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Today, July 12, 2025FlatClass 17fGood

Andrew Balding has captured this prize for each of the last 2 seasons and 3-y-o MARVELMAN may well be up to bringing up the hat-trick for the Kingsclere handler. Runner-up at listed level on his penultimate start, he didn't shape at all badly having raced in the unfavoured group in the Jersey at Royal Ascot 3 weeks ago. He can make full use of his handy draw and make a bold bid. Annaf following his excellent Newcastle second, returning Carrytheone and Witness Stand complete the shortlist.

  • Marvelman
  • Annaf
  • Carrytheone
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Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 8. Marvelman
    J: Jason WatsonT: Andrew Balding
    F: 522-129
    Price History:
    3.13
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Improved model this year, dominant winner of a Kempton novice (7f) in March and surpassed that form when second behind Cosmic Year at Newmarket (7f, listed) in May. Raced in unfavoured group when ninth in Jersey Stakes since and he's interesting for stable who have won last 2 renewals of this.
  • 7. Excellent Believe
    J: Edward GreatrexT: Jack Channon
    F: 211
    Price History:
    4.50
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Confirmed debut promise when impressively opening his account in a Nottingham novice (8.3f) in May and didn't need to improve when readily following up under a penalty at Newcastle (7f) 15 days ago. This demands further progress but he's clearly going the right way and well drawn here.
  • 6. Benevento
    J: David EganT: Raphael Freire
    F: 1214-400
    Price History:
    7.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Won a 7f Doncaster listed event at 2. Matched that form when fourth in the Craven at Newmarket on return but never featured in 2000 Guineas and produced a tame display when well held in Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot 21 days ago. Ease in class can help now at least.
  • 1. Annaf
    J: Mason PaetelT: Michael Appleby
    F: 92-363302
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Smart performer who bounced back to something like his best when very good neck second of 9 to Diligent Harry in Group 3 Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle (6f) 14 days ago, staying on. Well worth a second look returned to 7f on the back of that.
  • 3. Holguin
    J: Faleh BughenaimT: Hamad Al Jehani
    F: 31749-933
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Ex Andrew Balding inmate who landed this prize 2 years ago. Campaigned abroad last year, winning once and solid start for new stable when third over C&D in May and matched that when filling same spot in Buckingham Palace Stakes at Ascot (7f) 23 days ago. This tougher on these terms, though.
  • 4. Witness Stand
    J: Marco GhianiT: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole
    F: 201216-06
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    105
    Verdict
    Smart gelding who took step up to listed level in his stride when successful at Newbury (7f) in September. Changed hands for 100,000 gns and fared better than on stable debut when sixth in Cammidge Trophy at Doncaster (6f) in March. Will need to step up further if he's to figure, however.
  • 5. Rebels Gamble
    J: David AllanT: K. R. Burke
    F: 112195
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    36
    Verdict
    Made rapid progress on AW this year, winning 3 of 4 starts, notably the listed Spring Cup at Lingfield (7f) in March. Hasn't replicated those exploits in pair of turf starts since, albeit faced with softer ground when fifth in listed Surrey Stakes at Epsom (7f) 5 weeks ago.
  • 2. Carrytheone
    J: J. M. SheridanT: Michael Bell
    F: 34513461-
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    hood and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    266
    Verdict
    Smart gelding who had a highly-productive 2024, culminating in success in 20-runner Balmoral handicap at Ascot (1m, soft) in October. Level of that performance suggests he's well worth his place back at this level and respected if ready to roll back from 8 months off.
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