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Queen Alexandra Stakes - Form Comments

23/06/2023 16:49

4330m – Turf

1 Stratum 10-y-o. Won this race for last two years. Satisfactory warm up in G3 over 2800m in May. Age against him but demands respect.
2 Coltor Not won beyond 3400m on Flat. Second in Class 4 Handicap over 3229m at Beverley 13 days ago. Level of form not good enough.
3 Dawn Rising Not run beyond 2800m on Flat. Returned from hurdling with promising third over that distance in G3 at Leopardstown in May. Decent chance if stays.
4 Estacas Won a flat race over 3100m at Ascot in 2021. No worthwhile Flat form and a moderate hurdler. Out of his depth.
5 Falcon Eight 8-y-o. Close fourth in this race last year. Won Chester Cup Handicap over 3727m in 2021. Well beaten in that race this year. Age may be catching up with him but respected.
6 Goshen A talented if quirky hurdler. Previously a fair performer on Flat at up to 3200m. Unlikely to shine in this contest.
7 Run for Oscar 8-y-o. Won Class 2 Cesarewitch Handicap over 3600m in October. Fifth of six in Listed race over 2400m last month. A fair chance.
8 The Grand Visir 9-y-o. Placed in this race in 2020 and 2021. Not as good now. Midfield in Ascot Stakes Handicap over 3991m on Tuesday. Little chance if runs.
9 First Emperor Consistent stayer, unraced beyond 3300m. Competing on very unfavourable terms in this. Unlikely winner.
10 Typewriter Won at up to 2000m. Not run beyond 2900m. A tough challenge.