Epsom

Tomorrow, June 7, 2025FlatClass 11m

DOCKLANDS ran a cracker when second to subsequent Prix d'Ispahan runner-up Sardinian Warrior at Ascot on his return and this is a good opportunity for him to record his first success since the 2023 Britannia. Persica found the Lockinge at Newbury too demanding last time but he's a likeable type who should make much more of an impact back down in class. The unexposed Royal Playwright is the sole 3-y-o in the field and looks best of the others.

  • Docklands
  • Persica
  • Royal Playwright
1m Grp 3
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 3. Persica
    J: Ryan MooreT: Richard Hannon
    F: 01318-318
    Price History:
    2.88
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Progressive last year, bagging handicaps here (10f) and Sandown prior to landing a listed race at Ayr. Took another step forward when claiming the Earl of Sefton at Newmarket in April and it's probably best to overlook his latest run in the Lockinge. Expected to be bang there under a penalty.
  • 5. Docklands
    J: Richard KingscoteT: Harry Eustace
    F: 2227560-2
    Price History:
    3.20
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    Winless last season but showed how good he can be when runner-up in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. Ran a cracker when second to a smart one (clear of rest) at Ascot on return and big chance of getting back on the scoreboard.
  • 6. Ice Max
    J: Clifford LeeT: K. R. Burke
    F: 1145149-7
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    43
    Verdict
    Much improved last year, taking form to another level when winning Celebration Mile at Goodwood in August. Well below par next 3 starts, however, including in Group 2 at Sandown on return.
  • 9. Royal Playwright
    J: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew Balding
    F: 1328-39
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    23
    Verdict
    Best effort at 2 yrs when second in the Royal Lodge. Shaped better than the bare result both starts this season (given plenty to do in Dante at York last time). Does have a bit to find taking on older opposition for the first time but he remains unexposed.
  • 2. Geography
    J: Christophe SoumillonT: Peter Schiergen, Germany
    F: 1/471367-1
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    55
    Verdict
    Smart German raider who looked better than ever when a narrow winner of Group 3 at Dusseldorf on return in April. However, looks vulnerable under a penalty on British debut.
  • 7. Royal Dubai
    J: Rossa RyanT: Marco Botti
    F: 12463-554
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    Won twice in Meydan early last year and acquitted himself well in defeat in Group company last summer, including when second in this. Just respectable efforts at best so far in 2025, almost 5 lengths behind Docklands when fourth in listed race at Ascot 38 days ago.
  • 4. Cairo
    J: Kieran O'NeillT: Alice Haynes
    F: 8272-6262
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    visor and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    29
    Verdict
    Capable of smart form, as shown when second at big odds in Group 2 at Chester 4 weeks ago, well placed. However, balance of form makes him opposable. Change of headgear.
  • 8. Tyrrhenian Sea
    J: Jack MitchellT: Roger Varian
    F: 021/332-17
    Price History:
    29.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    Smart gelding who looked as good as ever when winning 4-runner listed race at Lingfield (8f, AW) in February. However, was comfortably held by a couple of these at Ascot last time and is still without a victory on turf.
  • 1. Brave Emperor
    J: Luke MorrisT: Archie Watson
    F: 797418-B5
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-11
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    55
    Verdict
    Has been a real money spinner on the continent for connections, adding another win to his tally in Group 3 at Milan in the autumn. However, below par since and looks firmly up against it under a penalty.
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