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Today, FlatClass 11m6f
Verdict

This test is likely to bring out the best in CHRISTMAS DAY given the manner of his gruelling Derby victory and his 2 starts subsequently, so he can provide Aidan O'Brien with a fourth straight win in Britain's oldest Classic. Joseph O'Brien saddles the progressive pair Enceladus and Highwayman, with the former looking the strongest challenger on form, while the selection's stablemate Pierre Bonnard should be on the premises again.

  • Christmas Day
  • Enceladus
  • Pierre Bonnard
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 3. Christmas Day
    J: R. P. WhelanT: Aidan O'Brien
    F: 511-13123
    Price History:
    3.25
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Relished the step up in trip and a return to soft ground when a convincing 2¾-length winner of the Derby at Epsom. Showed no ill effects from a hard race there when second in Irish Derby before not disgraced under a penalty when third in the Great Voltigeur at York. Looks tailor-made for this test.
  • 4. Enceladus
    J: Billy LoughnaneT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
    F: 33-111
    Price History:
    3.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    44
    Verdict
    Knuckled down well in a Cork maiden on reappearance and took a big step forward to win a handicap at Royal Ascot and the Gordon Stakes at Glorious Goodwood next 2 starts. Will stay and looks a leading candidate given his rate of progress. Headgear applied.
  • 9. Pierre Bonnard
    J: W. M. LordanT: Aidan O'Brien
    F: 111-72732
    Price History:
    4.33
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Group 1 winner at 2 yrs. Failed to meet expectations in the Derby but bounced back with a good third in the Irish Derby. Finished ahead of Christmas Day for the first time when second in the Great Voltigeur, albeit on 5 lb better terms. Likely to stay, so he should be firmly in the mix once more.
  • 8. Highwayman
    J: Saffie OsborneT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien
    F: 900811
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Proved a different proposition faced with a more suitable trip when a 9-length winner of a Killarney maiden, and he took another big step forward when following up in a Leopardstown listed event over this trip. This is much tougher again, but he's completely unexposed as a stayer.
  • 7. Hatteen
    J: Faleh BughenaimT: Andrew Balding
    F: 35-2212
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    45
    Verdict
    Progressive colt who improved another chunk when landing a valuable novice here (11.9f) by 4¼ lengths. Pulled clear with a subsequent Melrose winner when just edged out in a handicap at Glorious Goodwood since. This is by far his toughest test, but he still has potential.
  • 11. Amelia Earhart
    J: Tom MarquandT: Aidan O'Brien
    F: 241-16552
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Looked a different proposition stepped up in trip when making a winning return in the Cheshire Oaks, but she has failed to kick on since and she may not be entirely straightforward.
  • 2. Alderman
    J: Rossa RyanT: Richard Hannon
    F: 73-255
    Price History:
    29.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    65
    Verdict
    Maiden whose standout effort came when a staying-on 7¼ lengths fifth of 13 in the Derby at Epsom. Well held in the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket since, but ground might well have been too quick for him that day. Trip/softer conditions will suit, so he could outrun his odds.
  • 5. Galiyan
    J: Daniel TudhopeT: Andrew Balding
    F: 41625
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Looked promising when winning a maiden at Chester in the spring. Ran below expectations in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot but much more like it when second in the Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket, though he has shaped as if amiss at York since. Headgear now applied.
  • 6. Golden Story
    J: Clifford LeeT: K. R. Burke
    F: 1-314
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    85
    Verdict
    Successful on sole start at 2 yrs and had clearly derived plenty from his reappearance run in the Dee Stakes at Chester when a narrow winner of the Cocked Hat at Goodwood. However, he pulled too hard in a Group 2 at Ascot next time, so this step up in trip is a big concern on his first run since.
  • 10. Rebel Rocker
    J: Jason WatsonT: Faye Bramley
    F: 1-264
    Price History:
    71.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Won Kempton maiden on debut in November. Highly tried in his 3 starts this season, running to a useful level each time, but he has been set another mammoth task once again.
  • 1. Action
    J: Sean LeveyT: Aidan O'Brien
    F: 32-420768
    Price History:
    81.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    24
    Verdict
    Smart effort when second in the Dante at York in May but often used as a pacemaker since, and that looks set to be his role here, too.
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