Newmarket Races & Results Tomform Saturday 28th September 2024
There were 53 Races on Saturday 28th September 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Haydock, 8 races at Ripon, 7 races at Listowel, 7 races at Market Rasen, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 28th September 2024
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(5) Naina 6/1, Already a three-time winner (one in a seller) over 7f this season, finding more to land a 10-runner class 5 nursery at Yarmouth a fortnight ago. This is a lot tougher. Record of 3-4 since upped to 7f, winning at Yarmouth most recently; not dismissed.
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2nd (10) (5/1 +44%) Magic Love
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5/1(+44%)
(10) Magic Love 5/1, Well backed and built significantly on earlier promise to get off the mark on nursery debut in class 6 event at Thirsk a fortnight ago, well on top at the finish. Both her pedigree and physique suggests she can do better still, with 7f sure to suit. Good shout. Justified favouritism at Thirsk (nursery debut) early last week; type to improve further.
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3rd (8) (16/1 -33%) Royal Equerry
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16/1(-33%)
(8) Royal Equerry 16/1, Went close in 6f Goodwood maiden in May that worked out but held twice since at Nottingham, flashing her tail on handicap debut last time. Hood goes on upped in trip and probably vulnerable. Pedigree suggests she may improve for this new trip; hood added; not written off.
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4th (1) (11/1 +31%) Santa Savana
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11/1(+31%)
(1) Santa Savana 11/1, Made a winning start over 6f at Leicester in May and ran well on form despite not being good enough in the Group 3 Dick Poole at Salisbury a fortnight ago. Hood back on for nursery debut. Not sure to stay. Raised 4lb for a last-time-out Group 3 result that may flatter her; opposed.
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5th (6) (9/2 +55%) Harmonia
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(6) Harmonia 9/2, Has improved for the switch to nurseries/step up in distance, once going showing a good attitude as she landed a third success in 1m Doncaster contest a fortnight ago. More needed again up 4 lb but that's not out of the question. Record of 21131 in nurseries, most recently scoring at Doncaster; progressive filly.
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6th (4) (15/2 +25%) Shining Pearl
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(4) Shining Pearl 15/2, Has made a fair start, having the run of the race but finding a well-bred newcomer too good at Thirsk (1m) 4 weeks ago. Cheekpieces go on for handicap debut. Threatening to win; form has received boosts; possibilities if taking well to headgear.
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7th (2) (3/1 +33%) Ghost Run
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3/1(+33%)
(2) Ghost Run 3/1, Got back on the up returned to handicap company as she landed a gamble in big-field 6.5f Doncaster nursery a fortnight ago. Raised 5 lb and looks set to give it another good go from the front. Recorded a game success in similar event at the Doncaster St Leger meeting last time.
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8th (9) (7/1 +30%) Geo
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7/1(+30%)
(9) Geo 7/1, Much improved stepped up to 7f on handicap debut when scoring under this rider at Newbury a month ago. Upped markedly in class but good chance she can progress further and leading claims. Justified favouritism under William Buick at Newbury (nursery debut) last month; respected.
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9th (11) (22/1 +12%) Creative Lady
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22/1(+12%)
(11) Creative Lady 22/1, Won 7f Lingfield AW maiden last month but failed to improve on handicap debut behind Naina at Yarmouth. This is even more competitive. Held by Naina on Yarmouth running and this represents a harder task.
13:15 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
GHOST RUN arrives on the back of a determined success in a similar contest at Doncaster's St Leger meeting and, as a daughter of Kameko, going up to 7f may bring about further improvement in Andrew Balding's charge. Shining Pearl keeps hitting the crossbar and her turn will come sooner rather than later, while Naina has won three of her last four starts and may not have stopped progressing yet. The extra furlong and application of a hood might be just what is needed for Royal Equerry to begin to live up to her pedigree, and Harmonia is another to consider.
GEO took a big step forward and won in good style on her handicap debut at Newbury and can progress again. She's taken to follow up, with improving Thirsk winner Magic Love the biggest threat ahead of Ghost Run, who got back on the up with victory at Doncaster.
With further improvement on the cards, GEO is taken to follow up her Newbury win. Magic Love is second choice.
(7) Wimbledon Hawkeye 4/1, Kameko colt has improved a chunk with each of his three starts, landing 7f Kempton novice on his debut and coming in a fine second of 11 to The Lion In Winter in Acomb Stakes at York (7f) last time. The one to beat with this step up in trip also a positive. Two 7f Group placings, so he's one of the top two on form and it looks as if 1m will suit.
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2nd (6) (7/1 +13%) Royal Playwright
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7/1(+13%)
(6) Royal Playwright 7/1, Looked a good prospect when making a winning start at Salisbury (7f) in July and backed it up with an excellent third of 7 in Solario Stakes at Sandown. One to consider with this step up to 1m a likely big plus. Looks set for further progress after his Group 3 Solario third and has each-way claims.
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3rd (1) (3/1 +54%) Angelo Buonarroti
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3/1(+54%)
(1) Angelo Buonarroti 3/1, €1,000,000 breeze-up purchase. Promising debut ninth in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot for Raphael Freire before cosily landing 17-runner maiden at York (7f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Capable of better, especially upped to 1m, so possibilities. 1,000,000euros breeze-up buy; ninth in the Coventry on debut and won valuable York maiden.
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4th (5) (3/1 +40%) Puppet Master
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3/1(+40%)
(5) Puppet Master 3/1, Camelot colt who confirmed debut promise with a facile victory in 6-runner maiden at Galway (8.3f, soft) 56 days ago. In top hands so he can't be ruled out despite the big step up in grade. Asserted by 4l when 1-2 in maiden at Galway (8.3f, soft) eight weeks ago; from top team.
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5th (4) (4/1 -60%) Luther
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4/1(-60%)
(4) Luther 4/1, Improving Frankel colt who went 2-3 with ready success in 8-runner listed race at Haydock (8.2f, good) 21 days ago by 2 lengths. Likely more to come yet and is not taken lightly. Travelled best in 1m Listed race at Haydock and asserted in good style once in the clear.
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6th (2) (25/1 +50%) Hawksbill
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25/1(+50%)
(2) Hawksbill 25/1, Got off the mark in 1m Haydock novice in August. Advanced his form when 3¾ lengths fourth of 8 to Luther in listed race there (8.2f, good) 21 days ago but this demands another clear personal best. Short of room when fourth of eight to Luther in 1m Listed race at Haydock (good) latest.
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7th (3) (18/1 +10%) Law Of Design
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18/1(+10%)
(3) Law Of Design 18/1, Sottsass gelding who built on debut promise when impressively bagging 4-runner novice at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Should have more to offer stepped up to 1m so no forlorn hope. Won four-runner novice at Ascot (7f, soft) latest, staying on well despite hanging right.
13:50 Newmarket Group 2 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
LUTHER looked like a colt with an exciting future when scoring with consummate ease in the Ascendant Stakes at Haydock and he is likely to have plenty more improvement forthcoming. Softer ground should not be an inconvenience to the son of Frankel, and it may be that Wimbledon Hawkeye gives him the most to think about following a career-best effort when a keeping-on second in the Acomb behind Classic favourite The Lion In Winter. A taking winner of the Convivial at York, Angelo Buonarroti deserves his place in the line-up, as does Royal Playwright, who ran a highly encouraging race from the front when third in the Solario.
WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE found only The Lion In Winter too strong when a fine second in York's Acomb Stakes last time out and with this longer trip also likely to suit then James Owen's Kameko colt looks the way to go. Charlie Fellowes' upwardly-mobile son of Frankel Luther could emerge as the main danger, with Royal Playwright, Angelo Buonarroti and Puppet Master all capable of better and worthy of consideration too in a fascinating Royal Lodge.
They all look capable of better but LUTHER did so while winning a 1m Listed race in some style, so he brings some of the best form too.
(5) Lake Victoria 6/4, Frankel filly who, like Babouche, is unbeaten in 3 starts, improving another chunk when taking Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh (7f, good) just under a fortnight ago, the first under pressure but well on top finish. Drops to 6f for the first time and capable of better still. Helps to set the standard with Babouche; huge player if coping with drop to 6f.
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2nd (4) (13/2 +7%) Daylight
6.5
13/2(+7%)
(4) Daylight 13/2, Bolted up in newcomers race at Chantilly in May and improved when doubling her tally in Group 3 Prix de Cabourg at Deauville in July. Took her form up a notch when third of 9 to Whistlejacket in Group 1 Prix Morny at latter course just under 6 weeks ago and further progress puts her in the mix. Solid third in the Prix Morny; now has first attempt against her own sex; interesting.
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3rd (1) (25/1 -25%) Arabian Dusk
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25/1(-25%)
(1) Arabian Dusk 25/1, 525,000 gns breeze-up buy who ran to a useful level in getting off the mark at third attempt in Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge on July course (6f) on penultimate start. Failed by some way to confirm that improvement in Group 1 Prix Morny subsequently and looks out of her depth once again. Substandard winner of Group 2 contest prior to coming up well short in the Morny.
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4th (2) (2/1 -23%) Babouche
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2/1(-23%)
(2) Babouche 2/1, Confirmed herself one of the best of what looks a deep bunch of juvenile fillies when taking Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) 7 weeks ago, again looking straightforward and clocking a fast time. Should go on improving and can take her unbeaten record to 4 back against her own sex. Talented filly who beat colts in the Phoenix Stakes, taking record to 3-3; respected.
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5th (3) (16/1 -33%) Celandine
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16/1(-33%)
(3) Celandine 16/1, Continued theme of race-by-race progress when supplementing her Windsor win in listed company on July course in June (6f). Solid efforts at pattern level next 2 starts and resumed winning ways in Group 2 Lowther Stakes at York (6f) just over 5 weeks ago. More required in this company. Substandard winner of the Lowther and will need further improvement to follow up.
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6th (8) (11/1 +21%) Rayevka
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11/1(+21%)
(8) Rayevka 11/1, A daughter of Blue Point who was narrowly denied first time up at Deauville last month but improved when going one better in minor event at Chantilly (6f) 12 days ago, making all to beat Arctic Summer by 5 lengths. Open to further progress, but this is a completely different kettle of fish. Impressive at Chantilly early last week; supplemented for this race; very promising.
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7th (6) (12/1 +25%) Leovanni
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12/1(+25%)
(6) Leovanni 12/1, Justified short odds first time up in Nottingham maiden and impressive when ready winner of the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot next start. Wasn't far off that form after a 2-month break when third to Celandine in Group 2 Lowther Stakes at York (6f) last time but others seemingly have more potential. Won the Queen Mary then finished third in the Lowther; this is a harder task.
14:25 Newmarket Group 1 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
It is difficult to look past the unbeaten BABOUCHE, who impressed when scoring from subsequent Group 1 winner Whistlejacket in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh. The fact she beat colts is a major plus and she won over slightly further on her previous outing so won't mind if the rain places more emphasis on stamina here. After getting up late to land the Moyglare less than two weeks ago, Lake Victoria is turned out again quickly and looks to be the main danger for a stable that has won this four times. A highly creditable third in the Prix Morny, French raider Daylight must enter calculations, along with determined Lowther winner Celandine, who has been a consistent filly throughout the summer.
The first of two Group 1s in Britain for 2-y-o fillies and this looks a mouth-watering clash between an unbeaten pair, the sponsor's representative BABOUCHE selected to take her sequence to four at the expense of Ballydoyle's Lake Victoria, who is a most exciting prospect but may flourish over further in time. French-raiders Daylight and Rayevka can fight out third spot, the former narrowly preferred having gone close in the Prix Morny at Deauville last month.
Babouche and Lake Victoria bring the best form. French fillies DAYLIGHT and Rayevka are interesting alternatives.
(7) Shadow Of Light 11/4, Progressive, winning maiden/novice events on first 2 starts before going down by only ¾ length to Cool Hoof Luke in Gimcrack at York (6f, good to firm) 5 weeks ago. More to come and he's a definite player. Gimcrack runner-up; progressing well and is closely related to the 2019 Middle Park winner.
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2nd (8) (4/5 +100%) Whistlejacket
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4/5(+100%)
(8) Whistlejacket 4/5, Dominant display when winning 6-runner July Stakes at Newmarket (6f, good to soft, 11/10) and back to winning ways with another gutsy display in the Prix Morny at Deauville last month. Significant that Ryan Moore prefers him, so he's the one to beat. Precocious colt who landed the Prix Morny at Deauville most recently; now 3-6; top rated.
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3rd (2) (40/1 +39%) Dash Dizzy
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40/1(+39%)
(2) Dash Dizzy 40/1, Confirmed debut promise when comfortably off the mark in a novice at Kempton last time but has more than likely been pitched in too deep here. Won well on AW last time; bottom of this pack on RPR but is open to further progress.
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4th (1) (12/1 -9%) Black Forza
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12/1(-9%)
(1) Black Forza 12/1, Landed a Fairyhouse maiden before improving further to bag the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood in early August. Trip to the USA didn't bear fruit (excusable run at Kentucky Downs) but likely to be back on his game. Substandard winner of the Richmond but may do better still; below par in US race last time.
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5th (6) (22/1 +45%) Jouncy
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22/1(+45%)
(6) Jouncy 22/1, Strong at the finish when opening account at Goodwood in July. Visored and back on track when second to Symbol of Strength in Sirenia Stakes at Kempton 3 weeks ago but improvement needed if he's to trouble some of these rivals. Progressive at 6f, most recently second in AW Group 3; well bred and may rate higher still.
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6th (3) (7/1 +56%) Defence Minister
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7/1(+56%)
(3) Defence Minister 7/1, €210,000 breeze-up purchase who made it 2-2 when quickening to see off a couple of promising sorts at Haydock (6f, good) 23 days ago. Definitely more to come and would be dangerous to completely dismiss him. Successful in a couple of 6f novice events; lot to find on bare ratings but has potential.
15:00 Newmarket Group 1 (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Aidan O'Brien looks to hold a strong hand as he bids for a record-extending eighth Middle Park and WHISTLEJACKET may prove tough to peg back. A brother to the yard's brilliant juvenile Little Big Bear, the progressive son of No Nay Never impressed when landing the Prix Morny and a reproduction of that effort could be enough to see him in the winner's enclosure once more. His stable companion Ides Of March showed his class when running out a comfortable winner of the Round Tower Stakes, although Gimcrack runner-up Shadow Of Light remains open to improvement after just three starts and might emerge as the main danger. The unbeaten Defence Minister impressed when scoring comfortably at Haydock and is respected too.
Aidan O'Brien looks to have a strong handle on this race again and the tough WHISTLEJACKET is a strong candidate to make all at the likely expense of stablemate Ides of March, who was most impressive in the Round Tower Stakes at the Curragh last time. Shadow of Light hasn't finished improving, so he's the clear pick of the British-trained contingent.
Aidan O'Brien holds a particularly strong hand. SHADOW OF LIGHT and Defence Minister are interesting alternatives.
(1) Liberty Lane 8/1, Well held in last year's Cambridgeshire but he landed a C&D win in May and arrives on the back of a near miss at Doncaster (1¼m) a fortnight ago. Can go well again if in similar form. C&D winner who went close at Doncaster recently and is capable of playing a leading role.
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2nd (20) (20/1 +50%) James Mchenry
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20/1(+50%)
(20) James Mchenry 20/1, Won on 1m Carlisle reappearance and has shown better form in defeat since, finishing 2 lengths fourth of 18 in a valuable 1m handicap at the York Ebor meeting last month. No reason why he won't give a good account. Won on reappearance at Carlisle in May and has continued in good form; each-way shout.
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3rd (13) (28/1 -12%) Toimy Son
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28/1(-12%)
(13) Toimy Son 28/1, Chose a good day to open his account for this yard when a 2-length winner of the valuable Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood last month. Shaped better than result when fourth of 9 to Godwinson back there since, nearest finish after meeting trouble. Needs considering under Buick. Won Golden Mile at Goodwood; this first venture beyond 1m could prompt further improvement.
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4th (23) (20/1 +9%) Bennetot
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20/1(+9%)
(23) Bennetot 20/1, Useful performer in France and capitalised on easing mark for this yard at Windsor (1m) in August. Solid efforts in defeat since and he's one of a few from his yard who could play a part. Won at Windsor last month and has run well in defeat on his three starts since.
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5th (18) (66/1 +18%) Andaleep
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66/1(+18%)
(18) Andaleep 66/1, Better than ever as an 8-y-o, winning 3 times this year. Runner-up on a further 3 occasions in July/August but his run of good form came to a halt at the York Ebor meeting. Plenty of good form this year but he was well beaten at York last time.
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6th (36) (66/1 0%) Ebt's Guard
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66/1(0%)
(36) Ebt's Guard 66/1, Thirsk maiden scorer who produced a trio of solid efforts in defeat in handicaps thereafter, notably when runner-up at Glorious Goodwood (1m) in August. Respectable sixth of 14 at Kempton (1m again) latest. Wouldn't be sure to benefit from this slightly longer trip. Not seen to best effect the last twice but went close at Glorious Goodwood.
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7th (30) (33/1 +18%) Look Back Smiling
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33/1(+18%)
(30) Look Back Smiling 33/1, Successful at Doncaster last October and picked up where he left off when taking 18-runner Spring Mile at that venue in March (both on heavy ground). Made a respectable return from a 4-month break at Ascot 3 weeks ago and these big-field handicaps do suit his hold-up style. Last three turf wins on soft/heavy; conditions to suit today; could have big part to play.
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8th (35) (66/1 +0%) Waiting All Night
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66/1(+0%)
(35) Waiting All Night 66/1, Won twice on July Course here (7f/1m) this summer. Latest Sandown fourth shows he's still in form but not obviously ahead of his mark now and also has to prove himself at this trip. Two wins on other Newmarket course last month; suspicion this will be too competitive.
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9th (7) (14/1 -17%) Norwalk Havoc
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14/1(-17%)
(7) Norwalk Havoc 14/1, Very useful 3-y-o who reacted well to a first-time cheekpieces and tongue tie combination (retained) when narrowly denied in 8.5f handicap at the Galway Festival at the end of July. Will need a really smart handicap performance from his lofty mark but still can't be discounted. 3yo who ran on for second of 18 in 8.5f handicap at Galway in July and is one to consider.
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10th (17) (14/1 +0%) Bopedro
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14/1(+0%)
(17) Bopedro 14/1, Losing run is mounting up but plenty of creditable efforts to his name this season, including second of 14 at Doncaster (1m, good) a fortnight ago. Third in this off a 9 lb higher mark last year. Interesting. 9lb lower than when third in this last year and went close at Doncaster latest; contender.
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11th (4) (33/1 -83%) Dual Identity
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33/1(-83%)
(4) Dual Identity 33/1, Added to fine Sandown record when taking 1m handicap in May and has remained in form since, posting a career best when second of 17 to stablemate Sir Busker at the York Ebor meeting. Ought to give his running again but he's another 3 lb higher now. Finished third in this in 2022. 3rd in this in 2022; enjoying good year; surplus stamina a plus if conditions are testing.
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12th (27) (25/1 +0%) Majestic
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25/1(+0%)
(27) Majestic 25/1, Won this in 2022 and good fourth last year. Added another fine effort over C&D when fourth of 13 at the Guineas meeting in May. Below par back from a 12-week break at Yarmouth recently but his record here makes him a dangerous one to discount. 0-14 since winning this in 2022 but often runs well and might not be far away.
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13th (21) (33/1 -32%) Mr King
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33/1(-32%)
(21) Mr King 33/1, Successful at Naas (1m) on final outing for Ger Lyons in June and has remained in form for new yard, finishing a close third in 1m Ayr handicap (good to firm) last Saturday. Effective over this far and on going softer than good. Finished strongly for close third over 1m at Ayr last Saturday; gets an extra furlong here.
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14th (8) (8/1 +43%) Balmacara
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8/1(+43%)
(8) Balmacara 8/1, Pair of Doncaster novice wins came over 7f but he's shown even better form when runner-up in 1¼m Sandown handicaps on his last 2 starts. This slightly shorter trip might suit him even better. Lightly raced 3yo; runner-up in Sandown h'caps the last twice; could continue to progress.
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15th (14) (18/1 -80%) Godwinson
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18/1(-80%)
(14) Godwinson 18/1, Fine placed efforts in Newbury and York in the first half of this year and returned from a 10-week break to win a 1m Goodwood handicap (good to soft) 5 weeks ago. 4 lb higher now but a lightly-raced profile provides hope that he may not have reached his limit. Won at Goodwood last time; this lightly raced 4yo is in good hands to continue to progress.
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16th (34) (50/1 +50%) Mythical Guest
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50/1(+50%)
(34) Mythical Guest 50/1, Pair of 1¼m wins in the spring, the latter here. Shaped better than bare result when fourth in 9f Yarmouth handicap, caught too far back and denied a clear run. Could go well at likely big odds. Won here in May but this is a much tougher task than he's used to; unproven on slow ground.
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17th (16) (20/1 -25%) Theoryofeverything
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20/1(-25%)
(16) Theoryofeverything 20/1, Has found his feet for this yard lately, winning handicaps at Hamilton (9f, good) and Ascot (1m, good to soft). Should be competitive under a 4 lb penalty. Thriving 4yo who has won on soft ground on two of his last three starts.
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18th (12) (28/1 -27%) Silver Sword
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28/1(-27%)
(12) Silver Sword 28/1, Three-time winner (at up to 1m1f) last season. Recorded a couple of respectable efforts in listed races at the start of the current campaign but he's struggled in handicaps the last twice. Not at his best this season but attractively handicapped on last October's C&D form.
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19th (26) (17/2 -6%) Roi De France
8.5
17/2(-6%)
(26) Roi De France 17/2, Runner-up first 2 starts and confirmed those positive impressions when winning with plenty in hand at Windsor (1m) in July. Improved second when stepped up to this trip for recent Yarmouth handicap debut. Top stable has won this twice with lightly-raced 3-y-os in recent years. Tops the shortlist. Yard has won this five times; unexposed 3yo with more to give; soft ground is a concern.
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20th (33) (16/1 +43%) Paddy The Squire
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16/1(+43%)
(33) Paddy The Squire 16/1, Useful form at 3 (winner at 1¼m on heavy) and has shaped well when placed on both starts since reappearing after wind surgery. Leaves the impression he's got bigger performances in him. Two good runs in defeat this term, following an absence, and may still have more to offer.
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21st (25) (28/1 +30%) Empirestateofmind
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28/1(+30%)
(25) Empirestateofmind 28/1, This mark is an attractive one judged on his peak form and he showed a bit more than on his belated seasonal reappearance at Thirsk last time, for all that he again finished nearer last than first. Blinkers refitted. Well handicapped on last season's form but hasn't threatened on either run this term.
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22nd (37) (6/1 +33%) Poniros
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6/1(+33%)
(37) Poniros 6/1, Useful performer who has placed in ultra-competitive London Gold Cup at Newbury (1¼m) in May. Progress stalled on next 3 starts but he got his career back on track with a hood added when 4 lengths third over 1½m at Ascot 3 weeks ago. Drops back 3f in trip now. Third over 1m4f on soft at Ascot last time; surplus stamina may be no bad thing.
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23rd (15) (12/1 +45%) Ron O
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12/1(+45%)
(15) Ron O 12/1, Been a fine servant for his owner/trainer, winning handicaps over 1m at Redcar and 1¼m at York at the start of the summer. Has recorded 3 creditable efforts back at York since, on the latest fifth of 17 at the Ebor meeting. Not discounted. Has had excellent season with two wins; up in the weights but could be involved each-way.
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24th (6) (10/1 +0%) This Songisforyou
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10/1(+0%)
(6) This Songisforyou 10/1, Has a progressive profile on the Flat, winning a 14-runner handicap at the Curragh (1¼m, good) 13 days ago under Colin Keane. Well backed during the week for a stable which has plundered a few big handicaps in Britain. Merits plenty of respect. Stylish win at the Curragh a fortnight ago and has been well backed this week; 4lb penalty.
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25th (32) (50/1 +38%) Great Acclaim
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50/1(+38%)
(32) Great Acclaim 50/1, Fourth 1m turf win of a very productive summer when seeing off 8 rivals in a Racing League event at Windsor last month. Progressed again when close second of 14 at Southwell (1m again) since. Another 4 lb higher now. This is the longest trip he's tackled. Progressive 3yo who has won four times this year and is not discounted.
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26th (5) (100/1 +20%) La Trinidad
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100/1(+20%)
(5) La Trinidad 100/1, Has won 1m handicaps at Redcar and Thirsk (edged out James McHenry) this summer. No impact in a big-field handicap at the York Ebor meeting but he is running off 4 lb lower this time. 7yo who was better than ever this summer, but this may prove too competitive.
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27th (28) (28/1 +0%) Under Siege
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28/1(+0%)
(28) Under Siege 28/1, Chased home Economics on debut at Newbury in April and opened his account when landing the odds in a 1m Chelmsford maiden last month. Shaped much better than the bare result (caught too far back) when sixth of 13 on 7.5f Chester handicap debut 4 weeks ago. Remains open to improvement. Hasn't fulfilled early promise but this 3yo remains lightly raced and is not written off.
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28th (22) (40/1 +20%) Tolstoy
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40/1(+20%)
(22) Tolstoy 40/1, Hasn't always been the most straightforward but resurgent for present yard, completing a 7f York hat-trick in June/July and going in again at Newcastle (1m) last month. Had excuses when below par at Doncaster latest. His stamina isn't assured here. Has excelled this year for new yard and could have potential at this new trip; interesting.
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29th (29) (50/1 +24%) Dutch Decoy
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50/1(+24%)
(29) Dutch Decoy 50/1, Ran a cracker to fill the runner-up spot (to Toimy Son) in the Golden Mile at Goodwood for the second year running. Not in the same form twice since but capable of bouncing back (creditable sixth in this last year). Beaten on last 15 starts but on a handy mark and has twice run creditably in this race.
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10th (2) (80/1 +20%) Teumessias Fox
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(2) Teumessias Fox 80/1, Found a little more progress when successful at Kempton (1½m) in January but it's been downhill pretty much all the way since and he needs to bounce back in a major way. Ran well when fourth at Windsor last month but soundly beaten otherwise on turf this year.
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(11) Lion Of War 100/1, Useful in Britain in the first half of last season. Down the field in a couple of starts in the US at the end of last summer and a suffered a similar fate on recent Doncaster reappearance having rejoined Charlie Johnston. Entitled to come on for the run but still tough to fancy. Cheekpieces go on. Runner-up at Royal Ascot last year but well beaten on recent belated reappearance.
15:40 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 9f Race Class Flow
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This Songisforyou arrives on the back of a comfortable victory over 1m2f at the Curragh and must enter calculations under a penalty for his astute connections, but it may pay to take a leap of faith with TOLSTOY. Already a four-time winner this season, Brian Ellison's charge can be forgiven his recent below-par effort at Doncaster after racing far too keenly and, off an unchanged mark with a strong gallop promising to suit, he can plunder the valuable prize. Mr King teed himself up nicely for a tilt at this with a solid third over a mile at Ayr last week, while C&D winner Liberty Lane is just one more to consider.
Going softer than good is an unknown for ROI DE FRANCE but his stable has had a couple of 3-y-os win this race with plenty to spare in recent years and he gets the vote with further improvement on the cards. Bopedro is 9 lb lower than when third in this last year and it would be no surprise to see him make a bold bid again. Paddy The Squire and This Songisforyou are other likely types, while Mythical Guest shaped well behind the selection at Yarmouth and could go well at longer odds.
This week's rain has been a major plus for LOOK BACK SMILING (nap), who is extremely well equipped to handle testing conditions.
(8) Saqqara Sands 4/1, Sent off 2/1 and shaped very well when second of 9 in maiden at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on debut 39 days ago, finishing with running left. Should do much better. Found her stride too late when 7f Wolverhampton second but it was fair form and promising.
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2nd (10) (11/1 +8%) Texas Starlight
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(10) Texas Starlight 11/1, Foaled March 1. €185,000 yearling, Pinatubo filly. Half-sister to French 9f winner Al Alaali and German 11f winner First Smiling. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. 185,000euros yearling by Pinatubo; trainer's 2yos are among the winners.
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3rd (11) (2/1 +11%) Wild Angel
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(11) Wild Angel 2/1, Closely related to high-class winner up to 8.3f Space Blues and shaped with plenty of promise when third in 12-runner novice at Kempton (7f) on debut 12 days ago. Sure to improve. Favourite, always close up when third of 12 in novice at Kempton (7f, AW) 12 days ago.
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4th (3) (10/1 -54%) Digub
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(3) Digub 10/1, Foaled April 15. 360,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars filly. Sister to very smart Australian 6f-1¼m winner Fifty Stars and 1¼m winner Seek And Destroy. Dam unraced. Plenty to like on paper. 360,000gns yearling by Sea The Stars; from a leading yard, so needs a market check.
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5th (4) (13/2 +7%) Glamorous Marlene
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(4) Glamorous Marlene 13/2, Foaled March 16. 65,000 gns yearling, Make Believe filly. Half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Anisette and useful 1m-1¼m winner Chasing Aphrodite. Bred to be smart and of interest on debut. 65,000gns yearling by Make Believe; trainer has a good record in this race.
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6th (9) (5/1 +9%) Season Of Light
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(9) Season Of Light 5/1, Foaled March 24. Too Darn Hot filly. Dam, useful French 7f-9.5f winner, half-sister to useful 1m-9.5f winner Conte de Fee. Not first choice on jockey bookings but still an interesting newcomer all the same. By Too Darn Hot; second foal; dam French 7f turf Listed/9.5f AW winner (RPR 102).
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7th (12) (40/1 -60%) Zaraquelle
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(12) Zaraquelle 40/1, Looks one for the longer term. Blew it at the start at Haydock; can do better but probably a longer-term prospect.
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8th (6) (66/1 -164%) Queen Himiko
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(6) Queen Himiko 66/1, Foaled April 20. 34,000 gns yearling, Study of Man filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1m Cancan In The Rain. Dam, French 9f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 10.3f Starboard. 34,000gns yearling by Study Of Man; yard without a 2yo win this term but won this in 2020.
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9th (1) (9/1 +25%) Brightandbeautiful
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(1) Brightandbeautiful 9/1, Foaled March 6. Sea The Moon filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Game And Set and 1¼m winner Symbolic Power. Dam, 1¼m winner who stayed 1¾m, sister to top-class winner up to 2½m Fame And Glory. Wears hood. Needs a market check. Sea The Moon half-sister to two fairly useful winners; hooded for debut; from a major yard.
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10th (7) (125/1 -89%) Sansanetti
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(7) Sansanetti 125/1, Sottsass filly who shaped as if better for the run when well held in a 6f maiden at Lingfield on debut 18 days ago. Low-level form at Lingfield (6f, AW) but some promise and she's bred much more for 1m+.
16:15 Newmarket Maiden (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
WILD ANGEL showed plenty of ability on her first taste of racecourse action when third at Kempton 12 days ago, and this looks a good opportunity to shed her maiden tag at the second time of asking. Plenty of improvement can be expected from the Too Darn Hot filly, who showed signs of greenness towards the closing stages of that contest. The main danger might come in the form of Saqqara Sands, who only found one too good on her introduction at Wolverhampton. Brightandbeautiful, Digub and Season Of Light are newcomers to note.
This seems likely to prove an informative maiden given the yards and pedigrees on show. WILD ANGEL was undone by a poor draw that compounded her inexperience on her recent debut at Kempton and looks sure to improve plenty on that initial outing, so she earns the vote. Saqqara Sands made a promising start to her career at Wolverhampton last month and should make considerable progress, too, with Glamorous Marlene and Texas Starlight making most appeal of the newcomers before market clues.
Wild Angel and SAQQARA SANDS look easily the best among those who have run but the newcomers need a close check.
(13) Spanish Blaze 13/2, Consistent sort again emerged with plenty of credit when beaten 1½ lengths into a fast-finishing fourth by Telemark a 9-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Respected again. Consistent; close fourth at Doncaster most recently; frame possibilities.
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2nd (7) (33/1 -136%) Street Kid
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(7) Street Kid 33/1, Has his own way of doing things but is a largely reliable sort and bounced back to form when third of 8 in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, good to firm) 49 days ago. Now below last winning mark and he can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Not the percentage call, having done his winning in lower grades.
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3rd (8) (3/1 +33%) Mission To Moon
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(8) Mission To Moon 3/1, Returned with 7f Goodwood win on soft and showed he's effective on a firmer surface when an excellent fourth of 29 in the Britannia at the Royal Ascot. Good fourth there last time despite making effort away from winner and he has to be shortlisted. Consistent colt; 2024 form includes a good effort in the Britannia; solid.
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4th (12) (8/1 +33%) Run Boy Run
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(12) Run Boy Run 8/1, Dual winner at the July Course here this summer (including beating Granger Bay on second occasion) but found his run of good form coming to a halt meeting softer conditions at Newbury last time. Frame claims if able to bounce back. Not sure to confirm August placings with the improving Granger Bay.
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5th (4) (6/1 +14%) Darkness
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(4) Darkness 6/1, Scored at Newmarket (7f) in June and bounced back to his best when doubling his tally for the year in a 9-runner handicap (7/1) at Sandown (7f, soft) 15 days ago. Did well to overcome a pace bias there and merits consideration from only 2 lb higher mark. Third off 1lb higher in this race last year; won at Sandown most recently.
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6th (9) (11/1 +8%) Noodle Mission
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(9) Noodle Mission 11/1, Has been a real success story for current yard, better than ever when notching a fourth win of the year in 14-runner event at Southwell (7.1f) last month, edging ahead 2f out and asserting late on. Draw makes life tougher here but he's clearly on the upgrade. Won over C&D on last turf attempt; markedly higher in the weights now.
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7th (2) (14/1 +0%) Spangled Mac
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(2) Spangled Mac 14/1, Been in mixed form this season but ran creditably enough when fourth of 9 in handicap at Doncaster (6.5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Looks on a more than workable mark but high draw is a concern. Attractively weighted off current mark and with Fred Daly taking off 7lb.
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8th (1) (11/1 -69%) Telemark
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(1) Telemark 11/1, Improved for fitting of a tongue tie when successful at Thirsk (7f) in June and bounced back to his best when winning 9-runner handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to soft, 12/1) 13 days ago. Displayed a likeable attitude there and he's respected from a 4 lb higher mark. Won similar event at Doncaster (7f, soft) last time; inconsistent this term.
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9th (10) (3/1 +45%) Granger Bay
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(10) Granger Bay 3/1, Much improved to get off the mark on his second handicap start in a 7-runner event at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 22 days ago, tanking along before drawing clear to score by 6 lengths. 15 lb is clearly hefty but he's yet to reach his ceiling. Won very easily at Ascot this month; bred to do better still; one to follow.
16:45 Newmarket Handicap (Class 2) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Granger Bay made a mockery of a mark of 77 when scoring in facile fashion at Ascot earlier this month and another bold bid can be expected, but he may be left susceptible to a better-treated rival off a 15lb higher mark. A chance is taken on MISSION TO MOON, who is proven on the ground and finished a close fourth in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot earlier in the season. The ultra-consistent Noodle Mission is also likely to be on the premises.
A hot handicap, though the value may lie with MISSION TO MOON, who has shaped as if up to winning a race of this nature several times this season and caught the eye from a poor position at Ascot last time. Darkness and unexposed 3-y-o Fifty Nifty are also high on the shortlist.
There should be more to come from GRANGER BAY, who is taken to defy a big rise in the weights. Mission To Moon is second choice.
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