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Friday 2nd July SANDOWN 2.20 CORAL DRAGON STAKES (Listed) (1) 5f10y (1010 Metres) RACE 1 (3) KABOO (USA) | (2) INSTINCTIVE MOVE | (5) MOJOMAKER (IRE) 2.55 CORAL MARATHON (Esher) (Listed) (1) 2m50y (3260 Metres) RACE 2 (2) MILDENBERGER | (4) RED VERDON (USA) | (5) THE GRAND VISIR 3.30 IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF NOVICE STAKES (4) 7f (1410 Metres) RACE 3 (1) LA PULGA (IRE) | (7) GAIUS | (5) DUKEDOM (IRE) 4.05 DAVIES INSURANCE SERVICES GALA STAKES (Listed) (1) 1m1f209y (2000 Metres) RACE 4 (4) JOHN LEEPER (IRE) | (1) EUCHEN GLEN | (5) GLOUCESTERSHIRE (USA) 4.40 DAVIES GROUP HANDICAP (4) 1¾m (2820 Metres) RACE 5 (7) CLASSIC LORD (GER) | (9) KALMA | (5) GENERAL ZOFF 5.10 CORAL PROUD SUPPORTER OF BRITISH RACING HANDICAP (FEMALE AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (5) 1m (1610 Metres) RACE 6 (3) TAKEONEFORTHETEAM | (4) ZLATAN (IRE) | (8) MOXY MARES page 1 of 7 RACING 1-2-3 KEY TO SYMBOLS Top Rated: The horse with the best chance based solely on past form, specially tailored to a 0-100 scale. Horses For Courses: A suitable track for the horse, compared to its lifetime record on similar courses as defined by Timeform’s course data. Jockey Uplift: The engaged rider has a notably higher Timeform Jockey Ranking than those who’ve ridden the horse on its most recent starts Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners.

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Page 1: Friday 2nd July SANDOWN - timeform.com

Friday 2nd July

SANDOWN2.20 CORAL DRAGON STAKES (Listed) (1) 5f10y (1010 Metres)

RACE 1 (3) KABOO (USA) | (2) INSTINCTIVE MOVE | (5) MOJOMAKER (IRE)2.55 CORAL MARATHON (Esher) (Listed) (1) 2m50y (3260 Metres)

RACE 2 (2) MILDENBERGER | (4) RED VERDON (USA) | (5) THE GRAND VISIR3.30 IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF NOVICE STAKES (4) 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 3 (1) LA PULGA (IRE) | (7) GAIUS | (5) DUKEDOM (IRE)4.05 DAVIES INSURANCE SERVICES GALA STAKES (Listed) (1) 1m1f209y (2000 Metres)

RACE 4 (4) JOHN LEEPER (IRE) | (1) EUCHEN GLEN | (5) GLOUCESTERSHIRE (USA)4.40 DAVIES GROUP HANDICAP (4) 1¾m (2820 Metres)

RACE 5 (7) CLASSIC LORD (GER) | (9) KALMA | (5) GENERAL ZOFF

5.10 CORAL PROUD SUPPORTER OF BRITISH RACING HANDICAP (FEMALE AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (5) 1m (1610 Metres)

RACE 6 (3) TAKEONEFORTHETEAM | (4) ZLATAN (IRE) | (8) MOXY MARES

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RACING 1-2-3

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Top Rated: The horse with the best chance based solely on past form, specially tailored to a 0-100 scale.

Horses For Courses: A suitable track for the horse, compared to its lifetime record on similar courses as defined by Timeform’s course data.

Jockey Uplift: The engaged rider has a notably higher Timeform Jockey Ranking than those who’ve ridden the horse on its most recent starts

Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners.

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Going: Sprint course: Soft, Round course: Good to Soft (Soft in places)

Right handed, oval-shaped course thirteen furlongs in length with a straight of half a mile. Although a galloping course with a gradual climb from the home turn, jockeys often save something for the finish and it’s a course where it pays to be not too far back on the turn for home. On soft ground the jockeys often tack across to the stand side in the straight. The five-furlong track runs across the main circuit and rises steadily throughout.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Strong

1 6 FEARBY (IRE) (24) (D) 8941 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Edward Bethell P. J. McDonald Confirmed debut promise when opening his account at Wetherby 24 days ago and looks worth a try at this level. Scope for further progress, so can’t be ruled out.

2 4 INSTINCTIVE MOVE (51) (D) 951 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Clive Cox Adam Kirby Is out of a mare who was useful at 2 (won 5 times) and looked potentially smart himself when making a winning debut at Bath (5f) last month, well on top finish. Seems sure to do better.

3 1 KABOO (USA) (16) 966 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

K. R. Burke Rossa Ryan Came in for strong support ahead of a promising sixth in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot on debut. Clearly well regarded and he will have learned from that, so should take all the beating.

4 2 LITTLE EARL (IRE) (15) (D) 933120 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Robert Cowell Luke Morris Scored at Catterick prior to finishing a good second in a C&D listed event. Down the field in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot last time, but can’t be discounted back a realistic level.

5 5 MOJOMAKER (IRE) (21) (CD) 97421 2 9-2 | 58.1kg David Loughnane Pat Cosgrave Progressive, straightforward sort who opened his account at the third attempt over C&D 21 days ago. Had loads in hand and the time is solid, so warrants consideration.

6 8 NAVELLO (15) (D) s 100811130 2 9-2 | 58.1kg George Boughey Nicola Currie Has quickly made up into a useful 2-y-o, completing a hat-trick at Chester (5f) in May. Has struggled at a higher level the last twice, though, and he’s vulnerable to less-exposed types.

7 3 CHOUX (IRE) (6) (D) 88100 2 8-11 | 55.8kg David Evans Shane Kelly Made a winning start under testing conditions at Thirsk but has struggled up in grade subsequently. Unlikely to feature.

8 7 DEVIOUS ANGEL (IRE) (22) (D) 9471201 2 8-11 | 55.8kg Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote Doubled his tally in a novice at Haydock 22 days ago but she lacks scope compared to several of her rivals, so she might have to settle for a place now up in grade.

8 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:10-3 Kaboo, 7-2 Instinctive Move, 13-2 Devious Angel, 7-1 Mojomaker, 17-2 Navello, 9-1 Fearby, 11-1 Little Earl, 25-1 Choux

TIMEFORM VIEW:The fact that KABOO was sent off at 15/2 when making his debut in the Windsor Castle gives an indication as to how highly his connections rate him and, based on the way he shaped when sixth that day, his reputation may well be justified. As such, he’s worth chancing to open his account at the second attempt despite some tough opponents in the shape of Instinctive Move and Mojomaker.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. KABOO (USA) 2. INSTINCTIVE MOVE 3. MOJOMAKER (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Gussy Mac 2-9-2 10-1 Roger Teal Jack Mitchell 8 2019 Liberty Beach 2-8-11 9-4f John Quinn Jason Hart 10 2018 Well Done Fox 2-9-2 5-2f Richard Hannon Ryan Moore 7 2017 Havana Grey 2-9-5 3-1 K. R. Burke P. J. McDonald 8 2016 The Last Lion 2-9-2 10-11f Mark Johnston Franny Norton 7

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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2.20 CORAL DRAGON STAKES (Listed) (1) 2yo £40,500 5f10y (1010 Metres)

RACE 1

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Going: Sprint course: Soft, Round course: Good to Soft (Soft in places)

Right handed, oval-shaped course thirteen furlongs in length with a straight of half a mile. Although a galloping course with a gradual climb from the home turn, jockeys often save something for the finish and it’s a course where it pays to be not too far back on the turn for home. On soft ground the jockeys often tack across to the stand side in the straight. The five-furlong track runs across the main circuit and rises steadily throughout.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Weak

1 4 MAX VEGA (IRE) (258) 96211/50240- 4 9-0 | 57.2kg Ralph Beckett Rob Hornby Smart gelding. Best run in 2020 when second in Geoffrey Freer at Newbury (13f, good) last August. Yard going well so he’s no forlorn hope on his return.

2 2 MILDENBERGER (6) (D) 10012485-165 6 9-0 | 57.2kg Mark Johnston Frankie Dettori Smart horse who kicked off 2021 with Wolverhampton victory before running credit in a Saudi Arabian handicap and Northumberland Plate since. Big chance if over those exertions at Newcastle.

3 3 MORANDO (FR) (13) 9874247-436 8 9-0 | 57.2kg Andrew Balding Silvestre De Sousa Smart sort who looked as good as ever when third in Goodwood listed in May but nowhere near best when sixth in Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot since, beaten before stamina should have been issue.

4 6 RED VERDON (USA) (20) b 9533-548562 8 9-0 | 57.2kg Ed Dunlop Ryan Moore Smart veteran who picked up a Group 2 at Longchamp last summer. Back from some lesser effort when second in York listed last month. Ought to be thereabouts again.

5 1 THE GRAND VISIR (13) (D) s+t 950/2432-233 7 9-0 | 57.2kg Ian Williams Richard Kingscote Added to his fine Royal Ascot record when third (Morando sixth ) in Queen Alexandra 13 days ago. Also placed in Longchamp Group 2 prior to that. Should be thereabouts.

6 5 WITHHOLD (57) (D) s 967441622-8 8 9-0 | 57.2kg

Roger Charlton Jason Watson Smart front-running stayer but hard to make a strong case for on the back of a lacklustre reappearance run in the Ormonde at Chester 8 weeks ago.

6 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:2-1 Mildenberger, 9-2 The Grand Visir, 5-1 Max Vega, 5-1 Red Verdon, 8-1 Morando, 10-1 Withhold

TIMEFORM VIEW:If MILDENBERGER doesn’t find this coming too soon after last weekend’s fine run under a big weight in the Northumberland Plate then he stands a good chance of providing Frankie Dettori with a third win in this staying listed prize since 2016. Red Verdon can give him most to do ahead of The Grand Visir.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. MILDENBERGER 2. RED VERDON (USA) 3. THE GRAND VISIR

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Falcon Eight 4-9-0 10-11f D. K. Weld Frankie Dettori 5 2018 Nearly Caught 8-9-0 9-4f Hughie Morrison James Doyle 6 2017 Nearly Caught 7-9-0 6-4f Hughie Morrison James Doyle 6 2016 Sandro Botticelli 4-9-0 8-1 John Ryan Frankie Dettori 14

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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2.55 CORAL MARATHON (Esher) (Listed) (1) 4yo+ £52,000 2m50y (3260 Metres)

RACE 2

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Going: Sprint course: Soft, Round course: Good to Soft (Soft in places)

Right handed, oval-shaped course thirteen furlongs in length with a straight of half a mile. Although a galloping course with a gradual climb from the home turn, jockeys often save something for the finish and it’s a course where it pays to be not too far back on the turn for home. On soft ground the jockeys often tack across to the stand side in the straight. The five-furlong track runs across the main circuit and rises steadily throughout.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Insufficient Data

1 2 LA PULGA (IRE) (21) (CD) 1001 2 9-8 | 60.8kg

Roger Charlton Paul Mulrennan Successful start over C&D 3 weeks ago, running green but readily coming clear. Will improve and no surprise if he defied a penalty. Engaged 2.45 Haydock Thursday.

2 9 BOX TO BOX (IRE) (23) 926 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Tom Dascombe Richard Kingscote Showed ability when sixth of 11 in minor event at Haydock (7f, good to firm) on debut 23 days ago. Should improve.

3 1 BUXTED REEL (IRE) 91 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Ian Williams Martin Dwyer Foaled April 10. 62,000 gns 2-y-o, Highland Reel colt. Half-brother to 2 winners, notably smart 14.6f winner Shwaiman. Dam unraced sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m Best of The Bests.

4 10 CAPTAIN SQUARE 92 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Andrew Balding Rob Hornby Foaled February 17. 18,000 gns foal, Sir Percy colt. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 9.4f Lat Hawill out of useful 1½m winner Arbella. Interesting newcomer.

5 8 DUKEDOM (IRE) 96 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

John & Thady Gosden Frankie Dettori Foaled January 27. Dubawi colt. Dam 7f (Nell Gwyn Stakes) winner (and including at 2 yrs), also runner-up in French 1000 Guineas. Makes plenty of appeal on paper.

6 7 FLAMING LORD (19) 797 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Harry Eustace George Wood Slowly away and finished well behind in maiden at Doncaster (7f, firm) on debut 19 days ago.

7 4 GAIUS (22) 10023 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

Richard Hannon Ryan Moore Fair efforts both starts to date, latest when third of 11 in minor event at Newbury (6.5f, good to firm) 22 days ago. Likely to make presence felt again.

8 6 GOLDSMITH (IRE) 91 2 9-2 | 58.1kg

David Menuisier Jason Watson Foaled February 18. €115,000 foal, 65,000 gns yearling, Shalaa colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 8.5f winner Basic of Gold.

9 3 OH GREAT (IRE) (19) 944 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Roger Varian Rossa Ryan Shaped as if in need of experience when fourth of 8 in maiden at Doncaster (7f, firm) on debut 19 days ago. Could be a player with that run under his belt.

10 5 SONNY LISTON (IRE) 91 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Charles Hills Marco Ghiani (3lb/1kg) Foaled January 30. 60,000 gns yearling, Lawman colt. Brother to smart winner up to 1¼m Banksea and half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 12.5f Dame Malliot. Worth a market check on debut.

11 11 STERLING KNIGHT (14) 9442 2 9-2 | 58.1kg Ed Dunlop Adam Kirby Improved from debut effort when second of 4 in minor event at Newmarket (6f, good to soft, 7/2) 14 days ago. Will appreciate this longer trip and can’t be ruled out.

11 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-2 La Pulga, 5-1 Dukedom, 5-1 Gaius, 9-1 Oh Great, 10-1 Sterling Knight, 14-1 Sonny Liston, 14-1 Captain Square, 20-1 Box To Box, 22-1 Goldsmith, 25-1 Buxted Reel, 66-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:LA PULGA was a ready winner on debut over C&D last month and should have learnt plenty from that. He can follow up. Gaius looks the likeliest danger on form, whilst Dukedom may be the pick of the newcomers.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. LA PULGA (IRE) 2. GAIUS 3. DUKEDOM (IRE)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Laser Show 2-9-5 14-1 Saeed bin Suroor Tom Queally 6 2018I Arctic Sound 2-9-2 3-1jf Mark Johnston Silvestre De Sousa 7 2018II King of Comedy 2-9-2 2-1f John Gosden Adam Kirby 8 2017 Petrus 2-9-2 10-3 Brian Meehan James Doyle 10

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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3.30 IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF NOVICE STAKES (4) 2yo £10,000 7f (1410 Metres)

RACE 3

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Going: Sprint course: Soft, Round course: Good to Soft (Soft in places)

Right handed, oval-shaped course thirteen furlongs in length with a straight of half a mile. Although a galloping course with a gradual climb from the home turn, jockeys often save something for the finish and it’s a course where it pays to be not too far back on the turn for home. On soft ground the jockeys often tack across to the stand side in the straight. The five-furlong track runs across the main circuit and rises steadily throughout.

Draw: N/A Pace Information: Uncontested

1 4 EUCHEN GLEN (17) (CD) 984110-8715 8 9-12 | 62.6kg Jim Goldie Paul Mulrennan Back to form from out of the blue when easily winning the Brigadier Gerard over C&D (soft) in May. Ran well under his Group 3 penalty in Wolferton at Royal Ascot. Should give another good account.

2 2 FATHER OF JAZZ (17) (D) 9821-11399 4 9-7 | 60.3kg Roger Varian Callum Shepherd Big improver on the AW this winter. Showed he’s also capable of very useful form on turf when not beaten that far in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot but Euchen Glen and Fox Tal were in front of him.

3 5 FOX TAL (17) (D) h 994/6856-237 5 9-7 | 60.3kg Andrew Balding Silvestre De Sousa Capable of smart form but temperament holding him back, typically looking irresolute come the crunch when seventh in Wolferton at Royal Ascot, with Euchen Glen once again ahead of him.

4 1 JOHN LEEPER (IRE) (27) (D) 1004-119 3 9-0 | 57.2kg Ed Dunlop Adam Kirby By Frankel out of an Oaks winner. Smart performance on just his third start when winning 1¼m Newmarket listed in May. Faded to finish well held in the Derby but remains a good prospect.

5 3 GLOUCESTERSHIRE (USA) (200) 841- 3 8-11 | 55.8kg Martyn Meade Sean Levey Made a winning start in good style on AW back in December. Stable has some smart middle-distance 3-y-os to compare him to, notably Lone Eagle, so interesting he’s pitched in at this level on return.

5 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:11-8 John Leeper, 11-4 Euchen Glen, 7-1 Fox Tal, 7-1 Gloucestershire, 8-1 Father of Jazz

TIMEFORM VIEW:JOHN LEEPER tends to take a bit of a grip so the drop back to 1¼m may help until he learns to settle better and he’s selected to make it 3 wins from only 5 career starts. Brigadier Gerard winner Euchen Glen is the obvious danger, although it will be fascinating to see how much strength in the betting there is behind Gloucestershire given his stable also houses the very smart 3-y-o Lone Eagle.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. JOHN LEEPER (IRE) 2. EUCHEN GLEN 3. GLOUCESTERSHIRE (USA)

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2020 Magny Cours 5-9-10 5-2 A. Fabre William Buick 6 2019 Elarqam 4-9-10 11-10f Mark Johnston Jim Crowley 7 2018 Mustashry 5-9-7 11-4 Sir Michael Stoute Jim Crowley 5 2017 Spark Plug 6-9-5 4-1 Brian Meehan Ryan Moore 7 2016 Ayrad 5-9-5 5-4f Roger Charlton Andrea Atzeni 5

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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4.05 DAVIES INSURANCE SERVICES GALA STAKES (Listed) (1) 3yo+ £52,000 1m1f209y (2000 Metres)

RACE 4

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Going: Sprint course: Soft, Round course: Good to Soft (Soft in places)

Right handed, oval-shaped course thirteen furlongs in length with a straight of half a mile. Although a galloping course with a gradual climb from the home turn, jockeys often save something for the finish and it’s a course where it pays to be not too far back on the turn for home. On soft ground the jockeys often tack across to the stand side in the straight. The five-furlong track runs across the main circuit and rises steadily throughout.

Draw: Favours Low Pace Information: Strong

1 5 NOONDAY GUN (27) 954193-5335 4 10-0 | 63.5kg

Richard Hannon Rossa Ryan Last of 5 in handicap at Doncaster (11.9f, good to firm, 11/2) 27 days ago. Previous York third was a very good effort with this longer trip in mind but others look better treated.

2 2 DANCE TO PARIS (20) (D) v 95226142-42 6 9-13 | 63.0kg Lucy Wadham Ryan Moore Consistent sort who stepped up on return effort when ¾-length second of 10 to General Zoff in handicap over C&D (good) 20 days ago. Has assistance of Ryan Moore and should go well again.

3 7 DANCING HARRY (IRE) (26) 992326-0345 4 9-10 | 61.7kg

Roger Charlton Richard Kingscote Not disgraced in defeat in recent starts but yet to add to 2-y-o debut success and makes limited appeal.

4 1 PLATITUDE (42) (D) 88246375-68 8 9-7 | 60.3kg Amanda Perrett Marco Ghiani (3lb/1kg) Hasn’t got his head in front for the best part of 3 years and latest Goodwood effort was below par.

5 9 GENERAL ZOFF (20) (CD) 978336-1321 6 9-6 | 59.9kg

William Muir & Chris Grassick Silvestre De Sousa Proved better than ever when winning 10-runner handicap over C&D (good) 20 days ago by ¾ length from Dance To Paris. Just 3 lb higher now and is one for the shortlist.

6 8 VAN MEEGEREN (IRE) (13) 9600/61 5 9-5 | 59.4kg David Bridgwater George Wood Found improvement when opening account in 9-runner handicap (14/1) at Lingfield (11.6f, heavy) 13 days ago. Remains low mileage in this sphere and can’t be ruled out.

7 3 CLASSIC LORD (GER) (20) 1006110-412 3 9-3 | 58.5kg Andrew Balding Rob Hornby Upped his game when resuming winning ways at Haydock in May and only narrowly failed in Chester follow-up bid (12.3f, good to firm) 20 days ago. This longer trip should play to his strengths.

8 4 VINO VICTRIX (46) 9022-85 3 8-8 | 54.4kg

Hughie Morrison Jason Watson Fair form when runner-up twice over 1m on AW last year. Bit below that level in 2 runs at up to 11f on turf this spring and now takes a jump in trip.

9 6 KALMA (24) 98788-4131 3 8-6 | 53.5kg Alan King Hayley Turner Scored for second time this year when bagging 6-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f) 24 days ago, keeping on well. 5 lb rise fair and likely to be in the mix again.

9 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:7-2 Classic Lord, 4-1 Kalma, 11-2 General Zoff, 6-1 Van Meegeren, 17-2 Dance To Paris, 11-1 Dancing Harry, 18-1 Noonday Gun, 20-1 Vino Victrix, 33-1 Platitude

TIMEFORM VIEW:CLASSIC LORD arrives in fine form and promises to be suited by this stiffer test of stamina. He can land the spoils. Kalma and General Zoff are feared most.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. CLASSIC LORD (GER) 2. KALMA 3. GENERAL ZOFF

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Knight Crusader 7-9-11 10-1 John O’Shea Liam Jones 10 2018 Saroog 4-10-0 7-4jf Simon Crisford Ryan Moore 6 2017 Uae King 3-8-13 5-4f Roger Varian Andrea Atzeni 6 2016 The Graduate 3-8-1 11-4f Andrew Balding Jimmy Quinn 8

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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4.40 DAVIES GROUP HANDICAP (4) 3yo+ (Rated 0-85) £10,000 1¾m (2820 Metres)

RACE 5

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Going: Sprint course: Soft, Round course: Good to Soft (Soft in places)

Right handed, oval-shaped course thirteen furlongs in length with a straight of half a mile. Although a galloping course with a gradual climb from the home turn, jockeys often save something for the finish and it’s a course where it pays to be not too far back on the turn for home. On soft ground the jockeys often tack across to the stand side in the straight. The five-furlong track runs across the main circuit and rises steadily throughout.

Draw: Against High Pace Information: Even

1 3 ALWAYS FEARLESS (IRE) (14) b 97332-38426 4 10-9 | 67.6kg

Richard Hannon Miss Serena Brotherton Long time without a win and ran poorly back on turf after 8 weeks off when sixth at Newmarket a fortnight ago, looking awkward. Has top female amateur booked but needs to get firmly back on track.

2 1 GERT LUSH (IRE) (28) 9616489-441 4 10-7 | 66.7kg Roger Teal Miss Megan Jordan (5lb/2kg) Fair handicapper who got off the mark for the season in gutsy fashion in 10-runner handicap at Goodwood (9f, good) 4 weeks ago, finding extra when tackled last ½f. Should remain competitive up 4 lb.

3 4 TAKEONEFORTHETEAM (18) (D) 10055-697122 6 10-5 | 65.8kg Mark Loughnane Miss Megan Wingrove (5lb/2kg) Scored at Doncaster in April and has filled the runner-up spot on both subsequent starts, putting up a career best at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Should be bang there.

4 7 ZLATAN (IRE) (28) (C, D, BF) 994569-2656 8 10-4 | 65.3kg Ed de Giles Miss Sophie Smith (3lb/1kg) Temperamental sort who is a long time without a win but shaped as if still in good form when 4½ lengths sixth of 10 to Gert Lush at Goodwood 4 weeks ago, doing too much too soon. Each-way claims.

5 5 TOP DROP (IRE) (139) 97470302-55 4 10-2 | 64.4kg Andrew Balding Miss Claudia Metaireau (7lb/3kg) Yet to get his head in front but wasn’t disgraced when fifth of 10 in minor event at Lingfield back in February (8f, AW, 16/5), needing the emphasis more on stamina. Not dismissed.

6 6 TRANSITION (3) (D, BF) 970085-7857 4 9-12 | 62.6kg

Joseph Parr Miss Becky Smith Again well backed but wasn’t in the same form as previously when seventh of 13 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 5/2) 3 days ago, looking awkward. Percentage call is to look elsewhere.

7 11 VOLTAIC (28) 960344-0324 5 9-12 | 62.6kg Tony Carroll Miss Sarah Bowen (3lb/1kg) Just the one win from 22 Flat runs but ran respectably on first outing since leaving Bernard Llewellyn when 2½ lengths fourth of 10 to Gert Lush in handicap at Goodwood 4 weeks ago. More needed.

8 10 MOXY MARES (35) (D) s 9925627-654 6 9-10 | 61.7kg Mark Loughnane Miss Jodie Wingrove (7lb/3kg) Twenty nine runs since last win in 2018. Possibly still needed the run after 4 months off when fourth of 13 in handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good to soft) 5 weeks ago. Player down to career-low mark.

9 2 MERCURIST (11) (D) 9821616464 4 9-8 | 60.8kg Rod Millman Mrs Jo Supple (3lb/1kg) Latest win at Lingfield in February but ound the test inadequate back on all-weather when fourth at Wolverhampton 11 days ago. Back up in trip should suit so he can’t be ruled out.

10 9 CELTIC FORCE (IRE) (206) 905760090- 5 9-2(8-11) | 58.1kg (55.8kg) Bernard Llewellyn Miss Jessica Llewellyn (5lb/2kg) Little impact for Paul Gilligan and similar story on both starts for current yard. Had a 6-month break but very hard to see him featuring on what he’s shown so far.

11 8 HARAZ (IRE) (15) (D) 8696580470 8 9-2(8-10) | 58.1kg (55.3kg) Paddy Butler Miss Megan Trainor (5lb/2kg) Irresolute performer. Two wins from 85 Flat runs. Well held back down in trip at Lingfield (6f, AW) 15 days ago and easily passed over once again.

11 DECLARED RUNNERS

BETTING FORECAST:11-2 Takeonefortheteam, 13-2 Zlatan, 13-2 Top Drop, 13-2 Gert Lush, 15-2 Voltaic, 9-1 Transition, 10-1 Moxy Mares, 11-1 Mercurist, 12-1 Always Fearless, 150-1 bar

TIMEFORM VIEW:An interesting closing contest that can go the way of TAKEONEFORTHETEAM, who has filled the runner-up spot on both starts since scoring at Doncaster in April and is taken to regain the winning thread here from his revised mark. Zlatan is feared most having shaped as if still in good form when sixth behind the reopposing Gert Lush at Goodwood last time, ahead of Moxy Mares.

TIMEFORM 1-2-3:1. TAKEONEFORTHETEAM 2. ZLATAN (IRE) 3. MOXY MARES

WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2019 Biotic 8-10-7 4-1jf Rod Millman Joanna Mason 13 2018 Biotic 7-9-11 3-1 Rod Millman Ellie MacKenzie (5) 7 2017 Imperial State 4-10-5 5-2jf George Scott Jessica Cooley (5) 6

SMART STATS:No Smart Stats available for this race

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5.10 CORAL PROUD SUPPORTER OF BRITISH RACING HANDICAP (FEMALE AMATEUR JOCKEYS) (5) 4yo+ (Rated 0-70) £7,000 1m (1610 Metres)RACE 6