Ascot
Today, FlatClass 17fSoft
Verdict
Verdict
Successful in listed company at Deauville during the spring, BRIGHT THUNDER arrives on the back of a solid second in Group 3 company at Doncaster 3 weeks ago, that despite having to make her challenge away from the best of the pace. She gets the vote to concede weight all round back down in class. Cajole leaves the impression there's a bigger effort in her locker, while Miss Nightfall, Dubai Treasure and Flight are a trio of others to note.
Bright Thunder
Cajole
Miss Nightfall
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Bright ThunderJ: Clifford LeeT: K. R. BurkeF: 6-5321352
- Price History:
- 3.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictProduced a career best when opening her account for the season in listed event at Deauville (1m, good to soft) in July and good placed efforts on 2 of her 3 starts in Group 3 company since, latterly when runner-up in Sceptre Stakes at Doncaster (7f) 3 weeks ago. Lead player once more. - 15. Miss NightfallJ: Daniel MuscuttT: James FanshaweF: 132-26345
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictPromising second in Goodwood handicap on reappearance in May and largely creditable efforts in defeat since, not looking out of place at this level when fifth of 18 in Sceptre Stakes at Doncaster (7f) 3 weeks ago, that despite being caught further back than ideal. Not discounted. 
16. NardraJ: Cieren FallonT: William HaggasF: 1-52- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 91
VerdictWon impressively on debut at Haydock over 6f last autumn and resumed from 7 months off with a good fifth in the Nell Gwyn at Newmarket (7f) back in April. Subsequent Leicester novice second in July has to go down as disappointing but she's been given a break ahead of this.- 9. CajoleJ: Tyler HeardT: John & Thady GosdenF: 4122254
- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictOff the mark at Newcastle on second outing and has improved since, finishing second in the Sandringham at Royal Ascot and Sandown listed event during the summer. Wasn't disgraced on ground that was probably too slow for her back at Sandown (1m, soft) last time and she's one to consider. 
13. FlightJ: Jamie SpencerT: Ollie SangsterF: 2133-2680- Price History:
- 10.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
Verdict7f winner at 2 yrs and she ran a cracker after 7 months off when second behind Desert Flower in 1000 Guineas at Newmarket in May. Unable to confirm that form in trio of subsequent runs, eased off when eleventh of 13 in Atalanta Stakes at Sandown (1m) 5 weeks ago. Needs to get back on track here.
11. Dash Of AzureJ: Edward GreatrexT: Ralph BeckettF: 222-15701- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictBlue Point filly who proved her opening mark lenient when scoring on return at Kempton (7f) in May. Didn't really have the rub of the green next 3 starts but back on the up when successful in 11-runner handicap at Thirsk (7f) 4 weeks ago. Not without each-way hope in this company.
10. CirciosJ: Joe LeavyT: Ralph BeckettF: 221- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 66
VerdictKingman filly who has run to a fairly useful level in a trio of maiden/novice runs, making the most of a good opportunity when easily bagging 9-runner contest at Redcar (7f) 66 days ago. This is a much taller ask but she's bred to be smart and interesting her top stable pitch her in here.
8. SunfallJ: Charles BishopT: David O'MearaF: 133101-99- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictFour-time winner for William Haggas last year, signing off with success in this race 12 months ago. Things seemingly haven't been plain sailing to have been seen only twice since, equipped with a tongue strap when midfield in Sceptre Stakes 3 weeks ago.
5. Fair PointJ: Marco GhianiT: Ralph BeckettF: 3120-9200- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictUseful course winner who wasn't far off her best when second in listed company at Chelmsford (7f) in July. However, some way below that level in Group 3s at Sandown/Doncaster more recently and application of first-time blinkers needs to have positive effect now.
6. Love DynastyJ: George WoodT: Kevin RyanF: 1/1-- Price History:
- 23.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 345
VerdictDubawi filly who impressed when making a winning debut at Newmarket (7f, heavy) in Autumn 2023 and made light of a 12-month absence to make it 2-2 at Nottingham this time last year. Absent/switched yards ahead of this and she remains with potential for all this is her most demanding assignment.
2. ArollaJ: Paul MulrennanT: Harry CharltonF: 1186-2077- Price History:
- 36.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictLooked promising when winning first 2 starts last term and step back in the right direction when runner-up in a listed contest on return at Musselburgh. However. hasn't really gone on again since, below best when seventh in Sceptre Stakes at Doncaster (7f) 20 days ago. Needs to pull out more.
12. Ellaria SandJ: Dougie CostelloT: Ollie SangsterF: 3951-4983- Price History:
- 31.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictDual winner at 2 yrs including at listed level. Low-key start to present campaign back in the spring but got herself back on track following a 3-month absence when third of 11 on handicap debut at Sandown (7f) 5 weeks ago. Tongue tie applied back up in class and she now needs to build on that.
7. Queens ReignJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Ed WalkerF: 3272-2758- Price History:
- 34.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictWent close in listed race at Longchamp on return in the spring but failed to build on that next 3 starts, eighth of 18 in Sceptre Stakes at Doncaster (7f) 3 weeks ago. Work to do if she's to make the breakthrough in this company.
3. BellaphinaJ: Jack KearneyT: John Andrew Kinsella, IrelandF: 4-3415384- Price History:
- 51.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictUseful mare who has looked better than ever this year, resuming winning ways in 12-runner handicap at the Curragh (7f) in June. Has seemingly had limitations exposed in Group/listed company since though, and she looks to have her work cut out again.
14. Magic BasmaJ: Billy GarrittyT: Kevin RyanF: 127-04524- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictCarlisle maiden scorer on debut last summer who has acquitted herself with credit in stronger company since, equipped with cheekpieces when fourth of 12 in listed company at Ayr (5.5f) 2 weeks ago. Remains unexposed at 7f but she needs to find improvement if she's to land this.- Unnamed Favourite
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4. Dubai TreasureJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Saeed bin SuroorF: 23/1-1418- Price History:
- 19.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictLow-mileage filly who has progressed into a useful sort this campaign, showing plenty of dash to resume winning ways in good style at Goodwood (6f) in July. Disappointed for the first time when down the field in listed Hopeful Stakes at Newmarket (6f) but certainly not one to be writing off.