Winner of the Winter Derby and most recently the Tattersalls Gold Cup (G1). He has taken his form to a new level this year, and he won in good fashion last time out, displaying real determination to win. This is a competitive race, but he’s in there pitching with very sound form claims.
He may well find one or two too good though.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/23 | RAN | 10 | Sft | 9-4 | 11 |
| 18/03/23 | MOO | 8 | Gd | 9-4 | 15 |
| 02/10/22 | LON | 12 | VSft | 9-5 | 9 |
| 10/09/22 | LEO | 10 | Sft | 9-9 | 6 |
| 02/07/22 | SAN | 10 | GF | 9-9 | 6 |
Couldn’t beat State Of Rest last time out at Royal Ascot in the Prince Of Wales Stakes, but State Of Rest is a proper G1 horse who doesn’t get the credit he deserves, so Bay Bridge’s run can’t be too much of a disappointment.
Bay Bridge has the beating of a few of these on form, and he’s ran well here before, top chance.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/06/23 | ASC | 10 | Gd | 9-2 | 5 |
| 28/05/23 | CUR | 10.5 | Gd | 9-5 | 2 |
| 30/04/23 | LON | 10.5 | VSft | 9-2 | 3 |
| 15/10/22 | ASC | 10 | GS | 9-7 | 1 |
| 02/07/22 | SAN | 10 | GF | 9-9 | 5 |
Underwhelming on home soil this season, all of his best efforts recently have been in Meydan. He was last of 5 last time out in the Prince Of Wales Stakes, and prior to that he ran below par in the Tattersalls Gold Cup too.
He will need to reverse the form with a few, and he doesn’t exactly inspire confidence. Will need to leave his recent efforts behind him.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/02/23 | LIN | 10 | St | 9-2 | 1 |
| 02/07/22 | SAN | 10 | GF | 9-9 | 4 |
| 15/06/22 | ASC | 10 | GF | 9-2 | 5 |
| 22/05/22 | CUR | 10.5 | Gd | 9-5 | 4 |
| 26/03/22 | MEY | 9 | Gd | 9-0 | 1 |
Not seen since his poor showing in the Saudi Cup in February, finishing last of 14. Prior to that, he was hugely progressive, and he’d ran extremely well in G1 company.
If he can re-discover the same form that led to his runaway win in last year’s Juddmonte Stakes, he will be feared, but that’s a big ask, judged on Saudi Cup run along with the layoff.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/10/22 | LON | 12 | VSft | 9-5 | 13 |
| 10/09/22 | LEO | 10 | Sft | 9-9 | 4 |
| 17/08/22 | YOR | 10.5 | Gd | 9-8 | 2 |
| 23/07/22 | ASC | 12 | GF | 9-9 | 3 |
| 02/07/22 | SAN | 10 | GF | 9-9 | 2 |
3y/o, so he will receive a handy weight allowance. He was Champion 2y/o last year, and unbeaten prior to the 2000 Guineas.
He finished second to subsequent St James’ Palace winner Coroebus, then, Native Trail won the Irish equivalent on his next start.
This trip looks to be well within range and if he stays the extra distance today he’s in with a huge shout. Massive player.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/23 | NMK | 8 | Gd | 9-3 | 2 |
| 17/08/22 | YOR | 10.5 | Gd | 9-1 | 5 |
| 02/07/22 | SAN | 10 | GF | 8-13 | 3 |
| 21/05/22 | CUR | 8 | Gd/Y | 9-2 | 1 |
| 30/04/22 | NMK | 8 | Gd | 9-0 | 2 |
French horse who’s only been beaten twice. He won the French Derby last time out by 5L in impressive fashion, he really stamped his class and confirmed himself as a top horse there.
The way he travelled and quickened up towards the business end of the race really sticks out in the memory, he could be anything, but this is a good race. Hugely interesting.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/04/23 | LON | 10.5 | VSft | 9-2 | 4 |
| 02/10/22 | LON | 12 | VSft | 8-13 | 2 |
| 10/09/22 | LEO | 10 | Sft | 9-3 | 3 |
| 02/07/22 | SAN | 10 | GF | 8-13 | 1 |
| 05/06/22 | CHA | 10.5 | Sft | 9-2 | 1 |
