Group Two Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes Guide 2022

Won the G1 Sprint Cup on his last start in the UK. He ran creditably to finish 4th in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Del Mar towards the end of last season too.

However, his two most recent starts in Meydan have been very underwhelming. He finished second last twice, and didn’t appear to have many excuses. He does have some top notch form, but he needs to bounce back after two awful runs.

Has bundles of ability, though he tends to always leave some for himself! His last run was a cracker though, only just being denied by Double Or Bubble in a G3 at Newmarket.

With Ryan Moore booked (currently riding at around a 40% strike rate) he rates as one of the more likely winners, though often finds a few too good.

Last on his last two starts. He improved through the handicap ranks last year and took the G3 World Trophy Stakes towards the end of the season.

He will need to improve again to win or place, and his last two starts hardly inspire confidence. Best watched.

Ejtilaab is very consistent, and he’s done nothing but steadily improve throughout his racing career. He’s been busy since late December, running six times and only winning the once.

He does have good form on turf but some of his best form is on the AW. He will undoubtedly need to improve to take this as there are genuine G1 horses in here.

Admirable filly. Happy Romance has danced every dance for connections and was only beaten by the hugely talented A Case Of You, in the G1 Al Quoz sprint in Meydan towards the back end of March.

She has high class form and she’s hugely consistent, one of the likelier winners at a track she’s won at before.

Fairly bolted up - contrary to the winning distance - last time out. Highfield Princess travelled with a degree of purpose and ran out a ready winner over 7f on AW finals day.

There’s a question mark with regards today’s trip though, as 7f looks her optimum. She’s not without a good chance, but she’ll likely been found wanting.

Incredibly consistent, though doesn’t win all that often. He ran a good third on AW finals day at Newcastle and he was quite unlucky to win.

He’s a hold up horse with a potent change of gear so often needs a little luck. He will need a few of his rivals to faulter today though, as this represents a massive step up in class.

One of the more unexposed runners in this field, with only six runs to his name, and some exciting form on offer – he’s very interesting.

He won the Gimcrack as a 2yo and finished third in the Middle Park. He was then off the track for over a year and ran a cracker to finish second to Tis Marvellous.

He backed up that form with a closing third in the Champions Sprint at Ascot on Champions Day. Top quality form, and untold amounts of untapped potential. Exciting.

Dragon Symbol is a very useful horse, he was first past the post last year at Royal Ascot, but was demoted to second. He then hit the crossbar several times finishing; 2,2,3,4, in his next four runs.

You can forgive his last run on Champions Day at Ascot. It was the end of a gruelling season, he only made his racecourse debut in early March, then he ran 11 times. Top chance if ready to go.

A talented filly. Vadream has only had the nine starts, and she’s won two, including the G3 Bengough Stakes at Ascot on soft ground.

She’s another horse who would want some rain, and softer conditions. Vadream definitely hasn’t reached her ceiling of ability though, but she’s best watched today.

Found a rich vein of form in the middle of last season, he won at Royal Ascot and took G2/G3 races. He does have a preference for heavy ground, and all of his best form is on soft/heavy, so he would need some luck weather-wise.

Half a chance on form, though he’s taking on some classy rivals on ground that may be a worry. Best watched.