17th Wilfred Underwood Memorial Classified Stakes

Off time: 16:01 | Winning time: 1m 15.91s

(4)

Azor Ahai⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: F Norton| T: M R Channon| OR: 74| D

10/1

Out of sorts form-wise since finishing second at Beverley in April, most recently when distant eighth of 13 at Newmarket (7f, good) last month. Dropped 3lb for that run but unlikely to trouble the leading contenders.

Form: 0-72008

(3)

Beryl The Petal^v¹⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: D Tudhope| T: D O'Meara| OR: 71| D

11/4

Doesn't often win but is a model of consistency and backed up with another career best at Redcar (7f, good to soft) last time out. Races of the same mark and drop in trip should be no problem. Leading contender.

Form: 352322

(2)

Dream of Honour^p³⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 75

5/2

Ten-race maiden who improved slightly for seasonal reappearance when third of five over C&D in May. Hasn't been seen since then but in an easier contest and should give a good account.

Form: 3427-53

(1)

Northernpowerhouse³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: G Lee| T: B Smart| OR: 73| D

6/4

Two-good runs in large field handicaps this season, including when third of 12 at Redcar (6f, good to firm) on most recent start. Raised 2lb for that effort but drops out of handicap company and has solid claims.

Form: 3108-23

(5)

Raspberry³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Connor Murtagh⁽³⁾| T: Olly Williams| OR: 75| D

14/1

Continued her progression when landing 6f Ayr maiden in some style last time out by 5l. Forecasted ground should be no issue and while this is tougher, she should give a good account.

Form: 461

Forecasts

Northernpowerhouse (6/4), Dream of Honour (5/2), Beryl The Petal (11/4), Azor Ahai (10/1), Raspberry (14/1)

BERYL THE PETAL is the preference in what looks to be a small yet competitive renewal of this race based on her consistent form and it looks like that her powerful connections have found a good opportunity for her to get her head in front. There could be a good race for the minor honours, with Northernpowerhouse holding strong form claims in tougher company, while Dream of Honour showed a liking for the track without threatening last time out.