Jason Watson will be aboard Annaf for trainer Michael Appleby this weekend. He was a winner over seven furlongs in Saudi Arabia in February, but has been well beaten on two efforts back on British soil. Most recently, taking third on testing ground in the G3 World Trophy Stakes.
Annaf
Annaf
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
21/09/24 | NBY | 5 | Hy | 9-3 | 3 |
07/09/24 | HAY | 6 | Gd | 9-5 | 15 |
24/02/24 | JAN | 7 | GF | 9-1 | 1 |
04/02/24 | LIN | 6 | St | 9-7 | 2 |
07/10/23 | ASC | 6 | Gd | 9-4 | 1 |
Art Power
Art Power
Art Power was the shock 40/1 winner of this race in 2023, but has been below that standard throughout 2024. Most recently, he was seen finishing last of 16 in the G3 World Trophy Stakes. Goes well at Ascot, but nearing the end of his career now aged seven.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
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07/09/24 | HAY | 6 | Gd | 9-5 | 16 |
24/08/24 | YOR | 7 | GF | 9-8 | 5 |
30/07/24 | GOO | 7 | Gd | 9-6 | 2 |
13/07/24 | NMK | 6 | Gd | 9-8 | 4 |
22/06/24 | ASC | 6 | GF | 9-5 | 12 |
Audience
Audience
Audience drops back to six furlongs for John & Thady Gosden this weekend. Beat Charyn in the G1 Lockinge on his return over a mile before that form was reversed in the G1 Queen Anne. Won over seven furlongs to land the G2 Lennox in July before only fourth when a hot favourite in the G2 City of York Stakes.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
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24/08/24 | YOR | 7 | GF | 9-8 | 4 |
30/07/24 | GOO | 7 | Gd | 9-11 | 1 |
18/06/24 | ASC | 8 | GF | 9-2 | 5 |
18/05/24 | NBY | 8 | Gd | 9-2 | 1 |
13/10/23 | NMK | 7 | Sft | 9-5 | 3 |
Kinross
Kinross
Kinross was narrowly denied in this race for the Ralph Beckett team last year. Rossa Ryan retains the ride after finishing three lengths second behind Ramatuelle in the G1 Prix de la Foret earlier this month. Solid claims on his dominant win in the G2 Park Stakes.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
06/10/24 | LON | 7 | VSft | 9-2 | 2 |
14/09/24 | DON | 7 | Gd | 9-6 | 1 |
30/07/24 | GOO | 7 | Gd | 9-6 | 3 |
13/07/24 | NMK | 6 | Gd | 9-8 | 8 |
29/06/24 | NCS | 6 | St/Slw | 9-5 | 2 |
Mill Stream
Mill Stream
William Buick will be aboard Mill Stream for Jane Chapple-Hyam on Saturday. The four-year-old has won twice over six furlongs this season, including when finishing a neck clear of Swingalong in the G1 July Cup. Was last seen finishing fifth over an extended six furlongs in France. Solid claims.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
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04/08/24 | DEA | 6.5 | GS | 9-4 | 5 |
13/07/24 | NMK | 6 | Gd | 9-8 | 1 |
22/06/24 | ASC | 6 | GF | 9-5 | 3 |
15/05/24 | YOR | 6 | Gd | 9-10 | 1 |
18/04/24 | NMK | 6 | Gd | 9-9 | 2 |
Montassib
Montassib
Montassib is the runner for William Haggas on Saturday, with Cieren Fallon taking the ride. He was sixth behind Mill Stream at York in May, before beating Kinross on the all-weather at Newcastle in June. Returned to form on turf in early September when finishing a head clear of Kind of Blue in the G1 Sprint Cup Stakes.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
07/09/24 | HAY | 6 | Gd | 9-5 | 1 |
29/06/24 | NCS | 6 | St/Slw | 9-5 | 1 |
15/05/24 | YOR | 6 | Gd | 9-10 | 6 |
23/03/24 | DON | 6 | Sft | 9-10 | 1 |
14/10/23 | YOR | 6 | Sft | 9-9 | 1 |
Moss Tucker
Moss Tucker
Moss Tucker will be among those at a bigger price this weekend. Returned from a 105-day break to take ninth in the G1 Sprint Cup, before being subsequently well beaten in back-to-back Group Ones in Ireland and France. Lots to find.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
06/10/24 | LON | 5 | VSft | 9-11 | 15 |
15/09/24 | CUR | 5 | Gd | 9-6 | 17 |
07/09/24 | HAY | 6 | Gd | 9-5 | 9 |
25/05/24 | CUR | 6 | Gd | 9-8 | 7 |
29/04/24 | NAA | 5 | Y | 10-0 | 1 |
Shartash
Shartash
Hollie Doyle will be aboard Shartash on Saturday. The four-year-old started the season in excellent form when winning a pair of races at Thirsk and Haydock. Best effort since came when third over six furlongs in the G3 Prix de Ris-Orangis. Plenty to find on recent efforts.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/09/24 | LON | 7 | Sft | 9-2 | 6 |
10/08/24 | CUR | 6 | GF | 9-7 | 5 |
07/07/24 | DEA | 6 | GS | 9-2 | 3 |
22/06/24 | ASC | 6 | GF | 9-5 | 8 |
11/05/24 | HAY | 7 | GF | 9-10 | 1 |
Shouldvebeenaring
Shouldvebeenaring
Sean Levey will be aboard Shouldvebeenaring on Saturday. The Richard Hannon runner landed French group success in July, before taking third behind Breege at seven furlongs in the G2 City of York. Was well-beaten by Kinross in September, and best to forgive his latest effort when ninth in the G2 Challenge Stakes.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/10/24 | NMK | 7 | GS | 9-5 | 9 |
14/09/24 | DON | 7 | Gd | 9-6 | 3 |
07/09/24 | HAY | 6 | Gd | 9-5 | 12 |
24/08/24 | YOR | 7 | GF | 9-8 | 3 |
07/07/24 | DEA | 6 | GS | 9-2 | 1 |
Spycatcher
Spycatcher
Sam Jones will be aboard Spycatcher for Karl Burke on Saturday. The six-year-old won on very soft ground in France in August, before being well beaten on his last two starts when returning to better ground. Among those was an eleventh in the G1 Sprint Cup.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
29/09/24 | CUR | 6 | Gd | 9-10 | 5 |
07/09/24 | HAY | 6 | Gd | 9-5 | 11 |
25/08/24 | DEA | 6 | VSft | 9-2 | 1 |
07/07/24 | DEA | 6 | GS | 9-2 | 6 |
29/06/24 | NCS | 6 | St/Slw | 9-5 | 5 |
Vafortino
Vafortino
Vafortino is the runner from the Kevin Philippart De Foy yard on Saturday. Was second behind Breege in the G2 City of York Stakes in August, and also shaped well when third in the Memorial City Plate Stakes. A return to six furlongs not necessarily a positive.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
24/08/24 | YOR | 7 | GF | 9-8 | 2 |
13/07/24 | CHS | 7 | GS | 9-7 | 3 |
22/06/24 | ASC | 6 | GF | 9-12 | 6 |
02/03/24 | MEY | 7 | Gd | 9-0 | 6 |
26/01/24 | MEY | 7 | Gd | 9-0 | 2 |
Beauvatier
Beauvatier
Alexis Pouchin takes the ride on Beauvatier this weekend. Was third behind Ramatuelle over seven furlongs at the start of the month in the G1 Prix de la Foret. Also beaten on two previous efforts over six furlongs at Deauville in group company. Needs improvement to play a part this weekend.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
06/10/24 | LON | 7 | VSft | 9-0 | 3 |
25/08/24 | DEA | 6 | VSft | 8-13 | 3 |
04/08/24 | DEA | 6.5 | GS | 9-0 | 3 |
07/07/24 | DEA | 7 | GS | 9-2 | 3 |
12/05/24 | LON | 8 | Sft | 9-2 | 12 |
Bucanero Fuerte
Bucanero Fuerte
David Egan is booked for the ride of Bucanero Fuerte this weekend. Was sixth in the G1 Sprint Cup Stakes at Haydock in September, before finishing a never closer seventh in the G1 Flying Five at the Curragh last month. Has won over six furlongs this season, and has a win over Porta Fortuna to his name. No more than an each-way chance on these terms.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
15/09/24 | CUR | 5 | Gd | 9-5 | 7 |
07/09/24 | HAY | 6 | Gd | 9-3 | 6 |
19/05/24 | NAA | 6 | Gd | 9-8 | 1 |
10/09/23 | CUR | 7 | Gd/Y | 9-5 | 3 |
12/08/23 | CUR | 6 | Gd | 9-5 | 1 |
Elite Status
Elite Status is a runner for Karl Burke this weekend. The three-year-old found things happening a big too quick for his liking in the G1 Sprint Cup Stakes last time out. Had previously looked much-improved this season over six furlongs after landing both the Carnarvon Stakes and G3 Hackwood.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
07/09/24 | HAY | 6 | Gd | 9-3 | 8 |
20/07/24 | NBY | 6 | GF | 9-4 | 1 |
18/05/24 | NBY | 6 | Gd | 9-2 | 1 |
30/09/23 | NMK | 6 | GF | 9-2 | 8 |
20/08/23 | DEA | 6 | VSft | 9-0 | 7 |
James's Delight
James's Delight
Ryan Moore and Clive Cox team up with James’s Delight on Saturday. The three-year-old was narrowly denied by Spycatcher on very soft ground in the Prix de Meautry, but was a winner on two prior stakes over six furlongs. Among those was a career-best success in handicap company at York.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
25/08/24 | DEA | 6 | VSft | 8-13 | 2 |
06/07/24 | DEA | 6 | Sft | 8-13 | 1 |
15/06/24 | YOR | 6 | GS | 9-9 | 1 |
18/05/24 | NBY | 6 | Gd | 9-2 | 11 |
04/05/24 | NMK | 6 | Gd | 9-9 | 1 |
Kind Of Blue
Kind Of Blue
Kind of Blue will have James Doyle aboard this weekend. The three-year-old was narrowly denied by a head in the G1 Sprint Cup Stakes, and was also second in the G3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes over six furlongs. Has some interesting course and distance form after finishing fourth in the G1 Commonwealth Cup.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
07/09/24 | HAY | 6 | Gd | 9-3 | 2 |
10/08/24 | CUR | 6 | GF | 9-3 | 2 |
20/07/24 | NBY | 6 | GF | 9-4 | 3 |
21/06/24 | ASC | 6 | GF | 9-2 | 4 |
18/05/24 | DON | 6 | GF | 9-11 | 1 |
Swingalong
Swingalong
Billy Loughnane takes the ride on Karl Burke-trained Swingalong on Saturday. The filly was last seen finishing seventh in the G1 Sprint Cup Stakes. Massive chance on her prior effort when narrowly denied by Mill Stream in the G1 July Cup. Gave a good account in this race last year when finishing fourth.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
07/09/24 | HAY | 6 | Gd | 9-2 | 7 |
13/07/24 | NMK | 6 | Gd | 9-5 | 2 |
22/06/24 | ASC | 6 | GF | 9-2 | 2 |
15/05/24 | YOR | 6 | Gd | 9-7 | 8 |
21/10/23 | ASC | 6 | Sft | 9-0 | 4 |
Unequal Love
Unequal Love
Unequal Love is the runner for William Haggas on Saturday. The four-year-old filly was third in the G1 Sprint Cup Stakes last month. However, she has winning experience over course and distance after landing the Wokingham Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
07/09/24 | HAY | 6 | Gd | 9-2 | 3 |
12/07/24 | YOR | 6 | GS | 9-6 | 3 |
22/06/24 | ASC | 6 | GF | 9-7 | 1 |
25/05/24 | CUR | 6 | Gd | 9-2 | 5 |
04/05/24 | NMK | 6 | Gd | 9-8 | 1 |
Vadream
Vadream
Kieran Shoemark takes the ride on Vadream for trainer Charlie Fellowes on Saturday. Was last seen finishing fourth over course and distance in the G3 Bengough Stakes. Also has form to find on Mill Stream after finishing four lengths behind her re-appearing rival in the G1 July Cup.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
05/10/24 | ASC | 6 | Sft | 9-1 | 4 |
15/09/24 | CUR | 5 | Gd | 9-3 | 16 |
07/09/24 | HAY | 6 | Gd | 9-2 | 4 |
24/08/24 | NMK | 6 | Sft | 8-12 | 3 |
13/07/24 | NMK | 6 | Gd | 9-5 | 7 |
Flora Of Bermuda
Flora Of Bermuda
Andrew Balding and Oisin Murphy join forces with Flora of Bermuda this weekend. She was last seen finishing fifth in the G1 Sprint Cup, but has some fine runs to her name already this season. The standout of those came over six furlongs at York when beating Adaay in Devon to land the G3 Summer Stakes.
Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
07/09/24 | HAY | 6 | Gd | 9-0 | 5 |
04/08/24 | DEA | 6.5 | GS | 8-10 | 4 |
12/07/24 | YOR | 6 | GS | 9-0 | 1 |
15/06/24 | SAN | 5 | GS | 8-13 | 2 |
25/05/24 | HAY | 5 | Sft | 8-9 | 9 |