British Stallion Studs EBF Bathwick Tyres Conditions Stakes

Off time: 16:07 | Winning time: 1m 31.47s

(2)

George William¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Hannon| OR: 97| D

11/8

Shrugged off a couple of below-par efforts to finish third of 11 to Tabarrak in a Listed race at Newbury last time. That was a solid display and a repeat would give him every chance in a weaker contest.

Form: 142003

(5)

Global Applause⁶⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Fran Berry| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 103

7/2

Speedy as a juvenile when he finished a creditable third to the top-class Harry Angel in the Mill Reef Stakes. Made a belated reappearance when third of four at Doncaster recently and looked in need of the outing. Tries his longest trip so far.

Form: 53483-3

(1)

Repton³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Oisin Murphy| T: R Hannon| OR: 90| C

8/1

Handicap mark has fallen after several unplaced efforts in decent contests at Ascot and Goodwood. May struggle against the best of these rivals.

Form: 80-6080

(4)

Black Bess³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Charlie Bennett⁽³⁾| T: J R Boyle| OR: 90| D

9/2

Landed a 7f handicap at Sandown three starts ago, but struggled last time at Ascot over 1m. Likes to be up there and should go well, but others have stronger profiles.

Form: 273136

(3)

Summer Icon³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: David Egan⁽³⁾| T: M R Channon| OR: 90| D

5/1

Only one win in 20 starts, but ran a fair race last time at Ascot and is not without ability. Looks to be up against it at these weights, however.

Form: 057045

Forecasts

George William (11/8), Global Applause (7/2), Black Bess (9/2), Summer Icon (5/1), Repton (8/1)

There is nothing to choose between Repton, Black Bess and Summer Icon on official ratings, but they will have to go some to match strides with GEORGE WILLIAM and Global Applause. The selection has the strongest recent form and can see off his main rival, who has stamina to prove and also needs to show he retains all the ability he revealed as a juvenile.