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Royal Ascot

Friday, June 20, 2025FlatClass 16f

Charlie Appleby's SHADOW OF LIGHT met with defeat for just the second time when third to stablemate Ruling Court in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket but is fancied to resume winning ways with this drop back in trip a likely plus for last year's Middle Park winner. Speedy Irish filly Babouche easily bagged the Lacken Stakes at Naas last time so rates a big threat though, while Poule d'Essai des Poulins runner-up Jonquil and US raider Shisospicy both command plenty of respect too.

  • Shadow Of Light
  • Babouche
  • Jonquil
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 9. Shadow Of Light
    J: William BuickT: Charlie Appleby
    F: 11211-3
    Price History:
    2.88
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    48
    Verdict
    One of last season's leading 2-y-os, winning the Middle Park and Dewhurst at Newmarket. Resumed with a very good length third of 11 to Ruling Court in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. Speedy sort who rates a big player back down in trip.
  • 14. Babouche
    J: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
    F: 1114-41
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Won first 3 starts at 2, notably Group 1 Phoenix at the Curragh, and she easily resumed winning ways in Lacken Stakes at Naas (5.9f, good) 33 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Whistlejacket, impressing with how she went through the race before quickly settling matters when asked. Leading player.
  • 8. Jonquil
    J: Christophe SoumillonT: Andrew Balding
    F: 16-12
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    40
    Verdict
    Debut winner for Sir Michael Stoute last August. Much improved for current yard this term, landing Greenham Stakes at Newbury before an excellent head second of 16 to Henri Matisse in Poule d'Essai des Poulains at Longchamp. Merits serious consideration back in trip.
  • 7. Ides Of March
    J: W. M. LordanT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 43117-22
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Dual 6f winner as a juvenile who has matched that form this year, a good 1¾ lengths second of 10 to Symbol of Honour in listed race at Newbury (6f, firm) 34 days ago. In the mix again.
  • 12. Whistlejacket
    J: Ryan MooreT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 412125-12
    Price History:
    10.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Smart colt won 3 times at 2 yrs, notably July Stakes at Newmarket and Prix Morny at Deauville. Defied Group 1 penalty in listed race at Navan on return and not discredited when 2¾ lengths second of 6 to Babouche in Lacken Stakes at Naas (5.9f) 33 days ago. Considered.
  • 5. Big Mojo
    J: Hollie DoyleT: Michael Appleby
    F: 21424-14
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Landed Pavilion over C&D in April from Diablo Rojo and Ain't Nobody and followed it with a respectable 1½ lengths fourth of 9 to Symbol of Honour in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago, conceding first run. Possibilities.
  • 3. Arizona Blaze
    J: David EganT: Adrian Murray, Ireland
    F: 3242-1316
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Useful and consistent juvenile who has taken his form up another notch this year, winning a 5f Dundalk conditions event and 5.5 Chantilly Group 3. Only sixth of 9 to Symbol of Honour in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago so needs to bounce back.
  • 18. Rayevka
    J: Mickael BarzalonaT: Francis-Henri Graffard, France
    F: 216-41
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Smart French filly who comes here on the back of victory in 10-runner listed race at Chantilly (6f, good) 19 days ago by 3 lengths from Apollo Fountain. Shouldn't be underestimated.
  • 20. Shisospicy
    J: Oisin MurphyT: Jose D'Angelo, USA
    F: 13-2111
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    blinkers and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Smart filly who easily completed a hat-trick in 13-runner Grade 3 event at Churchill Downs (5.5f, firm) 41 days ago by 4¼ lengths from Kilwin. This US raider can't be dismissed.
  • 16. Lady With The Lamp
    J: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 316318-11
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    50
    Verdict
    Useful filly who went 2-2 this year in 12-runner listed race at Chelmsford City (6f) 50 days ago by neck from Hold A Dream. No forlorn hope.
  • 11. Strong Warrior
    J: Oisin James OrrT: Richard Fahey
    F: 1-12
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    18
    Verdict
    Improving son of Mehmas who bagged 6f novice at Pontefract in April. Excellent second of 9 in handicap at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago. Has more to offer but this is a difficult ask.
  • 4. Berkshire Whisper
    J: Kieran ShoemarkT: Andrew Balding
    F: 21114
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Bagged a third win on AW in 6f handicap at Newcastle in April. Backed it up with a good fourth of 10 to Symbol of Honour in listed race at Newbury (6f, firm) 34 days ago. Plenty to find on form here though.
  • 21. Sky Majesty
    J: Tom MarquandT: William Haggas
    F: 111-3
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    63
    Verdict
    Went unbeaten in three runs at 2yrs, signing off with success in 6f Group 2 at Chantilly. Below-par third of 7 to Sayidah Dariyan in conditions stakes at Chelmsford City (6f) 63 days ago so needs to bounce back.
  • 13. Arabian Dusk
    J: Harry DaviesT: Simon & Ed Crisford
    F: 23173-452
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Won the Group 2 Duchess of Cambridge at Newmarket last July and also third in the Cheveley Park there. Got right back on track when a short-head second of 9 to Symbol of Honour in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to firm) 27 days ago. Enters calculations.
  • 17. Leovanni
    J: James DoyleT: K. R. Burke
    F: 1137-4
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    20
    Verdict
    Ready winner of the Queen Mary here in 2024. Shaped well after 8 months off when 1½ lengths fourth of 8 to Balmoral Lady in listed race at Haydock (5f, good) 20 days ago. Can build on that so needs considering at big odds.
  • 19. Sayidah Dariyan
    J: Billy LoughnaneT: Richard Hughes
    F: 316-13
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    34
    Verdict
    Progressive type who resumed with win in 6f conditions event at Chelmsford City in April. Very good 2 lengths third of 10 to Symbol of Honour in listed race at Newbury (6f) 34 days ago. This demands a clear personal best though.
  • 6. Diablo Rojo
    J: Rossa RyanT: Raphael Freire
    F: 16-142
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    visor and tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    51
    Verdict
    Dual 6f winner who arrives on the up, a very good ½-length second of 10 to Big Mojo in Pavilion over C&D in April. Not ruled out with visor added.
  • 22. Time For Sandals
    J: Richard KingscoteT: Harry Eustace
    F: 132-32
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Winless since her debut but she advanced her form when a head second of 8 to Woodshauna in Prix Texanita at Chantilly (6f, good to soft) 35 days ago. More is required here however.
  • 1. Aint Nobody
    J: Tom EavesT: Kevin Ryan
    F: 1166-35
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    27
    Verdict
    Landed 5f Listed Windsor Castle here last year and has bettered that form this spring when third in Pavilion here and fifth of 9 to Symbol of Honour in Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock. Not ruled out for last year's winning yard.
  • 10. Soldiers Heart
    J: Callum ShepherdT: Simon & Ed Crisford
    F: 21811-5
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    A three-time 5f/6f winner at 2yrs and he returned with a respectable 5 lengths fifth of 10 to Rayevka in listed race at Chantilly (6f, good) 19 days ago. This demands a lot more however.
  • 15. Carla Ridge
    J: C. D. HayesT: Eddie & Patrick Harty, Ireland
    F: 01-43
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Landed 6f Naas maiden in September and much improved this season, 2¾ lengths third of 6 to Babouche in Lacken Stakes at Naas (5.9f, good) 33 days ago. Needs another step forward here though.
  • 2. Arabie
    J: Clifford LeeT: K. R. Burke
    F: 21114-454
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    0
    Days Since Last Run:
    19
    Verdict
    Won a pair of 6f Group races at Chantilly last summer. Also a good fourth in the Morny at Deauville in August but not quite at that level this term, blinkered when fourth in listed race at Chantilly (6f, good) 19 days ago. Faces an uphill task.
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