The shortlist for this warm 3yo event is headed by the interesting handicap newcomers MISS NIGHTFALL (narrowly preferred) and Yankee Dude. The selection posted a solid effort in a valuable contest over C&D when last seen, while the second choice is another progressive sort whose form has substance. Mr Chaplin, who won at Glorious Goodwood, is third choice ahead of Brighton Boy who has a rematch with that rival. Power Fizz isn't certain to get an easy lead but he's respected on other counts, while Best Rate has clear possibilities having looked unlucky last time. Several others can also be viewed positively.[Steve Boow]
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Both starts this term over 7f at Newmarket; always behind in Listed grade last time, failing to back up the form of his reappearance win in conditions race, for which he went up 17lb; on a difficult mark.
Steadily progressive RPRs last season, latterly at Group level; came up short in Ascot handicap (behind Power Fizz) on reappearance but may fare better with the outing under his belt; dropped 2lb.
Campaigned only on good/firmer; gelded since last run (creditable Listed effort); record of 2-6 in 2024 featured a 7f success, despite traffic issues, at Glorious Goodwood in sole handicap attempt; interesting back here, despite being 8lb higher.
Peak sprint form when eyecatching second in Ayr Listed event; Newmarket reappearance effort (rallying fifth) suggests he's ready for a crack at this new trip; could go well.
Quite a progressive sprinter on turf/AW, winning three times; suffered bad luck on Good Friday, then ran creditably at Newmarket returned to grass, shaping as if this new trip is worth exploring; in the mix.
Developing into a useful 7f colt; justified favouritism at Ascot (good to firm) most recently, taking his record when making the running to 3-3; went very close over C&D the time before; not sure to get his own way in this big field but otherwise an improving sort who warrants respect.
Limitations have become rather exposed over 6f but he's 1-1 at Goodwood (novice win) and the return to this venue, combined with new trip, may spark an upsurge in his form; second run for new yard.
Progress over 7f as a 2yo comprised a promising effort on turf and two AW wins; form has received several boosts; Ethan Jones takes off a handy 5lb on handicap/seasonal debut; one to consider.
Below-par favourite on good ground last time; raced on softer otherwise, proving progressive in his 6f attempts (well held in Group 3 event over 7f); chance may depend on what the weather does.
Below par when prominent in betting for the C&D nursery won by Mr Chaplin but is worth another crack at this trip; fairly useful over 6f otherwise last season, winning twice; gelded since last run (creditable effort in sales race); not ruled out.
Appears to handle any ground; ran creditably in valuable series final over C&D when last seen eight months ago, taking record to 32132 and finishing one place in front of Shes Perfect who has strongly advertised the form since, most recently at Classic level; solid claims.
Maiden success in final 2yo start in Ireland; can be opposed on the balance of his form for new stable and there's also a question mark over the course (seemed to not handle Goodwood last time).
Opened her account in Newmarket handicap (7f, good) on 2,000 Guineas day and the form has received a couple of boosts since; now upped in class but may build on the win and show further improvement.
Consistent over 6f, mostly on AW; finished nicely at Chester most recently, showing he's as effective back on turf and taking record this year to 3333; ready for another go at 7f and again has place claims.
Looked unlucky (might have won with a smoother passage) dropped back to 7f in rough race at York ten days ago, taking form figures over this distance to 312; ties in closely with Rare Change on that effort; appears to have a useful handicap in him.
Maiden last term and was gelded after final run; two from two this season, the latest win at York (7f, good to firm) where he had a better trip than several of his rivals and collared Best Rate on the line; may need similar luck in this big field but otherwise a contender in great form.
Solid operator (form figures 111442, mostly on AW) this year; eyecatcher on Good Friday then ran well (second of 16, again over 6f) at Ascot on the return to turf; versatile, having won at up to 8.5f, and looks set for another good run.
1/5 Odds Place 1,2,3,4
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