Heath Court Hotel Conditions Stakes

Off time: 13:05 | Winning time: 1m 13.36s

(3)

Danzan²⁵³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-13| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 105| D

15/8

Gelded since last two wins in Novice company at Chelmsford at the start of the year and previously highly-tried including a fine eighth in the Group 1 Middle Park at Newmarket. Absence to overcome but sets a strong standard.

Form: 528-211

(4)

Sir Thomas Gresham²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: M Dwyer| T: Tim Pinfield| D

5/1

50,000 gns yearling by Dutch Art who despite getting worked up beforehand made an all the way successful winning debut at Windsor. This is much tougher but only likely to improve.

Form: 1

(1)

Greek Kodiac⁴³

Age: 2| Weight: 8-5| J: F Norton| T: M Quinn

13/2

Belied his long odds for a promising debut when doing his best work late for a narrow second at Yarmouth. Trainer's runners tend to improve for the run but much more required here.

Form: 2

(2)

Madkhal³⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 8-5| J: David Egan| T: S bin Suroor| OR: 90| D

5/4

Has made big strides in two runs since his debut including a last start success on the AW. Won with plenty in hand there and should be one to follow.

Form: 621

Forecasts

Madkhal (5/4), Danzan (15/8), Sir Thomas Gresham (5/1), Greek Kodiac (13/2)

Danzan is the one to beat on some top-class form but hasn't been seen since February and it remains to be seen if he returns to the same level. He's had easy leads the last twice but will likely face competition up front from Sir Thomas Gresham who made a really pleasing introduction and physically looked as though he has plenty of scope. MADKHAL has improved significantly with each start and with the fact that his effortless win was backed up by a fast time, could be set for better things.