ROMANZA is the one to beat on his seventh in the Chesham at Royal Ascot. He finished ahead of Apulia Bay on the all-weather subsequently and may just be able to confirm that form on return to turf.
Romanza
Apulia Bay
Vega King
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/1 odds for first 1 places
1. Apulia Bay
J: Oisin James OrrT: Simon & Ed Crisford
F: 3
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
600,000 gns Too Darn Hot colt. Didn't go unbacked when promising third (1¼ lengths behind Romanza) at Lingfield. Wasn't given a hard time on that occasion and likely to finish closer on turf debut.
2. Giant Dan Burn
J: Rowan ScottT: Charlie Johnston
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
-
Verdict
Foaled March 5. €140,000 yearling, Stradivarius colt. Half-brother to several winners, including useful German winner up to 1m Ghorgan and 9f/1¼m winner Gaheris. Dam, useful German winner up to 7f. Makes appeal on pedigree but we may see the best of him over further.
3. Romanza
J: Paddy BradleyT: Charlie Fellowes
F: 472
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
160,000 gns Frankel colt. Built on debut promise with 4¼ lengths seventh of 14 in Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot (7f). Easy to back/ran to a similar level when ¾-length second at Lingfield latest. Sets the standard, though old rival Apulia Bay likely to do better this time.
4. Vega King
J: Sam JamesT: K. R. Burke
F: 4
Price History:
-
Age:
2
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
€68,000 Lucky Vega colt. Moved well for a long way before finishing 1½ lengths fourth of 5 in a muddling race on debut at Ayr. Has something to find with the form principals, though is a likely improver for excellent connections.