There were 34 Races on Wednesday 19th June 2024 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Hamilton, 7 races at Worcester, 7 races at Royal Ascot, 7 races at Nottingham, 6 races at Ripon, 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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(8)  (40/1 +0%)Glorious Kitty |
40/1(+0%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Glorious Kitty 40/1, £68,000 2-y-o, Cotai Glory filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Dontspoilasale. Produced a promising first effort starting out in the deep end when 1¾ lengths fourth of 15 to Betty Clover in listed race (40/1) at York, outpaced before keeping on well. Should improve. Closing fourth in a Listed race on her York debut, so clearly has plenty of ability. |
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(11)  (300/1 -355%)Kuwaitya |
300/1(-355%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Kuwaitya 300/1, Close second in maiden at Newcastle on debut and didn't have to improve on that when getting up close home in weak novice at Lingfield. Much better form when ¾-length third of 8 in listed race at Vichy (5f, soft, 10/1) 35 days ago but others have more potential. AW winner; close up in a French Listed last time but the ground was heavy. |
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1st (12)  (22/1 -214%)Leovanni |
22/1(-214%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Leovanni 22/1, 20,000 gns yearling, £190,000 2-y-o, Kodi Bear filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Knocklane Lass. Justified short odds in ready fashion first time up in 11-runner maiden at Nottingham (5f, good) 2 weeks ago. Stable won this 2 years ago and she's a player. Won comfortably at Nottingham; the second didn't run well at York last Friday. |
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2nd (15)  (66/1 -313%)Mighty Eriu |
66/1(-313%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Mighty Eriu 66/1, €30,000 foal, €16,000 yearling, Inns of Court filly. Sister to 7f winner Inner Temple. Dam (maiden) closely related to smart 2-y-o 5f/5.5f winner Signora Cabello. Promising start when second in what was essentially a maiden at the Curragh (6f), shaping as if 5f will suit. Yard won this 3 years ago. Probably beaten by a smart colt at the Curragh (6f); looks sharp enough for 5f. |
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3rd (14)  (100/1 -203%)Maw Lam |
100/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Maw Lam 100/1, Created a very favourable impression when landing 10-runner maiden at Thirsk better form when runner-up in Hilary Needler at Beverley, doing well considering a slow start put her in a tough position. Can do better still. Needs to improve to trouble the best of these and another tardy start won't help the cause. |
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4th (16)  (22/1 +21%)Miss Lamai |
22/1(+21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Miss Lamai 22/1, €90,000 foal, 115,000 gns yearling, Mehmas filly who was well on top when making a winning debut at Thirsk (5f, heavy) and improved on that when ½-length second to Betty Clover in listed race at York. No obvious reason when she should finish in front of that rival here, though. Thirsk winner who conceded only late on to Betty Clover in a York Listed race. |
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5th (17)  (18/1 -80%)Miss Rascal |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Miss Rascal 18/1, Havana Gold filly. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 9f winner Up And Under. Built on her very promising debut when landing the odds in 6-runner C&D maiden (good) 40 days ago, having the run of things but full value in beating a pair of subsequent winners. Needs considering. Needed debut experience and then comfortably made all over C&D; highly regarded. |
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6th (26)  (66/1 -230%)Xanthe |
66/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (26) Xanthe 66/1, €75,000 yearling, Earthlight filly. Closely related to smart 6f winner Fort Del Oro and half-sister to 3 winners. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner. Beat the boys when making a winning start in 10-runner C&D novice last month, responding well to lead close home, and respected for yard that has won this 5 times. Narrow debut win over C&D; her dam won this race in the same colours 18 years ago. |
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7th (18)  (66/1 -65%)Oxford Rock |
66/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Oxford Rock 66/1, €50,000 foal, 90,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Al Mutanabi and 6f winner Boragh Steps. Dam 5f winner. Proved no match for Truly Enchanting in maiden at Tipperary (5f, heavy) on debut 22 days ago so easy enough to look elsewhere. Inexperience held her back when 2nd at Tipperary; today's faster ground might assist. |
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8th (3)  (25/1 -56%)Betty Clover |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Betty Clover 25/1, Time Test filly who overcame a slow start in 14-runner novice at Bath on debut, well on top finish. Not seen to best effect at Salisbury but firmly back on track when winning 15-runner listed race at York (5f, good) 33 days ago by ½ length from Miss Lamai. Stiff 5f will suit and not taken lightly. Listed winner at York but that race is rarely influential when represented in Group events. |
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9th (2)  (25/1 -25%)Amestris |
25/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Amestris 25/1, Mehmas filly. Dam unraced half-sister to 6f winner Henrik and 6f/7f winner Intense Pink (both smart) from a good family. Confirmed debut promise when easily landing the odds in 6-runner novice at Lingfield (5f, good, 2/5) 18 days ago. More to come and worth a shot at this. Second at Newmarket before winning easily at Lingfield; might be ideally drawn. |
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10th (6)  (66/1 +0%)Flash The Cash |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Flash The Cash 66/1, Stepped up only slightly from debut when third of 16 in maiden at Navan (5f, good) 11 days ago and this looks highly ambitious. Two good runs in Ireland but beaten both times and she's evidently no budding star. |
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11th (1)  (100/1 -100%)Adrestia |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Adrestia 100/1, £50,000 yearling, £420,000 2-y-o, Havana Grey filly. Half-sister to 6f-7f winner True Promise. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful 6f winner Mr Wizard. Failed to justify favouritism when third in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 7/4). That was only 9 days ago and this is a big ask. This looks a big ask after getting beaten on her Windsor debut only nine days ago. |
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12th (9)  (8/1 +50%)Kassaya |
8/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Kassaya 8/1, 1,000,000F Kingman half-sister to connections' Dewhurst/2000 Guineas winner Chaldean. Greenness prevented her from making a winning debut but made amends despite still not looking the finished article in maiden at Nottingham. More needed again but almost certainly has a bigger performance in her. Swatted the boys at Nottingham; bred to be top class and so far so good; very promising. |
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13th (23)  (100/1 -1233%)Truly Enchanting |
100/1(-1233%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Truly Enchanting 100/1, No Nay Never filly. Half-sister to useful 9f-10.7f winner Lily Pond. Dam 9f winner. Looked a good prospect when winning 6-runner maiden at Tipperary (5f, heavy) on debut 22 days ago by 3¾ lengths from Oxford Rock, storming clear. Trainer yet to win this but this one looks a strong contender. Looked better the further she went on her winning debut at Tipperary; RPR was good. |
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14th (5)  (28/1 -12%)Englemere |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Englemere 28/1, Confirmed debut promise when easy winner of 7-runner maiden at Catterick. However, she didn't have much in hand when defying a penalty by a head from Where's Clare at Carlisle since and others stronger. Lowered the Carlisle 2yo course record last time and that was under a penalty. |
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15th (20)  (250/1 -279%)Sands Of Havana |
250/1(-279%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Sands Of Havana 250/1, Havana Grey filly. Dam unraced, half-sister to useful 1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Oh Goodness Me. 25/1, produced a promising first effort considering how green she was when close third of 8 in maiden at Windsor (5.1f, good to firm) 37 days ago but likely to be found wanting here. Third on debut at Windsor but that form is nowhere near good enough for this. |
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16th (21)  (100/1 -100%)Seraphim Angel |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Seraphim Angel 100/1, Sergei Prokofiev filly who built on debut promise to win 9-runner Lily Agnes at Chester (5.1f, good). However, was 2½ lengths sixth of 15 to Betty Clover in listed race at York (5f, good) next time and headgear now applied. Lily Agnes winner; didn't run well enough at York to merit serious consideration here. |
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17th (4)  (14/1 +0%)Enchanting Empress |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Enchanting Empress 14/1, 62,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev filly. Dam 2-y-o 5f winner, fourth in Cornwallis Stakes. Responded well when making a successful start in Wolverhampton maiden and beat 4 previous winners to follow up in C&D class 2. Completed hat-trick in listed race at Sandown since and should go well again. Made it 3-3 in a Listed race at Sandown and that effort is entitled to be upgraded. |
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18th (19)  (300/1 -355%)Ruby's Profit |
300/1(-355%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Ruby's Profit 300/1, Didn't cost much at the sales but made a good start to career when readily winning 7-runner maiden at Kempton (5f). However, struggled in 2 listed events on the turf since so very hard to make a case for. Debut winner on the AW but well beaten in a couple of Listed races. |
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19th (10)  (200/1 -203%)Kiss Me My Love |
200/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Kiss Me My Love 200/1, Off the mark at the third time of asking in ordinary 9-runner maiden at Carlisle 9 days ago, putting experience to good use up against mostly newcomers. Plenty to find at this level. Off the mark at Carlisle nine days ago but this demands so much more from her. |
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20th (24)  (66/1 -500%)Ultima Grace |
66/1(-500%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (24) Ultima Grace 66/1, American Pharoah filly. Dam 7f winner on turf at 2 yrs. American trainer has won this 4 times since 2009 and this one arrives on the back of an impressive debut win in 5-runner maiden at Keeneland (4.5f, dirt), showing good speed from the gate and allowed to coast home. Must be respected. Looked the business at Keeneland and her yard knows what's needed to win this race. |
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21st (22)  (100/1 -400%)Spherical |
100/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Spherical 100/1, Blue Point filly who was most professional when making a winning debut in 3-runner maiden at Yarmouth (5.2f, soft) 4 weeks ago. However, runner-up has since let the form down and she will find this a totally different test. Beat two breeze-up recruits to win at Yarmouth and she should progress. |
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22nd (25)  (200/1 -400%)Where's Clare |
200/1(-400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (25) Where's Clare 200/1, By Mehmas out of a first foal of a French 2-y-o 6f winner. Just denied by the more experienced but penalised Englemere at Carlise on debut and didn't need to improve on that when landing odds in maiden at Wolverhampton (5.1f) 2 weeks ago. Remains with potential but others have achieved more. Very good debut effort before winning comfortably on the AW; it's been a likeable start. |
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23rd (13)  (33/1 -450%)Make Haste |
33/1(-450%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Make Haste 33/1, 40,000 gns foal, 75,000 gns yearling, Blue Point filly. Half-sister to 6f winner Quick Time and 7f winner Shine Forever. Dam, 2-y-o 6f winner, half-sister to very smart 6f winner Mince. Looked the winner some way out before forging clear in maiden at Naas (5f, good) last month. Bold claims. Irish filly and this has been the plan ever since she won easily at Naas in early May. |
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24th (7)  (100/1 +0%)Flicka's Girl |
100/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Flicka's Girl 100/1, Winner at Wolverhampton on debut in April and improved on that form at the second attempt when 1½ lengths second to Seraphim Angel in Lily Agnes (18/5) at Chester (5.1f, good), albeit without the promise of more to come. Big outsider. Twice beaten since successful debut; useful filly but not Royal Ascot-winning material. |
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In a wide-open affair where a case can be made for many, the tentative vote goes to TRULY ENCHANTING. It was a testament to her ability that she was able to get off the mark after looking green on her debut at Tipperary last month and, with the promise of more to come on forecast better ground, a bold bid is anticipated for the in-form Aidan O'Brien team. American raider Ultima Grace impressed with the way she went about her business when scoring first time out over an extended 4f at Keeneland in April, setting brisk fractions before asserting close home, and she is respected for a trainer who has tasted success in this race four times. Impressive debut winners Make Haste and Spherical are a couple of others who merit consideration in what is sure to be an informative contest.
Plenty of potential as expected for a 2-y-o event at Royal Ascot but the 2 who have created the deepest impression are MAKE HASTE and Truly Enchanting. The former could be called the winner a long way out at Naas so is narrowly preferred to Truly Enchanting, who looked potentially smart when powering away at Tipperary. Wesley Ward has won this 4 times since 2009 and he's represented this time by Ultima Grace, who was impressive at Keeneland and has the potential to rate much higher.
After a most taking C&D success, MISS RASCAL may provide the Cole yard with another Queen Mary 28 years after their first.
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)  (15/8 +16%)Illinois |
15/8(+16%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Illinois 15/8, Took a step forward from debut when third in a French Group 1 (strong form) last year. Stepped up on reappearance despite looking unsuited by the track/ground when runner-up to subsequent Derby-second Ambiente Friendly at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) last time and there should be more to come. Second in the Lingfield Derby Trial and looks sure to be suited by this extra yardage. |
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2nd (3)  (3/1 +25%)Highbury |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Highbury 3/1, Galileo colt who was much improved from debut when getting off the mark by a wide margin in a Leopardstown maiden (12f, good to firm) last month. That form is proving extremely strong (all 6 that have run since either won or placed next time), so he looks ready for this step up in class. Looks sure to make further progress after his 1m4f maiden win at Leopardstown (good). |
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3rd (1)  (13/2 -18%)Birdman |
13/2(-18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Birdman 13/2, Debut winner at Cork in April (had Highbury back in third) and showed much improved form to maintain unbeaten record in 4-runner listed race at Navan (13f, good) last month, leading entering final 1f. Has already outstayed his pedigree and looks capable of better still. Too strong late on for his rivals in a 1m4f maiden at Cork and 1m5f Listed race at Navan. |
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4th (7)  (11/2 +39%)Meydaan |
11/2(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Meydaan 11/2, Progressed with each start thus far, franking the form of the Lingfield Derby Trial when winning 7-runner listed race at Goodwood (11.2f, good to firm) last month by neck from Space Legend, leading on bridle 2f out (better placed than runner-up). Likely he has more to offer with Buick booked. Held by Illinois at Lingfield; lucky 1m3f Listed winner at Goodwood but 1m6f makes appeal. |
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5th (12)  (125/1 -793%)The Equator |
125/1(-793%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) The Equator 125/1, Confirmed debut promise on return when winning 9-runner maiden at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) in April. Still very much a work in progress but shaped with plenty of encouragement when fourth in a Group 3 at the Curragh last month and he looks all about stamina. 1 of 4 for Aidan O'Brien. Lowest rated of the four O'Brien runners but should improve for the extra half mile. |
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6th (5)  (28/1 -12%)Imperial Sovereign |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Imperial Sovereign 28/1, Debut winner at Newcastle and shaped well when runner-up in a Kempton novice (11f) in March, just failing having missed the break. Ran about as well as could have been expected when sixth in listed Derby Trial at Lingfield (11.6f, good to firm) last month so he's likely to come up short. Beaten nearly 12l in the Lingfield Derby Trial (11.6f, good) latest, behind two of these. |
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7th (6)  (50/1 -25%)Lavender Hill Mob |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Lavender Hill Mob 50/1, Found improvement when taking 6-runner handicap at Goodwood last month and seemed to excel himself in better company when 3¾ lengths fourth of 7 to Meydaan in listed race at same track (11.2f, good to firm) 3 weeks later. That form may not be reliable, and he's a big outsider in this grade. 1m3f Goodwood Listed race developed as he waited for room but Meydaan beat him nearly 4l. |
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8th (10)  (250/1 -525%)Pappano |
250/1(-525%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Pappano 250/1, Off the mark at the second attempt at Wolverhampton (12.2f) in April but struggled to make an impact in the Chester Vase and a listed event at Goodwood on his last couple of outings. Clearly well regarded but seemingly needs his sights lowering for now. While he should stay 1m6f in time, others look far more ready for this Group 2 test. |
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9th (8)  (20/1 +0%)Mina Rashid |
20/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Mina Rashid 20/1, Promise in a Nottingham novice on debut and confirmed that promise at the second attempt fitted with a hood when winning 5-runner maiden at Chester (12.3f, good to firm) just under 6 weeks ago, benefiting from a bit of a pace collapse over a much longer trip. Looks a stayer in the making. Late bid won 1m4f Chester maiden; others have achieved more but this trip will surely suit. |
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10th (9)  (125/1 -150%)Mr Hampstead |
125/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Mr Hampstead 125/1, Fairly useful form when placed on all 3 starts for Roger Varian but was out of his depth when finishing tailed off in the Derby at Epsom (12f, good to soft) earlier this month. Faces another stiff task. Outgunned by Mina Rashid in 1m4f Chester maiden; 80-1 when remote in the Derby 18 days ago. |
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11th (11)  (450/1 -800%)See The Green |
450/1(-800%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) See The Green 450/1, Very green on debut at Wolverhampton and took a big step forward when finishing runner-up at Ripon next time. Probably didn't need to reproduce that form to get off the mark in 7-runner maiden at Catterick (12.1f, soft) just under 4 weeks ago but this a completely different kettle of fish. Scrambled win at 4-9 in a Catterick maiden (1m4f, soft) is no recommendation for this race. |
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With four of the last nine winners trained by Aidan O'Brien and winning favourites in both 2022 and 2023, there is a lot to like about the chances of HIGHBURY, who heads the early markets. Third on his debut, he showed the benefit of that experience when running away with a Leopardstown maiden by over seven lengths after showing a decent turn of foot when asked. The son of Galileo may reverse debut form with the unbeaten Birdman here, though that cannot be guaranteed and Jessica Harrington's Free Eagle gelding looks a worthy adversary who cannot be ignored. Mina Rashid is an outsider to consider after he stayed on strongly to win his maiden at Chester and appeals as having further improvement to come as a stayer.
Plenty of lightly-raced budding stayers tackling this sort of test for the first time line up and it's HIGHBURY who looks the most persuasive option having bolted up in a Leopardstown maiden (strong form) last month. He can provide Aidan O'Brien with an eighth success in this race at the expense of stablemate Illinois, who found only subsequent Derby runner-up Ambiente Friendly too strong last time, while Birdman, who beat the selection on debut, rounds off the shortlist.
Aidan O'Brien fields four runners, three of whom look strong candidates and ILLINOIS looks particularly strong.
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 (13)  (6/1 +57%)Running Lion |
6/1(+57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Running Lion 6/1, Useful last season and she looked all over the winner before hanging left over 1f out when runner-up on return in Dahlia Stakes (9f) at Newmarket in May. Subsequent effort in Princess Elizabeth Stakes has to go down as disappointing and she needs treating with a degree of caution now. Enters the reckoning on her best form but was disappointing last time; risks attached. |
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2nd (6)  (4/1 -14%)Laurel |
4/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Laurel 4/1, Well-regarded filly who ran a fine race when second at Group 1 level on final start at 3 yrs. Seen only twice last season, successful on return at listed level prior to a lesser run in the Lockinge at Newbury (1m) 13 months ago. Interesting she remains in training as a 5-y-o and she's shortlisted. Back from 396 days off but she's still lightly raced and is a big player on her best form. |
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3rd (3)  (14/1 +22%)Doom |
14/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Doom 14/1, Consistent filly who progressed gradually towards the end of last season, signing off with success in French listed event (7f, soft) in November. Solid return to action when ¾-length third of 10 to Gregarina in Athasi Stakes at the Curragh (7f) and possible she can improve further this term. Still has potential but best form has been at 7f and she has quite a bit to find here. |
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4th (7)  (80/1 -100%)Magical Sunset |
80/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Magical Sunset 80/1, Useful filly. Career best when landing Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood (7f, heavy) last summer for Richard Hannon prior to a couple of low-key efforts in the autumn. Not at very best in trio of starts for new yard so far this term and work to do if she's to feature at this level. Won Group 3 at Goodwood last summer but she's been disappointing since; others preferred. |
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5th (11)  (66/1 -1786%)Rogue Millennium |
66/1(-1786%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Rogue Millennium 66/1, Smart mare who confirmed previous promise when landing this race 12 months ago. Acquired by present connections for £1,650,000 after final start and she shaped better than the result when third behind Ocean Jewel on return at the Curragh (1m) in May. Has to be of strong interest again. Won this last year and she didn't get much luck on stable debut last month; key player. |
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6th (5)  (66/1 +0%)Julia Augusta |
66/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Julia Augusta 66/1, Useful mare who ran creditably upped in grade/on debut for new yard when 2 lengths fourth of 8 to Breege in Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) 18 days ago. However, she's likely to find a few too good again in this even deeper contest. Behind two of today's rivals in Group 3 at Epsom and this looks a tough task. |
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7th (2)  (350/1 -2088%)Breege |
350/1(-2088%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Breege 350/1, Posted some excellent efforts in defeat last season, notably her second in the Sandringham at this meeting. Good third on return at Goodwood and deservedly back to winning ways in Grp. 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom 18 days ago. Looks a player again in first-time cheekpieces. Group 3 win at Epsom last time; has more to do here but she's in the mix; headgear on. |
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8th (12)  (350/1 -2817%)Royal Dress |
350/1(-2817%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Royal Dress 350/1, Useful handicapper for Richard Hannon last season and caused a surprise when edging out Breege on return in Goodwood listed contest in May. Matched that level when third behind that rival at Epsom latest (not seen to best effect) and she's evidently an improved performer this term. Big improvement in hood for new yard; now steps up to a Group 2 but she could be dangerous. |
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9th (10)  (350/1 -1844%)Orchid Bloom |
350/1(-1844%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Orchid Bloom 350/1, Progressed into a useful performer last term, successful on handicap debut at Newbury (1m) before finishing placed in pair of listed events. Ran well on her first try in pattern company when fourth behind Ocean Jewel at the Curragh 24 days ago. Stronger pace here will aid her cause. Has some work to do on these terms and fast ground is an unknown factor; tongue-tie on. |
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10th (9)  (300/1 -1775%)Novus |
300/1(-1775%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Novus 300/1, Smart filly who progressed throughout last term, winning 3 times either side of a very good sixth in Sandringham (1m) at this meeting 12 months ago. Enhanced her excellent Goodwood record when edged out late on at listed level in May and she's an each-way player back up in class. Went close in Listed race last month but this demands more and all wins have been on soft. |
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11th (1)  (350/1 -4275%)Ocean Jewel |
350/1(-4275%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ocean Jewel 350/1, Sioux Nation filly who won Group 3 Ballycorus Stakes 12 months ago and, lightly raced since, she returned with a career-best performance when taking 8-runner Group 2 at the Curragh (1m) 24 days ago. Still low mileage and she could have more to offer at this sort of trip. Won Group 2 at Curragh and had two of today's rivals behind her; respected under penalty. |
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12th (8)  (450/1 -350%)Nibras Angel |
450/1(-350%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Nibras Angel 450/1, Won 2 of her 4 starts as a 3-y-o and progressed further without getting her head in front in Meydan around the turn of the year. Latest sixth of 11 in handicap at Newbury (7f) was a creditable effort but she's got plenty to find up at this level. Losing run is up to nine and she's bottom of the pack on ratings. |
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13th (14)  (350/1 -2088%)Sea The Lady |
350/1(-2088%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Sea The Lady 350/1, Useful performer who won 3 times as a juvenile. Improved without tasting success in pattern company during 2023 and she proved as good as ever on return/debut for new yard when third in Longchamp Group 3 (10f) in April. Forecast quicker conditions will hold no fears here. French filly who has something to find and her tactical speed will be tested back at 1m. |
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14th (4)  (14/1 +13%)Gregarina |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Gregarina 14/1, €210,000 purchase having showed useful form in France and she made perfect start for new yard when taking Group 3 Athasi Stakes at the Curragh (7f, soft) in May, staying on to lead dying strides. Return to this longer trip a plus and she's not discounted. Last-gasp win in Group 3 on stable debut and she's not ruled out back up in trip. |
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Laurel has her first start since disappointing in last year's Lockinge. She won a Listed contest at Kempton under Ryan Moore before that, but has something to prove on her reappearance and OCEAN JEWEL is preferred. The latter looked an improved filly when winning a Group 2 contest at the Curragh last month with plenty left in the tank, and further improvement looks on the cards. Rogue Millennium won this last year and has joined Joseph O'Brien subsequently. She was no match for the selection when sent off favourite at the Curragh, though she may finish closer on this occasion. Breege accounted for Royal Dress and Running Lion when landing a Group 3 at Epsom, but would prefer some cut in the ground, while William Buick picks up the ride on the Irish filly and Group 3 winner Gregarina and she could go well.
Low-mileage mare LAUREL has been absent since finishing down the field in the Lockinge 13 months ago but she'd looked one to keep firmly on side in landing 3 of her 4 previous starts. All the more significant her leading connections opt to keep her in training as a 5-y-o, she's selected to enhance her good record fresh and strike. Last year's winner Rogue Millennium had little go right on return/yard debut and is feared. Ocean Jewel and Breege are others to consider.
Preference is for last year's winner ROGUE MILLENNIUM, who didn't get much luck behind Ocean Jewel on her return last month.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (2)  (13/8 +7%)Auguste Rodin |
13/8(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Auguste Rodin 13/8, Flopped in 2000 Guineas and King George but won all other outings at 3, namely Derby at Epsom, Irish Derby, Irish Champion and Breeders' Cup Turf. Flopped again on Meydan reappearance but took a big step back in the right direction when second in Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh. Leading player. Has an impressive array of top-flight wins, but punctuated by some absolute shockers. |
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2nd (8)  (40/1 -100%)Zarakem |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Zarakem 40/1, Rose through the ranks with a 5-timer last season and produced a career best to make a winning reappearance in the Prix d'Harcourt at Longchamp (10.4f) in April. However, ran below form in Group 1 there later that month and this isn't any easier. Career best when winning a Group 2 at Longchamp (1m2f, heavy), too strong for Horizon Dore. |
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3rd (4)  (15/2 -15%)Horizon Dore |
15/2(-15%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Horizon Dore 15/2, Progressed well last year, gaining his fourth success in a row in Prix Dollar at Longchamp (9.7f) in September and has returned at least as good this season, losing out only in a head-bobbing finish in Grade 1 at aforementioned track on most recent outing. Respected. Usually held up and has fine turn of foot; move away from soft/heavy ground may well help. |
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4th (1)  (13/2 +46%)Alflaila |
13/2(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Alflaila 13/2, Slow starter who ended 2022 firmly on the up, supplementing his Group 3 Strensall Stakes win at York with a high-class effort in the Darley Stakes at Newmarket (9f). Ran only twice in 2023, winning Group 2 at York on return before a creditable effort behind Auguste Rodin in Irish Champion Stakes. About 3l fifth of 8 to Auguste Rodin in Irish Champion Stakes, running on well from last. |
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5th (6)  (66/1 -230%)Royal Rhyme |
66/1(-230%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Royal Rhyme 66/1, Most progressive last season, bolting up in Goodwood handicap before following up in a Ayr listed race (1¼m). Far from disgraced stepped up to Group 1 level when fifth in Champion Stakes here and outclassed his 3 rivals in Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown on return. Interesting contender. Needs improvement but while most form has been progressive, that's on softer than good. |
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6th (10)  (50/1 -1718%)Inspiral |
50/1(-1718%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Inspiral 50/1, High-class mare who completed a top-level hat-trick in the autumn with wins in the Sun Chariot at Newmarket (1m) and Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf at Santa Anita (1¼m). Should be all the better for her reappearance and holds leading claims. Last-gasp win at Breeders' Cup last November on her only go at 1m2f; below-form return. |
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7th (9)  (14/1 -17%)Blue Rose Cen |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Blue Rose Cen 14/1, Smart filly who had a brilliant season (for Christophere Head) last year, winning the Pouliches, Diane and the Prix de l'Opera. Ran respectably in Grade 1 at Longchamp (9.2f) on last month's reappearance and can be marked up having met trouble. Four Group 1 wins, last two over about 1m2f; not disgraced behind Horizon Dore on return. |
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8th (5)  (66/1 -164%)Lord North |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Lord North 66/1, 8-y-o who won this race 4 years ago, but he came up short bidding for a fourth successive win in Dubai Turf at Meydan (9f) in March. Ran his most encouraging race of the year when third in Mile at Sandown the following month but he's likely to find at least a couple too good back up in grade. Won this 2020; close in Group 2 latest but, as 8yo, probably no longer up to winning this. |
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9th (3)  (125/1 -25%)Hans Andersen |
125/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Hans Andersen 125/1, Useful colt who didn't need to be at his best to make a winning reappearance in minor event at Dundalk in April. Not disgraced back up in grade the last twice but is once again biting off more than he can chew. Set pace when well beaten at 33-1 in Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last time. |
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10th (7)  (400/1 -167%)Snobbish |
400/1(-167%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Snobbish 400/1, Fairly useful maiden winner in France who is flying way too high at this level and is presumably here as pacemaker for stablemate Blue Rose Cen. This hugely stiff task for fifth race may be to assist pace for stablemate Blue Rose Cen. |
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Six-time Group 1 winner Inspiral took the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf over this trip and she now has another crack at it after her below-par fourth in the Lockinge at Newbury last month. The daughter of Frankel boasts leading credentials, but Kieran Shoemark will have to navigate a path from a tricky draw in stall 10. With that in mind, the vote goes to AUGUSTE RODIN. Aidan O'Brien's colt had a good prep run for this contest when filling the runner-up spot in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last time and he took the Irish Champion Stakes over this distance in September last year. The 2023 dual Derby hero has proven his versatility in regards to distance at the top level and he could prove very hard to beat. Royal Rhyme took the Brigadier Gerard in preparation for a tilt at this prestigious prize and he may run better than his odds suggest.
INSPIRAL is sure to be all the better for her reappearance and the style of her win at Santa Anita back in November strongly suggests she still has unfinished business at this trip, so she's narrowly preferred to Auguste Rodin, who took a big step back in the right direction when runner-up in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh last time. Royal Rhyme could be the one to fill the places on just his second try at the top level.
Inspiral is preferred to the inconsistent Auguste Rodin but French raider HORIZON DORE (nap) can win his first Group 1.
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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(26)  ( )Imperial Fighter |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (26) Imperial Fighter , Third in Irish 2000 Guineas in 2022 but has largely struggled since, including at Sandown on Saturday. Up against it. Has lost his way; pair of duck eggs for new yard this season; opposed. |
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1st (20)  ( )Wild Tiger |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Wild Tiger , 5-y-o who missed whole of last season but, fit from a spell in Meydan, has returned firmly on the up, scoring comfortably at Yarmouth and Goodwood. Type to go on improving and makes obvious appeal. Lightly raced 5yo; 3-3 in British races; big player with further progress on the cards. |
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2nd (1)  ( )Sonny Liston |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Sonny Liston , Runner-up in this last year and shaped well without having much luck in some competitive events subsequently. It all clicked when he scored with an improved showing at Newbury on reappearance and another bold showing seems likely. Good second in this contest last year; went one better at Newbury on reappearance; solid. |
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3rd (8)  ( )Perotto |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Perotto , 2021 Britannia winner last seen looking as good as ever when scoring here 10 months ago and, while he'll need a career best, this is just his second season with Roger Varian and he should be tuned up for it. Won the 2021 Britannia; absent since last-gasp success in the Shergar Cup Mile last August. |
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4th (24)  ( )Daysofourlives |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (24) Daysofourlives , Three-time winner who returned better than ever with a couple of excellent placed efforts at Newmarket. Already a C&D winner and visor goes on for the first time, so worthy of respect. Ran well, despite carrying head awkwardly, at Newmarket last time; steadily progressive. |
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5th (4)  ( )Holloway Boy |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Holloway Boy , Debut winner in the Chesham at this meeting in 2022. Seen just twice last season and hasn't fired on either outing this term. Others are more persuasive. Won the 2022 Chesham and close fourth in the 2023 Jersey; interesting off a workable mark. |
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6th (11)  ( )Coeur D'or |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Coeur D'or , Took a couple of good prizes in Irish handicaps last year and very much caught the eye faced with an inadequate test at the Curragh on return, finishing well. Back up to ideal distance with tongue tie back on, so all set for a bold showing. Irish 8yo; should be suited by the return to 1m with reappearance (6f) under his belt. |
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7th (23)  ( )Metal Merchant |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Metal Merchant , C&D winner. 6/1, creditable 2½ lengths second of 12 to Sonny Liston in handicap at Newbury (8f, good to firm) 32 days ago. Likeable sort who should give another good account. Won the Spring Cup; ran creditably behind Sonny Liston last time; holds solid claims. |
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8th (27)  ( )King's Code |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (27) King's Code , Real success story for his yard, adding more wins at Southwell and Kempton at the beginning of the year. Proved beyond doubt he's still every bit as big a force on turf as all-weather when bumping into a Group-race bound winner at York and was quickly back on track at Chester 4 days ago. Mixed results since returned to turf; has nothing in hand off current mark. |
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9th (22)  ( )Fantastic Fox |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Fantastic Fox , Latest win at Lingfield in January. Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap at Epsom (8.5f, soft, 11/1) 19 days ago, left with too much to do. Could get competitive if things drop right. Finished behind some of these rivals in last two runs and is well exposed. |
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10th (15)  ( )Ropey Guest |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Ropey Guest , Was in top form towards the end of 2023 and returned with a smooth-travelling fifth in the Victoria Cup here last month. Just as effective over 1m and should strip fitter for his return, so not ruled out. Has loads of Ascot form but is frustratingly 0-21 here and remains thoroughly exposed. |
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11th (2)  ( )Sean |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Sean , Making second start for current yard, at least as good as ever when narrowly denied in a Meydan Group 3 in February. Has shaped as if still in good form since but others look better treated. Nearly won a Group 3 at Meydan in February; trainer won this race with a 7yo in 2014. |
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12th (21)  ( )Mirsky |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Mirsky , Useful ex-French performer who ran creditably on the back of 6 months off (acquired for €37,000) when keeping on fifth in Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m). Might have found the race coming too soon at York next time and remains unexposed for this shrewd stable. Ex-French; has something to prove in this major race on third British start. |
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13th (12)  ( )Bless Him |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Bless Him , Smart gelding who resumed from 7 months off with a good third of 21 in Victoria Cup here. Struggled up in grade at Haydock next time but can't be discounted given his excellent course record. Veteran; has form figures of 975 in this contest; close third in this year's Victoria Cup. |
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14th (30)  ( )Eldrickjones |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (30) Eldrickjones , Successful twice at Newcastle last year and stepped up on recent return when bolting up in 11-runner handicap there in May. Not in the same form at York next time and may find this too competitive. Form dipped markedly returned to turf last time; has a better strike-rate on AW. |
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15th (10)  ( )Talis Evolvere |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Talis Evolvere , Successful twice on the AW during the winter and further progress when landing a valuable Newcastle handicap in March. Continued the good work returned to turf when third in competitive events at Newbury and might well be on the premises again. Creditable third in Newbury handicaps won by Metal Merchant and Sonny Liston; consistent. |
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16th (28)  ( )Dutch Decoy |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (28) Dutch Decoy , Cracking servant to connections who looked as good as ever this spring, runner-up in back-to-back competitive Newmarket handicaps. Couple of sub-par efforts since, however, so has a bit to prove in this company. Finished behind some of these rivals the last twice; weighted to his best. |
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17th (31)  ( )Crack Shot |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (31) Crack Shot , Progressive at 3 yrs and made a winning return at Newmarket in May. Did enough to suggest he remains in good heart when only fourth at Sandown last time and he's still relatively unexposed, so may have more in him. Reserve; 3-5 over 1m; soft ground possibly contributed to his defeat last time. |
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18th (29)  ( )Regheeb |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (29) Regheeb , Debut winner at Nottingham last season before landing short odds at Lingfield on third run. Good efforts both starts since back on turf but needs more if he's to seriously compete from this mark in such a competitive event. Placed in a couple of soft-ground events this term; unraced on good/firmer. |
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19th (16)  ( )Aerion Power |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Aerion Power , Looked as good as ever when edging out Great Blasket (won next time) despite racing freely at Nottingham last time. Has a penalty for that and his style should suit the nature of this race, so could go well. Fourth in this race 12 months ago; incurs penalty for recent win; future mark is 3lb lower. |
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20th (7)  ( )Raadobarg |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Raadobarg , Well prepped for a big run at the Curragh on reappearance but hasn't fired on either outing since. Has the right sort of style for this race, but hard to make a solid case for based on recent efforts. Placed in major Irish handicap on seasonal debut; has regressed in two subsequent runs. |
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21st (17)  ( )Blue For You |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Blue For You , Encouraging start to present campaign when fourth of 17 at York (first run following a wind op). Possible that he didn't handle Epsom next time and has plenty of course experience but others are still more persuasive. On a handy mark but has a bit to prove back at Ascot; well held in this contest last year. |
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22nd (6)  ( )Beshtani |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Beshtani , Fairly useful form for Francis-Henri Graffard in France last year, winning 3 of his 5 starts at up to 9.5f. Changed hands for €340,000 prior to being narrowly denied at Epsom on return and worth chancing to go one better. Ex-French 4yo; went very close at Epsom on debut for new connections; warrants respect. |
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23rd (14)  ( )The Gatekeeper |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) The Gatekeeper , Rounded off a fine 2023 season with success in the valuable Balmoral Handicap over C&D in October. Ridden too aggressively in the Lincoln on reappearance and could get back on track. Landed the Balmoral over C&D (off 4lb lower) last October but everything went his way. |
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24th (3)  ( )Kingdom Come |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Kingdom Come , Low-mileage 5-y-o who confirmed promise of his Lingfield run when running out a good winner of the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March. Struggled in listed company here last time and has a stiff task from a mark of 107. In good form on AW this year; below par in C&D Listed event last time; yet to win on turf. |
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25th (5)  ( )Streets Of Gold |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Streets Of Gold , Unbeaten in 5 starts as a 2-y-o and posted his best effort last season when third in the Jersey Stakes here. Back on track when sixth in the Victoria Cup here last time, shaping as if worth a go over 1m, so not ruled out. Has produced his peak RPRs in two attempts at Ascot, close sixth in Victoria Cup latest. |
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26th (18)  ( )Thunder Ball |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Thunder Ball , Deservedly gained a second career win at Goodwood in October and resumed with a couple of promising efforts, shaping well under another attacking ride when fourth of 21 in handicap at Newbury on penultimate outing. Rare poor run at Newmarket last time and blinkers go back on. Ran poorly last time but record suggests he may rebound in reapplied blinkers. |
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27th (25)  ( )Tempus |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (25) Tempus , Successful twice in Group company in 2022 and though generally below par last year, he proved that plenty of ability remains when runner-up in a listed contest at Kempton in December. Both subsequent efforts have been poor, though. Blinkers go on. Ran respectably in this race in 2022 and 2023; regressive form this year; now blinkered. |
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28th (9)  ( )Real Gain |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Real Gain , Low-mileage 4-y-o who landed 9f handicap at Newmarket in September. Not disgraced when fifth in Darley Stakes there following month and likely needed his return at Newbury. Remains with potential and jockey booking catches the eye. Lightly raced 4yo; appears to have been targeted at this prize; one for the shortlist. |
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29th (13)  ( )Padishakh |
() | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Padishakh , First run since leaving Roger Varian when 19¾ lengths sixth of 7 to Charyn in listed race (11/1) at Doncaster (8f, heavy) 88 days ago. Useful at his best in France and return to a sounder surface could help, but doesn't appear to have much in hand of his mark. Ex-French; comfortably held in two British races; something to prove. |
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Wathnan Racing look to hold a strong hand in this contest and James Doyle presumably prefers BESHTANI to Real Gain. Having shown smart form in France, the selection was making his UK debut when finishing an excellent second behind a subsequent winner over an extended mile at Epsom last month. The handicapper left on the same mark and this four-year-old son of Siyouni can make amends for that near-miss. Wild Tiger did it well when scoring readily over 7f in a Goodwood handicap most recently and he warrants respect despite being upped 6lb. Last year's fourth, Aerion Power, looks primed for another prominent showing despite the burden of a 5lb penalty for winning at Nottingham earlier this month, while a truly-run race with a stiff finish can suit Dutch Decoy and he could earn himself a spot on the podium.
BESHTANI showed that he's still improving when an excellent second at Epsom on return and, with that form having been boosted by the winner since, he gets the vote to go one better at the possible expense of Wild Tiger, who is progressing fast. Sonny Liston is another big player and Real Gain still has some potential intact.
Being the type to improve further, BESHTANI is particularly interesting. Real Gain is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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(5)  (28/1 +0%)Vetiver |
28/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Vetiver 28/1, Three wins, notably a 7f Carlisle listed event on soft ground last June. Showed she can mix it in good handicaps when 2½ lengths fifth of 20 to The Gatekeeper in the Balmoral over C&D final 2023 start but both efforts this spring hardly brimming with promise. Listed winner; solid fifth in Balmoral here on final 3yo run but below par this season. |
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1st (16)  (11/1 -10%)Doha |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Doha 11/1, Boasts an excellent pedigree and confirmed debut promise at the second attempt when running out an emphatic winner of a Windsor maiden (1m) in October. Failed to land the odds at Haydock on reappearance but it wasn't a bad effort and she retains scope for better. Easy maiden win on soft; good second on handicap/seasonal debut; more to come. |
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2nd (18)  (7/1 +56%)Hopeful |
7/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Hopeful 7/1, Off 15 months after her debut but proved herself a useful prospect when winning at Newcastle in January. Took a step forward returned to turf when second of 6 in handicap at Redcar (10f, soft) and subsequent Newmarket run back over 1m confirms she's in good heart. Form of latest close third at Newmarket (1m) has worked out; travels strongly. |
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3rd (25)  (22/1 +56%)Victoria Falls |
22/1(+56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (25) Victoria Falls 22/1, Won a pair of turf handicaps at the end of last summer. Deserves credit for her consistency, runner-up on her last 2 starts but they were much weaker races than this one. 1 lb out of the weights. Good second in 1m handicaps last twice but this is a rise in grade. |
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4th (13)  (11/1 +31%)Rowayeh |
11/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Rowayeh 11/1, Off the mark in a Beverley maiden (8.5f) last spring and had little fuss in following up on handicap debut at Sandown (1m) next time. Proved too free upped in trip at York on final start and in a re-fitted hood (discarded here) she wasn't seen to best effect on reappearance. Better expected. Still not fully exposed after seven runs and Newmarket reappearance was respectable. |
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5th (23)  (14/1 +30%)Aurora Dawn |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Aurora Dawn 14/1, Improver for switch to handicaps during first half of last season, comfortably doubling her tally at Newbury (7f). Entitled to have needed first start for 10 months at Kempton and easy to excuse Goodwood run latest given she was denied a clear run. Eyecatcher when meeting all sorts of trouble at Goodwood latest; one to consider. |
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6th (20)  (15/2 +38%)Elim |
15/2(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Elim 15/2, Landed the odds in third start at Newcastle and looked a handicapper to follow when following up at Musselburgh in April 2023. Off a year and reappearance was full of promise (probably needed it in the end) and she lurks on a favourable mark. Major player. Unexposed; promising return from layoff at Redcar and form boosted since; very interesting. |
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7th (15)  (450/1 -1025%)Moonspirit |
450/1(-1025%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Moonspirit 450/1, Steadily progressive as a 3-y-o, signing off last year with back-to-back victories at Chelmsford (1m) in the autumn. Shaped as if needing her reappearance on softer ground than previously at Bath but needed to see more at Kempton latest to seriously consider her. Tongue tie added. Below best in two runs this year but yard's flying form provides the hope for better now. |
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8th (22)  (11/1 +39%)Azahara Palace |
11/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Azahara Palace 11/1, Three 1m wins at Chepstow last summer and expertly prepared to make a winning reappearance at Leicester 3 weeks ago, overcoming a pace bias in the process. That was a big career best so she enters calculations up 7 lb. Fourth win when pulling clear with a subsequent winner on Leicester return; up 7lb. |
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9th (1)  (400/1 -1500%)Villanova Queen |
400/1(-1500%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Villanova Queen 400/1, Big career best when winning this race from just 1 lb lower 12 months ago, coming in for an astute tactical ride. Campaigned in pattern company since and has struggled to make a significant impact, but big-field scenario in re-fitted cheekpieces may help her back at this level. Below best in two runs this spring but only 1lb higher than when winning this last year. |
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10th (19)  (450/1 -2713%)Rajindri |
450/1(-2713%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Rajindri 450/1, Successful twice over 7f last summer and even better form this term, confirming the promise of her reappearance when successful over the same trip at Kempton a month ago. Back up in trip in a deeper race but she commands respect. Form of latest 7f win is solid and she's only 2lb higher; stays 1m; each-way claims. |
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11th (14)  (100/1 -52%)Canoodled |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Canoodled 100/1, Did the job well when getting her head back in front at Newmarket last summer but that win was gained off a 7 lb lower mark and she hasn't really fired in 3 starts so far this season. Has failed to get competitive in three runs this season; others are preferred. |
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12th (2)  (18/1 +10%)Adelaise |
18/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Adelaise 18/1, Caught the eye when fourth in this race a year ago, forced to pick way through and arrives on the back of a career-best effort having won a listed race on the AW in April. 12 lb higher this time around so fair to say another personal best is required. Fourth in this last year and took an AW Listed race under William Buick on reappearance. |
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13th (24)  (50/1 -25%)Ciara Pearl |
50/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (24) Ciara Pearl 50/1, Hit the ground running in handicaps this season, completing hat-trick over 10.2f at Bath in April. Progress has stalled somewhat from revised mark since, but a well-run race over 1m will suit her. Won four of first six starts but has found life tougher last twice. |
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14th (3)  (350/1 -775%)Mammas Girl |
350/1(-775%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Mammas Girl 350/1, Useful filly early in her career for Richard Hannon but low-key start for current yard switched to Ireland this spring, albeit set a couple of stiff tasks. Others more persuasive on this handicap debut. Won Nell Gwyn last year but has struggled at Group level subsequently. |
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15th (21)  (200/1 -506%)Mother Mary |
200/1(-506%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Mother Mary 200/1, Novice winner on second start last year. Consistent rather than progressive since, looking unsuited by drop to 7f starting out for new yard at Leicester a fortnight ago. Cheekpieces may sharpen her up. Hard to argue she's well treated but this could suit her hold-up style; cheekpieces go on. |
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16th (10)  (350/1 -1300%)Karsavina |
350/1(-1300%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Karsavina 350/1, Thought good enough to contest the 1000 Guineas when with Clive Cox last year. Limited impact both starts for N. Clement in France to end the year but opening run for Joseph O'Brien at Cork last month was promising, short of room. Fancied to build on that. Caught the eye a bit on last month's yard debut at the Curragh; big run wouldn't surprise. |
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17th (11)  (28/1 -250%)Summer Of Love |
28/1(-250%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Summer Of Love 28/1, Big eye-catcher on debut at Kempton in September and has won both starts since at that venue over 7f, looking every inch a useful prospect a fortnight ago. Different scenario here back over 1m on turf now handicapping but she brings considerable potential to the table. Two comfortable wins over 7f at Kempton and very much a dark one on turf/handicap debut. |
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18th (6)  (50/1 -52%)Cell Sa Beela |
50/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Cell Sa Beela 50/1, Improved to make her breakthrough at listed level when winning 10-runner 7f event at this track in October, seeing off Breege. Beaten a long way in Group 3 company on last month's reappearance and needs to leave that well behind. Mid-field in the Sandringham last year previous handicap start. Won a 7f Listed race here last autumn but well held on Lingfield reappearance. |
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19th (8)  (200/1 -1900%)Twirling |
200/1(-1900%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Twirling 200/1, Unraced at 2 yrs but landed a brace of 1m novice events at Kempton in a light 3-y-o campaign. Progressive form this year, well on top at the finish when successful at Doncaster (from Roarin' Success) and 5 lb rise looks perfectly fair. Big-field scenario will suit so she's on the shortlist. Has taken well to turf, beating reopposing Roarin' Success at Doncaster latest. |
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20th (7)  (350/1 -2088%)Fakhama |
350/1(-2088%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Fakhama 350/1, Well-bred filly who overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Newbury in April 2023 (7f). Failed to land the odds in novice company when last seen in August but this low-mileage 4-y-o is something of an unknown quantity on handicap debut for leading yard. Thrice-raced filly; very much unexposed for top yard; intriguing contender on reappearance. |
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21st (4)  (350/1 -2088%)Mystic Pearl |
350/1(-2088%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Mystic Pearl 350/1, Novice/listed winner who ran right up to form fitted with a tongue tie when a keeping-on third of 10 in a C&D handicap last month. Same mark here but needs to raise her game in this deeper race. Back-to-form third over C&D latest and runs off the same mark today. |
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22nd (17)  (400/1 -2400%)Roarin' Success |
400/1(-2400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Roarin' Success 400/1, C&D winner last summer and nothing wrong a with a brace of runner-up efforts last month, latterly behind Twirling at Doncaster. No reason why she won't give it another good shot. Good second to Two Tempting over C&D and Twirling at Doncaster this season. |
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23rd (9)  (28/1 +30%)Back See Daa |
28/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Back See Daa 28/1, Steadily-progressive filly who ran out a ready winner of a Newbury novice (1m) as year ago. Better form later that summer, shaping nicely (up with strong pace) when sixth on handicap debut at Goodwood and while she lacks a recent run, she represents an excellent yard. Off for nearly 11 months but has raced only six times so may not have reached her limit. |
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24th (12)  (200/1 -506%)Farhh To Shy |
200/1(-506%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Farhh To Shy 200/1, Strong traveller who won a C&D handicap and a 7f Yarmouth handicap in a productive spell around this time last year. Hasn't finished her races off with much conviction this term but on the plus side, she's back on her last successful mark. C&D winner; close sixth in this race off an identical mark 12 months ago. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Summer Of Love heads the early markets after Saeed bin Suroor's Dark Angel filly scored comfortably enough on her return at Kempton and, with an opening handicap mark of 88, she can go well with a clear run, but Irish raider ADELAISE is still preferred. A little unlucky when short of room before finishing fourth here last year, she won the Listed Snowdrop Stakes at Kempton in April beating the 100-rated Choisya by a head, suggesting a mark of 98 here is workable. She looks as if she stays further so a fast-run mile could be ideal and, with William Buick booked to ride, she appears to have every chance. Villanova Queen won this last year and returns to handicap company boasting a chance, along with the lightly-raced pair Fakhama and Doha.
Having looked a handicapper going places last spring, ELIM had a year off the track but with her reappearance chock-full of promise, she's fancied to build on that for her up-and-coming stable. Summer of Love and Doha are low-mileage 4-y-os for excellent yards so they demand respect, while Azahara Palace's much-improved showing at Leicester marks her down as another interesting contender.
A host hold chances but ELIM, whose reappearance form has been boosted, appeals as one who could be well suited by a race like this.
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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(14)  (100/1 -25%)Jm Jhingree |
100/1(-25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Jm Jhingree 100/1, Won a 5f Redcar maiden in May but his limitations were seemingly exposed when third of 5 in a Beverley conditions event 11 days ago. Engaged 2.50 Catterick Tuesday. Redcar maiden winner; only seventh at Catterick yesterday and he'd be a shock winner. |
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1st (1)  (11/2 +75%)Ain't Nobody |
11/2(+75%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ain't Nobody 11/2, Sands of Mali colt who scored in good style on his 5f Carlisle debut (good to soft) 19 days ago. Sure to progress for a stable which has had a few run well in this down the years. 8-1 win at Carlisle on debut and Jamie Spencer excels on this straight course; a possible. |
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2nd (11)  (22/1 -57%)Gabaldon |
22/1(-57%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Gabaldon 22/1, American raider who displayed plenty of speed and a good attitude when making a winning start to his career at Gulfstream (5f, firm) 39 days ago. Has a tongue strap added to his blinkers this time and sure to improve. Displayed bundles of pace and clung on at Gulfstream on debut; no surprise to see bold bid. |
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3rd (28)  (28/1 +30%)Aviation Time |
28/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (28) Aviation Time 28/1, Kempton debut winner and unlucky third in the Hilary Needler at Beverley since, losing all winning chance when short of room and shuffled back approaching the final 1f, keeping on well in the closing stages. Definitely more to come. Had to wait for a clear run when third in Hilary Needler; each-way possible. |
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4th (26)  (100/1 -52%)Weissmuller |
100/1(-52%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (26) Weissmuller 100/1, Plenty to like about his debut third of 12 at Nottingham 17 days ago but a jolt of improvement will be needed for him to get heavily involved here. Encouraging third on debut at Nottingham but needs to find a chunk of improvement here. |
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5th (25)  (25/1 +38%)Vingegaard |
25/1(+38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (25) Vingegaard 25/1, Mehmas colt won a 6-runner-race on his 5f Chepstow debut (heavy) 36 days ago. His three closest pursuers on that occasion have all run well since. Capable of better. Cosy win at Chepstow on debut but others have a lot more substance to their form. |
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6th (19)  (50/1 +0%)Rudi's Apple |
50/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Rudi's Apple 50/1, 5/1, 2¾ lengths third of 7 to reopposing Sir Yoshi in maiden at Tipperary (5f, soft) on debut 21 days ago, not knocked about. Will need to leave that bare form well behind. Promising third on debut at Tipperary; likely improver, but it's very much needed. |
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7th (23)  (33/1 +0%)Sir Yoshi |
33/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Sir Yoshi 33/1, Made it third time lucky when a cosy winner in maiden company at Tipperary (5f, soft) 3 weeks ago. Open to further progress. Won Tipperary maiden on third start; others have better form but he's worth a second look. |
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8th (6)  (250/1 -279%)Calyxoh |
250/1(-279%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Calyxoh 250/1, Half-brother to several winners but hasn't shown enough when reaching the frame over 6f at Newmarket and Leicester in recent weeks to think he'll get heavily involved here. Went close on debut at Newmarket; fourth at Leicester since; others have stronger claims. |
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9th (27)  (100/1 -100%)Zabeel Road |
100/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (27) Zabeel Road 100/1, Made the perfect start at Ayr (5f) in April. Slight improvement when 3¾ lengths fourth to Shadow Army under a penalty at the York Dante meeting (5f, good). Unexposed for good yard but a big step forward will be needed. Won at Ayr on debut before solid fourth at York; others probably possess greater potential. |
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10th (9)  (66/1 -32%)End Of Story |
66/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) End Of Story 66/1, Largely knew his job when justifying favouritism in 13-runner maiden (4/1) at Thirsk (5f, soft) on debut in May. Could only run to a similar level when fifth of 10 in Woodcote at Epsom (6f, soft) since but this drop back to 5f may suit him. Won at Thirsk on debut then fair fifth in the Woodcote at Epsom; others appeal more. |
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11th (10)  (400/1 -506%)Fuji Mountain |
400/1(-506%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Fuji Mountain 400/1, Left York debut well behind when second of 12 in 5f Nottingham maiden 17 days ago, showing good speed. Runner-up at Nottingham on second run; no match for winner; needs another big step forward. |
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12th (17)  (80/1 -60%)Reposado |
80/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Reposado 80/1, Wootton Bassett colt who left his debut behind when narrowly denied in a C&D conditions race last month. Not in quite the same form when 4¼ lengths fourth of 6 to Enchanting Empress in listed race at Sandown (5f, soft) since. Previously trained by Dominic Ffrench Davis. Has shown considerable ability (including over C&D) but now 0-3; vulnerable once more. |
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13th (22)  (66/1 -1220%)Shadow Army |
66/1(-1220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Shadow Army 66/1, 9/2, won 11-runner novice at York (5f, good) on debut 35 days ago, just holding on from a subsequent listed winner. Has since been purchased by Wathnan Racing. Smart prospect. Won at York on debut and that form reads well; highly likeable prospect; on the shortlist. |
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14th (20)  (200/1 -60%)Sensorium |
200/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Sensorium 200/1, 16/1, promise when third of 11 in novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 16/1) on debut 25 days ago, running on. Open to progress but this looks too big an ask. Encouraging third on debut at Windsor but unlikely to be good enough to threaten today. |
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15th (21)  (300/1 -809%)Sex On Fire |
300/1(-809%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Sex On Fire 300/1, 11/4, overcame inexperience to make a winning start in early 5f Southwell maiden. Ran to a similar level when third of 6 in a C&D conditions race 5 weeks later. More needed. Third over C&D last month and that form has been franked, but further improvement needed. |
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16th (8)  (200/1 -1150%)Cheval De Guerre |
200/1(-1150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Cheval De Guerre 200/1, $450,000 breeze-up buy who showed plenty when neck second of 12 to Into Diamonds in maiden at Keeneland on debut, leading until close home. Sure to progress. Showed blistering speed on sole run in US (5.5f); could be tough to catch down to bare 5f. |
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17th (12)  (100/1 -456%)Hawaiian |
100/1(-456%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Hawaiian 100/1, Kodiac colt who made a winning start at Newbury in April and had soft ground as a possible excuse for his disappointing run in the National Stakes at Sandown since. Newbury debut win worked out extremely well; reportedly unsuited by soft ground at Sandown. |
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18th (7)  (10/1 -67%)Celtic Chieftain |
10/1(-67%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Celtic Chieftain 10/1, 450,000 gns No Nay Never colt who made a winning start to his career in a 5f Navan maiden 11 days ago. One of 2 strong contenders for his stable. Looked green when winning on recent debut at Navan; open to considerable improvement. |
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19th (5)  (350/1 -600%)Brosay |
350/1(-600%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Brosay 350/1, Made it third time lucky in Goodwood novice (5f, heavy) in May and better form when 2 lengths third of in conditions race at Tipperary (5f, heavy) 22 days ago. One win from his four starts, in a heavy-ground Goodwood novice; improvement is needed. |
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20th (18)  (350/1 -600%)Rock N Roll Rocket |
350/1(-600%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Rock N Roll Rocket 350/1, Made winning start in 12-runner maiden at Cork (5f, good, 16/1) in May and might have been unsuited by much softer ground when well beaten at Tipperary since. Form of debut win at Cork has worked out well; soft ground maybe didn't suit at Tipperary. |
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21st (3)  (300/1 -809%)Artagnan |
300/1(-809%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Artagnan 300/1, £350,000 breeze-up purchase who bumped into a promising sort when 2 lengths second of 10 on Ripon debut (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. Sure to improve. Runner-up on recent debut but this half-brother to Marshman could have lots more to offer. |
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22nd (15)  (200/1 -203%)Karl Carlston |
200/1(-203%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Karl Carlston 200/1, 7/4, trained by Dominic Ffrench Davis when third of 14 in maiden at Bath (5.7f, good) on debut 35 days ago. Huge improvement will be needed. Inexperience evident when third on debut at Bath; may be best watched in this hot race. |
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23rd (24)  (200/1 -3900%)Treasure Isle |
200/1(-3900%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (24) Treasure Isle 200/1, Built on his promising debut second in the mud at the Curragh when taking a 5f conditions race at Naas next time under much faster conditions. That was a very useful performance and he has the potential for better again. Leading claims. Made all at Naas on second start; O'Brien/Moore have won 3 of last 9 runnings; respected. |
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24th (13)  (400/1 -2400%)Honorary American |
400/1(-2400%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Honorary American 400/1, Evens, blinkered when third of 6 in maiden at Aqueduct (5.5f) on debut 26 days ago. Plenty to find on form but his US trainer is well known for juvenile success at this meeting. Only third on debut but that was on dirt; US trainer won this in 2009 and 2014. |
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25th (2)  (350/1 -338%)Arabian Cobra |
350/1(-338%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Arabian Cobra 350/1, Went close in 6f Windsor novice on second start but only fifth of 15 at Haydock since. Would be a shock winner. Has shown promise but he's 0-3 and up against it today. |
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26th (16)  (250/1 -1983%)Pont Neuf |
250/1(-1983%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Pont Neuf 250/1, Made it 2-2 when leading towards the finish in 5f Salisbury novice (heavy) 34 days ago. Can progress again for a stable which knows what it takes to win this. 2-2 after wins at Kempton and Salisbury; latest form has worked out well; chance. |
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27th (4)  (400/1 -220%)Bretton Wood |
400/1(-220%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Bretton Wood 400/1, Only fair form when fifth on all 3 starts and first-time blinkers need to transform him. Has shown ability when fifth on all three starts but he'd be a surprise winner today. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Wathnan Racing might have another useful one on their hands with SHADOW ARMY, who overcame inexperience to defeat subsequent Listed winner Francisco's Piece at York on his debut. Richard Fahey's yard has hit a rich vein of form in recent weeks and he could continue that trend, but Aidan O'Brien knows what it takes to land this contest and his pair Treasure Isle and Celtic Chieftain must be feared. Pont Neuf made it two from two when winning at Salisbury last month and he is another who looks more than capable at this higher level. There is no shortage of an American challenge with the likes of Gabaldon and Honorary American taking their chance, and the former, who made a successful debut at Gulfstream last month, rates the pick of them.
TREASURE ISLE recorded a useful performance at Naas last month and is taken to provide the Aidan O'Brien/Ryan Moore combination with a fourth win in this since 2015. Richard Fahey's juveniles have been going well and Shadow Army looked a nice prospect when edging out a subsequent French listed winner on his York debut in May. The selection's stablemate Celtic Chieftain and sole filly Aviation Time, who looked unlucky at Beverley recently, complete the shortlist.
Preference is for CELTIC CHIEFTAIN, whose debut win at Navan was a performance packed with promise. Cheval de Guerre is feared.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
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 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
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