race requires another sizeable step up the ladder. |
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10th (8)  (16/1 +0%)How's The Guvnor |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) How's The Guvnor 16/1, Put experience to good use when opening account at third attempt in 12-runner maiden (10/3) at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 16 days ago, forging clear. Should stay this longer trip and can't be discounted. Significant progress with each run, clearcut scorer at Doncaster; experienced; very solid. |
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Ancient Wisdom is unbeaten in two starts to date having justifying cramped odds on his latest outing at Newmarket to defy a 6lb penalty and the son of Dubawi sets the standard. However, there are many unknowns in this contest, so SUNWAY gets the tentative vote after his mighty effort at Sandown to score by over three lengths. The son of Galiway is a full-brother to Champion Stakes winner Sealiway and he could improve further to go close. Rosallion also makes plenty of appeal after his victory at Newbury.
SUNWAY overcame considerable signs of inexperience when making an impressive winning debut at Sandown last month and ought to have learnt plenty from that. He can follow up. Ancient Wisdom has done little wrong so far and rates the principal danger, whilst Rosallion may be the pick of the remainder, several of whom remain with potential.
Plenty can be fancied but the verdict goes to the well-bred SUNWAY, hugely impressive at Sandown once getting the hang of things.
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 (2)  (2.25/1 +36%)Ghaly |
2.25/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Ghaly 2.25/1, Proved better than ever in light campaign last year, landing two of his 3 starts with the form of his Newmarket success in October working out well. Shaped better than result in Royal Hunt Cup at this C&D on return, doing too much too soon, so he's not one to take lightly. Only midfield in C&D Royal Hunt Cup but previous win worked out well; high on the list. |
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2nd (3)  (12/1 +25%)Major Partnership |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Major Partnership 12/1, After 3 months off, recorded a first success in over 3 year when scoring cosily at Nottingham (8.3f) in June. Ran creditably in a stronger race when sixth of 15 at Sandown 3 weeks ago, so he can give another good account but more needed to resume winning ways. Only sixth of 15 at Sandown last time; yard has more obvious claims with Ghaly. |
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3rd (7)  (9/1 +25%)Storm Catcher |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Storm Catcher 9/1, Completed a hat-trick at Chelmsford (all at 10f) during the winter, with his latest success in February. Holding his form well since, running creditably when second back at Chelmsford last time, albeit no match for the impressive winner. Faces stiffer task now upped in grade. Running well on AW but probably better at 1m2f and turf record stands at 0-4. |
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4th (5)  (6/1 +14%)Akhu Najla |
6/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Akhu Najla 6/1, Very-expensive yearling and was an impressive winner of a Yarmouth maiden (1m) in April last year on his second outing. Didn't go on from that effort in his two remaining starts of the season, but he could yet do better on his return from 10 months off. Well-bred colt; promising last spring; returns from layoff and could still be unexposed. |
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5th (4)  (7.5/1 +53%)Empirestateofmind |
7.5/1(+53%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Empirestateofmind 7.5/1, Improved in the second half of 2022, following success at Thirsk (1m) with a trio of good runner-up efforts. Also finished second at Newmarket in April and could get back to form this time around, having possibly needed the run after 8 weeks off on his latest outing. Beaten narrowly at Newmarket in April but hasn't repeated form; needs to get back on track. |
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7th (10)  (6.5/1 -8%)Lowton |
6.5/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Lowton 6.5/1, Shaped well on debut and didn't need to improve to land the odds in maiden at Leicester (7f) next time. Only narrowly followed up in minor event at Newcastle last month, though showed good attitude to lead close home in a slowly-run race. Remains with potential now handicapping. 2-3; improved to score at Newcastle last month; retains potential but this is much tougher. |
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8th (8)  (8/1 +33%)Spirit Catcher |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Spirit Catcher 8/1, Twelve runs since his last win in 2022, but ran well when second at Redcar and Newcastle (both at 1m) on his first 2 starts this season. Run best excused when well held at Ripon last week having been carried wide by loose horse, so no surprise to see him get back on track. Latest run can be ignored (badly hampered); would be dangerous if getting an easy lead. |
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9th (9)  (12/1 +45%)Mr Mistoffelees |
12/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Mr Mistoffelees 12/1, Progressive at 2 yrs, getting off the mark at Kempton (1m) in December. Ran well in defeat on first 2 starts this term, not beaten far when mid-field in London Gold Cup at Newbury (10f). Didn't get home upped in trip at Royal Ascot last time, but needs to resume progress back at 1m. Needs a personal best but had an excuse last time and this drop in trip may suit. |
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GHALY gave weight and a beating to subsequent Listed winner King Of Conquest at Newmarket in October, and he was from disgraced off this mark in the Royal Hunt Cup 38 days ago. The lightly-raced seven-year-old could have more in the locker and he is preferred to the progressive Lattam, while handicap debutant Lowton should not be underestimated at the foot of the weights. Spanish raider Rodaballo is also noted.
LATTAM has shown improved form in handicaps over 1m this year, overcoming the run of the race when scoring at Newcastle a month ago, and he can land his third success of the season. The main danger could be Ghaly, who shaped well in the Royal Hunt Cup here on his return, while Lowton also merits consideration upped in trip for his handicap debut.
The two to concentrate on are Ghaly and LATTAM, the latter having a fine opportunity to enhance an already impressive strike-rate.
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)  (16/1 +20%)Intrinsic Bond |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Intrinsic Bond 16/1, Won the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon last year ut has only fired once from 5 starts this season. More needed having left Tracy Waggott since his latest outing. Not a solid option on recent evidence; needs to be revived by a recent stable switch. |
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2nd (7)  (5.5/1 -22%)Significantly |
5.5/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Significantly 5.5/1, C&D winner ar Royal Ascot in 2021 and with cheekpieces applied, he improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap at Haydock (6f, good to firm, 4/1) 23 days ago by ½ length from Khunan. Still not long with this yard and there's plenty to like about his chances. Goes well here; revitalised since joining current yard; leading contender. |
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3rd (3)  (10/1 +0%)Bond Chairman |
10/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Bond Chairman 10/1, Proved better than ever, on return from 9 months off, when narrowly taking 8-runner handicap at Doncaster (5f, firm) 41 days ago. 3 lb rise fair but this looks a much deeper contest. Fourth last year; up only 3lb for Doncaster win but this race is more competitive. |
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4th (12)  (11/1 -10%)Call Me Ginger |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Call Me Ginger 11/1, Scored 3 times last year (including over this C&D). Becoming well treated and wasn't really seen to best effect at Ayr earlier in the month, though others still look more persuasive despite his tempting mark. Last year's winner; under the radar this year but shaped last time as if about to peak. |
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5th (5)  (16/1 +20%)Kimngrace |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Kimngrace 16/1, Successful in listed company at Lingfield in February. Yet to build on that performance, though again had excuses on softer ground when down the field at Newmarket last time, finding herself isolated from the main group. In better heart than form figures suggest and she's respected. Unplaced since Lingfield win in February; needs to rediscover her spark after a break. |
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6th (15)  (10/1 +29%)Rock Melody |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Rock Melody 10/1, Has won twice over 5f at Musselburgh this summer and has held her form well in defeat both starts since, again running with credit when- third of 13 in handicap (5/1) at Hamilton (6f, good) 8 days ago. In good heart but this is a stronger contest than she usually contests. Two wins at Musselburgh and has remained in form; return to 5f should be ideal. |
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7th (8)  (2.25/1 +63%)Rhythm N Hooves |
2.25/1(+63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Rhythm N Hooves 2.25/1, Very progressive on AW early this year, winning at Newcastle in March and Chelmsford in April. Translated that progress to turf, producing a career best to land a 26-runner C&D handicap at Royal Ascot (good to firm, 12/1) 36 days ago. 9 lb rise makes things tougher but he can't be ruled out. Won in big field over C&D at Royal meeting; may not have reached his ceiling just yet. |
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8th (4)  (28/1 -12%)Arecibo |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Arecibo 28/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2021, albeit having kept some good company in that time. 25/1, 4¼ lengths tenth of 15 to The Big Board in handicap at this C&D (soft) 14 days ago. Others are more persuasive at present. Very well handicapped on pick of 2021 form but 0-20 since and carries obvious risks. |
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9th (11)  (18/1 -29%)Isle Of Lismore |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Isle Of Lismore 18/1, Consistent this season, gaining deserved first success of the year in 9-runner handicap at Newmarket (5f, good) 8 days ago. That effort represented a career-best but has work to do to overcome 7 lb higher mark now. Clearcut winner at Newmarket but this is much stronger and he's up 7lb in the weights.. |
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10th (1)  (18/1 -80%)Existent |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Existent 18/1, Highly tried since winning a pair of AW handicaps early last year but shaped with some promise switched back to handicaps when 2½ lengths fifth of 15 to The Big Board at this C&D (soft) 14 days ago, faring best of those held up. Not fully ruled out. Often runs in Group races; close fifth here two weeks ago; unlikely to be far away. |
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11th (2)  (66/1 -450%)Dusky Lord |
66/1(-450%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dusky Lord 66/1, Proved a revelation with cheekpieces refitted when landing the Ayr Silver Cup (6f) in fine style. Has since left Roger Varian but 9 lb rise may not be enough to stop him if able to back that performance up here after 10-month absence. Tongue strap applied. Last seen winning Ayr Silver Cup last autumn for Roger Varian; first-time tongue-tie. |
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12th (6)  (20/1 +20%)Bergerac |
20/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Bergerac 20/1, Reacted well to blinkers when winning back-to-back handicaps at Newmarket and York last summer. Sparingly seen and hasn't made much impact this season, and though headgear is reapplied here, he's probably better over further and needs to up his game to make a serious impression. Well held for inexperienced riders this year but may benefit from return of Neil Callan. |
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13th (9)  (5/1 -11%)The Big Board |
5/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) The Big Board 5/1, Most progressive this season, notching her third win of season in a 15-runner handicap (22/1) at this C&D (soft) 14 days ago. That effort represented a career best and she can give another good account. 3yo; further improvement when beating her 14 rivals over C&D two weeks ago; major player. |
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14th (13)  (50/1 -79%)Night On Earth |
50/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Night On Earth 50/1, Won on final start for Michael Appleby last summer but hasn't particularly recaptured that form for his current connections, only sixth of 7 in handicap (14/1) at Windsor (5.1f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Yet to shine for current stable and unplaced all five starts this year; tongue-strap on. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Having recorded a narrow success in the Palace of Holyroodhouse Stakes here in June, RHYTHM N HOOVES confirmed himself as a sprinter on the improve. He's 9lb higher and faces some battle-hardened speedsters today, but it's unlikely he has reached his ceiling just yet and further progress could be on the cards. The Big Board has been similarly progressive in recent starts and must go on the shortlist, along with Doncaster scorer Bond Chairman. Call Me Ginger is now rated 1lb lower than for last year's triumph in this and can't be ruled out.
Plenty here hold strong claims, though former Royal Ascot winner SIGNIFICANTLY perhaps makes most appeal. The five-year-old appears to have been freshened by a recent stable switch to the fine Julie Camacho yard and has the benefit of useful claimer Ryan Sexton offsetting some of the weight added for his recent Haydock win. Recent C&D winners The Big Board and Rhythm N Hooves could well prove capable of improving further, whilst Kimngrace, Khunan and the returning Dusky Lord also merit respect.
Improving 3yo The Big Board is feared but SIGNIFICANTLY is taken to enhance a good C&D record by following up a recent Haydock win.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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