Preference is for WYLE COP, who acquitted himself really well at Royal Ascot last month and remains open to further improvement. Hey Tru Blue looks the obvious danger on form, whilst Starryfield may be the pick of some interesting newcomers.
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Hey Tru Blue
Starryfield
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Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
5. Hey Tru Blue
J: Billy LoughnaneT: George Boughey
F: 20
Price History:
1.73
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Made promising debut when second at Leicester (6f) in May. Found company too hot at Royal Ascot last time but much better expected here.
13. Wyle Cop
J: Dylan HoganT: Jack Jones
F: 40
Price History:
4.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Built on encouraging debut run when tenth of 23 in listed Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, firm) 22 days ago. Return to longer trip plus and holds strong claims.
11. Starryfield
J: Silvestre De SousaT: James Owen
Price History:
9.50
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled May 10. €130,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner colt. Half-brother to smart Irish/North American 6f-1m winner True Valour and minor US winner by No Nay Never. Dam 6f winner. One to take seriously on debut.
7. North Force
J: Jack GarrittyT: Richard Fahey
Price History:
10.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 30. Frankel colt. Dam winner up to 9.5f (2-y-o 7f winner), won Duke of Cambridge Stakes. Makes appeal on paper.
6. Naawi
J: Kevin StottT: Kevin Ryan
Price History:
19.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled January 12. £70,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Dam, third at 1m, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 5f-7f winner Merrily out of smart 9.5f/1¼m winner Caponata. Interesting newcomer.
3. Copperfield
J: Ryan SextonT: Julie Camacho
Price History:
21.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 30. Iffraaj colt. Half-brother to very smart 6f/7f winner Shaquille. Dam unraced. Market check advised on debut.
1. Bird Of War
J: Callum ShepherdT: Charles Hills
Price History:
31.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled April 6. 140,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner colt. Half-brother to winner up to 6f The Feminine Urge. Dam, ran once, closely related to smart 7f winner King Zain out of smart 1m-9.5f winner Shreyas. Warrants respect on debut.
15. Goldie Bear
J: Daniel TudhopeT: Rebecca Menzies
F: 35
Price History:
31.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Twice-raced filly. 10/1, fifth of 8 in maiden at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) 14 days ago. Each-way claims.
10. Saniyaats Star
J: Conor OrrT: Richard Fahey
Price History:
36.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 25. Ardad colt. Half-brother to useful 7f winner Molaqab. Worth a second in the market on debut.
12. Vincent Gambini
J: Shane GrayT: Kevin Ryan
Price History:
34.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 27. 52,000 gns foal, €30,000 2-y-o, Havana Grey colt. Dam, 7f/1m winner, half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Dutch Law. Makes appeal on pedigree.
8. Runninman
J: David NolanT: Ann Duffield
Price History:
51.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 30. 55,000 gns yearling, £25,000 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. Closely related to 2-y-o 5f winner Companion and half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Royal Pleasure. Dam 1¼m winner
14. Baldosa
J: Faye McManomanT: Nigel Tinkler
Price History:
81.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 29. Time Test filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including winner up to 7.4f Piastrella and 1¼m winner Dangeroffizz. Dam 13f winner.
9. Rupert Ritzik
J: Alex JaryT: Nigel Tinkler
Price History:
67.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled April 9. €18,000 foal, £25,000 yearling, Soldier's Call gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 1m Beautiful Secret and winner up to 1½m Divina Grace, both useful.
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4. Hey Havana
J: Lewis EdmundsT: Nigel Tinkler
Price History:
41.00
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled February 11. 72,000 gns yearling, €45,000 2-y-o, Havana Grey colt. Dam, temperamental winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7.4f winner), half-sister to 1m-2m winner Gorongosa.
2. Captain Bruce
J: Harrison ShawT: Nigel Tinkler
F: 00
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Twice-raced gelding. Last of 11 in novice (200/1) at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago. Up against it.