There were 39 Races on Wednesday 23rd August 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Bath, 6 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Sligo, 7 races at York, 7 races at Kempton, 6 races at Leicester, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (12/1 -20%)Equilateral |
12/1(-20%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Equilateral 12/1, Not scored since 2021 but some good efforts at Listed/Group level this summer. Latest Goodwood run wasn't one of them but may find life easier now dropping into a handicap for the first time since scoring at Meydan in January 2021. High class in Group races at 5f on good or quicker; first run in a British handicap. |
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2nd (8)  (9/1 +18%)Alligator Alley |
9/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Alligator Alley 9/1, Completed a hat-trick on AW last winter and back on song when placed at Doncaster and Goodwood (both 5f) this summer. Sometimes hinders his chance with slow starts. Listed 2yo winner at this meeting; good 5f run here in May; intermediate trip can suit. |
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3rd (10)  (12/1 -50%)Jm Jungle |
12/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Jm Jungle 12/1, 3-y-o who is enjoying a cracking season, shaping well on a few occasions before winning at Haydock and Glorious Goodwood on his last 2 starts. Further 5 lb rise demands more but he could easily find it. Speedy and improving at 5f; up 10lb for winning two 3yo contests but still has potential. |
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4th (4)  (18/1 +10%)Makanah |
18/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Makanah 18/1, Snapped losing run in 5f Musselburgh conditions event last autumn. Not beaten far in competitive handicaps over 6f here and 5f at Newcastle at the start of the summer but needs to shrug off a below-par run in the Stewards' Cup last time. Good fourth/fifth in 2 previous attempts in this race. Yet to run a moderate race on this track; 5lb lower than when a hampered 5th last August. |
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5th (19)  (14/1 +0%)Copper Knight |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Copper Knight 14/1, Won this race in 2021 and showed he's still very useful at the age of 9 when successful back to back here and at Pontefract in July. Run of good form came to a halt at Windsor recently, though. Especially useful in big-field sprints here, winning this in 2021; added 2 wins this year. |
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6th (6)  (22/1 -38%)Vintage Clarets |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Vintage Clarets 22/1, Back on the scoreboard at Chester in June and followed up in ready fashion in the Gosforth Park Cup at Newcastle (5f) 13 days later. Good run of form came to a halt at Goodwood this month but he's capable of bouncing back. Has course form; peak form at 5f earlier in summer; failed to flourish at Goodwood since. |
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7th (17)  (28/1 -27%)Shalaa Asker |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Shalaa Asker 28/1, Four wins from 14 runs this year, the latest at Pontefract in June. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (14/1) at Chester (5.5f, soft) 40 days ago, not ideally placed. Five wins at 6f since December; marks in the 80s have proved a step too far in the past. |
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8th (16)  (18/1 -29%)Looking For Lynda |
18/1(-29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Looking For Lynda 18/1, Front-runner who has got back on track with cheekpieces added when reaching the frame at Musselburgh and Windsor this month. This looks more competitive, though. Had C&D form as 2yo; high in weights this year and probably not well treated even now. |
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9th (13)  (18/1 -13%)Nomadic Empire |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Nomadic Empire 18/1, Course winner but becoming increasingly hard to predict, losing all chance with a very slow start at Thirsk last week. Hampered in this in 2021, good 4th in 2022; 9lb lower now; very slow start on Friday. |
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10th (5)  (33/1 -65%)Michaela's Boy |
33/1(-65%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Michaela's Boy 33/1, Won AW handicaps on final 2 starts last year and third in a 5f listed race here at the Dante meeting in May. Ran a cracker when narrowly denied in a big field at the Curragh in July but not in the same form at Ascot since. Close 2nd in big 5f Curragh handicap in July; faded when front-running at Ascot since. |
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11th (7)  (14/1 +13%)Mondammej |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Mondammej 14/1, Useful gelding but on a lengthy losing run and has been below form on his last 3 outings. Nearly always runs well over 5f and this trip here when ground has been good or quicker. |
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12th (15)  (22/1 -38%)Ventura Express |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Ventura Express 22/1, Latest win at Pontefract in May. Found the line coming just too soon in a 5f course handicap last month and another creditable run when fourth over 6f at Redcar recently. Only just failed over 5f here in July; this slightly longer trip should suit; thereabouts. |
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13th (3)  (4/1 +60%)Intrinsic Bond |
4/1(+60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Intrinsic Bond 4/1, Won the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon for Tracy Waggott last summer and comfortably bettered even that form when first then second in a pair of 5f Ascot handicaps for new yard in recent weeks. Big player under Oisin Murphy. Made all on winning debut for new yard (5f) at Ascot; disputed lead when 2nd there since. |
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14th (2)  (6.5/1 +28%)Korker |
6.5/1(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Korker 6.5/1, Course winner who was also a good second at the Dante meeting in May. Back to form when runner-up off this mark at Newcastle and Sandown on his last 2 outings and likely to be in the shake-up again. Had C&D form as 2yo; reliable in 5f handicaps this year; in the thick of it again. |
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15th (14)  (6.5/1 +28%)Manila Scouse |
6.5/1(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Manila Scouse 6.5/1, Several good efforts in defeat prior to notching wins in quick succession at Haydock (5f, heavy) and Chepstow (5f, good) this month. Another 5 lb higher now but can't be discounted in his current mood. Has gone from strength to strength over 6f and 5f this summer; another big run on the way. |
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16th (9)  (16/1 +11%)Bergerac |
16/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Bergerac 16/1, Out of sorts this year but a revival wouldn't come as a surprise having dipped to 3 lb lower than when landing this race 12 months ago. Won this in 2022; well below best in 2023; could revive; yard won 3 of last 10 runnings. |
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17th (11)  (50/1 -150%)Ancient Times |
50/1(-150%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Ancient Times 50/1, Dual 5f winner early last season. Has also reached the frame 3 times this year but he needs to bounce back quickly from a poor effort at Sandown on Sunday. Has knocked on some handicap doors in the last 12 months; looks weighted to his best. |
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18th (12)  (40/1 +0%)One Night Stand |
40/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) One Night Stand 40/1, Has been given a bit of a chance by the handicapper but he wasn't at the top of his game when last seen in June and he tends to save his very best for AW. Front-runs; useful on AW but losing turf run goes back two years; below best since layoff. |
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19th (18)  (66/1 -100%)Dig Two |
66/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Dig Two 66/1, Solid start for this yard when third at Kempton (6f) in April but not at the same level since. A 7-week break needs to have had a reviving effect. Sole handicap win over 7f; good start for new yard but he hasn't gone on returned to turf. |
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20th (20)  (22/1 -10%)Kuwait City |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Kuwait City 22/1, Landed a competitive 3-y-o handicap at the Dante meeting here (5f, good to firm) in May. Good third at Ayr next time but has taken backward steps the last twice. Needs to get back on the up. Cool ride for 5f win here in May; things have not fallen right since; possibilities here. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Jm Jungle has been in fine fettle and warrants respect off 5lb higher than when scoring at Glorious Goodwood last time. However, preference is for EQUILATERAL, who steps into the handicap ranks. If he can reproduce anything like his King's Stand fifth at Royal Ascot on his penultimate start, he could be the one to beat. Intrinsic Bond and Manila Scouse are both in great heart and should also be considered.
INTRINSIC BOND went down only to a progressive 3-y-o at Ascot last time so the handicapper might have taken a chance leaving his mark unchanged and he's selected to make it 2-3 since joining Michael Wigham. Korker, Jm Jungle and Manila Scouse head the many possible dangers in a typically fierce renewal of the now traditional sprint handicap to open the meeting.
Several of these have excellent form on this track but MANILA SCOUSE continues to improve and he can complete the hat-trick.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (8.5/1 -6%)Indian Run |
8.5/1(-6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Indian Run 8.5/1, 75,000 gns yearling, Sioux Nation colt. Half-brother to 1½m winner Imaginative. Showed benefit of debut experience when running out a good winner of an Ascot maiden (6f) 25 days ago and whilst this is understandably tougher, he should have more to offer, including at this trip. Ascot maiden winner who goes into much deeper waters here but he's promising. |
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2nd (1)  (2.75/1 -22%)Ballymount Boy |
2.75/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ballymount Boy 2.75/1, Camacho colt who confirmed debut promise when landing 4-runner Hamilton maiden (6f) in July. Took another marked step forward when runner-up to subsequent Prix Morny winner Vandeek in Group 2 Richmond at Goodwood (6f) 3 weeks ago and a repeat gives him sound claims now upped to 7f. Clear second in the Richmond and the winner won the French Group 1 last Sunday. |
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3rd (6)  (4.5/1 +31%)Loose Cannon |
4.5/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Loose Cannon 4.5/1, Territories colt. Well backed, made a winning debut in most likeable fashion in a C&D novice 26 days ago, digging deep under pressure to fend off another newcomer. Top yard have won this twice since 2011 and he's well worthy of respect with improvement forthcoming. Tongue tie goes on. Narrow C&D winner last month and he needs to find a hefty chunk of improvement. |
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4th (4)  (5/1 +50%)Hot Fuss |
5/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Hot Fuss 5/1, 120,000 gns 2-y-o who caught the eye on debut at Newbury prior to a big effort when close up fifth in Chesham Stakes at the Royal Meeting in June. Capitalised on return to calmer waters when successful in a Salisbury novice (7f) since and expected to give another good account back up in class. Impressed at Salisbury and the form he recorded entitles him to a crack at this level. |
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5th (2)  (2.75/1 +17%)Cogitate |
2.75/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Cogitate 2.75/1, Good-looking son of Churchill who looked a smart prospect when making a winning debut in a Newbury novice (7f) last month, quickening to lead final 1f and going clear. Well worth his place at this higher level on that evidence with prospect of more to come. Yard have won this twice since 2014. Newbury form is nothing special but he's a good looker with Group 1 and 2 entries. |
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6th (3)  (9/1 -125%)Edwardian |
9/1(-125%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Edwardian 9/1, No Nay Never colt. Looked badly in need of the experience on debut when second at Tipperary in April but hit the line full of running when going one place better back from 3 months off at Naas (5f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Can do better again now stamina is tested further. Impressive in the end at Naas and could improve any amount for going up 2f in distance. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
A small but select field, with all six declared runners looking to have some sort of chance. However, BALLYMOUNT BOY undoubtedly sets the standard with his second to subsequent Group 1 winner Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes at Glorious Goodwood and he looks the one to beat stepping up from 6f for the first time. Cogitate won impressively on his debut and rates the biggest threat, while runaway Salisbury scorer Hot Fuss may go well at longer odds.
BALLYMOUNT BOY was never stronger than at the finish when a fine second behind subsequent Prix Morny winner Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood 3 weeks ago and, with the step up to 7f expected to suit on that evidence, he gets the nod to come out on top. Impressive Newbury scorer Cogitate looks well worth his place at this higher level and rates next best, ahead of Loose Cannon and Edwardian.
The standard is set by BALLYMOUNT BOY, whose Group 2 form at Glorious Goodwood received an almighty boost last weekend.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (5)  (4/1 -60%)Continuous |
4/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Continuous 4/1, Looked potentially smart when winning both 2-y-o starts, namely maiden at the Curragh and Group 3 (1m) at Saint-Cloud. Encouraging return in the Dante and quickly back on track after French Derby flop when runner-up to King of Steel at Royal Ascot (12f, good to firm) last time. In the mix. Resumed improvement when second of six in 1m4f Group 2 Edward VII at Royal Ascot. |
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2nd (4)  (6.5/1 -86%)Castle Way |
6.5/1(-86%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Castle Way 6.5/1, Dual winner at 2 but still improved significantly when making a winning reappearance in 1¼m listed race on the Rowley Course at Newmarket in May. Followed up in Bahrain Trophy there (July Course, 13f, good to firm) just under 6 weeks ago and looks sure to go well again in pursuit of a 4-timer. Further progress to win a 1m2f Listed race and 1m5f Group 3, at the two Newmarket courses. |
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3rd (1)  (0.73/1 +47%)Gregory |
0.73/1(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Gregory 0.73/1, Made an impressive winning start and confirmed that he's an excellent prospect when landing a listed race at Goodwood. Found bundles for pressure when maintaining his unbeaten record in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot and this looks an ideal stepping stone before the St Leger (currently favourite). Unbeaten in 11.6f novice, 1m3f Listed race and 1m6f Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot. |
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4th (2)  (7.5/1 +58%)Artistic Star |
7.5/1(+58%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Artistic Star 7.5/1, Won his first 2 starts (both softer than good) and finished mid-field in the Derby at Epsom. Creditable 6 lengths third in the King Edward at Royal Ascot next time but unable to raise his game in calmer waters when down the field in Group 3 at Goodwood just under 3 weeks ago. Beaten by Continuous at Royal Ascot and by Canberra Legend at Goodwood; below form latter. |
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5th (3)  (16/1 +36%)Canberra Legend |
16/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Canberra Legend 16/1, AW debut winner in February and followed up in Feilden Stakes at Newmarket in April. Disappointed in the Dante but straight back on track in the Hampton Court at Royal Ascot and ran to a similar level upped further in trip when third in a Group 3 at Goodwood recently. More required here. While on song last two starts, he needs better still to take this; connections won it 2022. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Both Continuous and Castle Way are on the upgrade and bring significant potential to the contest, with the former possibly the stronger of the pair given his troubled passage at Ascot last time. However, it is very hard to get away from the claims of the unbeaten GREGORY, who has improved with each start and looks to have future Group 1 potential. He impressed when landing the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot and can take this on route to bigger targets later in the year.
The Gosden/Dettori combination have tasted notable success in this contest in recent years and the unbeaten GREGORY looks to hold serious claims of enhancing that record further before heading to Doncaster for a tilt at the St Leger next month. The main danger is likely to come from Castle Way, who has taken his form up a notch and also arrives chasing an impressive 4-timer, with Continuous taken to fill out third spot.
With Gregory down in trip and giving 3lb, it's CONTINUOUS who gets the vote. Castle Way is the other big player.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (1)  (3/1 -20%)Mostahdaf |
3/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Mostahdaf 3/1, Finally confirmed himself the top-notcher he'd long looked when impressively landing the Prince of Wales at Royal Ascot, showing a fine turn of foot. A repeat of that performance will see him bang there under Dettori. Impressive in the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot; commands major respect. |
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2nd (2)  (6.5/1 +46%)Nashwa |
6.5/1(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Nashwa 6.5/1, Pretty good record in the top fillies/mares' races she's contested, landing a third Group 1 in the Falmouth at Newmarket in July, quickening clear impressively. Excuses when going for a second Nassau 3 weeks ago (left poorly placed having been slowly away) but has more on her plate here. Very smart filly but needs a career-best performance on first run against males. |
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3rd (3)  (0.67/1 -8%)Paddington |
0.67/1(-8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Paddington 0.67/1, Superbly campaigned and has developed into the leading 3-y-o, edging out a high-class mare in Emily Upjohn taking on his elders for the first time in the Eclipse before a gutsy front-running victory in the mud in the Sussex, his fourth successive Group 1. Still better to come and the one to beat. Phenomenal 3yo colt who thrives on his racing and is proving an unstoppable force. |
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4th (4)  (11/1 +39%)The Foxes |
11/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) The Foxes 11/1, Proved well suited by this trip when holding on in the Dante over C&D in May and back to form when second in the Belmont Derby last time, starting slowly and staying on well from rear to take second on line. Plenty to find here and would be a surprise winner. Ran well in major US race last time but faces a difficult task back on home soil. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
A small but select field for this prestigious Group 1, where PADDINGTON should take all the beating. Aidan O'Brien last won this with the three-year-old Japan in 2019, and the son of Siyouni has gone from strength to strength this season, especially since scoring in the Irish 2,000 Guineas. He proved his worth over middle distances when taking the Eclipse last month and a fifth straight Group 1 could well be in the offing. An impressive winner of the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot, Mostahdaf looks to be hitting his peak as a five-year-old, but the 7lb he concedes to the selection will be no easy task. Falmouth winner Nashwa adds further intrigue as she looks to improve upon a creditable effort in the Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.
Just 4 runners for one of the great races in the British Flat calendar and a good chance for PADDINGTON to emulate the mighty Giant's Causeway, who won this in 2000 after victory in the St James's Palace, Eclipse and Sussex Stakes. There are plenty of similarities between the two, with Paddington thriving on his racing at the top level, and a fifth successive Group 1 looks his for the taking. Mostahdaf was impressive in the Prince of Wales and is the clear danger under Dettori.
Mostahdaf is strongly respected but admirable PADDINGTON just keeps on winning and is taken to complete a Group 1 five-timer.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (9)  (8/1 +33%)Forza Orta |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Forza Orta 8/1, Won twice last year, including at this course (11.9f) in July, and stepped up on his form so far this season when runner-up at Hamilton (13.1f), returned to more prominent tactics. On a workable mark and could build on his latest effort as he goes up in trip. 2nd at Hamilton (1m5f, heavy) 18 days ago, best run this term and stiffest test of stamina. |
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2nd (3)  (3.5/1 +46%)Aztec Empire |
3.5/1(+46%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Aztec Empire 3.5/1, Pair of all-weather wins at up to 2m at Kempton this year and ran at least as well when third in the Northumberland Plate. Back on turf, shaped better than the result when also third at Newbury last month, travelling well for a long way. Merits consideration. Third over 2m on last two outings in the Northumberland Plate and a warm Newbury race. |
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3rd (1)  (14/1 -17%)Solent Gateway |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Solent Gateway 14/1, Bagged second victory of 2023 granted the run of the race at Haydock (16.2f) in May, but unable to replicate that in stronger company when ninth in Ascot Stakes at the Royal meeting. Ran creditably when fourth at Newbury on his latest outing and can give his all again. In career-best form this season, notably twice from the front; that includes latest start. |
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4th (12)  (20/1 -43%)Mostly Sunny |
20/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Mostly Sunny 20/1, Dual winner in 2022 who ran up to his best returned to the all-weather when second at Newcastle (16.2f) in July, shaping as if he should be suited by even longer distances. However, bounce back now called for having been tailed off at Goodwood 19 days ago. Twice 2nd over 2m this summer; remote behind two of these over 2m4f at Goodwood latest. |
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5th (4)  (18/1 -13%)Charging Thunder |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Charging Thunder 18/1, Won 3 times up to 14f last summer and, after a spell at Meydan at the start of this year, returned to form with a pair of in-frame efforts at Ayr and Ripon in July. Made effort earlier than ideal at Newmarket last time, so could fare better having his first try at this trip. Near his best form only once from four starts this summer; unraced beyond 1m6f. |
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6th (14)  (4.5/1 +40%)Grappa Nonino |
4.5/1(+40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Grappa Nonino 4.5/1, Opened account in this sphere at Killarney (16.8f) in May and resumed winning ways in big-field event at the Curragh (14f) 10 days ago, having to come from further back than 2 of the next 3 home. Not dismissed lightly under a penalty. Won ten days ago; now looks like a stayer with potential, one to note despite 5lb penalty. |
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7th (2)  (8.5/1 -55%)Zanndabad |
8.5/1(-55%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Zanndabad 8.5/1, Useful performer on the level in France who started off for current yard with 3 runs in maiden hurdles. After 3 months off, wasn't seen to best effect back on the Flat when twelfth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (14f) in May, never nearer. Interesting upped further in trip. Never-dangerous 12th of 18 at the Curragh (1m6f) in May on his only Flat run for new yard. |
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8th (8)  (40/1 -21%)First Emperor |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) First Emperor 40/1, Back-to-back winner on the all-weather in January and, having a first try at 2m on turf, produced a career best when scoring at Goodwood in May. However, form has gone the wrong way on his last 3 starts and he looks to be up against it. First and third in 2m Goodwood handicaps before losing his form on last three outings. |
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9th (13)  (9/1 +0%)Tronador |
9/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Tronador 9/1, Returned to winning ways at Limerick (17f) in June before producing one of his better efforts over hurdles at Bellewstown the following month. Back on the level, again ran well when third of 17 (Robert Johnson in second) at Goodwood (20.4f) last time. Can give another good account. Came from even further back than Robert Johnson when third of 17 at Goodwood (2m4f, soft). |
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10th (7)  (33/1 -106%)La Pulga |
33/1(-106%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) La Pulga 33/1, All-the-way winner of a 13f Hamilton handicap in June and continued in good heart on his subsequent 2 outings that month. However, has finished down the field on his last 2 starts, although possibly unsuited by testing conditions at Goodwood 18 days ago. Form has dipped somewhat; quite interesting given this new trip, though. |
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11th (6)  (22/1 -144%)Haliphon |
22/1(-144%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Haliphon 22/1, Having edged down in the weights has shown more promising signs with cheekpieces reapplied on his last 3 starts, travelling best but bumping into an unexposed rival at Yarmouth (14.1f) last time. Enters calculations from 3 lb below his last winning mark. Partial revival when 2nd last time (1m6f); three attempts at 2m+ don't rank among his best. |
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12th (10)  (5/1 +17%)Robert Johnson |
5/1(+17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Robert Johnson 5/1, Most progressive this year, making it 5 wins from 6 starts when successful at this C&D in July. Improved again in defeat when runner-up at Goodwood (20.4f) 19 days ago, pulling clear of the remainder, so he looks a major player once more. Has made almost relentless progress on turf this year; C&D win before 2m4f Goodwood 2nd. |
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13th (11)  (25/1 -79%)Green Team |
25/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Green Team 25/1, Useful performer at best but comfortably held all 4 starts in Meydan earlier this year for present stable. Hasn't fared any better back in Britain on his last 3 starts, never dangerous when third of 6 at Ascot last time. Return of cheekpieces needs to spark a revival. Has failed to shine in 2023; down weights and hints recently of being more competitive. |
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|PU| (5)  (22/1 -38%)Themaxwecan |
22/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Themaxwecan 22/1, Successful at Ascot last summer and stepped up on reappearance run when third at Haydock (16.2f) in May. Has found it tougher facing stiffer tasks on his last 2 starts, though was trapped wide when mid-field in the Northumberland Plate on his latest outing. Best on good or good to firm and a case can be made but others look more solid. |
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It was a career-best performance from the progressive ROBERT JOHNSON when filling the runner-up spot at Glorious Goodwood 19 days ago. Philip Kirby's gelding has rocketed up the handicap ranks this season, rising a total of 28lb since finishing down the field at Newcastle in February. He gets the nod today, with Tronador billed as his most likely danger. Others to note include Grappa Nonino, Aztec Empire and Forza Orta.
ROBERT JOHNSON has thrived having rejoined the Philip Kirby yard this year, winning 5 times with his latest success at this C&D in July, and he can add to his tally after he showed improved form in defeat at Goodwood earlier in the month. Heading the list of dangers is Haliphon, who can make his presence felt from below his last winning mark, while Aztec Empire can also go well again.
Robert Johnson is not passed over lightly but Irish challenger GRAPPA NONINO (nap) can raise his game again to defy a penalty.
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 (3)  (5/1 -11%)Designer |
5/1(-11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Designer 5/1, Won this race from a 5 lb lower mark last season and shaped as if back in top form when fourth of 12 in handicap (7/1) at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) 22 days ago, likely to have finished second with a clearer run. Highest draw not ideal but she merits consideration nonetheless. Caught the eye at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago; won this race last year; respected. |
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2nd (1)  (40/1 -100%)Rage Of Bamby |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Rage Of Bamby 40/1, Won minor events at Newbury and Leicester on first 2 starts at 2 yrs before finishing a fine third in the Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket. Well held in Chelmsford listed contest over this trip on return, though, and goes handicapping with little bit to prove now. Has regressed sharply in two runs since Rockfel effort as 2yo; drops to 5f for first time. |
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3rd (5)  (5.5/1 +39%)Marine Wave |
5.5/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Marine Wave 5.5/1, Placed in listed company at Chelmsford and Ayr on first 2 starts this season and wasn't disgraced up in grade when 4¼ lengths ninth of 10 to Swingalong in Summer Stakes at this course (6f, good to firm) 40 days ago. Mark looks stiff now handicapping, however. Ran well in Listed grade on most recent 5f attempt and remains unexposed at this trip. |
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4th (7)  (5.5/1 +45%)Pillow Talk |
5.5/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Pillow Talk 5.5/1, Won listed juvenile event over C&D early last season and turned in her best effort to date when a close third of 6 in handicap at Pontefract (5f, good) 33 days ago. Solid place claims if in same form here. Has respectable York form having twice performed well in Listed grade here; solid chance. |
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5th (9)  (8.5/1 +29%)Radio Goo Goo |
8.5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Radio Goo Goo 8.5/1, Has thrived this campaign, bagging fifth career success here (6f) before finishing good fourth in strong handicap at Royal Ascot. Not really seen to best effect since, racing closer to pace than ideal at Ascot last time, and she's not one to completely discount granted a more favourable set-up. Last few efforts suggest this return to 5f is well worth a shot; last win came at York. |
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6th (8)  (4.5/1 -13%)Pinafore |
4.5/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Pinafore 4.5/1, Dark Angel filly who was clearly well served by fitting of first-time cheekpieces when adding to her tally at Nottingham (6f) last week, travelling fluently and going clear inside final 1f. Makes plenty of appeal under a penalty if headgear works just as well. Won easily at Nottingham last week; strong chance provided she copes with drop to 5f. |
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7th (13)  (28/1 -40%)Star Of Lady M |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Star Of Lady M 28/1, 4-time winner as a juvenile and having eased in weights, displayed more encouraging signs to finish placed at Windsor/York in July. Shade disappointing when fourth at Doncaster (5f, heavy) 2 weeks ago and this is harder. Below-par favourite in the Doncaster race won by Thunder Star; opposed. |
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8th (6)  (12/1 -20%)Kimngrace |
12/1(-20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Kimngrace 12/1, Listed winner at Lingfield in February but has been largely below her best since, failing to show the benefit of a recent outing when fifth of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (5.1f, good, 15/2) 13 days ago. Others make more appeal. May well raise her game back at York, where she's 1-1 over C&D after a win last October. |
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9th (14)  (22/1 -83%)Thunder Star |
22/1(-83%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Thunder Star 22/1, Produced a career best from an easing mark when winning 7-runner event at Yarmouth (5.2f, good) in late-June before taking another step forward to follow up in a 6-runner Doncaster (5f, heavy) 18 days ago. This is tougher but she's clearly thriving. Seeks a hat-trick following two Class 5 wins; upped in grade but she's in top form. |
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10th (2)  (9/1 +25%)Lady Hamana |
9/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Lady Hamana 9/1, Improved when winning the listed Scurry Stakes at Sandown (5f) in June but failed to confirm that progress when last of 10 to Equality in Sprint Stakes at Sandown (5f, good) 46 days ago. Steps into handicaps with current mark looking on stiff side. Listed winner at Sandown in first-time cheekpieces; held in Group 3 since; handicap debut. |
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11th (12)  (33/1 -32%)Vadamiah |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Vadamiah 33/1, Won 3 times at Catterick last season and shaped encouragingly when fifth at Musselburgh on seasonal return. Shaped as if needing the run again when last of 9 in handicap at Haydock (5f, good to firm) 69 days ago but probably has bit to find in this grade even if sharper now. Has had a wind op. Had wind surgery since last run; yet to win away from Catterick; upped in class. |
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12th (10)  (22/1 +12%)Woolhampton |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Woolhampton 22/1, Has taken well to the fitting of blinkers and didn't need to improve to record a first success in handicap company in 7-runner heat at Ascot (5f, good to soft, 5/1) in July. Ran poorly at Newbury on Saturday, though, so needs to bounce back quickly. The form of her Ascot win isn't particularly strong; held at Newbury last Saturday. |
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13th (11)  (8.5/1 +29%)Cruise |
8.5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Cruise 8.5/1, Likeable sort who doubled her tally for the season when scoring at Newcastle in July. Yet to prove that she's quite as good on turf but can't be ruled out. Progressive on AW; 0-4 on turf but met some trouble on most recent attempt. |
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14th (4)  (66/1 -164%)Coralillo |
66/1(-164%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Coralillo 66/1, Debut winner at Fairyhouse last season and went close to winning a Curragh Group 3 later on. Out of her depth in pattern company both outings this term, though, so hard to be confident as to whether she's trained on now stepping into a handicap. Irish filly who has something to prove back at 5f and is far from solid on form. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
A really competitive renewal and chances can be given to several runners. Pinafore has obvious claims having won so easily last time and with a strong pace over this shorter trip likely to suit. Thunder Star, Cruise and Lady Hamana all bring strong form to the table and have to be respected. However, with her promising run at Goodwood so fresh in the memory, this could go to DESIGNER, who likes it here and may get the race set up perfectly to strike late in the piece.
PINAFORE was untroubled in resuming winning ways in first-time cheekpieces at Nottingham last week and sets a clear standard under a penalty. Last year's winner Designer has a high draw to contend with but caught the eye at Goodwood and is taken to be in the mix again, whilst Pillow Talk, a listed winner here as a juvenile, produced her best effort at Pontefract last month and also merits respect.
Back down in class and remaining unexposed over 5f, MARINE WAVE looks particularly interesting. Pillow Talk is second choice.
Class & Speed Card
| Info | Form | Odds | Key Rating | Tips | Win % | Place % | Betfair Place % | Dist Win % | Dist Place % | Dist Betfair Place % | Ability Rating | Horse Pace | Prediction | A.I Rating | Movement | Class Runs | LTO Speed | Top Speed | WSR | TF Rating | Course | Going | Distance | Timespeed | OR | Weight | Runs | Age | Comments |
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1st (10)  (7.5/1 +6%)Zoulu Chief |
7.5/1(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Zoulu Chief 7.5/1, Caused a shock at Newbury on debut and, after a couple of lesser efforts, got right back on track with an emphatic success in a Windsor nursery last time. Looks well in under a penalty, so very much one to consider. Bounced back when easily making all at Windsor last week; strong claims under 6lb penalty. |
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2nd (3)  (3.5/1 +36%)Starlust |
3.5/1(+36%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Starlust 3.5/1, Already a dual winner and found further improvement (having been well backed) when second at Goodwood (6f) 19 days ago. Ryan Moore booked and worth a chance to go one better. Two-time winner who was a good second on nursery debut at Glorious Goodwood; respected. |
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3rd (9)  (14/1 +30%)Room Service |
14/1(+30%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Room Service 14/1, Made a successful start at Wetherby in May, then shaped as if in need of further when third under a penalty at Beverley 74 days ago. Has some scope for better at this distance now handicapping, so can't be ruled out. Lightly raced and the step up to 6f looks a positive move on first nursery outing. |
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4th (2)  (6.5/1 +35%)Zabriskie Point |
6.5/1(+35%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Zabriskie Point 6.5/1, Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut in 10-runner novice event at Leicester and bettered that 72 days later when a narrow third under a penalty at Salisbury. Opening mark looks fair, so he's worthy of consideration. Unexposed colt who could prove well suited by this big field and the resulting strong pace. |
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5th (17)  (8.5/1 +47%)Key To Cotai |
8.5/1(+47%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Key To Cotai 8.5/1, Lightly-raced filly who didn't need to improve to open her account at Nottingham last time. Should be suited by the well-run nature of this but has something to find. Her penultimate form reads well in the context of her mark and she's on the shortlist. |
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6th (8)  (7.5/1 +0%)Blue Prince |
7.5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Blue Prince 7.5/1, Going the right way and looked comfortably ahead of his opening mark when forging clear to score over C&D last month. Handicapper has had his say, but should feature again. Surged clear to win over C&D on nursery debut; may be able to take 9lb rise in his stride. |
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7th (13)  (28/1 -27%)Innvincible Friend |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Innvincible Friend 28/1, Fair colt. Winner at Chester in June over this trip. Has held form since without improving and mark looks a bit high presently. Relatively exposed but ran creditably in a sales race last time; an each-way possible. |
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8th (15)  (22/1 -10%)Ziggy's Queen |
22/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Ziggy's Queen 22/1, Yet to open her account but has shaped well on her last couple of outings, runner-up again at Beverley last time. Should be suited by this step up in distance and merits respect after a break. Placed over 5f on all three starts and the step up to 6f could prompt further improvement. |
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9th (19)  (28/1 -40%)Specific Times |
28/1(-40%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Specific Times 28/1, Much improved when scoring on nursery bow over C&D in July and shaped better than the result when fourth at Goodwood subsequently, paying late for going off harder than ideal. Not discounted. 2l win over C&D on nursery debut but well beaten at Goodwood since; 5lb out of the weights. |
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10th (16)  (7/1 +42%)Red Zone Hero |
7/1(+42%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Red Zone Hero 7/1, Six-figure breeze-up purchase who confirmed previous promise when landing a maiden at Ayr last time. Straightforward sort who may do better still, so not a forlorn hope. Justified odds-on favouritism in Ayr maiden and could have potential off opening mark. |
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11th (12)  (16/1 +20%)Mayo Neighs |
16/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Mayo Neighs 16/1, Gelded prior to making a taking winning debut at Bath in May. Back on track when third at Haydock on nursery debut over this trip and may yet have a bigger effort in him. Blinkers go on. Third at Haydock on nursery debut and perhaps that run can be marked up; retains potential. |
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12th (7)  (40/1 -122%)Ganesha |
40/1(-122%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ganesha 40/1, Second victory at Hamilton (5f) when landing a gamble with a bit in hand on nursery debut in July and far from disgraced when runner-up (to Blue Prince) over C&D last time. Unlikely to reverse the form with that rival, however. No match for Blue Prince over C&D latest but raced alone in centre; not ruled out each-way. |
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13th (4)  (22/1 +0%)Barnwell Boy |
22/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Barnwell Boy 22/1, Early foal who quickened up in the style of a useful juvenile when making a decisive winning debut at Goodwood in May. Hasn't cut it in Group races since but it's too soon to write him off. Impressive at Goodwood on debut but has struggled in Listed & Group 3 races the next twice. |
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14th (1)  (11/1 +31%)Bobsleigh |
11/1(+31%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Bobsleigh 11/1, Won first 2 starts, latterly the Woodcote at Epsom (6f, good to firm). Improved again when sixth of 20 in the Coventry at Royal Ascot and has had excuses on both subsequent outings. Makes handicap debut and yard won this last year with a useful one. Creditable 6th at Royal Ascot and slow ground may not have suited since; could bounce back. |
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15th (6)  (14/1 -17%)Jungle Mate |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Jungle Mate 14/1, Scored on debut and has shaped nicely on both outings since, strong at the finish in a big sales race at Naas last time. More to come and can get involved if they go a strong pace. Second of 20 in sales race at Naas last time and he could be in the mix. |
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16th (20)  (66/1 +18%)Ticktyboo |
66/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Ticktyboo 66/1, Bettered debut effort when second in a C&D novice but has disappointed since, including in a nursery here last time. Gelded since. Others preferred. Well beaten over C&D on nursery debut but gelded since and stable form is a plus. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
STARLUST has done nothing but improve in four starts to date and ran a blinder to finish second on his handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood, despite racing with the choke out early on. A 3lb rise for that effort is fair and, with Ryan Moore taking over the reins, he should go close. Jungle Mate could very easily be three wins from three now, after backing up a debut win with two narrow defeats, and he demands respect. Blue Prince and Bobsleigh are other names to note.
STARLUST has a solid profile and arrives on the back of an improved showing when second in a strong 6f nursery at Goodwood, so he gets the vote in what looks another warm race. Recent C&D winner Blue Prince is an obvious danger and Zoulu Chief has to be respected after his Windsor romp.
The Richard Fahey-trained BLUE PRINCE impressed when powering clear over C&D on last month's nursery debut and gets the nod.
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| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
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