Charlie Appleby looks to hold the cards and his OPERA BALLO can quickly resume his upward curve here. Nations Pride looks the biggest danger if fully on song, while First Conquest can round out the places.
Opera Ballo
Nations Pride
First Conquest
1m1f Grp 2
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
6. Opera Ballo
J: William BuickT: Charlie Appleby
F: 116112
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
84
Verdict
Very smart colt. 4 wins from 6 runs this year. 4/5, respectable 2¼ lengths second of 6 to Zeus Olympios in Joel Stakes at Newmarket (8f, good to firm) 84 days ago. Lightly raced and looks the one to beat.
1. Nations Pride
J: James DoyleT: Charlie Appleby
F: 210-91033
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
76
Verdict
Smart horse. C&D winner. 10/10, respectable 1¾ lengths third of 10 to Silawi in Canadian International at Woodbine (12f, firm) 76 days ago. Back down in trip. Well-seasoned international traveller who should be thereabouts.
2. First Conquest
J: -T: Charlie Appleby
F: 51-113343
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Smart gelding. C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Creditable 1¾ lengths third of 6 to Damysus in Darley Stakes at Newmarket (9f, good to firm, 4/1) 69 days ago. Place chance at best.
3. Chicago Critic
J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
F: 374-71937
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
97
Verdict
Smart gelding. 4½ lengths seventh of 9 to Alakazi in Solonaway Stakes (15/2) at Leopardstown (8f, good). Off 97 days. Place chance at best.
4. Caramelito
J: Adrie de VriesT: N. Caullery, France
F: 45-362581
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
85
Verdict
Smart gelding. Eight wins from 26 Flat runs. Didn't need to improve to win 8-runner minor event (9/10) at La Teste (9.4f, soft) 85 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Francois Rohaut. More needed back up in grade.
7. Miss Of Change
J: Tadhg O'SheaT: Miroslav Nieslanik, Czech Republic
F: 551
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
112
Verdict
Useful filly. 32/1, won 10-runner listed race at La Teste (9.4f, soft) by ½ length from Place Fontenoy. Off 112 days. Very hard to make a case for.
5. Stormy Ocean
J: Connor BeasleyT: A. bin Harmash, UAE
F: 1-7538019
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Useful gelding. C&D winner. Ninth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Jebel Ali (9f) 20 days ago.