One of the outsiders here and for good reason. He's only won the one to date, at Ayr as a 2yo. He was a decent 2nd at Bath on his seasonal reappearance, and it looks like this extra distance could suit.
He has to improve to get anywhere near some of these though.
One of the most exposed in the field. He's been last in every start so far this year so that doesn't exactly inspire confidence.
Looking back on his 2yo form though does give a glimmer of hope.. he beat Westover and some other half decent horses.
However, he will need to prove his worth here.
Trainer does brilliantly with this sort of horse. However, Anchorage simply must improve to win this, he's 1/7 to date, but has hinted that longer trips could well be the answer.
He has some work to do to win, but the distance can only help.
Third last time out in the Cheshire Oaks, and she was caught waiting for room at a vital stage in the race. That's probably her best run to date, and throughout her career, the further she's gone, the better she's looked.
She'll need to raise her game here, but the extra distance is sure to suit.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/10/23 | NMK | 18 | Sft | 8-11 | 8 |
| 27/09/23 | GOO | 14 | Sft | 9-12 | 3 |
| 04/08/23 | GOO | 20.5 | Sft | 9-0 | 8 |
| 24/06/23 | ASC | 21.5 | GF | 8-12 | 4 |
| 27/05/23 | YOR | 14 | GF | 9-2 | 4 |
Hafit has some of the best form on offer here, despite not winning since his first start. He has ran well this season, but he does look a shade frustrating.
He's clearly lots of class and he's regally bred. He will need to improve again to go and win, but it wouldn't be a total shock should he do so.
Smacks as the type that "could be anything". He won on debut at Nottingham over just further than a mile, and he backed up the form by winning as he liked at Newcastle next time out.
The form of that race has worked out well and he looks to have a major chance. Classy sort.
Winner last time out in good style at Naas. He beat Shark Bay there by 5L, and he seemed to stamp his dominance more and more as the race went on.
He will need to improve, as some of these have danced in better company, but he's well bred and in top hands to progress.
Rapidly improving Awtaad gelding, he won a class 3 handicap last time out at York, from Wild Crusade in second. He has been winning in handicap company, but he's entitled to have a go here.
There's a lingering doubt on whether he's up to this task just yet though. Tough sort, but maybe outclassed?
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/23 | ASC | 12 | Gd | 9-6 | 1 |
| 16/09/23 | CHS | 12.5 | GS | 9-5 | 1 |
| 25/03/23 | MEY | 16 | Gd | 8-9 | 11 |
| 25/02/23 | JAN | 15 | GF | 8-13 | 11 |
| 23/10/22 | LON | 15.5 | Hy | 8-10 | 5 |
Seemed to dislike Epsom last time out in the Derby. Prior to that he looked upwardly mobile. From his style, this trip looks his bag and he's certainly bred to stay. He will need to leave Epsom behind him, providing he does, he surely has a better chance than most.
A winner last time out at Yarmouth, from Naval College 3L back in third. He wasn't stopping at the finish which only looks a plus now stepping up in class and distance.
He's superbly bred and the yard are in cracking form. He's hard to dismiss.
| Date | Course | Distance | Type | Weight | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/09/23 | LIS | 20 | Y/Sft | 10-11 | 5 |
| 25/08/23 | KLB | 19 | Gd | 11-9 | 2 |
| 07/08/23 | COR | 18.5 | Gd/Y | 11-7 | 1 |
| 06/07/23 | BEL | 12 | Y | 11-0 | 4 |
| 14/05/23 | KLN | 17 | Gd/Y | 11-2 | 4 |
Particularly impressive at Kempton two starts ago, but failed to back that effort up when only fifth at Goodwood next time out.
This return to better ground should suit and it does look as though the extra distance will suit. Outsider, with plenty to prove.
A royal runner, Perfect Alibi got off the mark last time out, on the third attempt at Newbury.
She was upped in trip from 1m2, to 1m4 and she battled well to win and showed a good attitude to do so. She should appreciate this extra distance today, though she is taking on some classy colts...
Difficult to weigh up, but at this stage she's not good enough.
