There were 48 Races on Saturday 15th July 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 6 races at Chester, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at York, 7 races at Ascot, 8 races at Navan, 7 races at Salisbury, 6 races at Hamilton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
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) (1.25/1 +64%) Race The Wind |
1.25/1(+64%) | (9) Race The Wind 1.25/1, Bred to be at least useful, shaped as if better for the experience when fourth of 6 in maiden at this C&D on debut a fortnight ago. Can improve from that first run and yard's 2-y-o runners command respect. Likely to be more clued-up than when fourth of six on C&D debut; big player. |
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2nd (5) (11/1 +31%) Get Jiggy With It |
11/1(+31%) | (5) Get Jiggy With It 11/1, Foaled April 9. €60,000 yearling, Highland Reel filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 1m Primo Bacio and useful 7f/1m winner Smile of Love. Watch for market clues with yard going well. Bred to be useful and cost 60,000euros as a yearling; must be respected. |
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3rd (11) (4.5/1 +31%) Zenjabeela |
4.5/1(+31%) | (11) Zenjabeela 4.5/1, Foaled February 13. Too Darn Hot filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 7.4f winner Cell Sa Beela. Dam unraced half-sister to high-class winner Alpha Centauri. Of plenty of interest given her pedigree, so she's one to note on debut. By Too Darn Hot out of half-sister to 3 Group 1 winners; interesting newcomer; a top yard. |
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4th (6) (4/1 +67%) Love You Darling |
4/1(+67%) | (6) Love You Darling 4/1, Produced a promising first effort when second in minor event at Leicester (7f) 6 days ago, no match for an above-average prospect but keeping on final 1f. Entitled to progress with that experience behind her. Some promise after slow start in Leicester novice; should improve for the experience. |
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5th (2) (5/1 +55%) Bernese |
5/1(+55%) | (2) Bernese 5/1, Foaled February 19. Expert Eye filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Chasseral. Dam 1m-1¼m winner. Appeals on paper so she's one to consider on debut. Expert Eye half-sister to a 6f 2yo winner from a useful family; fits the bill on paper. |
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6th (7) (125/1 -56%) Makuri |
125/1(-56%) | (7) Makuri 125/1, Has failed to beat a rival in two starts so far, still in need of the experience in 6-runner maiden at this C&D 22 days ago. Likely to need more time. Hasn't beaten a rival in her two outings, latest over C&D; hard to fancy. |
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7th (10) (50/1 -25%) Spirit La Adelita |
50/1(-25%) | (10) Spirit La Adelita 50/1, Foaled March 21. Mayson filly. Sister to useful winner up to 1m Stone Soldier and half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner L'Addition and 1m winner Duchess of Fife. Hooded for her first outing and others make more appeal. Stable has modest strike-rate with 2yos and this one wears a hood for her debut. |
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This can go the way of Irish raider CONTENT, who may have disappointed when well fancied for the Chesham but was a promising third at Leopardstown on her debut. Aidan O'Brien's filly is bred in the purple, being a daughter of dual Nunthorpe winner Meccas's Angel, and she is preferred to Windsor runner-up Duely Spiced and Love You Darling, whose Leicester second may be advertised later by Great Truth in the Superlative. Zenjabeela looks the pick of the newcomers.
Bred in the purple, CONTENT shaped well at Leopardstown on debut before racing keenly at Royal Ascot next time, so she is taken to get back on track returned to maiden company. The daughter of Galileo can open her account, though Charlie Appleby's Race The Wind can improve from her first start here and is feared most. Zenjabeela is the pick of the newcomers.
The best piece of form is CONTENT's third at Leopardstown and she's taken to bounce back from an underwhelming run at Royal Ascot.
Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (11) (5/1 +69%) Naomi Lapaglia |
5/1(+69%) | (11) Naomi Lapaglia 5/1, Impressive winning debut in novice at Kempton in November but hasn't kicked on from that, only fifth in a minor event at Goodwood last time. Too soon to write off after just 3 outings. Latest effort suggests she needs to pull out more; drops to 7f. |
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2nd (9) (3.33/1 +67%) In These Shoes |
3.33/1(+67%) | (9) In These Shoes 3.33/1, Resumed with 7.5f win at Beverley in April but has looked in the grip of the handicapper since, so others make more appeal in a race like this. Has spent most of her life racing against males; may improve for this same-sex scenario. |
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3rd (4) (10/1 +55%) Glorious Angel |
10/1(+55%) | (4) Glorious Angel 10/1, Completed hat-trick in January, winning at Southwell (twice) and Newcastle. Back to form when fifth in listed contest at Carlisle 17 days ago but mark looks average back in handicap company. May struggle to cope with 4lb rise back in handicap company; exposed sort. |
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4th (13) (40/1 -186%) Ibiza Love |
40/1(-186%) | (13) Ibiza Love 40/1, Fair winner at 2 for Hugo Palmer. Somewhat underwhelming on debut for current yard in a handicap at Nottingham 16 days ago and looks up against it in a race of this nature. Has not progressed from her maiden win; 3lb out of weights; opposed. |
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5th (12) (3.33/1 +63%) Chasseral |
3.33/1(+63%) | (12) Chasseral 3.33/1, AW novice winner last September. Generally creditable efforts this term, finding test too much when fifth over 7.6f at Chester last time. Not discounted. Form has substance; this slight drop back in distance looks a plus; enters calculations. |
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6th (10) (2/1 +27%) Desert Voice |
2/1(+27%) | (10) Desert Voice 2/1, Progressive sort who backed up her first success at Yarmouth with a comfortable victory in a handicap at Doncaster a fortnight ago. Time of that race is excellent and she's open to further improvement, so leading claims. Improving filly who is 2-3; warrants respect despite stepping up sharply in grade. |
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7th (2) (18/1 -50%) Ceanna |
18/1(-50%) | (2) Ceanna 18/1, Impressive winner at Southwell in June but found out in listed company at Carlisle since. Yet to prove she's fully effective on turf. Won easily at Southwell (AW) on most recent handicap start; not dismissed. |
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CANDLE OF HOPE went well for a long way in the Sandringham before fading late on, and this test could prove ideal with Ryan Moore taking over in the saddle. Richard Hughes' filly has held her own in good company and she may have too much for the hat-trick-seeking Desert Voice and Dancing Goddess, who makes her handicap debut. Glorious Angel (fifth) and Ceanna (seventh) both arrive from the same Listed race at Carlisle and cannot be ruled out.
DESERT VOICE is firmly on the up and had a bit to spare when doubling her tally at Doncaster last time, so she's preferred to Candle of Hope, who shaped well in the Sandringham last time. Dancing Goddess is also considered on handicap debut.
This is a competitive fillies' handicap. The suggestion is CHASSERAL, ahead of Candle Of Hope and Eximious.
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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Sniper's Eye |
(11) (10/1 -43%)10/1(-43%) | (11) Sniper's Eye 10/1, Expensive purchase from the Breeze-Ups who took his form up another notch when second to in a 6-runner C&D novice (1m, good) 3 weeks ago, clear of rest. Looks to have been a handed a lenient opening mark and there's more to come from him. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1st (1) (11/1 +21%) Highbank |
11/1(+21%) | (1) Highbank 11/1, Winner of 7f maiden on debut here last July and, having been gelded, he acquitted himself well in 3 starts in Dubai during the winter. However, out with the washing back from a break in the Britannia at Royal Ascot and, though eased 2 lb since, he still looks plenty high enough in the weights. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (5) (3.2/1 +47%) Quantum Impact |
3.2/1(+47%) | (5) Quantum Impact 3.2/1, Dual winner at 2 yrs and added to his tally when striking at York (1m, good to firm) on penultimate start. Shaped far better than the bare result when mid-field off this mark in the Britannia at Royal Ascot since and he's high on the shortlist. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (4) (2.25/1 +63%) Royal Dubai |
2.25/1(+63%) | (4) Royal Dubai 2.25/1, Winner of the first of his 2 starts in Dubai for former yard and made a successful start for Marco Botti in an AW novice following a wind op in May. Lost no caste in defeat when second on turf/handicap bow at Chester (7.6f, good) last time (Tafreej back in fourth) and he remains of interest. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (7) (4/1 +0%) Tafreej |
4/1(+0%) | (7) Tafreej 4/1, Yarmouth novice winner at 2 yrs and wasn't seen to best effect when making the frame in handicaps on first 3 starts of this season. Stepped forward when doing the job well upped to a mile back at Yarmouth recently and 6 lb rise unlikely to debar a bold show here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (6) (11/1 +39%) Coco Jack |
11/1(+39%) | (6) Coco Jack 11/1, Won 4 times during productive 2-y-o campaign and appeared to be back to his best when runner-up over 9f at Musselburgh last month. Failed to land a blow at Royal Ascot since, though, and hopes here pinned on the first-time cheekpieces sparking some improvement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (9) (10/1 +17%) Lose Your Wad |
10/1(+17%) | (9) Lose Your Wad 10/1, Muhaarar colt who made it second time lucky in 1m Kempton maiden on reappearance in April. Back on the right track on second start in handicap company when sixth of 15 in the Golden Gates at Royal Ascot (1¼m, good to firm) but no more than an each-way squeak here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (10) (40/1 +0%) Nopoli |
40/1(+0%) | (10) Nopoli 40/1, Successful at Jebel Ali in January but hasn't made much of an impact in 3 subsequent starts. Will need to raise his game on handicap debut/first run on these shores if he's to take a hand in the finish. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (12) (18/1 +36%) Milteye |
18/1(+36%) | (12) Milteye 18/1, Showed improved form in first-time cheekpieces when winning a Redcar maiden in May. Return to this trip will be in his favour having found 7f too sharp when fourth in a handicap at Newbury 9 days ago but others make more appeal all the same. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (2) (18/1 -29%) Bluelight Bay |
18/1(-29%) | (2) Bluelight Bay 18/1, Fairly useful form last year and improved when accounting for 6 rivals in a Salisbury handicap (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago. 5 lb rise tolerable but he will need to step another notch if he's to follow up here. |
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TAFREEJ deservedly regained the winning thread in stylish fashion at Yarmouth and seeing that it was his first go at a mile, there should be plenty more improvement forthcoming. Havana Blue arrives on a hat-trick after victories over 7f on both courses here, while Royal Dubai finished two lengths and a couple of positions ahead of the selection when they met at Chester. Quantum Impact is another to note, as is comfortable Salisbury winner Bluelight Bay.
Ralph Beckett saddled Jimi Hendrix to win this race last year and QUANTUM IMPACT is taken to follow in his stablemate's footsteps. The Invincible Spirit colt landed a good York handicap in May and subsequently shaped far better than the bare result at Royal Ascot, leaving the impression that his mark will be well within reach. The unexposed Royal Dubai and progressive types Tafreej and Havana Blue are greatly respected, while Sniper's Eye will be another big player if taking his chance.
Quantum Impact is better than the result in the Britannia but preference is for the well-bred and progressive TAFREEJ.
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) (0.67/1 +39%) City Of Troy |
0.67/1(+39%) | (1) City Of Troy 0.67/1, Made plenty of appeal on pedigree and duly got off the mark at the first time of asking in maiden at the Curragh (7f, good) 14 days ago, staying on well. He should have plenty more to offer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2nd (4) (8.5/1 +23%) Haatem |
8.5/1(+23%) | (4) Haatem 8.5/1, Bath maiden winner who took his form up a notch when fifth of 20 in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good) 25 days ago. Should appreciate the step up in trip and not taken lightly. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3rd (7) (33/1 -32%) Oddyssey |
33/1(-32%) | (7) Oddyssey 33/1, Twice-raced maiden who belied his odds when third of 16 in Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm, 125/1) 21 days ago. Further improvement may be forthcoming and he can't be ruled out. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4th (3) (3/1 +10%) Great Truth |
3/1(+10%) | (3) Great Truth 3/1, Made an impressive start to his career when taking 6-runner minor event at Leicester (7f, good) 16 days ago. Ought to have learnt plenty from that and must enter calculations. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5th (9) (20/1 -25%) Son |
20/1(-25%) | (9) Son 20/1, Built on encouraging debut effort when taking 10-runner maiden at Newbury (6.5f, firm, 6/5) 38 days ago, bit in hand. Open to further progress and could make presence felt. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6th (10) (22/1 -38%) Spanish Phoenix |
22/1(-38%) | (10) Spanish Phoenix 22/1, Doing all his best work at the finish when eighth of 20 in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good, 33/1) 25 days ago. Likely more to come, particularly over this longer trip. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7th (6) (80/1 -60%) Metallo |
80/1(-60%) | (6) Metallo 80/1, Caused a surprise when making virtually all in 9-runner maiden at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago. However, will need to improve significantly to take a hand here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8th (2) (50/1 +0%) Cuban Thunder |
50/1(+0%) | (2) Cuban Thunder 50/1, Opened account in York maiden on penultimate start but couldn't land a blow in Coventry Stakes last time and looks up against it again here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9th (8) (28/1 +15%) Quatre Bras |
28/1(+15%) | (8) Quatre Bras 28/1, 350,000 gns Sea The Stars colt who didn't go unbacked when third on debut at Yarmouth (7f) last month. Should improve but asked a much bigger question now. |
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There was so much to like about CITY OF TROY's debut win at the Curragh a fortnight ago and the son of Justify is fancied to give Aidan O'Brien a fourth success in this race. Great Truth also created a fine impression with a ready victory on his introduction at Leicester last month and isn't taken lightly for a trainer who has claimed this prize with some top juveniles. Haatem finished a respectable fifth in the Coventry at Royal Ascot and is likely to appreciate this stiffer test.
CITY OF TROY looked an exciting prospect when scoring at the Curragh a fortnight ago and can take the step up to Group company in his stride. Great Truth impressed with the manner of his debut victory at Leicester and is feared most, whilst Haatem should relish this stiffer test of stamina and is also much respected.
Charlie Appleby has a strong record in this, so Great Truth isn't opposed lightly, but preference is for CITY OF TROY.
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) (5/1 +23%) Biggles |
5/1(+23%) | (8) Biggles 5/1, Most progressive last year, winning 5 times on different ground over 7f. Good placed efforts on first 2 starts this year (latterly the Victoria Cup at Ascot) and first home in his group when ninth of 29 in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot. Ryan Moore retains the ride. Player. Solid record in 7f handicaps; latest effort can be upgraded; remains of strong interest. |
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2nd (16) (11/1 +45%) Ropey Guest |
11/1(+45%) | (16) Ropey Guest 11/1, Capitalised on a reduced mark to land 7f handicap at Goodwood a month ago. Faded from prominence and finished well held in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot last time but the fact he was second in this last year provides hope for a revival. Not solid on 2023 evidence but is capable on his day; second in this race last year. |
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3rd (2) (3.5/1 +36%) Awaal |
3.5/1(+36%) | (2) Awaal 3.5/1, Excellent second of 22 in Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, heavy) on reappearance. Likely found race coming too soon when last in French Listed race 19 days and quickly back on the up when 4 lengths third of 30 in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot. Will be fine at 7f and capable of winning a big handicap. Placed in two major handicaps over 1m this season; big player if coping with return to 7f. |
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4th (4) (28/1 -180%) Bless Him |
28/1(-180%) | (4) Bless Him 28/1, Had a hot spell last July, winning this then second in the International at Ascot. Another decent effort in a top-end handicap when fifth of 30 in Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot. Likely to be in the shake-up again. Hold-up performer; won this race last year; major claims if the cards again drop right. |
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5th (6) (40/1 -21%) Accidental Agent |
40/1(-21%) | (6) Accidental Agent 40/1, Queen Anne winner in his prime. Still capable of really smart handicap performances last year but this season's efforts suggest age may finally be catching up with this 9-y-o. Respectable seventh in this race 12 months ago; opposed on balance of 2023 form. |
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6th (19) (11/1 +8%) Star Of Orion |
11/1(+8%) | (19) Star Of Orion 11/1, Well handicapped on his peak efforts form and showed he's returned in good nick when second to The Gatekeeper and Montaasib in 7f Rowley Course handicaps in May. Hindered by unfavourable track position in this contest 12 months ago; now 6lb lower. |
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7th (3) (25/1 -39%) Gorak |
25/1(-39%) | (3) Gorak 25/1, Had a good spell in the spring, winning a pair of 7f handicaps. Mark took a big hike after finishing fourth in a Haydock Group 3 last month but he shaped as if he can still be very competitive when first home in his group in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot last time. / Ran respectably in 7f handicap at Royal Ascot but current mark is rather demanding. |
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8th (10) (14/1 +30%) Rainbow Fire |
14/1(+30%) | (10) Rainbow Fire 14/1, Quickly developed into a very useful 7f handicapper for this yard. Might have found soft ground against him when well held in Victoria Cup at Ascot in May and no surprise were he to resume his progression back from a short break. 3-5 on turf; unsuited by soft going last time; interesting on Haydock success in April. |
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9th (14) (33/1 -50%) Cruyff Turn |
33/1(-50%) | (14) Cruyff Turn 33/1, Took advantage of his reduced mark in 7f Redcar handicap 3 weeks ago but that was a 6-runner race and he has a lot more on his plate under a 6 lb penalty in this much stronger affair. Badly treated under a penalty for Redcar win; due to be 3lb lower in future. |
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10th (5) (7/1 +13%) Montassib |
7/1(+13%) | (5) Montassib 7/1, Low-mileage 5-y-o who was progressive last year and improved again when justifying strong market support in a 7f handicap on the Rowley Course here in May. Paid for racing up with a strong pace in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot since. Capable of bouncing back under Buick. Disappointing at Royal Ascot but may bounce back; fourth in this contest in 2022. |
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11th (17) (25/1 +11%) The Gatekeeper |
25/1(+11%) | (17) The Gatekeeper 25/1, Made a winning return from long absence over C&D in March and went in again on the Rowley Course here (7f, good) in May. Down the field in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot and subsequent Newcastle third was only respectable. Others more compelling. Scored on the other course here in May; hasn't repeated that form. |
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12th (11) (14/1 +13%) Probe |
14/1(+13%) | (11) Probe 14/1, Transformed by his new yard this year and landed 6f handicap on the Rowley Course here (soft) in May. Not so good under firmer conditions at Epsom and Royal Ascot since. Any rain in his favour now stepping back up to 7f Campaigned at 6f for new yard this year; return to 7f presents a dilemma. |
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13th (1) (12/1 +25%) Shining Blue |
12/1(+25%) | (1) Shining Blue 12/1, Really smart performance when ready winner of a 7f York handicap in May. Not quite at that level but shaped as if still in good form when second in 1m listed race there last month. Successful over 7f on last two handicap attempts; possibilities back in same scenario. |
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14th (20) (9/1 +44%) Popmaster |
9/1(+44%) | (20) Popmaster 9/1, Went without a win in 2022 but turned in his best effort of the year to belatedly prove his stamina for 7f when runner-up at Newbury last month, headed close home. Well treated off the same mark. Engaged 5.10 Ascot Friday. Narrow defeat at Newbury (7f); justified favouritism in good style at Ascot (6f) on Friday. |
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15th (13) (8.5/1 -21%) Streets Of Gold |
8.5/1(-21%) | (13) Streets Of Gold 8.5/1, Won all 5 starts at 2, including 2 valuable sales races. Good placed efforts in Epsom listed event and Jersey at Royal Ascot on last 2 starts (both 7f, good to firm). Interesting contender back in a handicap. Ran very well in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot; future mark 4lb higher; respected. |
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STREETS OF GOLD produced arguably a career-best effort when third in the Jersey at Royal Ascot last month. The son of Havana Gold is 4lb well-in and given his experience of big-field sales races last season, this cavalry charge should hold no fears. Last year's one-two Bless Him and Ropey Guest are key players once more, while Awaal looks just the type to relish the drop in trip. The consistent Biggles is another to consider, along with Montassib, who was fourth in this 12 months ago.
AWAAL has produced cracking placed efforts in two of the biggest 1m handicaps of the season and can land a big pot now dropping back to 7f. Spangled Mac shaped well in a pair of Royal Ascot handicaps 48 hours apart and is second choice. Biggles and last year's winner Bless Him also make the shortlist.
The vote goes to BIGGLES (nap), who still leaves the impression there's a good 7f prize in him. Second choice is Streets Of Gold.
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) (2.5/1 +17%) Shaquille |
2.5/1(+17%) | (9) Shaquille 2.5/1, Very talented colt who has won his last 5 starts, notably when producing a remarkable performance in Commonwealth Cup at Ascot 3 weeks ago, overcoming a terrible start to beat Little Big Bear by 1¼ lengths. Obvious claims, though issues with the stall remains a slight concern. Overcame a poor start to land the Commonwealth Cup; now 5-5 over 6f; fast-improving colt. |
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2nd (5) (28/1 +30%) Run To Freedom |
28/1(+30%) | (5) Run To Freedom 28/1, Smart horse who proved all the better for his return when a narrow winner of listed race at Salisbury. However, limitations exposed at this level before, including when 5¼ lengths ninth of 16 to Khaadem in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Listed winner at Salisbury in May; came up well short back at the top level last time. |
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3rd (4) (4/1 -33%) Kinross |
4/1(-33%) | (4) Kinross 4/1, Thrived last season, completing 4-timer in Champions Sprint at Ascot (good to soft) in October. Shaped as if better for the run when 5 lengths seventh of 16 to Khaadem in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee at Royal Ascot on return 3 weeks ago and much more expected now, especially if there's rain. Ideally suited by slow ground; two Group 1 wins last autumn; a leading player on that form. |
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4th (1) (14/1 +22%) Art Power |
14/1(+22%) | (1) Art Power 14/1, Very smart gelding whose last 3 wins have come at the Curragh, including when producing a career best performance in Greenlands Stakes (6f, good) in May by 4¾ lengths. Not seen to advantage in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee since and not taken lightly having finished an excellent fourth in this in 2021. Fourth in this race two years ago; has gained all four Group wins in Ireland; opposed. |
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5th (3) (25/1 -56%) Khaadem |
25/1(-56%) | (3) Khaadem 25/1, Produced a career-best performance when winning 16-runner Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (80/1) at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) 21 days ago by neck from Sacred but was given the perfect ride that day and hold-up tactics harder to pull off here. Opposable. Broke Group 1 duck with 80-1 win at Royal Ascot, albeit with the cards dropping perfectly. |
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6th (6) (5/1 -43%) Azure Blue |
5/1(-43%) | (6) Azure Blue 5/1, Went from strength to strength last year having graduated through the handicap ranks and picked up where she left off when a taking winner in listed company at Rowley Mile on return. Took form to another level when beating Highfield Princess by ½ length in Group 2 at York and kept fresh for this. Very progressive; won the Duke Of York Stakes two months ago; 4-5 on the Newmarket tracks. |
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7th (7) (33/1 -106%) Vadream |
33/1(-106%) | (7) Vadream 33/1, Drew a blank in 2022 but back to her best on soft ground this spring, winning a 6f Doncaster listed and Group 3 Palace House at the Rowley Mile (first run at 5f). Not so good back on a quicker surface when down the field at Chantilly/Royal Ascot but frame claims if the rain arrives. Very useful mare but is ground dependent; all turf wins on soft/heavy. |
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8th (8) (2.5/1 +50%) Little Big Bear |
2.5/1(+50%) | (8) Little Big Bear 2.5/1, Produced outstanding juvenile performance when a devastating 7-length winner of Group 1 Phoenix at the Curragh. Missed rest of the season but confirmed sprinting is his game with a taking Group 2 victory at Haydock. Found Shaquille 1¼ lengths too strong in Commonwealth Cup since, however. European champion 2yo in 2022; just over 1l behind Shaquille in the Commonwealth Cup. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Similar to classy sprinters that Michael Dods has trained in the past, AZURE BLUE has come into her own as a four-year-old and her most recent success at York strongly hinted at a filly with Group 1 potential. The form of that race has worked out well and her proven Newmarket form - both on this course and the Rowley Mile - is another plus as she attempts to bring up the five-timer. No horse has achieved the Commonwealth Cup/July Cup double since Muharaar in 2015 but Shaquille must hold strong claims of doing so after his remarkable defeat of Little Big Bear at Ascot, although the runner-up still has the potential to be a top-class sprinter. Supplemented after his shock success in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, Khaadem must enter calculations, along with the classy Kinross.
AZURE BLUE has been kept fresh for this since winning the Duke of York Stakes and this most likeable filly (travels strongly and responds well) looks a Group 1 performer in the making. Shaquille produced a remarkable performance when overcoming a terrible start in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot but his issues with the stall remains a slight concern (refused to enter them on intended reappearance and blanketed/led in riderless last 2 outings). Kinross is another to consider.
In a gripping clash between two hugely progressive 6f performers, AZURE BLUE gets the narrow vote over Shaquille.
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1st (3) (4/1 +27%) Davideo |
4/1(+27%) | (3) Davideo 4/1, Looked on the up when ready winner of 10f maiden on Rowley course here in May but did too much up front in the King George V handicap 23 days ago. Well worth another chance. 1m4f had looked sure to suit for handicap debut at Royal Ascot but he set very strong pace. |
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2nd (9) (8/1 +56%) Hope You Can Run |
8/1(+56%) | (9) Hope You Can Run 8/1, Arrives in very good nick, visored for 1st time when third of 5 in handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, good) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on now and weighted to go well. Running creditably; competitive again but some of today's rivals may have more potential. |
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3rd (5) (5/1 +41%) Reina Del Mar |
5/1(+41%) | (5) Reina Del Mar 5/1, 16/5, improved on recent efforts to win 7-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 16 days ago. Back up 8 lb but she's still not taken lightly. Won well over C&D 16 days ago; back up 8lb but may well be about to hit new heights. |
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4th (6) (2/1 +43%) Hidden Story |
2/1(+43%) | (6) Hidden Story 2/1, Got off the mark in 9-runner minor event at Newcastle (10.2f, 10/3) 24 days ago. Open to more progress over this longer distance on his handicap debut. Well in the mix. Disappointing second start; set for 1m4f and could have appealing mark for handicap debut. |
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5th (1) (18/1 +28%) Graphite |
18/1(+28%) | (1) Graphite 18/1, Shaped as if retaining his ability when mid-field in a 1½m Kempton handicap on reappearance 38 days ago but he's notched just one win since coming to Britain and others appeal more. 2nd in this two years ago off today's mark; may have needed reappearance; case can be made. |
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6th (7) (2.75/1 +31%) Crystal Mariner |
2.75/1(+31%) | (7) Crystal Mariner 2.75/1, Landed 10f maiden at Newcastle in May before very good third of 9 in minor event at Redcar (10f, good to firm) 46 days ago. In good hands and sort to continue improving as he goes handicapping with his stamina drawn out more. Improving; should have more to give, including over this longer trip on handicap debut. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
James Tate could have a nice colt on his hands in the shape of FLYING FRONTIER, who has not been extended to score on his last two outings. A mark of 91 appears manageable on his handicap debut, while the step up in trip can eke out further improvement. Newcastle winner Hidden Story is dangerous, as is Crystal Mariner, who hails from a family that is known to progress over time. Royal Ascot disappointment Davideo and recent C&D winner Reina Del Mar can also have a say in proceedings.
Lots offer potential here but Sir Michael Stoute's Sea The Stars colt CRYSTAL MARINER arrives on the up and, with this step up to 1m4f sure to show him in an even better light, he edges the vote. Fellow handicap debutants Hidden Story and Flying Frontier have better days ahead of them too now their stamina is drawn out more and rate big threats, while Hope You Can Run is weighted to have a say and Davideo shouldn't be written off.
Reina Del Mar should arrive on the crest of a wave but she faces promising 3yos such as FLYING FRONTIER and Hidden Story.
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