There were 44 Races on Saturday 21st October 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Newton Abbot, 6 races at Ascot, 7 races at Limerick, 8 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Catterick, 9 races at Wolverhampton, 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 (6)  (9/1 +10%)Trawlerman |
9/1(+10%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Trawlerman 9/1, Last year's Ebor victor who resumed at the top of his game when routing a small field in a Salisbury conditions event (14f) last month. Completed a simple task when following up in a Newmarket listed contest and will be bidding to better his third-place finish in this 12 months ago. 3rd in this 2022 on good to soft, unraced on worse; recent wide-margin wins in lower grade. |
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2nd (3)  (11/10 +27%)Kyprios |
11/10(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kyprios 11/10, Won 4 Group 1s in an outstanding 2022 season, producing one of the best performances by a stayer for years when 20-length winner of Cadran at Longchamp on final start. Looked rusty on his belated return from injury in Irish St Leger but still very much the one to beat if back to his best. The one to beat on 2022 form; needs major step forward from his recent return from injury. |
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3rd (5)  (17/2 -13%)Sweet William |
17/2(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Sweet William 17/2, Most progressive since equipped with blinkers, winning very competitive handicaps at Newbury (2m) in July and Goodwood in August. Excellent second of 22 in the Ebor at York and ran at least as well upped in grade when runner-up to Trueshan in Doncaster Cup. More needed to reverse the form, though. Beaten just over 1l by Trueshan in Doncaster Cup; highly progressive; appeals each-way. |
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4th (7)  (5/2 +0%)Trueshan |
5/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Trueshan 5/2, One of the leading stayers of recent years who won this race for a third consecutive year in 2022. Generally below his best this season but showed he's back in much better nick when landing the Prix du Cadran by 4 lengths at Longchamp 3 weeks ago and that sets him up nicely for this. Goes very well in the mud and a fourth Long Distance Cup win may well be forthcoming. |
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5th (2)  (15/2 +0%)Coltrane |
15/2(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Coltrane 15/2, A tough and most reliable stayer who added another Group 2 to his CV when seeing off Gold Cup winner Courage Mon Ami in the Lonsdale Cup at York (2m, good to firm) in August. Turned in a lacklustre effort in the Doncaster Cup on most recent outing but is the type to bounce back quickly. A leading stayer this year but below form in his two runs on soft, including last time. |
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6th (1)  (33/1 +34%)Broome |
33/1(+34%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Broome 33/1, Won the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan in March. Creditable third in the Yorkshire Cup on his return to Europe but well below that level since, including when third to Trueshan in Doncaster Cup on most recent outing. Easy enough to discard at this level at present. Won 2m Dubai Gold Cup in March; has not lived up to that; 3rd to two of these at Doncaster. |
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7th (8)  (150/1 +0%)Maxident |
150/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Maxident 150/1, Won at Leicester by a huge margin in April. However, hasn't progressed since and has no business in this field. Only four races, so could still do better, but vastly better is required in this race. |
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8th (4)  (80/1 +20%)Stratum |
80/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Stratum 80/1, Veteran who landed the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2022. However, has yet to fire this season and ran poorly having a rare handicap start at the Curragh last month. Easily passed over at this level. Now a 10yo and will seemingly do very well to match last year's fourth in this event. |
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After nearly a year off due to injury, Kyprios returned to the track to finish second when looking to defend his Irish St Leger crown over 1m6f at the Curragh last month. Connections will be hoping that the cobwebs have been blown off and their superstar stayer is back to his best. However, it's TRUESHAN who gets the nod to reverse the form of the 2022 Goodwood Cup and get the better of Aidan O'Brien's charge today. Alan King's runner has been in fine form recently, winning the Doncaster Cup and the Group 1 Prix du Cadran over 2m4f at Longchamp in ready fashion last time, and he has conditions that suit today. Sweet William heads the remainder.
KYPRIOS was off his game returning from injury in the Irish St Leger, but he posted one of the most remarkable staying performances of modern times when landing the Cadran on his final outing in 2022, and will take a fair bit of beating if returning to anywhere near that level. Trueshan turned in his best effort of the season when winning the latest renewal of the aforementioned event and is second choice in his bid to win this race for a fourth consecutive year.
Kyprios needs to raise his game again after injury and resurgent TRUESHAN, bidding to win this for the fourth time, is preferred.
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 (1)  (40/1 -21%)Art Power |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Art Power 40/1, Very talented on his day but tends to save his best for the Curragh, adding Group 2 Sapphire Stakes to his tally in July. Exploits have been a shade mixed since, including back at that venue and never figured on back of a tardy start in the Prix de l'Abbaye latest. Subdued since Irish Group 2 win in July and now 0-14 at the top level. |
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2nd (2)  (5/4 +23%)Kinross |
5/4(+23%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Kinross 5/4, Impressive when doubling his tally at Group 1 level in this race 12 months ago and looked as good as ever this time around, landing Group 2's at Goodwood/York. Produced another fine effort when second in Prix de la Foret latest and he looks sure to make a bold bid to defend his crown. Clearcut winner of last year's race; arguably unlucky in Foret last time; the one to beat. |
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3rd (6)  (11/1 +8%)Spycatcher |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Spycatcher 11/1, Improved performer this season, resuming winning ways in French Group 3 and went down all guns blazing in Prix Maurice De Gheest at Deauville on penultimate start. Weakened in to third late on in Group 2 Park Stakes (7f) latest but this ground will hold no fears. Has had fine year, but only third of five in Group 2 last time and will need a career best. |
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4th (15)  (25/1 +11%)Swingalong |
25/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Swingalong 25/1, Group 2 winner as a juvenile who produced fine pair of in-the-frame efforts in Group 1 company either side of success in Grp. 3 Summer Stakes at York (6f) in July. Another with a bit to find on these terms but she's proven her effectiveness on a softer surface previously. Productive since dropped to 6f but others have better form; soft ground could be a concern. |
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5th (4)  (25/1 +0%)Run To Freedom |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Run To Freedom 25/1, Ran a cracker when runner-up behind Kinross in this 12 months ago and confirmed that no fluke this time around, landing Salisbury listed event prior to big effort when runner-up in July Cup. Not in same form in Sprint Cup at Haydock but comes here fresher than most. Runner-up 12 months ago and in this year's July Cup but below par at Haydock last time. |
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6th (8)  (66/1 -32%)Makarova |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Makarova 66/1, Landed a listed contest at Ayr in June and held her own up in grade subsequently, fourth from a good draw in the Nunthorpe and similar form when 2 lengths sixth in Prix de l'Abbaye at Longchamp. Suspicion she will come up short again, however. Better than ever since dropped to 5f; this testing 6f could stretch her stamina. |
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7th (11)  (20/1 -208%)Vadream |
20/1(-208%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Vadream 20/1, Smart mare who got back to her best during the spring, landing Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket in May. Disappointed next 3 starts but confirmed herself back in good form (after 3 months off) with good fifth in C&D Group 3 earlier this month. Forecast rain a major plus ahead of this. Mud-lover whose smart wins in the spring came on soft/heavy; the more rain, the better. |
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8th (7)  (15/2 +17%)Mill Stream |
15/2(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Mill Stream 15/2, Fine efforts when twice placed behind the prolific Quinault in big-field handicaps this summer and matched that form when landing listed/Group 3 contests at Deauville in August. Went well for long way when sixth in last month's Sprint Cup and entitled to give another good account. Quickened to win French Group 3; far from disgraced in first Group 1 latest; shortlisted. |
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9th (9)  (15/2 +38%)Sandrine |
15/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Sandrine 15/2, Smart filly who won the Lennox last season. Solid start to present campaign in the spring and ran right up to her best equipped with a visor, third behind Kinross in York Group 2 prior to going one place better in Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster (7f) 5 weeks ago. Career-best effort when winning the Park Stakes on soft last time; commands major respect. |
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10th (10)  (14/1 -27%)Sense Of Duty |
14/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Sense Of Duty 14/1, Showcasing filly who was most progressive during first half of 2022, running out most impressive winner of Group 3 Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle in June. Creditable return from 15 months off when third in 5f, Newbury Group 3 in September but this rates a tough enough ask. Looked a potential top-notcher in 2022; last month's reappearance run was possibly needed. |
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11th (12)  (28/1 -27%)Believing |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Believing 28/1, Smart filly who scored twice during the spring (latterly a Group 3) and well suited by the strong pace when adding Pontefract listed event (6f) to her tally in August. Fine third in Sprint Cup at Haydock 6 weeks ago and she's well deserving of her place in this line up. Personal best when third in Group 1 Sprint Cup; still more required but not discounted. |
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12th (13)  (80/1 -60%)Magical Sunset |
80/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Magical Sunset 80/1, Likeable type who handles the mud very well, as shown when winning Group 3 at Goodwood (7f) in August. Couldn't replicate that at Doncaster a month later and she's a very optimistic runner starting out for new stable now. Soft/heavy ground would suit but plenty to find on form for new yard in first Group 1. |
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13th (14)  (18/1 +28%)Ocean Quest |
18/1(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Ocean Quest 18/1, Smart filly who was fourth in this year's Commonwealth Cup and took her form up a notch when readily landing Naas Group 3 over this trip in August. Not ideally placed when fourth in Renaissance Stakes at the Curragh since and she's proven with plenty of give underfoot. Beaten favourite in Curragh Group 3 but earlier fourth in C&D Group 1 gives her claims. |
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14th (3)  (11/1 -22%)Rohaan |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Rohaan 11/1, Smart performer who goes particularly well at this venue (5-time C&D winner) and confirmed more positive signs from Ayr Gold Cup when landing class 2 C&D handicap 2 weeks ago. Finished an unlucky fourth in this race 12 months ago and not underestimated despite having bit to find on these terms. Comes alive at Ascot and won handicap here two weeks ago; handles the mud; each-way claims. |
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15th (5)  (18/1 +45%)Saint Lawrence |
18/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Saint Lawrence 18/1, Snapped losing sequence following yard switch/refitted with blinkers when landing the Wokingham at the Royal Meeting back in June. More than backed that up when third in Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest next start but does need to shrug off a lesser run in last month's Sprint Cup at Haydock. Wokingham winner before third in French Group 1; below par last time but could bounce back. |
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A somewhat unlucky loser (runner-up) in the Prix de la Foret last month when not getting a clear run inside the final furlong, KINROSS can gain compensation on the drop in trip and follow up last year's emphatic success in this contest. Ground conditions should be ideal for Ralph Beckett's charge as he looks to give Frankie Dettori a Group 1-winning send off on his Ascot swan song. A comfortable winner of the Park Stakes at Doncaster, C&D winner Sandrine is of interest now back over 6f, while Spycatcher and last year's sixth Vadream should enjoy conditions. Not beaten far in the Haydock Spring Cup, Believing is a key player, along with Mill Stream, who has had a very progressive season.
An impressive winner of this race 12 months ago, KINROSS has looked as good as ever this time around, landing a pair of Group 2s prior to a solid second in the Foret at Longchamp on his latest outing 3 weeks ago. With forecast conditions looking firmly in his favour he can make a bold bid to defend his crown. Vadream is another who will relish this ground and is feared, with last year's fourth Rohaan and Sandrine completing the shortlist.
Everything looks in place for a bold bid from KINROSS to win back-to-back runnings of this Group 1, with Sandrine the main threat.
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)  (22/1 +67%)Poptronic |
22/1(+67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Poptronic 22/1, Big improver in first half of 2022, completing her hat-trick in 10f Newcastle Group 3 last summer. Took form to another level when edging out Sea Silk Road in Lancashire Oaks at Haydock before her limitations were exposed at the top table. Lancashire Oaks winner; below form at 1m6f on good to soft (unraced on worse) last time. |
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2nd (8)  (6/1 +14%)Bluestocking |
6/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Bluestocking 6/1, Shaped well when placed behind Warm Heart in Newbury listed race/Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot before collared only close home by Savethelastdance in the Irish Oaks. Good fourth in Yorkshire Oaks since but a shade disappointing she didn't land the odds back in grade at Chester latest. Cheekpieces on. Close calls include Irish Oaks (soft); cheekpieces now; well capable of a prominent finish. |
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3rd (9)  (3/1 +14%)Jackie Oh |
3/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Jackie Oh 3/1, Disappointing when backed to land big-field handicap at Royal Ascot but hasn't looked back since, landing Group 3 Rathbride Stakes at Gowran before a pair of excellent runner-up efforts, latterly coming up just a neck shy in the Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp. Up in trip, which she should get. Major player if she stays this new trip and there's a pretty good chance of that. |
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4th (1)  (12/1 -33%)Above The Curve |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Above The Curve 12/1, Group 1 winner at 3 and added another pattern success to her CV when seeing off subsequent Prix Rothschild winner Mqse de Sevigne in Saint-Cloud Group 2 in May. Sound-enough efforts in defeat since, just keeping on at the one pace on first crack at 11.9f at Longchamp. Cheekpieces reached for. Classy but her sixth of eight in the 1m4f Vermeille does not augur well; first headgear. |
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5th (2)  (11/2 -38%)Free Wind |
11/2(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Free Wind 11/2, Very smart mare who won at York on her return and she returned to the very pick of her form when a head-second in the Group 1 Yorkshire Oaks in August. Never really a factor pitched into the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe last time but demands respect back against her own sex. Beaten a head in the Yorkshire Oaks; well held facing a stiff task in the Arc de Triomphe. |
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6th (10)  (66/1 +6%)Red Riding Hood |
66/1(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Red Riding Hood 66/1, Improved for positive tactics and or a tongue tie in recent starts, doubling career tally in Group 3 company in August. Ran well on the figures when fifth in Group 2 level latest but this is asking a lot. In much better form lately but still needs to show something very new. |
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7th (7)  (5/1 -11%)Time Lock |
5/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Time Lock 5/1, Landed the odds in listed company at Craon in September and displayed a striking turn of foot when supplementing that in Group 3 Princess Royal Stakes at Newmarket. Soft ground could blunt that asset but she remains of interest on the back of that big career best. Has clicked at 1m4f on good to soft (France) and good to firm (Newmarket) last two runs. |
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8th (12)  (16/1 +0%)Running Lion |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Running Lion 16/1, Impressive when easily completing a 4-timer in the 1¼m Pretty Polly (soft) in May. Back on track after her flop in the French Oaks when placed twice since albeit she looked stretched by 12f behind Time Look at Newmarket. 3rd to Time Lock when upped to 1m4f last time, failing to prove stamina; goes well on soft. |
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9th (11)  (8/1 +43%)Rue Boissonade |
8/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Rue Boissonade 8/1, Won maiden at Saint-Cloud in April and Prix de Malleret at Longchamp in July. Better form when fourth on latter course last 2 starts, in Prix Vermeille (2 lengths behind Warm Heart) and Prix de Royallieu (beaten 4¾ lengths by Sea Silk Road, staying on well from rear). Good test will suit. Will see the trip out well; big player if getting more luck in running than last time. |
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10th (6)  (20/1 -25%)Term Of Endearment |
20/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Term Of Endearment 20/1, Lightly-raced 4-y-o but very effective in the mud and she arrives on the back of a career-best effort when landing Group 3 Give Thanks Stakes at Cork 2 months ago. Another jolt of progress required but she's likely to give it a good go. Won Group 3 at Cork on latest start; needs better to win this but well equipped for a slog. |
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11th (13)  (100/1 +33%)Sea Of Roses |
100/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Sea Of Roses 100/1, Useful filly who returned to action with a good second in Group 3 at Saint Cloud. No threat in the Musidora/Oaks next 2 starts and has done nothing really since to think she's up to this class. Stays 1m4f and acts on soft (has never encountered the two together) but plenty to find. |
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12th (14)  (14/1 -17%)Sweet Memories |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Sweet Memories 14/1, Came a long way in short space of time in the summer, winning 1¼m Newbury novice in July and producing a near-smart performance on only her third start when following up in 1½m listed event on July course. Second in Group 3 company since and may still have a bigger effort in her with headgear on. 2nd to impressive Time Lock at Newmarket; back on more testing ground with first headgear. |
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13th (5)  (40/1 -21%)Stay Alert |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Stay Alert 40/1, Developed into a smart performer at 3, the highlight being a Group 3 success at Newbury. Hold-up tactics haven't been as effective in very good company this term, only really giving her true running once when runner-up in a first-time tongue tie in the Pretty Polly. 2nd in a 1m2f Group 1 in July; more to prove at 1m4f and on soft ground. |
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14th (3)  (33/1 +18%)One For Bobby |
33/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) One For Bobby 33/1, Improved performer for Hughie Morrison this term, successful in listed company at Nottingham in May and gained Group 3 breakthrough in Vichy 2 months later. Sound 5½ lengths sixth of 8 to Mqse De Sevigne in Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville latest and now back up in trip with tongue tie back on. More to prove at this level, over 1m4f and after latest start; her 2022 tongue-tie returns. |
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TIME LOCK seems impervious to the state of the ground and, having easily brushed aside Sweet Memories (second) and Running Lion (third) when landing the Dubai Stakes at Newmarket last month, she is likely to make a bold bid to extend her winning run to three on the bounce. Obviously, this is a stiffer test and the challenges presented by the less exposed Jackie Oh and high-class Free Wind are afforded the utmost respect, with the latter looking the pick of that pair given the Gosden's fine record in this race. Rue Boissonade's French form has plenty of depth and she, too, is a must for consideration.
The Classic generation has a tremendous record in this race and JACKIE OH may enhance it further. She's untried over middle-distances on deep ground but she certainly promises to cope with it and her neck-second in the Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp suggests she's better than ever. Free Wind and Above The Curve are established at the top table against their own sex and head the opposition.
French challenger RUE BOISSONADE (nap) made late gains in Group 1s on good to soft on her last two starts. Jackie Oh is feared most.
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)  (5/1 +29%)Big Rock |
5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Big Rock 5/1, Smart French performer who completed 4-timer in Group 3 at Chantilly. Better form when runner-up in 3 Group 1s since, namely Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly, Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville and Prix du Moulin at Longchamp. Handles soft and likely to be in the mix again. Smart French colt who is threatening to win at the top level; has to be feared. |
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2nd (3)  (14/1 +13%)Facteur Cheval |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Facteur Cheval 14/1, Smart French gelding who's acquitted himself well in defeat this season, placed in Group 1s last 3 starts. Conditions will suit but seems destined to find one or two too good at this level. Consistent French gelding; ties in with Paddington and Big Rock; should go well. |
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3rd (11)  (7/2 -5%)Tahiyra |
7/2(-5%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Tahiyra 7/2, Clear of the remainder when second in the 1000 Guineas on return, her only defeat, and kept on readily when landing the Irish equivalent at the Curragh. Added further Group 1s to her tally in Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot and Matron at Leopardstown, so must be respected taking on the males. Esteemed Irish filly; bidding for a Group 1 four-timer; one of the main players. |
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4th (2)  (40/1 +20%)Checkandchallenge |
40/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Checkandchallenge 40/1, Three-time winner (including a 1m Group 3) but is often highly tried and this will prove another step too far. Creditable fourth in this race last year; not so solid judged on 2023 form. |
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5th (10)  (50/1 +0%)Rogue Millennium |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Rogue Millennium 50/1, Back to winning ways in Duke of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot in June. Posted a good 1¼ lengths second to Tahiyra in Matron Stakes at Leopardstown but disappointed in France either side of that. This looks too demanding. Won at Royal Ascot and second to Tahiyra in the Matron, both on good; needs a career best. |
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6th (8)  (5/1 -43%)Nashwa |
5/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Nashwa 5/1, Excellent record in the top fillies/mares' races, landing a third Group 1 in the Falmouth at Newmarket impressively. Excuses when going for a second Nassau next time before excellent placed efforts in Juddmonte (ahead of Paddington) at York and Irish Champion at Leopardstown. Big shout. Three-time Group 1 winner against her own sex; 2-2 over 1m; holds solid claims. |
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7th (1)  (40/1 -21%)Angel Bleu |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Angel Bleu 40/1, Dual Group 1 winner as a juvenile. First success since when edging ahead late on in 7f Haydock listed race in June and as good as ever when winning Celebration Mile at Goodwood 8 weeks ago. Plenty to find here but the more rain the better his chances. Celebration Mile success took his record on ground softer than good to 6-8. |
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8th (6)  (100/1 +0%)Epictetus |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Epictetus 100/1, Looked suited by the drop back to 1m when stylish winner of Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood (soft) but hasn't kicked on since. Headgear back on. Firmly up against it. Has failed to build on his Group 3 win at Glorious Goodwood; stiff assignment. |
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9th (9)  (7/4 +20%)Paddington |
7/4(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Paddington 7/4, Superbly campaigned and has developed into one of the leading 3-y-os, landing his fourth successive Group 1 in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood (heavy). Lost little in defeat in Juddmonte International at York since and strong chance of resuming winning ways. His International defeat can be excused; a winning machine previously; top on ratings. |
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10th (5)  (11/1 +21%)Chaldean |
11/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Chaldean 11/1, Frankel colt who progressed at a rate of knots last season, completing the 4-timer in Dewhurst at Newmarket. Resumed winning ways in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket but was quickly brushed aside by Paddington in St James's Palace at Royal Ascot. Well held in Prix Jean Prat since. Off 104 days. May bounce back but others have the edge; won a substandard 2,000 Guineas. |
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11th (7)  (100/1 +0%)Hi Royal |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Hi Royal 100/1, Huge improvement when 1¾ lengths second of 14 to Chaldean in 2000 Guineas (125/1) at Newmarket (8f, heavy) but has gone backwards since. Easy to oppose. Placed in the 2,000 Guineas and Irish Guineas; hasn't backed up that form. |
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Paddington's winning run came to an end in the Juddmonte International when third to Mostahdaf having been kept busy since the beginning of the season. The four-time Group 1 winner has been freshened up for this, but it remains to be seen whether his schedule earlier in the campaign has left a mark and, therefore, the vote goes to NASHWA. She finished ahead of Aidan O'Brien's colt at York and backed that up when a close third in the Irish Champion Stakes. With conditions on the softer side and the manner of her impressive win in the Falmouth fresh in the mind, this appears to be a shrewd move by connections. Tahiyra's bid may be dampened by persistent rain, so the other main challengers could prove to be the French duo of Big Rock and Facteur Cheval.
NASHWA's turn of foot proved to be a potent weapon dropped back to 1m when an impressive winner of the Falmouth at Newmarket and she has since run some huge races in defeat back up in trip, notably when finishing a neck in front of Paddington in the Juddmonte International. A stiff 1m is ideal for the Gosden filly and she looks the value call with leading 3-y-o Paddington likely to be a warm favourite once again. Classy 3-y-o filly Tahiyra is another big player.
High-class filly NASHWA is very interesting back at this distance and looks a solid alternative to excellent colt Paddington.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (8)  (3/1 +25%)King Of Steel |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) King Of Steel 3/1, Massive improvement on return for a new yard when finding only Auguste Rodin too good in the Derby, going clear but collared late. Easy winner of Group 2 at the Royal meeting here next time and back to best on his first go at this trip when fourth in Irish Champion 6 weeks ago. Major player. Solid campaign includes sound efforts in the Derby, King George and Irish Champion Stakes. |
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2nd (6)  (11/2 +31%)Via Sistina |
11/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Via Sistina 11/2, Made a winning return in Dahlia Stakes and backed that up when landing Pretty Polly at the Curragh in July. Falmouth probably came too soon less than a fortnight later but was back on song when nose second to Mqse De Sevigne in Prix Jean Romanet. Handles soft ground so she's one to consider. Has form figures of 21112 in her 1m1f-10.5f races for current stable; holds fair claims. |
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3rd (7)  (4/1 +11%)Horizon Dore |
4/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Horizon Dore 4/1, French Raider who has progressed well this year, gaining his fourth success in a row in Prix Dollar at Longchamp (9.7f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Ground somewhat of a concern but he's firmly on the up so must be respected on his first attempt at the top table. Improving French 3yo gelding who brings an attractive profile to this first Group 1 bid. |
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4th (5)  (18/1 +36%)Point Lonsdale |
18/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Point Lonsdale 18/1, Low-mileage 4-y-o who resumed better than ever this spring with successes in 10f Alleged Stakes at the Curragh and Huxley Stakes at Chester. Back to best when sixth to Auguste Rodin in Irish Champion Stakes 6 weeks ago but will surely come up short in this field. Sole runner for Ballydoyle but has weak claims; near the bottom of this pack on ratings. |
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5th (9)  (16/1 -14%)Royal Rhyme |
16/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Royal Rhyme 16/1, Most progressive away from firmish ground this year, winning 10f handicaps at Newmarket in May and Goodwood in August. Took the step up in grade in his stride when taking listed race at Ayr (10f) 4 weeks ago and he's certainly worth chancing in this given forecast testing conditions. Progressive 3yo whose latest success took his record on ground softer than good to 4-4. |
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6th (2)  (8/1 +71%)Dubai Honour |
8/1(+71%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Dubai Honour 8/1, Big improver over 1¼m at 3, winning pair of Group 2s in France and runner-up in this corresponding event. Failed to reach those levels in 2022 but firmly back on track this season, winning a couple of Group 1s in Australia in the spring. No impact when last seen in Eclipse so best watched. Second in this contest in 2021 but only sixth last year; 0-6 in Group races on home soil. |
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7th (4)  (12/1 +14%)My Prospero |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) My Prospero 12/1, Very progressive 3-y-o, signing off with a close third in this corresponding event 12 months ago. Gradually back to form this term, going close in messy Group 2 at York before capitalising on the drop in grade in listed event at Goodwood most recently. First-time blinkers/tongue tie applied. Listed win last month; close third in this race last year; tongue-tie and blinkers fitted. |
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8th (1)  (10/3 +39%)Bay Bridge |
10/3(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bay Bridge 10/3, Plenty to like about his performance tackling 1½m for the first time as he easily won the Group 3 September Stakes at Kempton last month. Too keen as has often been the case this year when sixth in the Arc since but goes well in the mud so should put up a bold defence his crown. Sixth in the Arc last time; won this race 12 months ago and warrants respect on that basis. |
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A few with chances, including last year's winner Bay Bridge, who arrives following a creditable sixth in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, and progressive French raider Horizon Dore. That said, it might pay to side with MOSTAHDAF. The son of Frankel landed the Prince Of Wales's Stakes here in June and was given an excellent ride in the Juddmonte at York next time. He appears to have matured ten-fold this season, and the Group 1 hat-trick does not look beyond him. Via Sistina will be suited by underfoot conditions and should not be underestimated.
Conditions will no doubt play their part in the signature race of the day and with no Auguste Rodin to worry about, KING OF STEEL is selected to gain a first Group 1 level success of his career and give Frankie Dettori the perfect send off on his 'final' ride in Europe. Bay Bridge's finest hour came when landing this contest 12 months ago and he looks sure to put up a bold defence of his crown, with Via Sistina and Mostahdaf (who is by no means a guaranteed runner) another couple to consider.
Frankie Dettori's last ride in Britain, KING OF STEEL, holds strong claims and gets the vote ahead of Horizon Dore.
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 (15)  (25/1 +50%)The Gatekeeper |
25/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) The Gatekeeper 25/1, Winner of 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Newmarket earlier this season and better than ever when awarded a 1m handicap at Goodwood (soft) at the end of August. Creditable fourth of 7 to Rhoscolyn back at Goodwood last time but looks summed up by his mark. Went close in big 1m handicap at Glorious Goodwood; will do well to repeat it today. |
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2nd (13)  (40/1 +0%)Ropey Guest |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Ropey Guest 40/1, Bagged a second success of 2023 with a career best in 19-runner handicap at York (1m, good to firm) in August. Creditable 2 lengths sixth of 17 in the Challenge Cup here (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. Has form in the mud. Won a big prize at 1m in August; combination of trip and testing ground is not ideal. |
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3rd (9)  (7/1 -8%)Docklands |
7/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Docklands 7/1, Quickly developed into a smart performer, winning twice over C&D this summer, notably the Britannia at the Royal meeting. A touch disappointing in a Goodwood Group 3 last time but could resume his progression back in a big-field handicap. His first C&D win came on soft. Big player. Has won on soft; C&D winner at the Royal meeting; now 10lb higher against older horses. |
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4th (7)  (10/1 +38%)Bopedro |
10/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Bopedro 10/1, Two 1m Newmarket wins this year and showed he's still at the top of his game at the end of a long season when third of 34 in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (9f, good to firm) 3 weeks ago. Acts on heavy ground. Respected. Excellent 3rd of 34 in the Cambridgeshire latest (1m1f); yard won 3 of last 6 runnings. |
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5th (19)  (25/1 -25%)Vetiver |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Vetiver 25/1, Three wins, notably a 7f Carlisle listed event on soft ground in June. Creditable 5¾ lengths third of 10 to Matilda Picotte in Group 3 Sceptre at Doncaster (7f, good) on her only start since. While it's tough to argue her mark looks generous she is less exposed than most of these. Has progressed this year and suited by soft ground but plenty to prove back in a handicap. |
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6th (3)  (7/1 +0%)Sonny Liston |
7/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Sonny Liston 7/1, Second in the Royal Hunt Cup over C&D (good to firm) in June and even better form when narrowly denied in 1m Doncaster handicap (good to soft) last month. Raised another 4 lb for that but still respected with Ryan Moore taking the ride again. Solid marker in top 1m handicaps, including over C&D; touched off on soft ground last time. |
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7th (18)  (12/1 +25%)Lattam |
12/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Lattam 12/1, Steadily progressive 4-y-o who landed Irish Lincolnshire on return and went in again on AW at Newcastle (1m) in June. Creditable efforts in 1m handicaps on testing ground at Goodwood and York in recent weeks. Wears first-time cheekpieces. Won Irish Lincoln on return; suited by ground but looks to have work cut out; headgear now. |
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8th (11)  (20/1 -43%)Coeur D'or |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Coeur D'or 20/1, Has had a cracking year, including bagging valuable 1m handicaps at Galway (soft) and the Curragh (good) in August. Respectable eighth of 22 back at the Curragh (1¼m, good to soft) 41 days ago. Won two valuable 1m handicaps in Ireland of late; this should be run to suit. |
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9th (5)  (8/1 -7%)Al Mubhir |
8/1(-7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Al Mubhir 8/1, Progressive last year and improved again to win 1m Leicester handicap in April. Remained in form since, including third in a Newbury listed last time, and his liking for testing ground earns him a place on the shortlist here. Two 1m wins on heavy/soft; hampered at Goodwood on latest run at this trip; can go well. |
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10th (2)  (16/1 +0%)Raadobarg |
16/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Raadobarg 16/1, Smart and consistent performer at listed/Group level this year but yet to score for current yard and suspicion that wait for his next win will go on a bit longer. Running well in Group and Listed races, including over C&D, but this looks tough. |
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11th (10)  (40/1 -21%)Helm Rock |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Helm Rock 40/1, Thrived at the end of this summer, completing a 1m AW double at Newcastle and Kempton (1m). Another rise in the weights was enough to find him out back on turf last time, though. Likely vulnerable again. Two useful AW wins at 1m before well held off new high turf mark latest; up against it. |
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12th (6)  (11/2 +31%)Awaal |
11/2(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Awaal 11/2, Smart performer who has been placed in the Lincoln (second to Migration) at Doncaster (1m, heavy) and Bunbury Cup (7f, good to soft) this year. Another creditable effort when third in 7f Redcar listed race a couple of weeks ago. Useful form in top handicaps at 1m (C&D) and 7f; better suited by the mud than some. |
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13th (12)  (28/1 -27%)Rhoscolyn |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Rhoscolyn 28/1, Dropped in the weights and back in excellent order during the summer, notching 3 wins on soft/heavy ground at Goodwood. Another creditable effort when fifth of 17 in the Challenge Cup here on good to firm here a fortnight ago and could better than with the ground more in his favour now. Having a terrific spell with 3 wins at 7f and 1m but has a mighty task under a penalty. |
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14th (16)  (12/1 +52%)Dual Identity |
12/1(+52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Dual Identity 12/1, Back to winning ways with a wide-margin success at Sandown (1¼m, good to soft) in September but his mark took a hike for that and he faded to finish tenth of 34 in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (9f) since. Another good run in the Cambridgeshire latest (1m1f); return to soft ground is a worry. |
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15th (14)  (50/1 -25%)Bennetot |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Bennetot 50/1, Useful in France. Joined a yard which does so well with new recruits but he didn't offer immediate encouragement at Haydock (7f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Useful at 1m on very soft in France but remote finish on debut for yard last month. |
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16th (17)  (14/1 +22%)Dancing Magic |
14/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Dancing Magic 14/1, Remains a maiden but has been highly tried (last 8 runs at listed/Group level) and the booking of Oisin Murphy takes the eye on this belated handicap debut. Has form in the mud. Maiden; raced in Listed/Group races since last September; had wind surgery; down the list. |
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17th (20)  (66/1 +18%)Eilean Dubh |
66/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Eilean Dubh 66/1, 5-y-o who enjoyed a fine 2022, winning 4 times. Got his head back in front at Hamilton (8.3f) in July but the handicapper has seemingly been in control since. First-time cheekpieces need to spark improvement. Hamilton winner in July but has found it hard work in big handicaps at about 1m since. |
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18th (1)  (14/1 -56%)Migration |
14/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Migration 14/1, Better than ever when defying top weight in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, heavy) on his reappearance in April. His absence since a below-par effort in a Newmarket Group 3 in May isn't too big a concern given his ability to go well fresh but some effort will be needed under clear top weight. Hampered in this in 2022; strong finish won the Lincoln in April (1m, heavy); considered. |
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19th (8)  (25/1 +0%)Blue For You |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Blue For You 25/1, Resumed winning ways in good style at York (1m, good) in July. Failed to make an impact on his next 3 starts but looked right back in form when finishing well from too far back in the Challenge Cup here (7f) recently. The first-time tongue tie he had added to his visor on that occasion is retained. High in the weights and there's little to suggest he welcomes soft ground. |
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20th (4)  (12/1 -9%)Baradar |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Baradar 12/1, Bagged the International over 7f here (good to soft) in July and produced a really smart handicap performance when following up over 6.5f at the Doncaster St Leger meeting. Ground conditions will be in his favour but this trip is a maximum for him. New level since cheekpieces added, winning at 7f/about 6f; faces rigorous test back at 1m. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
In a wide-open renewal of this valuable handicap marginal preference is for AWAAL, who arrives here 1lb lower than when third in the Royal Hunt Cup over course and distance in June. He confirmed his well-being when filling the same position at Listed level two weeks ago and he should relish conditions. Migration beat the selection in the Lincoln earlier in the year but may not be able to confirm that form on these terms. Docklands remains unexposed and should not be discounted, while Lattam has to be of some interest in first-time cheekpieces. The shortlist is completed by Raadobarg, Sonny Liston and Vetiver.
DOCKLANDS gained the first of 2 C&D wins this summer on soft ground and is worth a chance to atone for his lesser run in pattern company at Glorious Goodwood as he continues to look well treated on the form of his impressive Britannia success at the Royal meeting. David O'Meara has won this 3 times since 2017 so his runners need paying close attention, with Blue For You and Bopedro possibly the pick of them. Al Mubhir and Sonny Liston also make the shortlist.
A stiff test at 1m on testing ground promises to suit AL MUBHIR and he gets the vote in a typically competitive running of this race.
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