Ralph Beckett looks to land the Prestige Stakes for the second time in three seasons with the exceptionally bred Pomelo.
This filly is by Dubawi, out of Group1 winner Emulous and she boasts an impressive RPR of 102 after just one outing.
On breeding she should appreciate the soft ground test and Harry Bentley takes the ride.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/06/21 | ASC | 8 | Hy | 8-8 | 14 |
| 21/11/20 | WOL | 8.5 | St | 9-7 | 1 |
| 29/08/20 | GOO | 7 | Sft | 9-0 | 5 |
| 19/07/20 | NBY | 7 | Gd | 9-0 | 1 |
The jockey bookings suggest Jash is the pick of the Maktoum horses but the recent rainfall makes Shabaaby look a big price for Owen Burrows.
This gelding is 3/3 when there is soft in the going description and 1/1 at Newmarket. He has failed to hit his top form so far this season but there is every chance that is down to him not getting his ground and as a result of that he gets in at double figure odds.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/01/24 | NCS | 6 | St | 9-8 | 10 |
| 12/01/24 | WOL | 6 | St | 9-9 | 6 |
| 22/12/23 | STH | 6 | St | 9-7 | 4 |
| 10/12/23 | WOL | 6 | St | 9-3 | 11 |
| 22/11/23 | WOL | 6 | St | 9-8 | 1 |
Next up is a tricky handicap around Goodwood so small stakes are advised on Alemaratolyoum.
As a son of Lope De Vega, this gelding has a terrific record on soft ground and he also has a liking for the track.
He has to improve on what he has shown in recent efforts but this tends to be his time of year and stall 2 is a positive.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/01/22 | BHR | 8 | Gd | 9-10 | 12 |
| 18/11/21 | MEY | 7 | Fs | 9-4 | 15 |
| 07/11/21 | ABU | 7 | Gd | 8-9 | 5 |
| 24/10/20 | DON | 7 | Hy | 9-1 | 12 |
| 09/10/20 | YOR | 8 | Sft | 8-10 | 17 |
There is an inspection due at Windsor which outlines how testing the ground is which makes the August Stakes a trappy event, with none of the declared runners having won on soft or worse.
At the prices, Le Don De Vie looks the option.
This gelding was desperately unlucky at Glorious Goodwood and he has placed form on soft ground.
Hughie Morrison is in good form and Hollie Doyle takes the ride.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/24 | CAU | 12 | Gd | 9-2 | 9 |
| 21/09/24 | CAU | 10 | Gd | 9-2 | 8 |
| 15/06/24 | EAG | 11 | Gd | 9-4 | 17 |
| 11/05/24 | SUN | 9 | Hy | 9-4 | 12 |
| 01/10/22 | RAN | 12 | Sft | 8-11 | 2 |
This looks an interesting match between two out and out stayers.
Subjectivist is a full-brother to last year's winner of the race but Cabaletta is a rapidly improving daughter of Mastercraftsman who gets weight despite being the highest rated in the field.
She finished second to Enbihaar in the Lilly Langtry and proved she handles heavy ground when beating Frankly Darling on debut.
That form is arguably the best on offer and she is taken to land her first Group event; though Joe Fanning is sure to be tough to pass.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/21 | YOR | 12 | Gd | 9-7 | 5 |
| 31/07/21 | GOO | 14 | Sft | 9-6 | 7 |
| 03/07/21 | HAY | 12 | Sft | 9-5 | 3 |
| 29/05/21 | HAY | 12 | GS | 9-0 | 2 |
| 13/05/21 | YOR | 10.5 | Gd | 9-0 | 3 |
Fox Chairman is a worthy favourite in the Winter Hill Stakes.
This son of Kingman is the highest rated in the field and he boasts top class form on soft ground.
Connections will be desperate to pick up his first victory as a 4-y-o and this looks a perfect opportunity.
De Sousa rides.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/08/20 | WDR | 10 | Sft | 9-5 | 2 |
| 25/07/20 | YOR | 10.5 | Gd | 9-6 | 2 |
| 05/07/20 | SAN | 10 | GF | 9-7 | 3 |
| 16/06/20 | ASC | 8 | GS | 9-0 | 10 |
| 20/07/19 | NBY | 10 | Sft | 8-11 | 1 |
