Horse Racing
Season 2024/2025
2024 Aug
Lonsdale Cup - Form Comments

22/08/2024 14:29

G2 - 3271m - Turf

1

Al Nayyir

Has some smart staying form in France and Meydan and was second at 66-1 in a 3200m Meydan G2 in March but was never travelling well in a Longchamp G2 in May when last seen.

2

Alsakib

Looked well worth trying over this trip after his G3 win here at York over shorter last month, responding generously to pressure on the slow ground then.

3

Gregory

Now a regular in top grade stamina-testing events, though he was a beaten favourite over shorter at this meeting last year. Led some of the way in a 3200m Goodwood G1 but found two classy stayers too strong.

4

Point Lonsdale

Certainly has the class for this having won at a G3 and G2 level and there is plenty of confidence that this versatile horse will thrive up to this trip. A good third in a Saint-Cloud G1 last time. Chance.

5

Quickthorn

Two years ago he crushed his rivals in this under a masterful front-running ride. Last year he won again at York as well as a G1 at Goodwood. Last three starts way below his best. Slow ground helps.

6

Tashkhan

Probably best known as a high-class staying handicapper though he has some good group race credentials as well. Below form on recent starts – including when never looking comfortable here last month.

7

Vauban

He is a high class and versatile stayer who has won at up to G3 level and was a decent second on his only previous York run, in a G2 in May.

8

Night Sparkle

Proving competitive at this level since leaving Ireland. A close second in a G3 here in May, also looking suited to this longer trip when second at Sandown prior to a close second in a Goodwood G2.

9

Align The Stars

A highly progressive handicapper who now dips his toes into group company. Delivered another personal best when leading and then rallying bravely to win over 2800m at Goodwood.

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