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Today, August 30, 2025FlatClass 11mSoft
Verdict
Verdict
A highly competitive renewal with the vote going to BLUE BOLT, who ticks plenty of boxes being a most progressive filly who's proven over this C&D. Flight and Cathedral have both hit the frame in a Group 1, while exciting prospects Alobayyah and Lady of Spain also make the shortlist on their belated return.
Blue Bolt
Flight
Cathedral
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 10. Blue BoltJ: C. T. KeaneT: Andrew BaldingF: 5111
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictGoing the right way, completing hat-trick when making all in C&D listed race 8 weeks ago. Looks more than capable of making her presence felt at this higher level. 
2. Bright ThunderJ: Sam JamesT: K. R. BurkeF: 196-53213- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictProduced a career best when opening her account for the season in listed event at Deauville (8f, good to soft) and backed that up with good third in Group 3 at Goodwood last month. Not taken lightly.
1. SpiritualJ: Robert HavlinT: John & Thady GosdenF: 21643-310- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictLargely progressive filly who was seen to good effect from the front when making all in Group 3 at Epsom in June. Struggled in Group 1 at Deauville since but should be more at home in this company under a penalty.
11. CajoleJ: William BuickT: John & Thady GosdenF: 412225- Price History:
- 6.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictOff the mark at Newcastle on second outing and improved next 3 starts when runner-up on each occasion, including in listed race over C&D. Not disgraced stepped up to this level when fifth at Ascot 5 weeks ago.- 13. FlightJ: Oisin MurphyT: Ollie SangsterF: 22133-268
- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 71
VerdictSignificant improvement when length second to Desert Flower in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on reappearance, racing away from the main pack. Not in the same form in Group 1s next 2 starts but this represents a drop back in class. 
8. American GalJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Ed WalkerF: 11-3172- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictSuccessful on AW both starts at 2 yrs and stepped forward from reappearance when winning listed race at Chantilly. Found it tougher in Prix de Diane next time but back on track when close second in Group 3 at Ascot 5 weeks ago.
6. SkelletJ: Hector CrouchT: Ralph BeckettF: 412/8721-8- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 84
VerdictKingman filly was highly tried in 2024 but signed off with success in C&D listed race in September. Appeals as the sort to do better in 2025 but was too fresh on her seasonal return at Epsom in June. Worth another chance.
7. AlobayyahJ: Tom MarquandT: William HaggasF: 1-- Price History:
- 12.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 312
VerdictGhaiyyath filly who looked a good prospect when making a winning debut in ordinary Yarmouth maiden in October. This represents a big step up in class on first run since but she's open to significant improvement.
3. Fair PointJ: Rossa RyanT: Ralph BeckettF: 133120-92- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 60
VerdictUseful filly who shaped as if needing a return to this trip when second in listed race at Chelmsford in July. Bit to find on balance of form, however.
4. Lady Of SpainJ: Ray DawsonT: Roger VarianF: 1/111-- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 255
VerdictProgressive filly who has won all 4 of her starts, notably 16-runner listed race in good style at Deauville in December. Not seen since but remains a smart prospect ahead of first start on turf.
9. Betty CloverJ: Charles BishopT: Eve Johnson HoughtonF: 284-423P7- Price History:
- 26.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictProved at least as good as ever when third in 1m Chantilly Group 2 (good) in June. Possibly amiss when pulled up at Royal Ascot next time but confirmed she's none the worse when respectable effort in Group 3 at Goodwood last month. Bit to find with the principals.
14. Hey BooJ: George BassT: Jack ChannonF: 1128- Price History:
- 41.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 118
VerdictWon maiden/novice events over 7f at Chelmsford first 2 starts before second in Fred Darling at Newbury. Looked unsuited by the track when down the field in 1000 Guineas next time and retains some potential on first run since. Tongue strap on 1st time.
5. Molten RockJ: Clifford LeeT: K. R. BurkeF: 556244-97- Price History:
- 71.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictUseful filly but winless since debut and likely to find a few too strong at this level.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
- 12. CathedralJ: David EganT: Kevin Philippart de FoyF: 12-442
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 41
VerdictWon a 6f novice and excellent second in 7f Group 3 in her 2 starts as a juvenile. Standout effort this season when excellent fourth in Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot before not seen to best effect when second in Group 3 at Chantilly. Has since left Ralph Beckett.