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Handicap | Flat | 1m 6f 34y
Valiancy
VALIANCY has a similarly progressive profile to Wathnan's 2025 winner French Master and is selected to make light of an 8 lb rise for Hamilton. Daiquiri Bay's Newmarket reappearance success appeals as strong form and he's second choice ahead another Wathnan runner Sing Us A Song. Real Dream is one who could go well at bigger odds.
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- 10(14)ValiancyJ: James DoyleT: William Haggas21321-1Age 42/17/415/8
- OR: 98
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 30
Son of Cracksman who won a strong 3-y-o handicap over this trip at Haydock (good to firm) last September and progressed again to win 13f Hamilton handicap (good to firm) on reappearance. Almost certainly more to come, particularly now back at 1¾m. Makes obvious appeal.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosHamilton Park1m 5f 16yGoodFlat1/12Haydock Park1m 6f 1yGoodFlat1/10Sandown Park1m 6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat2/6Haydock Park1m 6f 1yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat3/10Hamilton Park1m 3f 15yGoodFlat1/7- 8(2)GamraiJ: Oisin MurphyT: John & Thady Gosden/124-12Age 413/213/27/1
- OR: 99
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 45
Lightly-raced son of Lope de Vega who took a big step forward (gelded) when making a winning return in 13-runner handicap at Kempton (11f) in March. Improved again when length second of 8 to Daiquiri Bay in handicap at Newmarket (1½m, good to firm) 45 days ago. Not obviously crying out for 1¾m.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewmarket (rowley)1m 4fGood to FirmFlat2/8Kempton Park1m 2f 219yStandard / SlowFlat1/13Nottingham1m 2f 50yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat4/9Epsom Downs1m 2f 17yGoodFlat2/5Windsor1m 2fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/9- 4(12)Daiquiri BayJ: Rossa RyanT: Alan King84353-1Age 47/17/113/2
- OR: 100
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 45
Plenty of good efforts in defeat in strong 3-y-o handicaps last season and improved again to see off the reopposing Gamrai on his Newmarket reappearance (1½m, good to firm) 45 days ago. The return to 1¾m should help him if anything. Has plenty going for him.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewmarket (rowley)1m 4fGood to FirmFlat1/8Newmarket (rowley)1m 4fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat3/12Ascot1m 3f 211ySoft (Good to Soft in places)Flat5/7York1m 5f 188yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat3/12Goodwood1m 1f 197yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat4/18- 14(7)Sing Us A SongJ: James McDonaldT: Ralph Beckett1971-32Age 48/17/115/2
- OR: 97
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Got back on track after a gelding operation when winning at Haydock (1¾m, good) on final 3-y-o start. Has shaped well when placed in 1½m handicaps at Epsom (good) and York (good to soft) this spring. The step back up in trip will suit. James Doyle prefers Valiancy but he's still high on the list.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosYork1m 3f 188yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat2/10Epsom Downs1m 4f 6yGoodFlat3/5Haydock Park1m 6fGood to SoftFlat1/6Goodwood1m 3f 218yGoodFlat7/9Ascot1m 3f 211yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat9/19- 15(10)Ernst BlofeldJ: Billy LoughnaneT: Hamad Al Jehani3400-41Age 49/111/110/1
- OR: 96
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
Came up well short in 3-y-o handicaps here and at Glorious Goodwood for the Gosdens last summer but firmly back on the up for new yard this year, winning 13-runner Kempton handicap (1½m) under Billy Loughnane 20 days ago. Up in trip.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosKempton Park1m 3f 219yStandard / SlowFlat1/13Newmarket (rowley)1m 4fGoodFlat4/8Goodwood1m 1f 197yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat14/18Ascot1m 1f 212yGood to FirmFlat15/15Newbury1m 2fGood to FirmFlat4/9- 12(3)AeronauticJ: John R. VelazquezT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland5337-36Age 511/111/110/1
- OR: 97
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 116
Useful gelding who was fifth in this race last year. Creditable third of 12 in 1½m Meydan handicap in January but well held in a listed race over this trip there 5 weeks later. Off since.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosMeydan1m 5f 213yGoodFlat6/8Meydan1m 3f 216yGoodFlat3/12Curragh2m 80yYieldingFlat7/30Leopardstown1m 5fGood to YieldingFlat3/17Goodwood1m 6fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat3/14- 1(6)AscendingJ: William James LeeT: Henry de Bromhead, Ireland/1126-7Age 711/111/112/1
- OR: 100
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 46
Progressive in 2025, bagging the 2½m Ascot Stakes at this meeting before an excellent second of 22 in Ebor at York (1¾m, good to firm). Again performed with credit when sixth in the Irish Cesarewitch on final start but he needs to shrug off a disappointing reappearance in the Sagaro here (2m).DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAscot1m 7f 209yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat7/8Curragh2m 80yYieldingFlat6/30York1m 5f 188yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/22Ascot2m 3f 210yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/20Cork1m 4fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat1/9- 13(17)DurajiJ: Finley MarshT: Richard Hughes4940-63Age 514/114/116/1
- OR: 97
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 39
Useful performer who made a positive start for his new yard when length third of 15 in the Chester Cup (18.6f, good to firm) last month, going from the front and worn down only in the final 50yds. Similar tactics will be harder to pull off here, particularly from a wide stall.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosChester2m 2f 140yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat3/15Lingfield Park1m 7f 169yStandardFlat6/8Fontainebleau1m 6f 201ySoftFlat11/11Curragh2m 111yHeavyFlat4/10Doncaster1m 6f 115yGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat9/13- 16(11)IncensedJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: Amanda Perrett1429-23Age 520/120/118/1
- OR: 94
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 46
Three of her 4 wins have come on all-weather but latest third in a 1½m Goodwood listed race (good) was a career best. Raised in the handicap as a result and will need another improved performance to come out on top here.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosGoodwood1m 3f 218yGoodFlat3/9Kempton Park1m 3f 219yStandard / SlowFlat2/9Goodwood1m 6fGood to SoftFlat9/11Goodwood1m 3f 218yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat2/7Newbury1m 5f 61yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat4/6- 6(1)Real DreamJ: Mickael BarzalonaT: Ian Williams5-64077Age 722/122/120/1
- OR: 99
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 17
Generally a consistent performer in turf handicaps, including eighth in this off 2 lb higher last year. Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (25/1) at Carlisle (11f, good) 17 days ago. The step back up in trip should suit. Also refitted with a tongue strap for yard which targets the big handicaps.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCarlisle1m 3f 39yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat7/12Chester1m 5f 84yGoodFlat7/7Kempton Park1m 2f 219yStandard / SlowFlat13/13King Abdulaziz1m 6f 201yGood to FirmFlat4/11Meydan1m 5f 213yGoodFlat6/8- 3(4)Paddy The SquireJ: Andrew MullenT: Iain Jardine32115-6Age 622/122/125/1
- OR: 100
- EQ: Cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Took his form up a level last season, winning 3 of his 6 starts. Proved his stamina for 1¾m when fifth of 15 in the Old Borough Cup at Haydock (good to firm) last autumn. Should be sharper for last month's 1½m York reappearance. Has refitted cheekpieces combined with his usual tongue tie.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosYork1m 3f 188yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat6/10Haydock Park1m 6f 1yGoodFlat5/15Hamilton Park1m 4f 15yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/8Thirsk1m 4f 8yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/6Haydock Park1m 3f 175yGood (Good to Soft in places)Flat2/14- 2(13)StressfreeJ: Daniel TudhopeT: David O'Meara4355-27Age 622/118/120/1
- OR: 100
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 34
Consistent handicapper who ran well in competitive company last autumn, most notably when 4 lengths fourth in the Ebor at York and when fifth in November Handicap at Doncaster. Good second on Ripon reappearance and the type to bounce back from a rare below-par run at York last time.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosYork1m 3f 188yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat7/10Ripon1m 4f 10yGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat2/6Doncaster1m 3f 197yHeavyFlat5/22Newbury1m 5f 61yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Flat5/14Haydock Park1m 6f 1yGoodFlat3/15- 11(9)Green CapeJ: Silvestre De SousaT: Simon & Ed Crisford3514-94Age 428/128/133/1
- OR: 98
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 129
Matched the pick of his form for Andre Fabre at the second time of asking for new yard when 5½ lengths fourth of 8 to Royal Power in listed race at Abu Dhabi (1½m, good) in February. Tongue tie worn on that occasion is retained. His mark isn't obviously generous.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosAbu Dhabi1m 3f 205yFlat4/8Meydan1m 3f 216yGoodFlat9/12Compiegne1m 1f 207ySoftFlat4/8Longchamp1m 2f 206yGood to softFlat1/15Longchamp1m 2f 97yGood to softFlat5/14- 5(15)Hallelujah UJ: Luke MorrisT: James Owen341637-Age 433/125/128/1
- OR: 100
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 213
Useful performer who was an excellent sixth of 13 in Group 2 Queen's Vase over C&D (firm) at last year's Royal meeting. Didn't take to hurdling at Cheltenham in November and off since. Tough ask on return.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCheltenham2m 87yHeavy (Soft in places)Hurdle8/8Goodwood1m 6fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat7/14Newmarket (july)1m 5fGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat3/5Ascot1m 6f 34yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat6/13Thirsk1m 4f 8yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat1/7- 9(18)EnemyJ: Cieren FallonT: Ian Williams5-13109Age 940/140/150/1
- OR: 98
- EQ: Tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 17
Posted useful performances when successful on all-weather in January/February. Disappointed at Newcastle on Good Friday but left the impression he's back in better form over a trip short of his best at Carlisle (11f) 8 weeks later. His wide stall could be awkward.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosCarlisle1m 3f 39yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat9/12Newcastle2m 56yStandardFlat10/12Lingfield Park1m 7f 169yStandardFlat1/8Wolverhampton2m 120yStandardFlat3/6Southwell1m 4f 14yStandardFlat1/8- 7(16)YashinJ: Tom MarquandT: Michael Bell17606-0Age 750/150/140/1
- OR: 99
- EQ: Hood, blinkers and tongue strap
- Days Since Last Run: 44
Hasn't kicked on from last year's Sagaro win over 2m here and, despite a good record fresh, he didn't run much of a race on seasonal reappearance at Newmarket. Hardly a sign of confidence that blinkers/hood are fitted, either.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosNewmarket (rowley)1m 6fGood to FirmFlat12/12Chester1m 7f 196yGood to SoftFlat6/11York1m 5f 188yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat22/22Longchamp1m 5f 202yGood to softFlat6/6Ascot2m 3f 210yGood to FirmFlat7/8- Non-Runners
- 0(5)Too SoonWithdrawnJ: ReserveT: Gary & Josh Moore38-0451Age 4
- OR: 94
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 10
Both wins on soft at Epsom, reacting well to first-time cheekpieces (retained) when seeing off 12 rivals in 1½m handicap at the recent Derby meeting. Faces a very different test here. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosEpsom Downs1m 4f 6ySoftFlat1/13Goodwood1m 6fGood (Good to Firm in places)Flat5/7Ascot1m 3f 211yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat4/14Doncaster1m 2f 43yGood to SoftFlat11/12Ascot1m 6f 34yGood to SoftFlat8/8- 0(19)FouroneohfeverWithdrawnJ: ReserveT: George Boughey339513-Age 5
- OR: 93
- EQ: Cheekpieces
- Days Since Last Run: 54
Useful effort to win 1½m handicap at Catterick for George Boughey last autumn. Has won over hurdles for Ben Pauling this spring. Rejoined yard ahead of return to the Flat. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosPerth2m 47yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle4/12Ludlow1m 7f 169yGood (Good to Soft in places)Hurdle1/5Newbury2m 69ySoft (Heavy in places)Hurdle4/11Southwell1m 7f 182yGood to Soft (Soft in places)Hurdle2/10Sandown Park1m 7f 216yGood (Good to Soft in places)HurdleF/4- 0(8)Dancing In ParisWithdrawnJ: ReserveT: Ian Williams28240-9Age 6
- OR: 92
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 10
Acquitted himself well without winning in staying handicaps last year. Well-beaten ninth of 13 to Too Soon in handicap at Epsom (1½m, soft, 40/1) on reappearance 10 days ago. Needs to have come on a lot. RESERVE.DateCourseDistGoingTypePosEpsom Downs1m 4f 6ySoftFlat9/13Haydock Park1m 6f 1yGoodFlat12/15York2m 56yGood to Firm (Good in places)Flat4/13Goodwood1m 6fGood to Soft (Good in places)Flat2/14Newmarket (july)1m 6fGood to FirmFlat8/13