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7f Good
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97 Expert View: Too much to do, returned to form down in class beaten 2 1/4l off this mark at Goodwood last time; effective 7f, acts on AW and good to firm but best form has come with give; generally consistent, mark probably about right.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good and good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 2 1/4l behind Crimson Spirit at 16-1 when seventh of 20 on his latest outing at Goodwood over 7f (good to firm) last month.
97 Expert View: Well treated up 3lb, quickened clear cosily, improved again landing a handicap by 3 1/4l off a 9lb lower mark here last time; wide draw; effective 7-10f, acts on a sound surface; progressing since visor added, revised mark demands more and wouldn't want any more rain.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 7f and 1m on good to firm ground. A winner at 7-2 over this course and distance (good to firm) on his latest outing earlier this month, beating Thursday Girl by 3 1/2l. Has also won at Lingfield this season.
96 Expert View: Poorly drawn beaten 9l in a handicap at Goodwood last time; suited by 7f and a sound surface; bounce back needed.
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 7f on good ground. Beaten 8l behind Crimson Spirit at 16-1 when 15th of 20 on her latest outing at Goodwood over 7f (good to firm) last month.
94 Expert View: No chance racing far side from low draw beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap at Ascot last time; in good form prior; off a long absence; wide draw; effective 6/7f, acts on good and AW; thrown in on 3yo form, big chance if fit.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 6f on good ground. Beaten 5l behind Arabian Story at 66-1 when 9th of 30 on his latest outing at Ascot over 1m (good to firm) in June last year.
97 Expert View: Won this last year; disappointing back up in trip beaten 6l in a handicap at Newmarket (July) last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 7-9f, acts on soft, good to firm and AW; 4lbs below last winning mark but form in and out of late.
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 7f on good to firm and soft ground. Beaten 6l behind Principality at 6-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing at Newmarket over 1m (good to firm) earlier this month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
101 Expert View: Returned to form down in class landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 3lb lower mark at Southwell last time; trainer in form; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; generally consistent, latest form franked, could follow up.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when 7-2fav at Southwell over 7f last month, beating Chalk Mountain by 1/2l.
97 Expert View: Ran to form beaten 3 1/4l off a 1lb higher mark at Chester last time; effective 6f-1m, acts on good and AW; good attitude, capable off this mark.
Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 6f on the all-weather. Finished 3 1/2l behind Dance In The Storm when fifth of 10 at 12-1 on his latest outing at Chester over 7f (good) earlier this month.
95 Expert View: Ran to form benefitting from drop in class and positive ride down in trip landing a handicap by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Lingfield last time; wide draw; effective 6/7f, acts on sound surface; back in form, remain competitive off revised mark.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Won on his latest outing when evens fav at Lingfield over 7f earlier this month, beating Tattie Bogle by 1 1/4l.
95 Expert View: Below form beaten 10l in a handicap at Epsom last time; in good form prior; off a short-break; effective 6/7f, acts on good but likes give; bounce back needed.
Form Snapshot: Has won eight races from 5f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 10l behind Colombier at 12-1 when 10th of 16 on his latest outing at Epsom over 7f (good to soft) in June.
94 Expert View: Outpaced, too much to do, looked in need of stiffer test beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap here last time; top course jockey/trainer combination; off a short-break; speedily-bred, may be best 7f, acts on a sound surface; yet to match useful 2yo form, must bounce back.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 7f on the all-weather. Beaten 5l behind Sticktoyourguns at 25-1 when eighth of 10 on his latest outing over this course and distance (good) in June.
Oisin Murphy has ridden two of the five winners of this and is looking for a third on Saeed Bin Suroor's DESERT SHADOW. Upped in class and racing off 9lb higher after an easy win over C&D under the same jockey, he will need a career best off this rating, but still seems to be improving at the age of four. Huscal made all to win readily at Lingfield and he could prove tough to overhaul, with the lightly-raced Shameful one to watch on his belated return.
Though he has a huge absence to overcome SHAMEFUL is the pick here. The debut winner is potentially thrown in on his best 3yo form and his last run in the 2025 Hunt Cup is worth ignoring as he had no chance racing far side from his low draw. He returns with his yard in good form and Rossa Ryan booked so could prove good value. Last time out winner Storm Free has seen that form boosted so looks the obvious danger off just 3lb higher while Desert Shadow is also respected in his hat trick bid. His revised mark will demand more but he's been rapidly improving since the retained visor has gone on.
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft | 11 | God Of War | 9 | 3 | 9 7 | 93 | 57-2054 | 21 days | Tom Clover (81 miles) | David Egan | 11/ 1 | 1:31.22 |
| 2024 | Good | 10 | Glenfinnan | 2 | 4 | 9 12 | 93 | 013560 | 28 days | M Dods (265 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 13/ 2 | 1:27.91 |
| 2023 | Good | 9 | Maywake | 4 | 5 | 9 11 | 87 | 332415 | 16 days | R A Fahey (226 miles) | Oisin Orr | 13/ 2 | 1:29.67 |
| 2022 | Good | 5 | Zainalarab | 6 | 3 | 8 11 | 83 | 611 | 56 days | R Varian (81 miles) | Dane O'Neill | 7/ 4 | 1:29.19 |
| 2021 | Good | 8 | Silent Escape | 6 | 4 | 9 13 | 91 | 1-12 | 31 days | S bin Suroor (81 miles) | Oisin Murphy | 11/ 8 | 1:30.66 |
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 7f | 1:26.46 |
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