Newmarket
Today, April 16, 2025FlatClass 16f
Verdict
Verdict
Charlie Appleby's ROMANTIC STYLE looked well suited by reverting to a sprint distance when scoring impressively at Meydan in the winter and this smart filly can add to an earlier C&D victory here. The most likeable Apollo One could emerge as the main danger given he goes well fresh, although the thriving Royal Zabeel and Ayr Gold Cup victor Lethal Levi can also have a say in a cracking Abernant.
Romantic Style
Apollo One
Royal Zabeel
6f Grp 3
6f Grp 3
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 7. Romantic StyleJ: William BuickT: Charlie ApplebyF: 711/140-21
- Price History:
- 2.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 75
VerdictSmart filly who posted her best effort reverted to 6f when comfortably bagging 10-runner listed race at Meydan in January by 2½ lengths from Haasim. This C&D winner is a big player with relatively few miles still on the clock. 
6. SajirJ: Oisin MurphyT: A. Fabre, FranceF: 261/1345-1- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 38
VerdictUseful French colt who made a winning return when landing the odds in 6-runner conditions event at Chantilly (6.5f) last month. Still low mileage so he can't be dismissed for top yard.- 1. Apollo OneJ: Daniel TudhopeT: P. Charalambous & J. ClutterbuckF: 0/2362821-
- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 193
VerdictMost likeable and reliable sprinter who came second in the Portland at Doncaster before signing off for 2024 with victory in Bengough Stakes at Ascot (6f, good) by length from Jarraaf. Has gone well fresh so he's not taken lightly on his return. 
3. Lethal LeviJ: Clifford LeeT: K. R. BurkeF: 80142011-- Price History:
- 8.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 207
VerdictRevived by blinkers and ended last term on the up with success in 25-runner Ayr Gold Cup in September, forging clear to score by 3 lengths. Very much one to consider despite stepping up in grade.
5. Run To FreedomJ: Trevor WhelanT: Henry CandyF: 419205/0-- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 363
VerdictA smart winning sprinter in 2023 when also a fine runner-up in the July Cup at Newmarket. Off since coming in only 11th in this event 12 months ago though so he has his fitness to prove.- 4. Royal ZabeelJ: Alistair RawlinsonT: Michael ApplebyF: 8/0321-121
- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictThriving for his current yard and he made it 2-3 this year with a career best in 7-runner listed race at Wolverhampton (7f) 39 days ago by ¾ length from Witch Hunter. Well in the mix. 
2. Grand GreyJ: Jamie SpencerT: Kevin RyanF: 3/1543340-- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 192
VerdictA useful and reliable Italian 6f winner in 2024 for Gianluca Bietolini. Starts out here for last year's winning yard so needs considering.- Unnamed Favourite
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