There were 58 Races on Saturday 26th August 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Goodwood, 8 races at Killarney, 7 races at Cartmel, 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Redcar, 7 races at Newmarket, 6 races at Windsor, 7 races at York, 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 (4)  (6/1 +50%)Spirit Dancer |
6/1(+50%) |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Spirit Dancer 6/1, Smart gelding who backed up his victory at this course (10.3f) last month by taking Windsor handicap (10f, good to firm) 9 days ago. Asked a bigger question now but can't be ruled out. Added to good record here with 1m2f win in July; scored again last week but this is harder. |
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2nd (2)  (7.5/1 -173%)El Drama |
7.5/1(-173%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) El Drama 7.5/1, Smart horse who was back to best form, on debut for Karl Burke, when neck second of 7 in Rose of Lancaster Stakes at Haydock (10.4f, good, 10/1) 14 days ago. Likely contender. Back on track for new yard when second in Haydock Group 3; likely to go well. |
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3rd (5)  (18/1 -80%)Flight Plan |
18/1(-80%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Flight Plan 18/1, Yet to score this term but found improvement when ¾-length second of 6 in listed race at Pontefract (8f, good to soft) 27 days ago. However, rather had run of race there and will need more now moved up to Group company. Runner-up in two 1m Listed races this year but this demands a bit more. |
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4th (1)  (40/1 -100%)Chichester |
40/1(-100%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Chichester 40/1, Better than ever on AW last winter and took form to another level when winning listed event here (7.9f) in June. However, in deeper waters now and arrives on back of disappointing yard debut at Salisbury. 1m Listed win here in June but disappointing on recent first outing for new yard. |
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5th (3)  (3.5/1 +22%)Jimi Hendrix |
3.5/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Jimi Hendrix 3.5/1, Took his form up a notch when landing Royal Hunt Cup (8f) at Ascot in June and far from disgraced when third of 8 in Summer Mile Stakes at same course since. Should give another good account. Two big 1m handicap wins this year and third in Group 2 latest; thereabouts. |
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6th (6)  (0.83/1 +45%)Nostrum |
0.83/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Nostrum 0.83/1, Won his first 2 starts as a juvenile before solid third in Dewhurst Stakes. Returned with impressive success in listed race at Newmarket (8f) and may have been unsuited by slow ground when turned over at odds-on at Goodwood earlier this month, Leading player. Impressive Listed win in July; soft going excuse for odds-on defeat since; can bounce back. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
NOSTRUM can be excused his shock defeat at Goodwood earlier this month as ground conditions had turned pretty testing, but he should have no issues here and can take this before heading on to bigger and better things. El Drama ran his best race for a while when chasing home Al Aasy at Haydock on his first start for Karl Burke and looks the biggest threat, while Jimi Hendrix continues to improve and can't be discounted.
NOSTRUM was undeniably disappointing at Goodwood but with the likelihood of quicker conditions here he is given another chance to build on his impressive Newmarket return. El Drama made an excellent start for his new yard at Haydock a fortnight ago and rates the chief threat.
Given how his Newmarket form has worked out, NOSTRUM looks well worth a chance to atone for a short-priced defeat on soft at Goodwood.
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)  (4.5/1 +44%)Middle Earth |
4.5/1(+44%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Middle Earth 4.5/1, Roaring Lion colt who displayed plenty of promise when runner-up first 2 starts and well suited by a true test upped to 1½m when landing 7-runner Newmarket novice 4 weeks ago, battling well. Likely there's more to come now handicapping tackling this longer trip. Won 1m4f novice at Newmarket last time and open to further improvement at this longer trip. |
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2nd (3)  (10/1 -43%)Denmark |
10/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Denmark 10/1, Winner of a Naas maiden (1m) on debut 12 months ago and improved when second Longchamp conditions' event in October. Underwhelming return effort when fifth in Group 3 Ballysax Stakes in April but longer trip should suit on pedigree and leading yard opt for blinkers back from a break. Only 5th in Ballysax on sole 2023 run but retains potential for top yard now up in trip. |
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3rd (7)  (11/1 -10%)Fox Journey |
11/1(-10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Fox Journey 11/1, Justified support when doubling his tally at Newbury (12f) in July and stuck at it returned to more testing ground when third of 11 behind The Goat at Goodwood (12f) 24 days ago. Rates worthy of a crack at this longer trip on balance. Won at Newbury and had soft-ground excuse at Goodwood; the step up in trip could be a plus. |
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4th (4)  (4.5/1 +10%)Lordship |
4.5/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Lordship 4.5/1, Progressing at a rate of knots over staying trips this summer, value for extra as he completed the hat-trick over this sort of trip at Haydock (14f) 7 weeks ago. This presumably been his target for a while and leading yard have won 2 of the last 4 renewals of this race. Respected. Shooting up the weights but highly progressive; trainer has won two of last four runnings. |
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5th (13)  (6.5/1 +28%)Alhambra Palace |
6.5/1(+28%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Alhambra Palace 6.5/1, Le Havre colt who arrives firmly on the up, off the mark in good style at Ascot (12f) and had little fuss following up from 6 lb higher mark at Sandown (14f) 24 days ago. Encounters a quicker surface now but revised mark promises to underestimate him. Player. Smooth-travelling wins the last twice and he could have more left in the tank. |
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6th (6)  (7.5/1 +25%)The Goat |
7.5/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) The Goat 7.5/1, Cracksman colt who relished the testing conditions and showed much improved form when opening his account on handicap debut at Goodwood (12f, heavy) 24 days ago, going clear 1f out. Hit with a 12 lb hike in weights on the back of that and encounters a much quicker surface here. His impressive Glorious Goodwood win came on soft ground but he's respected nevertheless. |
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7th (8)  (12/1 -33%)Vaguely Royal |
12/1(-33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Vaguely Royal 12/1, Son of Galileo who has made a bright start, comfortably off the mark at fourth attempt in a Doncaster maiden (11.9f) back in June. Interesting leading yard opted to geld him after and highly likely there's more to come now handicapping back from 69 days off. Gelded since winning Doncaster maiden in June; has potential now moving into handicaps. |
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8th (9)  (8.5/1 +6%)True Legend |
8.5/1(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) True Legend 8.5/1, Typically improving middle distance handicapper for shrewd yard, gaining third career success (in first-time cheekpieces) at Salisbury (12f) in July. Did well under the circumstances when second at Goodwood (11.2f, soft) since and he remains one to be interested in. Runner-up at Glorious Goodwood despite torrid passage and he's firmly in calculations. |
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9th (10)  (40/1 -344%)Edge Of Darkness |
40/1(-344%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Edge Of Darkness 40/1, Australia gelding who has really found his feet of late, forging clear to complete a hat-trick of 1½m events at Newmarket 2 weeks ago, forging clear. Takes a marked step up in class now stamina is drawn out further but he's versatile as regards ground. Has won Class 5 handicaps the last twice; up in grade here but he's improving fast. |
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10th (12)  (28/1 -56%)Golden Move |
28/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Golden Move 28/1, From a good family and took a marked step forward to make a successful handicap debut at Doncaster (11.9f) in July. Not disgraced when sixth in handicap at Ascot (12f) a couple of weeks back but he needs to pull out in this deeper race up in trip. Making good late headway when hampered at Shergar Cup and he's an interesting candidate. |
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11th (2)  (33/1 -50%)Goldenstatewarrior |
33/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Goldenstatewarrior 33/1, Made a winning debut in 15-runner maiden at Gowran (9.6f, heavy) in April prior to a solid fifth in the Derby Trial at Leopardstown. Similar form when fourth behind Gregory at listed level thereafter but longer trip needs to bring about improvement now handicapping for new yard. Displayed staying potential when fourth of six in 1m3f Listed race; not ruled out. |
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12th (11)  (28/1 -27%)Chillhi |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Chillhi 28/1, Both career victories to date have come on AW at Newcastle but equally as effetive on turf, running well despite a steady pace when keeping on for fourth over 12.5f last time. Eased 2 lb in weights since but this rates tougher. Some fair efforts in handicaps this season but he's 0-5 this year and vulnerable once more. |
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13th (1)  (7.5/1 +6%)Davideo |
7.5/1(+6%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Davideo 7.5/1, Rapidly improving sort who ran out a ready winner of a Newmarket maiden (10f) on return in May and quickly put his Royal Ascot run behind him (crucially settled better) when going in again at first-named venue 6 weeks ago. Had bit in hand then and step up to 1¾m shouldn't inconvenience him. Latest Newmarket win came in small field but the form has worked out well. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
The in-form Lordship is a prime contender for a yard that has won two of the last four renewals, while Denmark has a lofty reputation and is high on the shortlist as he looks to lay his St Leger credentials on the line. However, MIDDLE EARTH appeals as a highly-progressive stayer and this step up in trip can bring about further improvement from this son of Roaring Lion. Similar applies to Davideo, who got better the further he went at Newmarket last month but he has gone up 7lb for that success.
Hard not to be positive about the majority in a typically competitive renewal of this feature 3-y-o handicap with the narrow vote in favour of ALHAMBRA PALACE. He's impressed in landing each of his last 2 starts, latterly at this trip, and he can make a bold bid from the foot of the weights for the stable that has landed this race in 2 of the last 4 seasons. Goodwood eye-catcher True Legend, the selection's stablemate Lordship and Vaguely Royal head up the dangers.
Two against the field are TRUE LEGEND and Golden Move, with preference for True Legend who did well to finish second at Goodwood.
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)  (2.25/1 -63%)Kinross |
2.25/1(-63%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Kinross 2.25/1, Very smart operator over 6f/7f with a good record under Dettori, landing this last season before racking up a 4-timer (including 2 Group 1s). Back to winning ways in the Lennox earlier this month from Isaac Shelby, always looking to have his measure late on, and he's the one to beat. Tough 6yo who won this race last year and arrives after Lennox Stakes success; big chance. |
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2nd (2)  (20/1 +9%)Audience |
20/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Audience 20/1, Much improved since being gelded and fitted with a hood, reappearing to win a 7f Newmarket Group 3 last month by 2 lengths from Jumby. Found little behind Kinross and Isaac Shelby in the Lennox last time though and needs to bounce back. Made all in Group 3 in July; ground a possible excuse next time but new high needed here. |
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3rd (8)  (28/1 +0%)Sandrine |
28/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sandrine 28/1, Smart filly who won the Lennox last season from Kinross and Pogo, but they had their revenge in this next time and she's not really been shaping like a winner waiting to happen again this term. Needs the fitting of a visor to provide some spark. Hasn't built on satisfactory reappearance run; now wears headgear; opposable. |
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4th (10)  (5.5/1 +27%)Isaac Shelby |
5.5/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Isaac Shelby 5.5/1, All-the-way winner of the Greenham over this trip at Newbury on return and has held his form well since in good races, including going down narrowly in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains at Longchamp and Lennox at Goodwood (behind Kinross). Looks set for another big run. Personal best when running Kinross to a neck in the Lennox at Goodwood; pick of the 3yos. |
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5th (7)  (3/1 +25%)Sacred |
3/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Sacred 3/1, Smart mare who made winning return in Group 3 at Lingfield in fine style in May by 2¼ lengths from Sandrine and ran a screamer behind Khaadem in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee at Royal Ascot, overhauled late on. Disappointing favourite in this last year but much better expected now. Good shout. Has thrived in last 12 months and fine second at Royal Ascot; goes well fresh; key player. |
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6th (1)  (11/1 -22%)Al Suhail |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Al Suhail 11/1, Has his quirks but as good as ever at Meydan earlier in the year, winning twice over 7f, including a Group 2. Not disgraced when sixth to Khaadem in 6f Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee at Royal Ascot on British return and step back up to this trip will suit. A possible on best form but only sixth at Royal Ascot last time; fifth here 12 months ago. |
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7th (5)  (7/1 +22%)Mutasaabeq |
7/1(+22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Mutasaabeq 7/1, Impressive winner of Group 2 Newmarket Mile on return at the Guineas meeting and respectable run despite finding it harder trying to dominate a bigger field in the Lockinge. Well beaten switched to more patient tactics in the Queen Anne but expected to be ridden a lot more forward here. Front-runner; usually races at 1m; below par in Group 1s last two starts; enough to prove. |
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8th (11)  (16/1 -45%)Olivia Maralda |
16/1(-45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Olivia Maralda 16/1, Useful filly who got off the mark for her current yard in 7f listed event at Epsom and confirmed that improvement when excellent fifth in the Jersey (finished well from off pace). More needed again but she's not out of it. Impressive Listed winner at Epsom and not disgraced in the Jersey; hard to rule out. |
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9th (3)  (40/1 -122%)Jumby |
40/1(-122%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Jumby 40/1, Better than ever when winning Group 3 John of Gaunt at Haydock in June. Conceded 3 lb to Audience when 2 lengths second in the Criterion at Newmarket 8 weeks ago with Pogo third and needs a bit more again to win on that showing. Flopped in this 12 months ago. Held by Audience judged on Newmarket running in July; last of nine in this race last year. |
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10th (6)  (40/1 -43%)Pogo |
40/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Pogo 40/1, Won a good handicap at the 2019 Ebor meeting and split Kinross and Sandrine in this 12 months ago before landing the Group 2 Challenge at Newmarket. Just the one effort of note this year, when third in the Criterion, and was eased off since in the Hungerford last week. Bit to prove. Excellent second in this race 12 months ago but has seemed on the downgrade this year. |
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11th (9)  (28/1 +0%)Covey |
28/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Covey 28/1, Built on a pair of 7f maiden/novice wins with a commanding victory on handicap debut at Haydock (1m, well backed) in May. Went off too hard/took strong hold when again sent off favourite for the Jersey but he's better than that and could get back on the up after a break with hood re-fitted. Completed hat-trick in the spring before coming unstuck at Royal Ascot; much more needed. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Kinross is likely to be a red-hot favourite to repeat his victory in this race last year and he holds an obvious chance after his success in the Lennox at Glorious Goodwood. However, the vote goes to MUTASAABEQ, who could attempt to blaze the trail up the Knavesmire now dropping in distance under Ryan Moore after failing to land a blow in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes. Based upon his success in the bet365 Mile at Newmarket, followed by a respectable fifth in the Lockinge, he ought to go very close. Isaac Shelby is another to consider.
The very likeable KINROSS resumed winning ways in the Lennox earlier this month under Frankie Dettori and can take this prize for the second year running. Sacred failed by only a neck in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee at Royal Ascot and is the big danger back over 7f. Isaac Shelby, who chased home the selection at Goodwood, looks the pick of the 3-y-os.
Last year's winner Kinross will again be a tough nut to crack but preference is for SACRED after a fine second at Royal Ascot.
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)  (7/1 +7%)Absurde |
7/1(+7%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Absurde 7/1, Smart on Flat in France. Made winning hurdle debut for new yard at Killarney in May and best of the rest behind impressive stablemate Vauban in Copper Horse at Royal Ascot (1¾m, good) the following month. Bit disappointing over hurdles at Galway but can do better back on the level. Draw not ideal. Strong-finishing second in 1m6f handicap at Royal Ascot prompts major interest. |
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2nd (15)  (2.5/1 +29%)Sweet William |
2.5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Sweet William 2.5/1, Runner-up on first 3 starts but hasn't looked back since the blinkers have gone on, winning a valuable 2m handicap at Newbury in July and making light of a 9 lb rise for that at Glorious Goodwood (1¾m, heavy; beat Adjuvant). Surely even more to come and leading claims under a 4 lb penalty. Dominated the closing stages at Newbury (2m, good) and Goodwood (1m6f, heavy); well in. |
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3rd (1)  (11/1 -22%)Live Your Dream |
11/1(-22%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Live Your Dream 11/1, Shaped well in the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot before winning a 1¾m Heritage handicap at the Newmarket July meeting. Further 5 lb rise for that demands a really smart performance. Tidy win at Newmarket; up 5lb and this race is much more competitive but he needs respect. |
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4th (17)  (25/1 +11%)Euchen Glen |
25/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Euchen Glen 25/1, Several big wins in his long career and still capable of very useful form aged 10, finishing a creditable 4½ lengths third of 11 to Sweet William (Adjuvant second) at Glorious Goodwood 3 weeks ago. Admirable veteran; 5th, 11th and 7th in the last three Ebors; lowest mark since 2018. |
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5th (21)  (28/1 +0%)Berkshire Rocco |
28/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (21) Berkshire Rocco 28/1, Latest win at Southwell (2m) in January. Has remained in form since, finishing fourth to Live Your Dream in 1¾m handicap at Newmarket's July meeting and second on Shergar Cup day at Ascot (2m) a fortnight ago. Cheekpieces worn on all starts this season are now swapped for a first-time visor Ascot second (2m) last time was more like it; cheekpieces are replaced by first-time visor. |
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6th (14)  (22/1 +12%)Caius Chorister |
22/1(+12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Caius Chorister 22/1, Rapid improver in handicaps last year, winning 5 in a row before an excellent second in the Melrose over C&D. This season started with a pair of good runner-up efforts at Epsom but her 2 efforts since have been underwhelming. 2nd in the C&D Melrose last year; two excellent seconds in 2023 and shaped okay last time. |
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7th (6)  (18/1 -13%)Yashin |
18/1(-13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Yashin 18/1, Smart gelding. Won on reappearance at Leopardstown (1¾m) in May but not in the same form when 14 lengths sixth of 9 to Emily Dickinson in Curragh Cup since. Will need a clear career best from his mark. Grabbed a 1m6f Group 3 at Leopardstown on penultimate start; remains one with potential. |
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8th (3)  (14/1 +0%)Scriptwriter |
14/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Scriptwriter 14/1, Useful on the Flat and over hurdles. Made an encouraging return to the level when seventh in Copper Horse at Ascot and built on that when narrowly denied by Hamish in a C&D Group 3 6 weeks ago. Capable of going well. Gave the odds-on favourite a scare in C&D Group 3 latest; up 3lb but he's a rising force. |
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9th (23)  (40/1 -60%)Post Impressionist |
40/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (23) Post Impressionist 40/1, Firmly back on track equipped with cheekpieces last autumn, including a win over C&D, but his 3 efforts this season have been disappointing. Headgear off now. Needs a return to this venue to spark a revival. Clearcut C&D win (good to soft) final 3yo start; has not fired in the same way this term. |
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10th (18)  (14/1 -17%)Scampi |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Scampi 14/1, Had the reopposing Real Dream back in third when winning a big-field race at the Dante meeting here (1½m) in May and back on the up with an Ascot win (1½m again) a fortnight ago. 4 lb penalty for that. Unproven over this trip. Two notable 1m4f wins this term, one here; stamina in pedigree to make 1m6f very plausible. |
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11th (11)  (28/1 -12%)Get Shirty |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Get Shirty 28/1, Had excellent 2022, with wins in Copper Horse at Royal Ascot and Old Newton Cup at Haydock. Placed twice in the Middle East in February. Has struggled for form in Britain since but he's back on a good mark and this might have been the target all along. No shock were he to bounce back with a bang. Fifth in last year's Ebor; has a 9lb lower mark today, having been out of sorts. |
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12th (10)  (8/1 +11%)Jackfinbar |
8/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Jackfinbar 8/1, Smart at his best for Harry Dunlop and has made a positive start for his excellent new stable, third in a Roscommon listed event before fourth of 17 in a very competitive 1½m Galway handicap. One of 2 solid contenders for his yard. Absent four years before resuming this summer for Willie Mullins with two good runs. |
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13th (22)  (10/1 +29%)Adjuvant |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (22) Adjuvant 10/1, Won at Newmarket (1¾m, good) in May. Just stretched by 2m when fifth in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle next time and back on the up returned to 1¾m when 2¾ lengths second of 11 to Sweet William at Glorious Goodwood. Respected. Reliable and progressive; heavy ground when seen off by Sweet William at Goodwood; player. |
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14th (5)  (28/1 -12%)Tashkhan |
28/1(-12%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Tashkhan 28/1, Winless since 2021 but he's posted some solid efforts this year, including third to Hamish (Scriptwriter ½ length ahead in second) in C&D Group 3 last month. Probably worth forgiving his run in the Goodwood Cup since but his record marks him down as a more of a place than win contender. No win since July 2021; trip/ground make first handicap for two years look a tough task. |
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15th (20)  (80/1 -142%)Saratoga Gold |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Saratoga Gold 80/1, Useful sort who was better than ever when scoring on AW at Kempton (1½m) in July but hardly looks an obvious winner of this having finished down the field at Sandown last weekend. First-time cheekpieces replace his regular blinkers. A revelation initially in blinkers; came up well short lately and now tries cheekpieces. |
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16th (2)  (80/1 -60%)Enemy |
80/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Enemy 80/1, Smart gelding who was better than ever in the Middle East at the start of the year but well beaten in 3 starts back in Britain this summer. Arrives with something to prove. Went off the boil this spring and tailed-off last when next seen at 200-1 in Goodwood Cup. |
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17th (4)  (25/1 +0%)Cemhaan |
25/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Cemhaan 25/1, Three-time winner last season who produced a career best with his reappearance under his belt when winning 9-runner handicap at Kempton (1½m) in May. Advanced his form again when a cracking third (Absurde narrowly ahead in second) in Copper Horse at Royal Ascot (1¾m, good). Best of his runs in a sizeable field came on latest start when third of 16 at Royal Ascot. |
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18th (7)  (50/1 -79%)Ocean Wind |
50/1(-79%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Ocean Wind 50/1, Placed in Group 3 company in spring 2021. Shaped as if retaining plenty of ability when third in 2m Sandown listed race on last month's return from an absence but well held in Goodwood Cup since. Others are more obvious. First-time visor replaces blinkers. Long absence before creditable return; heavy defeat in Goodwood Cup; headgear change. |
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19th (13)  (7.5/1 +0%)Real Dream |
7.5/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Real Dream 7.5/1, Lightly raced 4-y-o who was third in a big field over 1½m at the Dante meeting here in May and impressed stepping up to 1¾m for the first time at Ascot last month, winning by 4¼ lengths. Definitely more to come and player if a wide draw isn't too big an inconvenience. Won well when upped to 1m6f at Ascot; raised 8lb but could still have hidden depths. |
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20th (19)  (80/1 -60%)Wickywickywheels |
80/1(-60%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) Wickywickywheels 80/1, Won 5 handicaps at Hamilton and a listed race at Abu Dhabi in 2022 but has found life a lot tougher this season and she's unlikely to find things any easier here. Threatened only once in seven runs back in Britain, with limited response from handicapper. |
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21st (8)  (66/1 -136%)Sunchart |
66/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sunchart 66/1, Won as a 2-y-o in 2019 but has drawn blank since. Has produced some useful performances in defeat this year but surprise were a second success to arrive in this ultra-competitive environment. Visored first time. Regular in Group and Listed races but sole win remains a maiden in 2019; first headgear. |
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22nd (12)  (14/1 +13%)Hms President |
14/1(+13%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Hms President 14/1, In cracking form for his new yard, winning a 16-runner Newmarket handicap over this trip on soft ground in May. Even better form when going down by only a neck in the Duke of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot (1½m, good to firm) since. Another to consider. Won good 1m6f race at Newmarket in May and beaten a neck over 1m4f at Royal Ascot. |
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An eye-catcher on his latest run in a valuable handicap at Galway, JACKFINBAR has shown promise in both starts since joining the Willie Mullins yard. A Group 3 winner at Longchamp in 2018, the eight-year-old has not had much racing since but looks to retain plenty of ability. The recent Goodwood winner Sweet William continues to go from strength to strength and has to be of interest. A stablemate of the selection, Absurde must enter calculations for Frankie Dettori, while Real Dream has a progressive profile. Consistent throughout this season, Hms President and Scampi are likely to go well once more.
The 1¾m handicap at Glorious Goodwood could be the key piece of form here, with the very progressive SWEET WILLIAM taken to confirm his superiority over Adjuvant despite 4 lb worse terms. Jackfinbar, the better drawn of the Willie Mullins pair, and the very consistent HMS President complete the shortlist.
Sweet William heads the betting but ADJUVANT (nap) may be able to turn the tables on him from Goodwood. Real Dream is next best.
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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(3)  (12/1 +14%)King's Lynn |
12/1(+14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) King's Lynn 12/1, Landed Group 2 Temple Stakes in the early stages of last season and has since posted several creditable efforts in defeat. Rare below-par run in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time but he's the sort to bounce back. Flopped in the Stewards' Cup but this season's best handicap form gives him claims. |
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1st (5)  (5.5/1 +8%)Summerghand |
5.5/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Summerghand 5.5/1, Grand servant to connections who won Ayr Gold Cup 12 months ago. Back in top form of late and failed by just a head in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon a week ago. Player with usual visor back on in his bid to repeat last year's win. Last year's winner; rattled home for 2nd last week; up 5lb and stall 20 perhaps not ideal. |
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1st (14)  (7/1 +50%)Albasheer |
7/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Albasheer 7/1, Useful winner at 2yrs for Owen Burrows. Lightly raced since but he has shaped better than the bare result in big handicaps on his last three runs, eighth in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time. Very much one to consider off a 2 lb lower mark. Ability not in question but he can be the architect of his own downfall; down in weights. |
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3rd (1)  (10/1 +29%)Ehraz |
10/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Ehraz 10/1, Smart sprinter who has ran close to his best with blinkers added when fifth in Group 3 Hackwood at Newbury and third in Listed event at Chester on his last two starts. Should be thereabouts back in handicap company. Classy on his day but he's into a competitive race for his handicap debut. |
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4th (19)  (25/1 -56%)The Big Board |
25/1(-56%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19) The Big Board 25/1, Much improved in 2023 and bagged her third win at Ascot in July. Only thirteenth of 14 there last time but she can bounce back now. Lively outsider returned to 6f. Flopped last time but she'd been in fine form beforehand; one of four for the yard. |
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5th (7)  (14/1 -17%)Fresh |
14/1(-17%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Fresh 14/1, Very useful winner who has got back to his best of late at Ascot, fifth in Wokingham at the Royal meeting before coming in 11th in the International when raced on unfavoured far side. Yet another who can't be discounted. Ascot regular who has run with credit the last twice; 6f here might be a bit sharp for him. |
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6th (20)  (33/1 -32%)Temple Bruer |
33/1(-32%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (20) Temple Bruer 33/1, Successful at Doncaster and Newmarket in June and not disgraced when fourth of 18 in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon 7 days ago. One for the shortlist eased 1 lb. Return to forecast faster ground will help but this race may be a shade too competitive. |
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7th (11)  (8/1 +43%)Lethal Levi |
8/1(+43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Lethal Levi 8/1, Yet to score this term but has posted some good efforts in defeat, fifth in 7f Newmarket handicap 14 days ago. Merits consideration with cheekpieces back on. Has drawn a blank in 2023 but retains all his ability; cheekpieces return; solid contender. |
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8th (15)  (8/1 +33%)The Green Man |
8/1(+33%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) The Green Man 8/1, Is enjoying an excellent season and scored over C&D in June. Posted another good effort here when third of 15 to Aberama Gold last month so must enter calculations. Firmly on the up in recent months and conditions should suit him well; each-way shout. |
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9th (13)  (9/1 +10%)Mr Wagyu |
9/1(+10%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Mr Wagyu 9/1, Admirable sprinter who got back on track when fourth of 27 to Aberama Gold in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood 21 days ago. This C&D winner can go well again off the same mark. Has drawn a blank this year but several good runs, including at Goodwood latest; contender. |
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10th (12)  (25/1 +11%)Tactical |
25/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Tactical 25/1, Group-class in his pomp when in the care of Andrew Balding, but he has failed to make an impact on all three starts for new connections this season, having a wind op/cheekpieces on before coming in 21st in Goodwood's Stewards' Cup last time. Others are more persuasive. Below best in his three runs for new stable; today's ground is more suitable than latest. |
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11th (10)  (80/1 -142%)King Of Bavaria |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) King Of Bavaria 80/1, Scored at Windsor in May but below form since, beating only one in Great St Wilfrid at Ripon a week ago. Others appeal more. 5f winner off this mark in May but struggled since, markedly so at Ripon last week. |
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12th (16)  (28/1 -27%)Mondammej |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Mondammej 28/1, Useful gelding but he arrives on a lengthy losing run and has been below form on his last 4 outings. It's easy to look elsewhere. Below his best at this track the last twice; others look stronger. |
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13th (6)  (8/1 +50%)Mums Tipple |
8/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mums Tipple 8/1, Largely consistent sort in 6f/7f handicaps and he posted a good fourth in Royal Ascot's Wokingham. Run best ignored (raced in unfavoured centre) in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood last time so needs considering. Conditions no problem and his Wokingham fourth brings him right into the reckoning. |
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14th (4)  (8/1 +20%)Gale Force Maya |
8/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Gale Force Maya 8/1, 3-time C&D winner who posted another solid effort when ¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Believing in Listed race at Pontefract (6f, good) 6 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. In the mix. Good C&D record and better than she showed on Sunday; could bounce back with a big run. |
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15th (2)  (66/1 -136%)Anthem National |
66/1(-136%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Anthem National 66/1, Very good 1¼ lengths second of 10 to Commanche Falls in listed race at the Curragh (6f, good to firm) 55 days ago on his final run for Joseph O'Brien. Much respected for his new yard. 2nd in Listed race at the Curragh 8 weeks ago; sold 210,000gns; tough task off new mark. |
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16th (9)  (6/1 +20%)Aberama Gold |
6/1(+20%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Aberama Gold 6/1, Dual winner for Keith Dalgleish in June and has taken his form to another level for his new yard with further 6f success at York and in Stewards' Cup at Goodwood. Up another 5 lb but he can't be taken lightly in his current mood. Flourishing for new yard, following C&D win with Stewards' Cup glory; major player. |
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17th (17)  (25/1 -14%)Bosh |
25/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Bosh 25/1, C&D juvenile winner who has shown some useful form in a light campaign since. Returns from 13 months off here so others appeal more on this occasion. Returns from a 415-day absence in a hot race; gelded; others much safer. |
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Aberama Gold arrives here seeking a hat-trick after wins over C&D and most recently over 6f at Glorious Goodwood and he can offer another bold bid today, but having been raised a further 5lb, he may be susceptible to some better treated rivals, such as MR WAGYU. John Quinn's charge is 5lb better off with that rival today and he can avenge that two and a half length defeat. Last year's winner Summerghand looks sure to go close, while The Green Man is also noted.
SUMMERGHAND signalled he is ready to go in again when just failing to get up in the Great St Wilfrid a week ago and can follow up his success here 12 months ago with his usual visor now refitted having been left off at Ripon. Archie Watson's Albasheer hasn't enjoyed the rub of the green of late and could emerge as the chief threat to David O'Meara's grand veteran, although a good case can also be made for the handily-weighted Orazio, Stewards' Cup hero Aberama Gold and C&D scorer The Green Man.
Lethal Levi can go well with headgear added but the return to a sound surface can see MR WAGYU get off the mark for the year.
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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(2)  (5/1 +9%)Baheer |
5/1(+9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2) Baheer 5/1, Mehmas colt who came on plenty for debut when off the mark at Newbury (6f, good to firm). Decent fourth to Big Evs in Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood (5f, heavy) 24 days ago and could resume progress back on better ground. Soft ground taxed him in the Molecomb, behind Purosangue; still of interest. |
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1st (4)  (6/1 +29%)Inquisitively |
6/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (4) Inquisitively 6/1, Travelled best when worn down close home starting out over 6f at Windsor and confirmed that promise when an excellent third of 23 to Big Evs in listed Windsor Castle Stakes (18/1) at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) 66 days ago. Likely more to come starting out for new yard. Showed plenty of promise for Ollie Sangster, third in the Windsor Castle latest. |
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2nd (7)  (2.25/1 -38%)Purosangue |
2.25/1(-38%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (7) Purosangue 2.25/1, Made an impressive racecourse bow when making all in novice at Haydock (5f, good to firm) in June and similar form when fifth in July Stakes at Newmarket. Big improvement when just failing in Group 3 at Goodwood (heavy) since and sets a clear standard on that run. Went close in the Molecomb dropped back to 5f; top on the figures; respected. |
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3rd (8)  (12/1 -9%)Sketch |
12/1(-9%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Sketch 12/1, Looked useful when scoring by 5 lengths on 6f Newbury debut. Fast tracked to the Richmond at Goodwood (soft) 12 days later on the back of that but was well held. Worth another chance. Soft surface was likely to blame for Richmond flop; won well on debut. |
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4th (1)  (5.5/1 +27%)Alabama |
5.5/1(+27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Alabama 5.5/1, Still a maiden but was fifth of 23 in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot before going close in listed events at Tipperary/the Curragh. Sure to be in the mix again. Useful maiden who appears to have a race of this nature in him; shortlisted. |
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5th (6)  (5.5/1 +45%)Mon Na Slieve |
5.5/1(+45%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6) Mon Na Slieve 5.5/1, Exceed And Excel colt who fetched plenty at the Breeze-Ups so no surprise he knew exactly what was required to make a winning debut in C&D novice (firm, 17/2). Better than the distance beaten suggests in Norfolk at Royal Ascot since (second home on the wrong side) and remains with potential. Better than bare result in the Norfolk; interesting back at scene of debut win. |
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6th (5)  (40/1 -122%)Markakol |
40/1(-122%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Markakol 40/1, Starspangledbanner colt who stepped up on his debut effort when winning 5f Newcastle novice but found out in better company since. Finished behind a couple of these rivals in the Molecomb; opposed. |
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7th (3)  (11/1 +8%)Cover Point |
11/1(+8%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Cover Point 11/1, Soldier's Call colt who left debut well behind when just edged out at Musselburgh 2 weeks ago. Surely has more to offer still and not taken lightly. Solid effort at Musselburgh last time and can improve further; possibilities. |
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8th (9)  (18/1 -50%)World Of Darcy |
18/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) World Of Darcy 18/1, Made a perfect start and some good efforts in defeat upped in grade since, including when 2½ lengths third of 10 in listed race at Deauville (5f, soft) 21 days ago. Others have more potential, however. Has performed well in some notable races but needs to find extra. |
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9th (11)  (40/1 -21%)Make It Easy |
40/1(-21%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Make It Easy 40/1, Progressed again to get off the mark at the third attempt in a 5f Catterick maiden in July, pulling clear of a subsequent winner. Upped in grade and failed to pick up on much softer ground than previously at Goodwood since. Plenty to find. May still have more to offer but has a lot to find on ratings. |
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10th (10)  (28/1 -27%)Boardroom |
28/1(-27%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Boardroom 28/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning 11-runner maiden at Thirsk (5f, heavy) 21 days ago but big step forward is required. Both starts on soft, winning latest; forecast faster surface is an unknown. |
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Purosangue (second) had the beating of BAHEER (fourth) in the Molecomb at Goodwood earlier this month. However, the latter travelled into contention smoothly that day and was perhaps blunted by the deteriorating ground conditions. Back on a sounder surface, the son of Mehmas is fancied to reverse that form. Third in the Windsor Castle, Inquisitively should be thereabouts with the consistent Alabama. Sketch and Cover Point are just two more to consider.
PUROSANGUE only just failed to peg back Big Evs in the Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood and that is by far the best form on offer. Inquisitively and Mon Na Slieve both shaped better than the distance beaten suggests at Royal Ascot and they head the dangers.
Molecomb runner-up PUROSANGUE holds particularly strong claims. Inquisitively is second choice ahead of Alabama.
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)  (3.33/1 +49%)Astro King |
3.33/1(+49%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1) Astro King 3.33/1, Ended time with Sir Michael Stoute on a downer but gelded following 2022 campaign and has performed well in 2 of his 3 starts for new connections this year. Near miss in the C&D John Smith's Cup last time was one of his best efforts yet and merits serious consideration with William Buick booked. Nearly landed the John Smith's Cup over C&D six weeks ago; strong contender. |
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2nd (8)  (5.5/1 +39%)Oviedo |
5.5/1(+39%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8) Oviedo 5.5/1, Landed the Zetland Gold Cup at Redcar (1¼m, good) in May before hanging violently left when down the field in the Hampton Court at Royal Ascot. Back on track when third in listed company at Newbury but he was pretty keen (not for the first time) and will need to settle better here. Successful in the Zetland Gold Cup on sole handicap attempt; interesting. |
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3rd (3)  (3/1 +50%)Haunted Dream |
3/1(+50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3) Haunted Dream 3/1, Enhanced good AW strike rate when scoring at Chelmsford in April and has since posted a string of cracking efforts in strong turf handicaps, including when runner-up at Glorious Goodwood (1¼m, good to soft) last time. Big player despite going up 3 lb for that. Ties in with Astro King on John Smith's Cup running; consistent; solid claims. |
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4th (5)  (16/1 +11%)Killybegs Warrior |
16/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5) Killybegs Warrior 16/1, Got off the mark for 2023 in 12-runner handicap at Newmarket (1¼m, good) last month, proving ¾-length too strong for Obelix. However, struggled off this 5 lb higher mark at Glorious Goodwood and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Won at Newmarket on penultimate start; faces harder task off 5lb higher. |
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5th (11)  (7.5/1 +25%)Obelix |
7.5/1(+25%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (11) Obelix 7.5/1, Fairly useful 1m juvenile winner who posted his best effort when ¾-length second of 12 to Killybegs Warrior last month at Newmarket (1¼m, good). That form isn't working out particularly well, though, and an even bigger effort will be needed here off this 3 lb higher mark. Good second to Killybegs Warrior at Newmarket; could well build on that effort. |
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6th (18)  (28/1 +0%)Loyal Touch |
28/1(+0%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (18) Loyal Touch 28/1, Won a Carlisle novice and Kempton nursery (both 1m) as a juvenile. Not discredited in 3 appearances this time round but, at the same time, he hasn't shown enough to suggest that he'll be up to winning a handicap of this nature. Combination of return to 1m2f and first-time headgear may spark extra. |
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7th (13)  (8/1 -14%)Have Secret |
8/1(-14%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (13) Have Secret 8/1, Improved with each start last year, winning 2 nurseries, and has continued on the up this term too, making the frame in a trio of top 3-y-o handicaps. Bumped into a Group-class performer at Glorious Goodwood (1¼m, soft) last time and he's high on the shortlist. Consistent in notable 3yo handicaps this term; may well have a nice prize in him. |
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8th (17)  (33/1 -50%)Innse Gall |
33/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (17) Innse Gall 33/1, Made it 5 wins from 29 career starts when accouting for 6 rivals at Ayr (1¼m, good) a fortnight ago. That represented a career-best but will need to scale new heights if he's to follow up in this stronger handicap off a 4 lb higher mark. Won at Ayr two weeks ago; proving consistent; could go well. |
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9th (10)  (25/1 +11%)Marie's Diamond |
25/1(+11%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (10) Marie's Diamond 25/1, It's now 29 runs since his last win in 2021 and while he proved that plenty of ability remains when going close over C&D in May, his 3 subsequent efforts have been knowhere near as good. Went close over C&D at the Dante meeting; duck eggs the last twice. |
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10th (9)  (40/1 -43%)Masekela |
40/1(-43%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (9) Masekela 40/1, Successful twice as a 2-y-o, including in listed company, and was a fine fourth in last year's Epsom Derby. However, he hasn't shown much spark so far this year and hopes pinned on the first-time cheekpieces/wind op helping to spark a return to form. Combination of wind surgery and first-time headgear needs to help. |
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11th (12)  (8.5/1 +29%)Box To Box |
8.5/1(+29%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12) Box To Box 8.5/1, Landed a third Chester success of his career in June. Has found just one too strong both starts since, including over this C&D last time, and it would be no surprise to see him feature prominently once again. Won at Chester in June; solid second over C&D last time; not dismissed. |
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12th (16)  (33/1 -50%)Eeetee |
33/1(-50%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16) Eeetee 33/1, Bagged handicaps at Haydock and Redcar during the spring and one of his 2 victories last year was gained over this C&D. By no means disgraced back here last time but this is a much deeper race. Consistent results since Redcar success but now goes back up in class. |
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13th (14)  (80/1 -142%)Postmark |
80/1(-142%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (14) Postmark 80/1, Dual Flat winner last summer and opened account over hurdles at Newbury (16.3f) in February. Hasn't posed much of a threat in 3 starts since resuming in this sphere in June, though, and he looks up against it. Held by a couple of these rivals on John Smith's Cup form here last time. |
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14th (15)  (18/1 +18%)Thundering |
18/1(+18%) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (15) Thundering 18/1, Went close in a big-field handicap off a 6 lb higher mark over 1½m at this meeting last year. However, he hasn't come close to matching that level of form since and now finds himself with a fair bit to prove. Good second over 1m4f here last year but was in better form at the time. |
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
The unexposed three-year-old Obelix was beaten just under a length behind Killybegs Warrior on his latest outing, but he gets a 2lb pull in the weights, which can see him reverse that form. However, preference is for LOYAL TOUCH, who could be seen in a much brighter light with the return to quicker ground and a flat track. Haunted Dream is also of interest.
Several to consider in a typically competitive renewal, with HAVE SECRET topping the list. Richard Fahey's charge has done nothing wrong in three top 3-y-o handicaps this year and can make his first visit to the Knavesmire a winning one. Haunted Dream is a thoroughly likeable type who still appears to be improving and he is feared most, though Astro King was just in front of him in the John Smith's Cup and is also greatly respected. Box To Box completes the shortlist.
The Ebor festival finale may well go to HAVE SECRET, who holds very solid claims on 2023 form. Astro King is second choice.
Ths is the racecard key.
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
 | TomForm top stats, gold rated |
 | TomForm top stats silver rated |
 | Ran similar race before |
| S | TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out |
| T | Top Time speeed rated |
 | Top Racingpost rated |
 | At the races watchout for |
 | At the races top pick |
 | Top rated for thet statistic |
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