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Today, FlatClass 16f

The combination of the drop back in trip and ease in class could be just what QUINAULT needs. Indeed, the 5-y-o was successful on his latest run in Group 3 company at York in June and has subsequently been finding 7f too stiff a test in higher-grade races. He may well have most to fear from the 2024 and 2023 winners of this race, Apollo One and Annaf respectively, while cases can also be made for last month's York listed 1-3 Elmonjed and Prince of India.

  • Quinault
  • Apollo One
  • Annaf
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 3. Apollo One
    J: Paul MulrennanT: P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck
    F: 21-775092
    Price History:
    5.50
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Several solid efforts in major sprint handicaps last term, a campaign that culminated in a victory in this race 12 months ago. Produced by far his best effort of 2025 so far when a fine second under a big weight in the Portland at Doncaster (5.6f, good) and another bold show could be on the way.
  • 7. Prince Of India
    J: Jamie SpencerT: Marco Botti
    F: 4-1212113
    Price History:
    4.75
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Has gone through the gears this season, kicking off with an AW novice success in March prior to a cracking run in handicaps, winning 3 (including over this C&D) and runner-up twice. Further progress when a close third in York listed race won by Elmonjed last time and this stiffer track will help.
  • 1. Quinault
    J: Marco GhianiT: Stuart Williams
    F: 3-3701405
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    hood and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Likeable front runner who produced a career best when winning the Group 3 Criterion Stakes at York in June. Not in quite the same form since, but dropping back to 6f looks a good move (has been running out of steam late on over 7f) and he's one for the shortlist.
  • 4. Elmonjed
    J: Cieren FallonT: William Haggas
    F: 1-4421021
    Price History:
    7.50
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Save for finishing down the field in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood in August (raced on the 'wrong' side that day), he hasn't done much wrong this season. Last month's York listed success (6f, good to firm) represented a career-best and he has to enter calculations.
  • 2. Annaf
    J: Daniel MuscuttT: Michael Appleby
    F: 33027070
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Smart performer who landed the 2023 renewal of this and while he's won just once from 16 subsequent starts, a reproduction of form such as his close-call in the Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle at the end of June would give him a serious chance.
  • 10. Jabaara
    J: Silvestre De SousaT: Roger Varian
    F: 1d-4621556
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Proved at least as good as ever when winning a listed race at Musselburgh (7f, good to firm) in June, but she hasn't scaled those heights in 3 subsequent appearances. Others make more appeal from a win point of view.
  • 5. Run Boy Run
    J: George WoodT: Richard Spencer
    F: 42964041
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    visor
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Has barely put a foot wrong this year, producing any number of solid efforts in defeat prior to a game, all-the-way success in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) last month. Should give another good account, but he will need to raise his game another notch now moving into Group company.
  • 14. Celandine
    J: Kieran ShoemarkT: Ed Walker
    F: 13415-329
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    43
    Verdict
    Winner of the Lowther at 2 yrs and resumed with a good third in a Group 3 back at York in July. Has followed that with a near-miss in a Chester listed race and a respectable mid-field finish in the Nunthorpe, but more will nevertheless be needed if she's to land this prize.
  • 8. Tuco Salamanca
    J: Edward GreatrexT: Ollie Sangster
    F: 42381159
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    1
    Verdict
    Runner-up over C&D earlier in the season and has progressed since, landing a 6f double at York/Newcastle prior to shaping much better than the result when fifth in a valuable 23-runner handicap at the Curragh last time. Engaged 4.40 here Friday.
  • 12. Nariko
    J: Charles BishopT: Hugo Palmer
    F: 44112-110
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Progressive last term and raised her game again when winning handicaps at Goodwood and Hamilton on first 2 starts of present campaign. A line can be drawn through her latest effort in the Ayr Silver Cup, but she looks up against it now stepping into Group 3 company in first-time cheekpieces.
  • 11. Lou Lous Gift
    J: Billy GarrittyT: William Haggas
    F: 1/312-6810
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Generally progressive and resumed winning ways back in handicap company over 7f at Newbury on penultimate start. However, he has barely beaten a rival home in 2 starts at this level and yard saddles a stronger candidate in Elmonjed.
  • 13. Tiger Bay
    J: Joe LeavyT: Henry Candy
    F: 2236-198B
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Much improved to win 6f Newmarket listed race in May, but she hasn't matched that form since and was beating a retreat at the time of being brought down in the York race won by Elmonjed last time.
  • 6. Kullazain
    J: Clifford LeeT: James Tate
    F: 313-957
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Useful 5f winner at 2 yrs and, having struggled in a Haydock Group 2 on return in May, he has shown himself in a better light in 5f handicaps the last twice. However, a significant step forward will be needed if he's to play a leading role in the finish.
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  • 9. Alfa Kellenic
    J: Dougie CostelloT: Ivan Furtado
    F: 1111115-0
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Enjoyed fine campaign for Craig Lidster in 2024, winning 5 handicaps on the bounce at up to 7f. Should come on for her belated seasonal reappearance/yard debut in last month's Ayr Gold Cup, but this first foray into Group company could prove a bridge too far.

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