32Red Conditions Stakes

Off time: 18:15 | Winning time: 1m 12.53s

(6)

Royal Birth^h1,t⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: Aaron Jones| T: S C Williams| OR: 102

10/1

Paid the price for a successful spell in 2016 and struggled to get his head in front in the face of some stiff tests recently. Likely to close again if adapting to racing in a hood but notable he's never won beyond the minimum trip.

Form: 05682-4

(5)

Donjuan Triumphant^h⁸¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: P J McDonald| T: A M Balding| OR: 114| D

10/11

Arguably much better on turf but has fared well in just four AW starts and this trip holds no fears for him. Leading contender and would be very dangerous if allowed a soft lead.

Form: 039118-

(4)

Mythmaker¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: G Lee| T: B Smart| OR: 105| D

4/1

Consistent individual that held his form well through a fairly active 2017. Holds Royal Birth on their recent encounter in a hot race at Lingfield and should again make a bold bid. Highly respected.

Form: 512723-

(3)

Tomily¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Hollie Doyle| T: R Hannon| OR: 96| D

10/1

Capable sprinter but this looks tougher than the brace he won last year. Also debatable as to whether 6f is his best trip.

Form: 501802-

(2)

Diagnostic⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 95| BF| D

9/2

Progressed nicely in handicaps last term but was well held in weaker looking fillies' event last time and possible she'll find this company a bit too hot to handle despite the obvious advantage at the weights.

Form: 2111-3

Non-Runners

(1)

Reckless Endeavour¹¹

Weight: 9-2| Age: 5

T: J A Osborne J: D C Costello

Forecasts

Donjuan Triumphant (10/11), Mythmaker (4/1), Diagnostic (9/2), Reckless Endeavour (7/1), Royal Birth (10/1), Tomily (10/1)

A good little race that is sure to be run at good tempo if Donjuan Triumphant hits the gates running. However, it's also possible that it could set up well for MYTHMAKER, who is a versatile individual and, given his more consistent profile in events like this, he just edges the verdict this time around. Royal Birth has a bit to find with the selection but may prove best of the rest.