A strong listed event with most of these dropping in class and there's little to choose between KIKKULI, Alyanaabi and Tiber Flow on last year's form, the vote going to Kikkuli who has the most potential of the trio.
Kikkuli
Alyanaabi
Tiber Flow
7f Listed Stks
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Alyanaabi
J: Jim CrowleyT: Owen Burrows
F: 1412/5549-
Price History:
2.88
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
259
Verdict
Smart at 2 yrs (second in Dewhurst) and similar level at 3, best efforts coming when fifth in 2000 Guineas and St James's Palace. Ran no sort of race final start and has since been gelded. Drops back in trip on return and big chance on best form.
5. Tiber Flow
J: Tom MarquandT: William Haggas
F: 13/5F1610-
Price History:
3.25
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
216
Verdict
Smart gelding who won a Group 3 over this C&D last summer and added to his tally when coming out on top in a blanket finish to the Hungerford Stakes at Newbury. Ground too soft final start. Escapes a penalty and big shout.
4. Kikkuli
J: Finley MarshT: Harry Charlton
F: 2/122646-
Price History:
3.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
217
Verdict
Bred in the purple and quickly developed into a smart performer last season, best effort when just denied in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot. Type to make an even better 4-y-o so big run is on the cards back down in class.
2. Annaf
J: Kevin StottT: Michael Appleby
F: 210392-36
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Useful performer who won Group 2 Turf Sprint at King Abdulaziz early in 2024. However, well held in this year's renewal and opposable on the balance of his form.
3. Array
J: P. J. McDonaldT: Andrew Balding
F: 221317/3
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Useful colt who won the Mill Reef on heavy ground at Newbury at 2 yrs. Missed the following season but shaped as if retaining all his ability back from 18 months off when third in class 3 at Thirsk 4 weeks ago. Much more needed here but entitled to come on for that.