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Thursday 8th July

RACING1-2-3 NEWMARKET (JULY)

1.20 BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (2) 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 1 (5) LOVELY MANA (IRE) | (8) PRINCESS SHABNAM (IRE) | (6) LULLABY BAY 1.50 BAHRAIN TROPHY STAKES (Group 3) (1) 1m5f (2620 Metres) RACE 2 (5) STOWELL | (6) YIBIR | (2) GEAR UP (IRE) 2.25 TATTERSALLS JULY STAKES (Group 2) (1) 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 3 (8) PROJECT DANTE | (5) ELDRICKJONES (IRE) | (1) ALEEZDANCER (IRE) 3.00 EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 STAKES (Hertige Handicap) (2) 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 4 (6) BOOMSHALAA | (9) POPMASTER (IRE) | (19) AKKERINGA 3.35 PRINCESS OF WALES’S TATTERSALLS STAKES (Group 2) (1) 1½m (2410 Metres) RACE 5 (2) AL AASY (IRE) | (4) HIGHEST GROUND (IRE) | (3) BANGKOK (IRE) 4.10 EDMONDSON HALL SOLICITORS SIR HENRY CECIL STAKES (Listed) (1) 1m (1610 Metres) RACE 6 (1) BAAEED | (4) MAXIMAL | (2) DERAB 4.45 JOHN DEERE HANDICAP (3) 1m (1610 Metres) RACE 7 (16) LEGENDARY DAY | (4) PATH OF THUNDER (IRE) | (1) MIGRATION (IRE)

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Going: Good to Firm 11 4 SNOOZE N YOU LOSE (FR) 90 The July Course is two miles and a furlong in extent with a right-handed bend at 2 9-0 | 57.2kg halfway, the first mile being part of the Cesarewitch course, the last the straight K. R. Burke P. J. McDonald Bunbury mile. There are undulations for the first three quarters of a mile of the Foaled April 9. Ribchester filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart straight, the course then runs downhill for a furlong before climbing to the line. As winner up to 1m Zaman and useful 2-y-o 1m winner Stepney Causeway. Dam with the Rowley Mile course, ability to see out the trip thoroughly is essential. 6f-7f winner. Draw: N/A Pace Information: Insufficient Data 12 12 STORM DANCER (IRE) 92 2 9-0 | 57.2kg 1 6 DESERT (IRE) (16) 89 Archie Watson Andrea Atzeni 4 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Foaled January 14. £40,000 yearling, El Kabeir filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, Richard Hannon Pat Dobbs including 1m/9f winner Comradery and 7f/1m winner Freebe Rocks. Makes £26,000 yearling who produced a promising first effort despite looking in need plenty of appeal on paper. of experience when fourth at Newbury on debut, left behind final 1f but not knocked about. Should have more to offer. 12 DECLARED RUNNERS

2 7 FRANKELLA (15) 88 BETTING FORECAST: 57 2 9-0 | 57.2kg 11-4 Lovely Mana, 15-2 Princess Shabnam, 8-1 Invigilate, 9-1 Red Joan, 9-1 Storm Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy Dancer, 14-1 Mystic Wells, 16-1 Lullaby Bay, 16-1 Snooze N You Lose, 16-1 Kimngrace, Twice-raced filly who went backwards from her debut effort debut over 1f 20-1 Desert, 33-1 Sian Mist, 40-1 bar longer trip when seventh of 12 in maiden at Salisbury (7f) 15 days ago. Needs a big step forward to feature. TIMEFORM VIEW: 3 5 INVIGILATE 92 Some well-bred newcomers on show here but this can go to Ralph Beckett’s LOVELY 2 9-0 | 57.2kg MANA, who stepped up on her debut effort to finish eighth in a listed event over C&D 12 days ago, and with further improvement on the cards, can open her account back in Sir Michael Stoute Ryan Moore maiden company. Princess Shabnam heads the dangers of those with previous Foaled April 5. Acclamation filly. Sister to very smart winner up to 1m Expert racecourse experience, ahead of debutantes Lullaby Bay and Storm Dancer. Eye and half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 7f winner Duty of Care and 7f winner Clerisy. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 4 10 KIMNGRACE (IRE) 90 1. LOVELY MANA (IRE) 2. PRINCESS SHABNAM (IRE) 3. LULLABY BAY 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Richard Hughes David Egan WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: Foaled March 26. 15,000 gns foal, £33,000 yearling, £55,000 2-y-o, Profitable filly. 2020 She’s So Nice 2-9-0 9-4f K. R. Burke Ben Curtis 9 Closely related to 5f winner Tallinski and half-sister to 7f winner Rock of Estonia 2019 Miss Lucy 2-9-0 20-1 K. R. Burke Clifford Lee 9 and 5f winner Baltic State. 2018 Lover’s Knot 2-9-0 6-1 Charlie Appleby William Buick 14 2017 Spring Cosmos 2-9-0 9-2 Charlie Appleby William Buick 13 5 9 LOVELY MANA (IRE) (12) 100 2016I Hawana 2-9-0 4-1 John Gosden James Doyle 11 38 2 9-0 | 57.2kg 2016II Easy Victory 2-9-0 11-2 Saeed bin Suroor James Doyle 10 Ralph Beckett Rossa Ryan Promise when third on debut Salisbury (5f, good) and shaped encouragingly upped in grade when eighth in listed race at this C&D 12 days ago. Likely sort SMART STATS: who is open to further improvement. No Smart Stats available for this race 6 3 LULLABY BAY 90 2 9-0 | 57.2kg K. R. Burke Clifford Lee Foaled January 31. 35,000 gns yearling, Profitable filly. Closely related to 2-y-o 7f winner Star Jewel and half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 5f winner Raasel and winner up to 6f Compton Lane.

7 2 MYSTIC WELLS (USA) 90 2 9-0 | 57.2kg George Boughey Ben Curtis Foaled April 19. £75,000 yearling, 77,000 gns 2-y-o, Kitten’s Joy filly. Sister to 7f winner Fujaira King and useful US 7.5f-9f winner Sniper Kitten. Stable’s first-timers often supported.

8 1 PRINCESS SHABNAM (IRE) (14) 93 4 2 9-0 | 57.2kg S. P. C. Woods Tom Marquand Gregorian filly who produced a promising first effort when fourth of 13 in minor event at this C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago, every chance well inside final 1f. Should improve.

9 11 RED JOAN (13) 92 6 2 9-0 | 57.2kg John & Thady Gosden James Doyle 180,000 gns yearling who showed ability albeit badly in need of experience when sixth of 8 in maiden at this C&D (good to firm) just under a fortnight ago, keeping on inside final 1f. Sure to improve. 10 8 SIAN MIST 88 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Alice Haynes Martin Harley Foaled April 14. Garswood filly. Dam unraced. Probably best watched on debut. NEWMARKET (JULY) Thursday 8th July page 3 of 9 BAHRAIN TROPHY STAKES (Group 3) (1) 3yo £150,000 1.50 1m5f (2620 Metres) RACE 2

Going: Good to Firm The July Course is two miles and a furlong in extent with a right-handed bend at halfway, the first mile being part of the Cesarewitch course, the last the straight Bunbury mile. There are undulations for the first three quarters of a mile of the straight, the course then runs downhill for a furlong before climbing to the line. As with the Rowley Mile course, ability to see out the trip thoroughly is essential. Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Weak

1 4 DANCING KING (IRE) (22) 96 073-11118 3 9-1 | 57.6kg Mark Johnston Franny Norton In rampant mood since returning this year, completing 4-timer in 7-runner handicap (14.5f) at Doncaster, but essentially found out in better company when 8th in Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot.

2 1 GEAR UP (IRE) (20) 100 1141-505 3 9-1 | 57.6kg Mark Johnston Ryan Moore Winner of 3 of his 4 starts at 2 yrs, notably the Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud final outing. Limitations exposed this season but should make much more of an impact here back down in class.

3 2 MANDOOB (29) 90 11 3 9-1 | 57.6kg Brian Meehan Jim Crowley Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut over 1½m on AW at Lingfield at the end of April and showed useful form when following up under a penalty at Haydock. Remains with potential up in class.

4 6 PLEASANT MAN (15) 96 15-351 3 9-1 | 57.6kg Roger Charlton Jason Watson Was a bit underwhelming on his first 2 starts of the year but, having been gelded since Chester, showed improved form to make a winning handicap debut at Salisbury 2 weeks ago. Should stay. 5 5 STOWELL (22) t 97 213 3 9-1 | 57.6kg John & Thady Gosden Frankie Dettori Big eyecatcher on debut and confirmed that promise when prevailing in 3-runner maiden at Ascot (12f). Shaped very well when third in Queen’s Vase (14f) 3 weeks ago and looks a smart prospect. 6 3 YIBIR (48) 99 3511-342 3 9-1 | 57.6kg Charlie Appleby James Doyle Useful at 2 yrs and boasts some strong form in defeat this season, close third to Alenquer in Sandown Classic Trial on return and clear of the rest when 4-lengths second to Lone Eagle at Goodwood. 6 DECLARED RUNNERS BETTING FORECAST: 9-4 Stowell, 11-4 Yibir, 11-2 Gear Up, 9-1 Pleasant Man, 9-1 Mandoob, 10-1 Dancing King TIMEFORM VIEW: STOWELL is building a very positive profile, shaping well stepping up in class when third in the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot 3 weeks ago, and remains one to keep on the right side of with his stamina proven. Yibir has been mixing it with some of the best middle- distance 3-y-os this season and rates the main threat if seeing out this longer trip. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. STOWELL 2. YIBIR 3. GEAR UP (IRE) WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 2020 Al Aasy 3-9-1 3-1 William Haggas Jim Crowley 6 2019 Spanish Mission 3-9-1 13-2 David Simcock Jamie Spencer 9 2018 Wells Farhh Go 3-9-1 7-1 Tim Easterby David Allan 8 2017 Raheen House 3-9-1 7-2 Brian Meehan Jamie Spencer 9 2016 Housesofparliament 3-9-1 9-2 Aidan O’Brien Ryan Moore 9

SMART STATS: No Smart Stats available for this race NEWMARKET (JULY) Thursday 8th July page 4 of 9 TATTERSALLS JULY STAKES (Group 2) (1) 2yo colts and 2.25 geldings £90,000 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 3

Going: Good to Firm 11 3 TOLSTOY (IRE) (23) (D) 89 The July Course is two miles and a furlong in extent with a right-handed bend at 10 2 9-0 | 57.2kg halfway, the first mile being part of the Cesarewitch course, the last the straight John & Thady Gosden Frankie Dettori Bunbury mile. There are undulations for the first three quarters of a mile of the Kingman colt who got off to a winning start in 11-runner novice at Yarmouth in straight, the course then runs downhill for a furlong before climbing to the line. As May. Unable to sustain effort in the Coventry but that was still a promising effort with the Rowley Mile course, ability to see out the trip thoroughly is essential. and he’s in top hands, Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Strong 11 DECLARED RUNNERS

1 5 ALEEZDANCER (IRE) (42) (D) 96 BETTING FORECAST: 411 2 9-0 | 57.2kg 10-3 Project Dante, 7-2 Eldrickjones, 7-1 Ebro River, 9-1 Dig Two, 12-1 Lusail, 16-1 Kevin Ryan Ryan Moore Aleezdancer, 16-1 Tolstoy, 18-1 Asymmetric, 18-1 Jadhlaan, 25-1 Sam Maximus, 33-1 Strong at the finish having been green early on debut at Beverley in April and The Organiser impressive both starts since, dominant back at that venue a month ago before outclassing inferior rivals under a penalty. TIMEFORM VIEW: 2 10 ASYMMETRIC (IRE) (20) (CD) 91 Three juvenile races at Royal Ascot are represented here, with PROJECT DANTE’s third- 11 2 9-0 | 57.2kg placed finish in the Norfolk appealing as the best form. The way he finished off that race Alan King Martin Harley strongly suggests 6f will bring about more so he gets the vote. Eldrickjones demands 150,000 gns breeze-up buy and arrives unbeaten, seeing off a next-time-out respect on his huge Coventry run, with Aleezdancer one to consider at longer odds. scorer on debut at Goodwood before landing another novice without too much fuss over this C&D. Limit hasn’t been reached. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. PROJECT DANTE 2. ELDRICKJONES (IRE) 3. ALEEZDANCER (IRE) 3 1 DIG TWO (IRE) (22) (D) 95 6112 2 9-0 | 57.2kg WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: Hugo Palmer Tom Marquand 2020 Tactical 2-9-0 5-2 Andrew Balding William Buick 9 Newmarket maiden winner on second start and recorded a useful effort when 2019 Royal Lytham 2-9-0 11-1 Aidan O’Brien W. M. Lordan 7 defying a penalty in ready fashion at Chelmsford (6f). Emerged with plenty of 2018 Advertise 2-9-0 11-10f Martyn Meade Frankie Dettori 8 credit when runner-up in the Windsor Castle. 2017 Cardsharp 2-9-0 8-1 Mark Johnston James Doyle 12 2016 Mehmas 2-9-0 11-4f Richard Hannon Frankie Dettori 9 4 9 EBRO RIVER (IRE) (23) 99 6115 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Hugo Palmer James Doyle SMART STATS: Clearly isn’t straightforward given he has hung both ways, but evidently has No Smart Stats available for this race more than his share of talent, supplementing his Doncaster success in the National Stakes. Ran up to form in the Coventry. 5 8 ELDRICKJONES (IRE) (23) 99 22 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Roger Fell Adam Kirby Heavily backed to land a big-field maiden at Thirsk on debut last month only to find one too good. Immediately upped in class and ran a screamer when occupying the same spot in the Coventry.

6 6 JADHLAAN (27) 90 321 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Mark Johnston Jim Crowley Still looked green when spurning a clear-cut opportunity at Haydock but looked far more professional when a smooth winner at York. Certainly bred to stay this far but speed has looked his main asset.

7 7 LUSAIL (IRE) (19) (C, D) 96 131 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Richard Hannon Pat Dobbs Big-price debut winner at York on debut in May and back on the up when beating 11 rivals on first crack at 7f at this venue three weeks ago. Ready for a shot at this level and clearly handles track.

8 2 PROJECT DANTE (21) 100 13 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Bryan Smart Graham Lee Named with York in mind and perfectly prepared to win at Dante meeting on debut in May. Improved on that when a fast-finishing third in the Norfolk and that is the best form on offer. Ready for 6f.

9 11 SAM MAXIMUS (10) (D) 85 13 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Tom Dascombe P. J. McDonald Speedily-bred sort who was backed at long odds and duly made a winning start at Haydock (6f). Wasn’t seen to best effect in a novice at Pontefract last time but this asks for a lot more.

10 4 THE ORGANISER (23) (D) t 90 10 2 9-0 | 57.2kg Joseph Tuite Oisin Murphy Travelled with plenty of purpose and was very impressive when landing 8-runner novice at York on debut. Did too much too soon in the Coventry and remains with potential. Tongue tie on. NEWMARKET (JULY) Thursday 8th July page 5 of 9 EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 STAKES (Hertige Handicap) 3.00 (2) 3yo (Rated 0-105) £75,000 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 4

Going: Good to Firm 11 8 EQUALITY (20) 98 The July Course is two miles and a furlong in extent with a right-handed bend at 4-210 3 8-5 | 53.1kg halfway, the first mile being part of the Cesarewitch course, the last the straight Charles Hills Jason Watson Bunbury mile. There are undulations for the first three quarters of a mile of the Easily opened his account in 5f Wolverhampton novice and run best ignored straight, the course then runs downhill for a furlong before climbing to the line. As when last of 19 in Royal Ascot handicap 20 days ago, doing too much too soon with the Rowley Mile course, ability to see out the trip thoroughly is essential. after a tardy start. Worth another chance. Draw: Against Low Pace Information: Very Strong 12 16 BLACKROD (26) (D) 94 217-72 3 8-4 | 52.6kg 1 10 JUMBY (IRE) (20) (D) 96 Michael Dods Silvestre De Sousa 143-310 3 9-7 | 60.3kg Fair 6f winning juvenile who got back on the up when excellent second of 17 in Eve Johnson Houghton Charles Bishop 6f handicap at York 26 days ago, running on late. Shouldn’t be underestimated Resumed winning ways in 6f handicap on Rowley course here in May before despite a 4 lb rise. twelfth in face of stiff task in Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot 20 days ago. Not ruled out back in handicap company. 13 1 SEVEN BROTHERS (IRE) (26) (D) b 94 118-100 3 8-4 | 52.6kg 2 13 SPYCATCHER (IRE) (19) (D) 94 Kevin Ryan Jimmy Quinn 4282-1328 3 9-4 | 59.0kg Made a winning reappearance in 6f Doncaster handicap but well held in big K. R. Burke Clifford Lee fields at Newmarket and York both runs since. Needs to get back on track now Returned with easy win in Pontefract novice and has continued in good form, no in first-time blinkers. extra late on when eighth of 18 in Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot 19 days ago. Much respected back in trip on handicap bow. 14 11 ABDUCTION (FR) (18) (D) 98 251-2 3 8-3 | 52.2kg 3 14 CAIRN GORM (25) (D) 88 Richard Fahey Paddy Mathers 111865-3 3 9-4 | 59.0kg Signed off for 2020 with easy Wolverhampton win and back from 9 months off Mick Channon Tom Marquand (gelded) with very good second of 10 in handicap at Pontefract (6f). Has more to Useful colt who returned from 8 months off with good third of 6 to Line of offer and well worth a second look. Departure in listed race at Salisbury (6f) 25 days ago. Makes handicap debut but others look better treated at these weights. 15 9 BLIND BEGGAR (IRE) (26) (D) 98 3220-6216 3 8-2 | 51.7kg 4 15 APOLLO ONE (12) (C, D) 92 Richard Fahey Cam Hardie 361-14485 3 9-3 | 58.5kg Gained breakthrough win in fine style when nine-length winner of 6f Ripon Peter Charalambous James Doyle maiden and suffered a poor run when sixth of 17 in 6f handicap at York last time. Course winner who got back on track when fifth of 9 to Glorious Journey in No forlorn hope by any means. Criterion Stakes here (7f) 12 days ago. Goes into handicaps now and he’s no forlorn hope. 16 4 MITROSONFIRE (22) (D) 97 201-64311 3 8-2 | 51.7kg 5 18 JUST FRANK (12) (D, BF) 96 William Muir & Chris Grassick Martin Dwyer 2112-6662 3 8-13 | 56.7kg Has progressed with each run in 2021 and bids for a hat-trick after 6f wins at Les Eyre P. J. McDonald Pontefract and Ripon. Up another 4 lb in a deeper contest but he’s still not taken Dual juvenile winner who got right back on track when runner-up in 7f handicap lightly in his current mood. at Chester 12 days ago. Ought to be competitive again off an unchanged mark. 17 6 PEERLESS (IRE) (15) 99 5212-1412 3 8-1 | 51.3kg 6 7 BOOMSHALAA (20) (D) 100 Ed Walker Saffie Osborne (5lb/2kg) 5-112 3 8-13 | 56.7kg Dual 5f scorer this term who took his form up another level when second of 7 in Roger Varian Andrea Atzeni 6f handicap at Bath 15 days ago. Merits consideration once more. Much improved with victories in 6f novices at Kempton and Windsor this spring before taking his form up another notch when just failing in big-field 5f Ascot handicap. Leading claims. 18 17 BABA REZA (6lb/3kg ex) (4) (D) t 94 12-461401 3 8-1 | 51.3kg 7 2 ROYAL SCIMITAR (IRE) (21) (D) s 96 Mohamed Moubarak Georgia Dobie (5lb/2kg) 144-540 3 8-12 | 56.2kg Resumed winning ways with a career-best effort in 7-runner handicap at Clive Cox Rossa Ryan Chelmsford City (6f) 4 days ago. Turned out quickly under a 6 lb penalty and Progressed well in three runs as a juvenile but hasn’t continued that upward plenty more is required in this company. curve so far this term, tried in cheekpieces when eighteenth of 29 in handicap (80/1) at Royal Ascot. Others appeal more. 19 12 AKKERINGA (14) (CD) t 98 0-352311 3 8-0(7-11) | 50.8kg (49.4kg) 8 5 WHENTHEDEALINSDONE (6lb/3kg ex) (11) (D) s 97 Stuart Williams Franny Norton 313-471 3 8-11 | 55.8kg Highly progressive since sent into handicaps of late, and has scored in taking Roger Teal Ryan Moore style at Doncaster and over C&D. 3 lb “wrong” in the weights here but has fair bit Gelded and back to winning ways in first-time cheekpieces when getting up late more to offer and well in the mix. in 5f Windsor handicap 11 days ago. Will be suited by return to 6f and not ruled out under a 6 lb penalty. 20 20 TEMPLE BRUER (6) (D, BF) 93 6328-1017 3 8-0(7-10) | 50.8kg (49.0kg) 9 19 POPMASTER (IRE) (20) (D) 98 Ed Walker Hannah Fraser (7lb/3kg) 11-3228 3 8-5 | 53.1kg Two-time winner of 6f handicaps at Doncaster and Bath this season and not Ed Walker Oisin Murphy disgraced off 4 lb higher mark when seventh at Haydock (6f) 6 days ago. More is Useful sprinter who wasn’t seen to best effect from modest draw when eighth needed from 4 lb out of the handicap, however. of 19 in handicap at Royal Ascot (5f) 20 days ago. Remains capable of better so enters calculations eased 2 lb in weights. 20 DECLARED RUNNERS 10 3 JADWAL (26) (CD) 95 BETTING FORECAST: 5176-2224 3 8-5 | 53.1kg 6-1 Boomshalaa, 11-1 Blackrod, 12-1 Popmaster, 12-1 Akkeringa, 14-1 Charles Hills David Egan Whenthedealinsdone, 14-1 Jumby, 16-1 Peerless, 16-1 Abduction, 18-1 Jadwal, 20-1 Progressive gelding who arrives on back of excellent fourth of 17 in 6f handicap Blind Beggar, 20-1 Mitrosonfire, 22-1 Just Frank, 25-1 Apollo One, 28-1 Spycatcher, at York 26 days ago. C&D winner too so he needs considering off an unchanged 33-1 Baba Reza, 33-1 Cairn Gorm, 40-1 bar mark. TIMEFORM VIEW: A case can be made for several of these but much the most persuasive one is for Roger Varian’s BOOMSHALAA who has yet to take a backward step in his four runs and can gain compensation for his narrow Royal Ascot reverse before tackling pattern company. Popmaster also has better days ahead of him so is next on the list, with hat-trick seeking Akkeringa another who warrants plenty of respect. NEWMARKET (JULY) Thursday 8th July page 6 of 9 EACH WAY EXTRA AT bet365 STAKES (Hertige Handicap) 3.00 (2) 3yo (Rated 0-105) £75,000 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 4

TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. BOOMSHALAA 2. POPMASTER (IRE) 3. AKKERINGA WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 2020 Progressive Rating 3-8-6 40-1 William Knight Callum Shepherd 17 2019 Pass The Vino 3-8-4 25-1 Paul D’Arcy David Egan 20 2018 Foxtrot Lady 3-8-12 8-1 Andrew Balding David Probert 20 2017 Ekhtiyaar 3-8-10 13-2 Roger Varian Jim Crowley 19 2016 Dancing Star 3-9-2 7-1 Andrew Balding David Probert 20

SMART STATS: No Smart Stats available for this race NEWMARKET (JULY) Thursday 8th July page 7 of 9 PRINCESS OF WALES’S TATTERSALLS STAKES (Group 2) (1) 3.35 3yo+ £115,000 1½m (2410 Metres) RACE 5

1 4 SIR RON PRIESTLEY (19) (D) 93 1112/1137 5 9-9 | 61.2kg Mark Johnston Franny Norton Enjoyed a fantastic 3-y-o campaign and returned with 2 victories, including the Jockey Club (from Pyledriver, who won the Coronation Cup next time from Al Aasy). Too keen the last twice.

2 3 AL AASY (IRE) (34) (C, D, BF) 100 3/5116-112 4 9-6 | 59.9kg William Haggas Jim Crowley Much improved in 2021, landing pair of Newbury Group 3s over this trip on return before a close second in the Coronation Cup at Epsom. Won Bahrain Trophy at this meeting last year and the one to beat. 3 2 BANGKOK (IRE) (62) t 93 792-21814 5 9-6 | 59.9kg Andrew Balding Silvestre De Sousa In good form on the AW this year, winning twice at Lingfield, including listed event. Not so good at Chester when last seen but he’s not had many tries over this trip and he does stay it. 4 5 HIGHEST GROUND (IRE) (19) (D) t 92 1/120-619 4 9-6 | 59.9kg Sir Michael Stoute Ryan Moore Back to form with a bang with victory in messy contest over this sort of trip at Leicester last month in first-time tongue tie. Left poorly placed in the Hardwicke and he’s better than that. 5 1 STAR SAFARI (103) (D) 91 6/1-3116 5 9-6 | 59.9kg Charlie Appleby James Doyle Did well in Dubai earlier this year, winning handicap over this trip and a Group 3 on turf. First run on these shores since October 2018 and plenty on his plate for all his 4-8 record is admirable. 5 DECLARED RUNNERS BETTING FORECAST: 5-6 Al Aasy, 5-1 Highest Ground, 11-2 Sir Ron Priestley, 9-1 Bangkok, 20-1 Star Safari TIMEFORM VIEW: AL AASY was touched off in the Coronation Cup and remains a Group 1 winner in waiting. He sets a good standard back at the scene of his victory in the Bahrain Trophy at this meeting last summer and should be hard to beat. Highest Ground is the selection for the forecast. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. AL AASY (IRE) 2. HIGHEST GROUND (IRE) 3. BANGKOK (IRE) WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 2020 Dame Malliot 4-9-3 8-1 Ed Vaughan Hollie Doyle 7 2019 Communique 4-9-9 11-1 Mark Johnston Silvestre De Sousa 6 2018 Best Solution 4-9-6 6-1 Saeed bin Suroor Pat Cosgrave 7 2017 Hawkbill 4-9-2 7-2 Charlie Appleby James Doyle 6 2016 Big Orange 5-9-2 8-1 Michael Bell James McDonald 7

SMART STATS: No Smart Stats available for this race NEWMARKET (JULY) Thursday 8th July page 8 of 9 EDMONDSON HALL SOLICITORS SIR HENRY CECIL STAKES 4.10 (Listed) (1) 3yo £52,000 1m (1610 Metres) RACE 6

1 4 BAAEED (19) (CD) 96 11 3 9-3 | 58.5kg William Haggas Jim Crowley Brother to Hukum and has looked a potentially top-notch performer, supplementing his debut success in most convincing fashion in novice company over C&D last time. Big claims despite step up in class. 2 2 DERAB (32) (D) 95 2-218 3 9-3 | 58.5kg John & Thady Gosden Martin Harley Half-brother to Enable and looks to have plenty of ability himself. Readily off the mark in novice on the Rowley Course, then fared as well as could be expected in the French Derby. One to consider. 3 1 LEGION OF HONOUR (19) 93 21-296 3 9-3 | 58.5kg Roger Varian David Egan Off the mark in Newcastle novice in November. Has bettered that up in grade this term, albeit seeming a bit out of his depth in the 2000 Guineas and then the Jersey last time. Others preferred.

4 6 MAXIMAL (23) (D) 100 2218-224 3 9-3 | 58.5kg Sir Michael Stoute Ryan Moore Well-bred colt who underlined that he’s still progressing when fourth in the St James’s Palace at Royal Ascot 23 days ago. That’s the best piece of form on show, so he makes obvious appeal. 5 5 NAAMOOS (FR) (23) (D) 98 216-118 3 9-3 | 58.5kg Mark Johnston Ben Curtis Much improved when dominating handicaps at Musselburgh and Sandown before an underwhelming showing in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. This is a more realistic assignment.

6 3 ONE RULER (IRE) (21) (D) s 99 21312-667 3 9-3 | 58.5kg Charlie Appleby James Doyle 1m Group 3 winner at 2 and runner-up in Futurity at Doncaster final start. Hasn’t fired so far this term, but this represents an easier task, so he’s worthy of interest in first-time cheekpieces. 6 DECLARED RUNNERS BETTING FORECAST: 11-4 Maximal, 7-2 Baaeed, 5-1 One Ruler, 6-1 Naamoos, 6-1 Derab, 12-1 Legion of Honour TIMEFORM VIEW: Though others have achieved a bit more, the manner of BAAEED’s two victories to date have marked him down as a potentially class act, so he’s worth backing to take this step up in grade in his stride. Maximal demands respect having hit the frame in a Group 1 last time, while Derab is another one to consider dropping back in grade. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. BAAEED 2. MAXIMAL 3. DERAB WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 2020 Al Suhail 3-9-3 5-2 Charlie Appleby William Buick 7 2019 Duke of Hazzard 3-9-3 10-1 Paul Cole P. J. McDonald 6 2018 Naval Intelligence 3-9-3 33-1 Jane Chapple-Hyam John Egan 12 2017 Beat The Bank 3-9-3 7-1 Andrew Balding Jim Crowley 8 2016 Lumiere 3-8-12 3-1f Mark Johnston Joe Fanning 10

SMART STATS: No Smart Stats available for this race NEWMARKET (JULY) Thursday 8th July page 9 of 9 JOHN DEERE HANDICAP (3) 3yo+ (Rated 0-95) £25,000 4.45 1m (1610 Metres) RACE 7

Going: Good to Firm 11 7 GIN PALACE (12) (D) 95 The July Course is two miles and a furlong in extent with a right-handed bend at 630-85425 5 9-3 | 58.5kg halfway, the first mile being part of the Cesarewitch course, the last the straight Eve Johnson Houghton Charles Bishop Bunbury mile. There are undulations for the first three quarters of a mile of the Dual winner in 2020 and run creditably in defeat in recent starts, latest when straight, the course then runs downhill for a furlong before climbing to the line. As fifth of 9 in handicap at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm, 11/2) 12 days ago. Can make with the Rowley Mile course, ability to see out the trip thoroughly is essential. presence felt. Draw: N/A Pace Information: Very Strong 12 12 GLOBAL SPIRIT (15) (D) 98 013-56842 6 9-3 | 58.5kg 1 9 MIGRATION (IRE) (15) (D, BF) 98 Roger Fell P. J. McDonald 2177125/4 5 10-0 | 63.5kg Turned in best effort of the season when close second of 15 in handicap (9/1) David Menuisier Silvestre De Sousa at Carlisle (7.8f, good to firm) last month. 2 lb rise fair and is another to consider. Returning from lengthy absence when good fourth of 12 in Salisbury handicap (8f, good to soft) 15 days ago, conceding first run. Just 1 lb higher now and merits consideration. 13 6 SOAR ABOVE (55) 95 32051-350 6 9-3 | 58.5kg 2 14 JACK’S POINT (21) 97 John Butler Tom Marquand 205063-00 5 10-0 | 63.5kg Yet to really fire this year and is still looking for first success on turf. Makes limited Tom Clover Rossa Ryan appeal. Useful 7f winner for William Muir last term and shaped promisingly on debut for new yard in Victoria Cup. Unable to build on that since, though. 14 15 ALMINOOR (IRE) (13) (D) 96 33324581 4 9-3 | 58.5kg 3 16 AMBASSADORIAL (USA) (103) 94 John Flint Graham Lee 37202P-30 7 9-11 | 62.1kg Capitalised on drop of grade when taking 9-runner claimer (9/2) at Chester (7.6f, Jane Chapple-Hyam David Egan good to soft) last month. Since joined new yard and has more on his plate here. On a long losing run and not seen since well held in Godolphin Mile at Meydan (8f) in March. 15 2 DINGLE (IRE) (76) (D, BF) 94 631-35 3 8-12 | 56.2kg 4 10 PATH OF THUNDER (IRE) (21) (C, BF) b 97 Richard Hannon Pat Dobbs 3211/0-322 4 9-11 | 62.1kg An imposing type who shaped well when third in a hot race at Newbury (7f) Charlie Appleby James Doyle on reappearance. Wasn’t in same form in Esher Cup 7 days later but remains Course winner who has acquitted himself well in defeat all 3 starts this year, low mileage. latest when second at Chelmsford City (8f, 10/11) 21 days ago. Likely player in first-time blinkers. 16 4 LEGENDARY DAY (26) (D) 100 424-211 3 8-7 | 54.0kg 5 3 EPIC ENDEAVOUR (IRE) (12) (D, BF) 95 Hughie Morrison Oisin Murphy 441211-52 4 9-10 | 61.7kg Off the mark at Nottingham in May and upped game further when following up William Muir & Chris Grassick Martin Dwyer in 5-runner handicap at Leicester (8.2f, good, 5/4) 26 days ago. 6 lb higher now Progressive handicapper last autumn, winning 3 times at up to 1m. Built on but likely has more to give yet. reappearance effort when runner-up at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) 12 days ago and warrants respect. 16 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 11 SATONO JAPAN (JPN) (29) v 96 BETTING FORECAST: 1/34-566 4 9-10 | 61.7kg 5-1 Legendary Day, 9-1 Path of Thunder, 10-1 Migration, 12-1 Global Spirit, 12-1 Epic Sir Michael Stoute Ryan Moore Endeavour, 14-1 Power of Darkness, 14-1 Satono Japan, 14-1 Keyser Soze, 16-1 Gin Landed Kempton novice (7f) sole start as a 2-y-o. Very lightly raced since and Palace, 18-1 Tenbury Wells, 18-1 Alminoor, 18-1 Dingle, 28-1 Repertoire, 33-1 Jack’s work to do after disappointing over longer trip at Haydock last time. Point, 50-1 bar TIMEFORM VIEW: 7 13 POWER OF DARKNESS (8) (D) s 96 711/70-073 6 9-9 | 61.2kg LEGENDARY DAY is clearly going the right way and can complete his hat-trick in the Marcus Tregoning Andrea Atzeni finale. Path of Thunder and Migration head the list of dangers. Back near best form when third of 7 in handicap at Bath (8f, firm) 8 days ago, very slowly away. Can race off same mark again but this looks a much deeper contest. TIMEFORM 1-2-3: 1. LEGENDARY DAY 2. PATH OF THUNDER (IRE) 3. MIGRATION (IRE)

8 8 KEYSER SOZE (IRE) (14) (D) v 95 WINNERS IN PREVIOUS YEARS: 48-546106 7 9-8 | 60.8kg 2019 Wings of Time 3-9-5 6-1 Charlie Appleby James Doyle 10 Richard Spencer Adam Kirby 2018 Ripp Orf 4-9-13 6-1 David Elsworth Ryan Moore 7 Tricky customer yet highly capable when on song, ending losing run in 1m Ascot 2017 Private Mission 3-9-1 11-4 Hughie Morrison Oisin Murphy 7 handicap in April. Back to that level when unlucky sixth here latest and enters 2016 Fawaareq 3-9-4 7-1 Owen Burrows Paul Hanagan 12 calculation in first-time visor.

9 5 REPERTOIRE (26) 94 SMART STATS: 559-19355 5 9-8 | 60.8kg No Smart Stats available for this race David Simcock Jim Crowley Useful in France and scored in AW novice on yard debut in February. Respectable efforts in turf handicaps last 3 starts but others look better treated.

10 1 TENBURY WELLS (USA) (33) t 97 7/41124-84 4 9-7 | 60.3kg John & Thady Gosden Frankie Dettori Dual 1m2f winner who signed off with good fourth in Newbury handicap last term. Back to form when fourth at Doncaster latest but drop in trip not guaranteed to suit. Tongue strap on first time.