1600m – Turf
1 |
Magical Morning |
Returned to form with win 12 days ago. On career high handicap mark. Just a fair chance. |
2 |
Escobar |
8-y-o. A capable performer but well beaten in both appearances in this race. Unlikely winner. |
3 |
Sinjaari |
Encouraging run over 1600m last month after break. Usually races over further. Not ruled out. |
4 |
Intellogent |
Ex-French where once G1 winner. Running well at lower level for new stable. A decent chance. |
5 |
San Andreas |
Balance of form and handicap mark unappealing. Disappointed five days ago. Unlikely winner. |
6 |
Symbolize |
Good record at Ascot including over 1600m although mainly raced over shorter. Respected. |
7 |
Bopedro |
Not at best in two runs last month. Handicap mark unappealing. A tough task. |
8 |
Humanitarian |
Lightly raced 6-y-o well beaten for new stable this year. Very unlikely winner. |
9 |
Astro King |
Second in this race last year. Didn’t get clear run on return in April. Leading contender. |
10 |
Greatgadian |
Won both races this year, over 2000m on all-weather tracks. Strong pace will suit. Fair chance. |
11 |
Tempus |
After winning on return from long break in January, recent runs less encouraging. Tough task. |
12 |
Bless Him |
8-y-o. Several years since twice won over course and distance. Well beaten recently. Handicap mark unappealing. |
13 |
Aratus |
Lightly raced 4-y-o. All runs over 1400m. Needs to improve on this year’s performances. |
14 |
Cruyff Turn |
A solid record. Won decent handicap over 1575m last month. In the mix. |
15 |
Desert Peace |
Since 2020 been racing with fair success in Dubai and USA. Last ran February. Difficult to assess. |
16 |
Etonian |
Lightly raced 4-y-o. Outclassed when distant last in G1 in May. Tough task. |
17 |
Isla Kai |
Won at Ascot over 1594m last year. Finding it harder off raised handicap mark. Beaten favourite 12 days ago. Difficult task. |
18 |
Lunar Space |
Ex-Irish. First run for new stable and since October. Unlikely winner. |
19 |
Fantastic Fox |
Has run well over course and distance. Decent run at Epsom 12 days ago gives him good chance. |
20 |
Excel Power |
Progressing well until well beaten under higher handicap mark at Epsom 12 days ago. Tough task. |
21 |
Notre Belle Bete |
Done well for new stable this year over 1600m until beaten favourite last time. Outside chance. |
22 |
Rebel Territory |
Much improved over last year. Won 3 weeks ago after 7 month break. Higher handicap mark but fair chance. |
23 |
What’s The Story |
8-y-o. Not won since 2019. Run in this race 4 times, beaten further each time. Unlikely winner. |
24 |
Legend Of Dubai |
Lightly raced 4-y-o. Impressive winner on return in April. Raised handicap mark but race should suit and excellent chance. |
25 |
Percy’s Lad |
Lost form last year. Revived for new stable, winning two of three. A live outsider. |
26 |
Totally Charming |
Improved for new stable this year. Won good Epsom handicap 12 days ago. Higher mark but fair chance. |
27 |
Dark Shift |
Won 3 times at Ascot. Badly drawn there when midfield in May. Won well since and good chance. |
28 |
Via Serendipity |
8-y-o. Returned to form when winning decent handicap over 1600m four days ago. Penalty makes this tough. |
29 |
Real Force |
Not won since 2020. Fair efforts recently but needs to improve. |
30 |
Hortzadar |
Well beaten in this race last two years, and in Epsom handicap 12 days ago. Little chance. |
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Reserves |
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31 |
You’re Hired |
9-y-o has run well at Ascot but form this year not good enough. Unappealing. |
32 |
Forest Falcon |
Mixed form. Won Class 2 handicap over 2001m 13 days ago. Raised handicap rating but live outsider. |
33 |
Redarna |
8-y-o. Prolific winner still capable of decent performances but this looks too big a challenge. |