| ROYAL ASCOT |
15 June 2010 |
Going:
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| 14:30 GROUP 1 QUEEN ANNE STAKES 8F (+12) |
S/S INDEX 8.60 - 8.80 |
OUQBA : B.W.Hills......R.Hills:- Four year old colt by Red Ransom. the winner of two races in 2009 (Class 1 Listed Newmarket Free handicap 7f. / Group 3 Ascot Jersely Stakes 7f.), returning 2010 in Group 1 Newbury Lockinge Stakes (8f.), finishing three quarters of a length second of nine to Paco Boy. (Latest.). THIS RUN ABOVE EXPECTATIONS AT ODDS OF 16/1 AND A CAREER BEST PERFORMANCE RECORDED. Negatives:- Form level. (Another career best effort needed to be competitive here.). Distance index = 8f. (Turf.).*** Stable form = 41% win and placed. (Last 14 days.). PERFECT PROFILE.
| 15:05 GROUP 1 KING'S STAND STAKES 5F (+19) |
S/S INDEX 7.30 - 7.50 |
| 15:50 GROUP 1 ST. JAMES'S PALACE STAKES 8F (+12) |
S/S INDEX 8.60 - 8.80 |
STEINBECK : A.P.O'Brien......J.Murtagh:- 250,000gns. colt by Footstepsinthesand (Son of Giants Causeway.), half brother to a useful juvenile over 7f. abroad (Italy.). Dam credited with placed form only but a full sister to high class three year old performer Hill Hopper (6/7f.), the dam of top miler Nannina. This colt very lightly raced, winning his racecourse debut May 13th. 2009 (Naas 6f. maiden.), his best effort an half length fourth of fifteen to Beethoven in Group 1 Newmarket 7f. Dewhurst Stakes mid. October. Returned 2010 in Group 1 Curragh 2000 Guineas, finishing a rspectable five lengths fourth of thirteen to Canford Cliffs at odds of 9/2. THIS COLT A TOTAL UNKNOWN QUANTITY BUT WILL BE IDEALLY SUITED BY THIS SEVERE MILE TODAY AND SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT EXPECTED. COULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED HERE AT DECENT ODDS. Negatives:- Form level. (See previous comment.) Distance index = 9f. (Turf.). Stable form = 39% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
| 16:25 GROUP 2 COVENTRY STAKES 2YO 6F (+30) |
S/S INDEX 8.40 - 8.60 |
STRONG SUIT : R.Hannon......R.Hughes:- Rahy colt, full brother to a winner over 8f., and to a useful performer in the UAE. Dam unraced but full sister to a Listed winning juvenile over 7f. This colt successful on his racecourse debut May 14th., recording an extremely fast juvenile time to beat Neebras by one and a quarter lengths in Class 4 Newbury 6f. maiden when 6/4 fav. STAMINA BRED COLT CAPABLE OF WINNING AT A DISTANCE MUCH SHORTER THAN HIS PEDIGREE IDEAL......ALWAYS THE SIGN OF AN ABOVE AVERAGE THOROUGHBRED. Negatives:- Nil. Distance index = 8f.+ (Turf.). Stable form = 36% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
ZOFFANY : A.P.O'Brien......220,000 guineas Dansili colt, full brother to a placed runner over 7f. Dam herself won over 7f. (3yo) and half sister to a Grade 2 winner in the USA (9f.). Two runs only to date for this colt, successful on both occasions, the latest May 12th. in Naas 6f. Stakes beating Scriobhai by three and a half lengths when 1/5 fav. LITTLE OPPOSITION HERE BUT IMPRESSIVE NEVERTHELESS NEVER BEING EXTENDED. IDEAL TRIP / IDEAL CONDITIONS TODAY (GOOD). Negatives:- Nil. Distance index = 6f. (Turf.).*** Stable form = 39% win and placed. ((Last 14 days.). PEPRFECT PROFILE.
| 17:00 CLASS 2 H'CAP 20F (+) |
S/S INDEX 11.20 + |
| 17:35 CLASS 1 LISTED WINDSOR CASTLE STAKES 2YO 5F (+19) |
S/S INDEX 7.70 - 7.90 |
OOR JOCK : D.K.Weld......P.J.Smullen:- 90,000gns. colt by Shamardal (Son of Giants Causeway.), the first foal of a dam who won as a juvenile, later at Grade level in the USA over 8f. Two runs to date for this juvenile, the latest June 10th, in Naas 5f. Stakes, making all the running to beat Eastern Light by one and three quarters of a length at odds of 7/1. LISTED CLASS PEDIGREE AND A COMPETITIVE RUN EXPECTED TODAY AT DECENT ODDS.( POSITIVE INDEXES ALSO FOR GOOD/FIRM CONDITIONS.). Negatives:- Nil. Distance index = 7f.+ (Turf.). Stable form = 38% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
MARINE COMMANDO : R.A.Fahey......P.Hanagan:- Pastoral Pursuits colt, half brother to useful 6f. three year old lady Carolina. Dam credited with placed form only over middle distances and half sister to a sprint winner abroad (Italy.). Racecourse debut and only appearance to date May 24th. in Carlisle Class 5 5f. maiden, beating eleven rivals in decisive fashion to win by two and a half lengths at odds of 7/2. HIGHLY REGARDED COLT WITH POSITIVE INDEXES ALSO FOR GOOD/FIRM GROUND. Negatives:- Reportedly very headstrong. Distance index = 5f.+ (Turf.). Stable form = 24% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
BOUNDLESS SPIRIT : B.Smart......T.Eaves:- Invincible Spirit colt, half brother to a number of useful winners, including Manston, successful as a juvenile over 6/7f. Dam herself half sister to numerous successful performers. This colt the winner of two of his three races, the latest May 28th. (Class 2 Beverley 5f. Conditions Stakes.), beating Chsiwick Bay by one length at odds of 4/1. TOUGH CONSISTENT JUVENILE WITH POSITIVE INDEXES ALSO FOR GOOD/FIRM GROUND. Negatives:- Basic form level. Stable form = 45% win and placed. (Last 14 days.).
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