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- Respond
- P J Mcdonald / A M Balding
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112
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16/1 |
Respond
Lightly raced 4yo who made it two wins for the year when scoring easily at Chester (10.3f, good) in May then finished second of 16 at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) on Oaks day, albeit no match for the highly progressive winner; yard has won three of the last seven runnings and he could be a contender.
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- Warrant Holder
- R Havlin / J & T Gosden
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118
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11/4 |
Warrant Holder
Reappeared over C&D (good) in May in a first-time tongue-tie (retained since) having been gelded, and he won that big-field handicap from Thunder Run and Altareq to make it 3-6; fine effort in clear second in the Duke Of Edinburgh at Royal Ascot (1m4f, good to firm), where outstayed, and he's due to be 6lb higher in future handicaps; leading claims back down in trip.
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- Yabher
- Jason Hart / W J Haggas
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112
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7/1 |
Yabher
Two wins in light campaign last season (1m2f/1m4f, good to firm/good) and he easily made all on his reappearance at Goodwood (1m2f, good) in May; has a 12lb rise to contend with in this hotter race but it remains to be seen where the ceiling of his ability lies; top yard has won this race three times.
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- Thunder Run
- Shane Gray / K R Burke
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112
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22/1 |
Thunder Run
Dual winner here (both on good to firm) who was sixth in this last year and was runner-up to Warrant Holder over C&D (good) this May; soundly beaten at Royal Ascot since but he's an each-way possible back at York.
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- Danger Bay
- D Tudhope / E Bethell
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114
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11/2 |
Danger Bay
Looked one to follow prior to disappointing when favourite over C&D last September, and he confirmed the earlier impression with a stylish Zetland Gold Cup win at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May on return; raised 8lb but this unexposed and well-regarded 4yo may be able to take it in his stride.
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- Will Scarlet
- Mason Paetel / S & E Crisford
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113
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40/1 |
Will Scarlet
Won at Meydan (1m4f, good) in March and bounced back from a heavy defeat here in May to win with plenty in hand at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month; it was a slowly run race last time and he benefited from a good ride, but given his dominance he's entitled to respect under a 5lb penalty.
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- Hand Of God
- Lewis Edmunds / Harry Charlton
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114
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6/1 |
Hand Of God
5yo who has raced only ten times; looked very promising in the first part of the 2024 season and things clicked again with a 2l win at Newbury (1m2f, good) two months ago; possible player after a 5lb rise.
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- Quai De Bethune
- Rob Hornby / H Al Jehani
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115
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12/1 |
Quai De Bethune
Progressive 3yo for Andrew Balding in the first half of last year, culminating in a win in the Golden Gates Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); changed hands for 775,000gns the following month; failed to settle and shaped as though he needed the run when a nevertheless-respectable sixth on last month's comeback and stable debut at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft); the first-time hood could help and he's an intriguing contender.
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- Dain Ma Nut In
- T Eaves / L Russell & M Scudamore
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109
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50/1 |
Dain Ma Nut In
Well beaten in Bahrain in February when last seen and a wide draw could prove tough for this front-runner; however, he won two C&D handicaps last summer (good/good to firm) and was back on the scoresheet in Bahrain in January; unbeaten at York and could make a bold bid at a big price.
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- Auld Toon Loon
- Pierre-Louis Jamin / Tom Dascombe
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113
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66/1 |
Auld Toon Loon
Back to form with close third of six at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May; however, only seventh of 16 at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last time on ground he should have handled; can be slowly away; others preferred.
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- Raammee
- Ray Dawson / R Varian
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118
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5/1 |
Raammee
2-2 in last season's first campaign (1m, AW) and he built upon his comeback run with a close second in a first-time hood (retained) at Sandown (1m, good) last month; his finishing effort last time suggests this step up in trip could prompt further improvement; due a 3lb rise and he's one to consider.
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- Iron Fist
- O J Orr / Mrs J Harrington
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110
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22/1 |
Iron Fist
Two wins on soft going last season and he's been placed in big-field handicaps at Cork (10.4f, good to yielding) and the Curragh (1m2f, good) on his last two starts; each-way shout if fast ground isn't an issue.
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- Have Secret
- Billy Garritty / R A Fahey
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114
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100/1 |
Have Secret
Won at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in April and respectable fifth of 15 to Warrant Holder over this C&D (good) in May; the return to Epsom maybe didn't suit latest (well beaten) but he needs to bounce back with a career best.
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- Fantasy Believer
- P Mulrennan / E Walker
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112
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100/1 |
Fantasy Believer
Did well to finish fifth of 16 over C&D (good) on reappearance four weeks ago having been hampered soon after the start and raced wide; however, he goes well fresh so may not improve for that outing, and it's likely this 9yo will be vulnerable against numerous unexposed contenders.
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- Sportingsilvermine
- Rossa Ryan / James Owen
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112
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22/1 |
Sportingsilvermine
Easy win at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in May before solid third of 16 over this C&D (good), and he improved again to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last Saturday; today's assignment is tougher still but this thriving 5yo could be in the each-way mix under a 5lb penalty.
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- Spell Master
- Jonny Peate / Oli Rix
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113
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40/1 |
Spell Master
Two-time 7f winner who returned to form on his second start for this yard with a close third at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago, when he raced alone on the near-side rail; however, he's up in grade today and untested at the trip, and he's not bred for this distance.
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- Castle Stuart
- Barry Mchugh / R A Fahey
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118
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12/1 |
Castle Stuart
Has been headstrong in the past and he returned to form in a first-time hood (retained) with a close second of 16 over C&D (good) four weeks ago; today's company is tougher but he seems to like it here and remains well treated on last season's best efforts; due a 4lb rise; each-way chance.
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- Altareq
- Lauren Young / J S Goldie
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116
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25/1 |
Altareq
Lightly raced 4yo who was an eye-catching third from the rear behind Warrant Holder over C&D (good) in May on his stable/handicap debut, following a year off, and four runs later he got off the mark at Ayr (1m2f, good) last Sunday when making most of the running; back up in grade under a 5lb penalty but he may well have more left in the tank.
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- Rainbow Nebula
- Warren Fentiman / R A Fahey
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113
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66/1 |
Rainbow Nebula
Progressive last autumn and rediscovered that thread to win at Redcar (1m, good) in May; hasn't been running badly over about 1m2f subsequently but needs something extra if he's to take this.
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- Salam Dubawi
- A Mullen / J S Goldie
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113
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80/1 |
Salam Dubawi
Ex-French 4yo who won easily at Hamilton (1m1f, good) in May on his second stable start and bounced back from heavy defeat to Danger Bay at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) when third at Ayr (1m, good) last Sunday; he may still have more to offer but others are more compelling in this hot race.
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- Per Contra
- D Fentiman / T D Easterby
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111
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66/1 |
Per Contra
Some good C&D form, beaten just a neck in a big field last August (good to firm) and fourth of 16 two starts ago (good); he has an each-way squeak if he's on song but that wasn't the case at Newcastle last time (slowly away) and he's won just one of his last 22 starts.
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- Pearl River
- Cam Hardie / R Hannon
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110
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33/1 |
Pearl River
Returned to form to win over C&D (good) in May and close second of three at Salisbury (1m4f, good to firm) subsequently; he's the sole 3yo in the field and further improvement is possible, but necessary from out of the handicap in this much hotter contest.
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