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Today, July 18, 2025FlatClass 16fGood Firm

This looks an up-to-scratch renewal of this listed event, WISE APPROACH selected to capitalise on a drop in grade having found only Charles Darwin too strong in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot last month. Amorim left his debut effort behind at Windsor recently and, with further progress on the cards, he can give the selection most to do. Rock On Thunder might be the one for the bronze medal.

  • Wise Approach
  • Amorim
  • Rock On Thunder
6f Listed Stks
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
  • 7. Wise Approach
    J: William BuickT: Charlie Appleby
    F: 142
    Price History:
    1.80
    Age:
    2
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Mehmas colt who fetched 1,000,000 gns as a yearling. Highly promising start when seeing off one with experience in 13-runner Ascot conditions race in April and showed improved form on third start when second of 15 in Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, firm) last month. The one to beat.
  • 6. Rock On Thunder
    J: Kevin StottT: Kevin Ryan
    F: 19
    Price History:
    4.50
    Age:
    2
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    Night of Thunder colt who is bred to be smart and made the perfect start at Leicester (6f) in May. Took a small step forward when 6¼ lengths ninth of 20 to Gstaad in Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) and is capable of better again. Place claims.
  • 1. Amorim
    J: Billy LoughnaneT: George Boughey
    F: 21
    Price History:
    4.75
    Age:
    2
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Havana Grey colt who was well backed and confirmed debut promise when bolting up in 6-runner novice at Windsor (6f, good to firm) just under 3 weeks ago, drawing clear final 1f. Will go on improving and well worth his place in this.
  • 2. Do Bronxs
    J: David EganT: David Loughnane
    F: 1
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    2
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Oasis Dream colt who knew his job on the whole and made a winning start 7-runner maiden at Ayr (6f, good to firm, 10/1) just under 4 weeks ago, staying on to lead final 100 yds. The third that day has won since and he's open to further progress.
  • 4. Kolkata Knight
    J: Pierre-Louis JaminT: Tom Dascombe
    F: 10
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    2
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    31
    Verdict
    Cotai Glory colt who was well backed and ran out a 5-length winner on debut at Hamilton in May. Well held in Coventry at Royal Ascot the following month, though was probably a shade better than the result having done plenty in front in his group. Drops in grade but others preferred.
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Non-Runners
  • 5. Nuevo Slovo
    J: Non RunnerT: John S. O'Donoghue, Ireland
    F: 616
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    2
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    30
  • 3. First Legion
    J: Sean LeveyT: Richard Hannon
    F: 120
    Price History:
    6.00
    Age:
    2
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Created an excellent impression when making a winning debut in 11-runner novice at York (6f, good) on debut in May before giving a good account up in grade when second in 7-runner listed event at Sandown (5f) a fortnight later. Found Norfolk too much at Royal Ascot and has his sights lowered.

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