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Tomorrow, June 19, 2025FlatClass 27f

Hard to whittle the shortlist down but NEVER SO BRAVE is a low-mileage 4-y-o who should probably have made a winning start for Andrew Balding at Chester 3 weeks ago. There's definitely a bigger performance in him so he gets the nod in favour of Ramazan, who hasn't been seen to best effect this season and has been given a major chance by the assessor. Last year's decisive winner English Oak is clearly dangerous, with Gleneagle Bay also of firm interest.

  • Never So Brave
  • Ramazan
  • English Oak
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 12. English Oak
    J: James DoyleT: Ed Walker
    F: 14629-906
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    100
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Huge career best when bolting up in this race a year ago. Has lost his way a little since, though run over 1m at Newbury from a poor track position last time isn't a race to judge him harshly on. Cheekpieces on for the first time and he's clearly a very dangerous opponent.
  • 26. Gleneagle Bay
    J: David EganT: Stephen Thorne, Ireland
    F: 15222-53
    Price History:
    6.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    Went close in big-field handicaps at Leopardstown (7f, good) and the Curragh (1m, good to soft) last autumn. Travelled well long way when fifth of 27 on Curragh reappearance in March and confirmed he's on the up when shaping really well in third in the Victoria Cup in May. Not yet exposed.
  • 1. Roi De France
    J: Ryan MooreT: John & Thady Gosden
    F: 12012-326
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    105
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    Back on the up since disappointing in the Cambridgeshire, producing a smart handicap performance when second of 14 at Newcastle (1m) on Good Friday. Plugged on for sixth in the Victoria Cup over C&D and needs a good test kept to this trip, though cheekpieces may help him travel with more zest.
  • 3. Never So Brave
    J: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew Balding
    F: 2/116720-2
    Price History:
    9.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    105
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Back-to-back winner last spring for Sir Michael Stoute and having moved yards (gelded) he looked an unlucky loser at Chester 3 weeks ago, having to wait for a gap before coming up a nose short. Raised 4 lb but he's of major interest.
  • 14. Oliver Show
    J: Billy LoughnaneT: George Boughey
    F: 01319-422
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    99
    Days Since Last Run:
    82
    Verdict
    Landed 3 AW wins for this yard last year and fit from Bahrain and produced a career-best effort when mugged on the line in the Lincoln. Off the track since, but a well-run 7f should suit and revised mark looks perfectly fair. Since had a breathing operation.
  • 5. Witch Hunter
    J: Sean LeveyT: Richard Hannon
    F: 63-626070
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    103
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Eighteen runs since last win in 2023 and does need everything to fall right given run style. That certainly didn't happen when well backed at Chester 3 weeks ago (hampered) but this straight 7f looks more his thing.
  • 21. Ramazan
    J: Warren FentimanT: Richard Fahey
    F: 82030-600
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    36
    Verdict
    Smart performer at his best and, though winless last term, he was runner-up twice in big handicaps, latterly going close in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon in August. Not seen to best effect all 3 starts this season and assessor has given him every chance. Well-run race right up his street.
  • 31. Treasure Time
    J: ReserveT: William Haggas
    F: 2/4512514-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    278
    Verdict
    Time Test gelding who gained deserved compensation for his luckless Goodwood fifth when doubling his tally in handicap at York's Ebor Meeting last summer. Signed off with a good fourth at Doncaster in September and while he's been off since, he's in expert hands. Engaged 5.00 here Weds. RESERVE.
  • 32. Lou Lous Gift
    J: ReserveT: William Haggas
    F: 321/312-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    341
    Verdict
    Won 6f Newcastle novice in November 2023 and confirmed the promise of her reappearance (strong form) when landing the odds at Newmarket in June the following year. Progressed again when second back there a month later but off since. RESERVE.
  • 24. Akkadian Thunder
    J: William James LeeT: David O'Meara
    F: 10283-871
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    12
    Verdict
    Shaped well several times over C&D and confirmed he's better than ever when landing 14-runner handicap at Doncaster 12 days ago, dwelling at the start but had plenty in hand by the line. 6 lb rise shouldn't prevent a bold follow-up bid.
  • 29. Billyjoh
    J: Frederick LarsonT: Michael Appleby
    F: 23004-832
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    12
    Verdict
    Hasn't won on turf since debut but plenty of solid efforts in high-end handicaps last summer and he stuck to his task really well when 1½ lengths second of 14 to Akkadian Thunder in handicap at Doncaster 12 days ago. Nudged up 2 lb but he's clearly in good order.
  • 27. Fifty Nifty
    J: Jamie SpencerT: Tom Clover
    F: 1541-26
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    Won 2 of his 4 starts at 3 yrs and took another step forward when second in 7-runner handicap at Newmarket on reappearance (7f). Too free back over the same C&D, heavily eased off so bounce back required.
  • 25. Mirsky
    J: Tom MarquandT: David O'Meara
    F: 28589-811
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Caught the eye on several occasions last term and, with a reappearance run behind him, justified good support to open his account for David O'Meara at Thirsk (1m) last month. Took the rise in grade in his stride when following up at Epsom a fortnight ago and a 5 lb rise looks perfectly fair.
  • 18. No Retreat
    J: Callum ShepherdT: George Scott
    F: 322-22123
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    26
    Verdict
    Useful colt who had a productive spell in Dubai for Fawzi Nass earlier this year, including a 7f handicap win in February. Gelded ahead debut for new yard and ran a cracker when third at Haydock. Tongue tie back on and cheekpieces fitted for the first time.
  • 28. Divine Libra
    J: James McDonaldT: Charles Hills
    F: 360820-65
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Chester winner a year ago and shaped as though back in reasonable nick back at that venue last month, left with too much to do from a poor draw and also denied a clear run.
  • 10. Holguin
    J: William BuickT: Hamad Al Jehani
    F: 931749-93
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    100
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Ex Andrew Balding inmate who was campaigned abroad last year for A. De Mieulle, winning once. First run for new yard when very good ¾-length third of 13 to Myal in handicap at Chester (7f, good, 18/1) 19 days ago, held when hampered close home.
  • 6. Array
    J: C. T. KeaneT: Andrew Balding
    F: 221317/35
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    102
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    Useful colt who won the Mill Reef on heavy ground at Newbury at 2 yrs. Missed the following season but shaped as if retaining all his ability back from 18 months off when third in a novice at Thirsk in April. Last of 5 in a listed race since but retains some potential on handicap debut.
  • 11. Myal
    J: Rossa RyanT: Steph Hollinshead
    F: 1111-3181
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    100
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Continued upward trajectory for win number 5 at Haydock in April and having raced closer to the pace than ideal in the Victoria Cup over C&D, he produced another career-best effort at Haydock. Far from certain to uphold the from with Never So Brave, though.
  • 13. Jayyash
    J: Mickael BarzalonaT: Hamad Al Jehani
    F: 2338-1933
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-7
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    100
    Days Since Last Run:
    71
    Verdict
    Novice winner for John & Thady Gosden in 2024 and doubled career tally at Al Uqda in January for new yard. Sound-enough efforts at that venue during the spring but this mark demands a huge career-best performance.
  • 20. Cerulean Bay
    J: David ProbertT: David O'Meara
    F: 21117-705
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Racked up a hat-trick over 7f last summer. Low-key start to this campaign but much more like when fifth to Myal at Chester, albeit he was seen to better effect than a few re-opposing rivals in that race.
  • 22. Spangled Mac
    J: D. B. McMonagleT: George Boughey
    F: 478-10505
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    74
    Verdict
    Added to tally in Bahrain over 6f in January but fifth is the best he's managed since, including back in Britain at Southwell in April. Shaped that day as though worth another go at 7f and cheekpieces are on having undergone breathing operation.
  • 30. Gorak
    J: ReserveT: Charlie Fellowes
    F: 200330-26
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    94
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Winless in 2024 but produced some fine efforts in defeat and returned with a very good second of 10 in handicap at Haydock (7f, good to firm). Backward step at Chester since and this no easy race to bounce back in. Mid-field in this 12 months ago. RESERVE.
  • 9. Northern Express
    J: Paul MulrennanT: Michael Dods
    F: 52182-588
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    101
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    7-y-o is a credit to connections, winning the valuable International over C&D in first-time cheekpieces last summer. Not at his best in 3 outings this year, though mid-field effort at York with the headgear on was more like and he's now below that winning mark.
  • 15. Inside Matters
    J: Daniel TudhopeT: David O'Meara
    F: 423/1-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    362
    Verdict
    Third in Preis des Winterfavoriten at Cologne on final start in 2023. Didn't need to improve when won 17-runner maiden at Compiegne by ¾ length from Zeolakis on sole start following season. Sold from Henk Grewe €145,000 and gelded/breathing operation since last seen. Mark looks very stiff.
  • 17. Apiarist
    J: Tom EavesT: Kevin Ryan
    F: 41-216103
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    62
    Verdict
    Has had a productive time on AW this winter, winning for a third time when getting on top towards the finish over 7f at Southwell in February. Failed to translate his form to turf when disappointing in the Lincoln and while he got back on track at Newcastle, he does have to prove himself on grass.
  • 7. Two Tempting
    J: Rob HornbyT: Jonathan Portman
    F: 710-50418
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    101
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Enjoyed a fine 2024, winning 5 times in all and looked as good as ever this spring, making most of plum draw when enhancing his strike rate in 14-runner handicap at Chester (7.6f) in May. Weakened before revised mark became an issue an Epsom so needs to bounce back down in trip.
  • 16. Yorkshire
    J: Callum RodriguezT: Edward Bethell
    F: 00211-514
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    54
    Verdict
    Enhanced already good strike rate with win number 6 in 7-runner handicap at Kempton (7f) in April, just holding on but better than ever in the process. Continued the excellent work on turf later that month and same mark here back from a break.
  • 4. Aafoor
    J: Szczepan MazurT: M. H. K Al Attiyah, Qatar
    F: 2124-1157
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    105
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Good second in 1m Newmarket handicap last summer and since enjoyed a productive winter campaign in the Middle East, winning 3 times along with a good fourth in the Qatar Derby towards the end of December. Found the Brigadier Gerard all too much 3 weeks ago and this more suitable.
  • 19. Thunder Ball
    J: J. M. SheridanT: Brian Toomey
    F: 1d71/74002-
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-4
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    267
    Verdict
    Fourth in the 2023 Britannia before signing off with a decisive success at Goodwood in October of that year. Down in the weights and returned to form at latter venue when second in September but off since and has left Paul and Oliver Cole.
  • 23. Run Boy Run
    J: George WoodT: Richard Spencer
    F: 6413-2242
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    95
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Underlined his consistency by hitting the frame all 4 starts over 6f this season, just about better than ever when second at Newbury a month ago. Does stay this far but dominating this field over 7f is a big ask.
  • 8. Watch My Tracer
    J: Daniel MuscuttT: George Scott
    F: 3/10601-40
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    101
    Days Since Last Run:
    139
    Verdict
    Fitted with a hood when making no impression in the Britannia at the meeting a year ago but well prepared to win a handicap at Sakhir 6 months later. Heavy defeat at that venue when last seen in January and current mark leaves no margin for error.
  • 2. Tarkhan
    J: Saffie OsborneT: Jamie Osborne
    F: 5331113-9
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    105
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Useful performer who completed a hat-trick in Munich listed event (6.5f) in October. Solid third in Group 2 at Milan on final start for Roland Dzubasz but judged on UK debut at Chester last month, his mark looks too high. Blinkers reached for.
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