16:00 Newbury

Saturday 18 July 2020

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bet365 Hackwood Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 16:01 | Winning time: 1m 11.09s

(4)

Judicial²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-10| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 110| C| D

17/2

One of the stable stalwarts (looks better than ever this season) already posting two fine efforts; won Group 3 Chipchase Stakes 6f at Newcastle last time. Thriving, carries a 3lb penalty here, can't be ignored in current form, leading player.

Form: 6151-21

(9)

Dakota Gold¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 109| D

12/1

Very progressive last year winning five times (three top handicaps, two Listed events at up 6f), generally makes the running. Not quite clicked as yet this season in Listed/Group 3 company, too early to write him off yet given his profile last year.

Form: 1121-56

(5)

Keystroke^p,t²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: P Cosgrave| T: S C Williams| OR: 105| D

66/1

Third in this last year after causing a shock when winning the Group 3 Abernant Stakes (6f, Group 3) at 66-1. Faced some stiff tasks for the rest of 2019 (not disgraced), well below his best two starts this year, has a bit to find currently.

Form: 6430-60

(2)

Shine So Bright¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: S De Sousa| T: A M Balding| OR: 112

10/1

Showed his worth with two wins last year; best a York (7f, firm) Group 2 (made all) in August before ending his season on a downbeat note. Took a step forward last time (still very free) at Epsom (7f), move back to 6f may see him in a better light.

Form: 6145-03

(8)

Summerghand¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Harry Bentley| T: D O'Meara| OR: 105| D

6/1

Top class handicapper who gained a deserved victory at Pontefract (6f, good/soft) after a sequence of fine efforts in tough handicaps. Deserves a shot at this level given his profile, should be competitive in first try at this level, respected.

Form: 468221

(10)

Tabdeed²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Jim Crowley| T: Owen Burrows| OR: 104| BF| D

4/1

Smart but rather fragile performer proved that he retained all his ability when returning from nine months off at Newcastle (6f, slow). Second to a thriving sort on that occasion he deserves a shot at this grade returning to turf, best when fresh.

Form: 101/16-2

(1)

The Tin Man²⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-7| J: Oisin Murphy| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 115| CD

4/1

2016 winner of this as a 4yo (well beaten in race last year), has been a very smart performer (winner of three Group 1's). Not disgraced in Group 1 Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot (6f, good), inconsistent these days, will appreciate the ease in grade.

Form: 36720-7

(3)

Tinto¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Jason Watson| T: Mrs A J Perrett| OR: 105| D

12/1

Added to his three 2019 wins with a career-best on return when taking a 6f Newmarket handicap off a mark of 100 (no mean feat). Ran just as well when Group 3 placed last time at Sandown (5.1f, good), despite missing break, still has a bit to find.

Form: 2-66103

(11)

Tip Two Win²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: J F Egan| T: R A Teal| OR: 102| D

50/1

Struggled since finishing runner-up in 2018 2000 Guineas when a 50-1 chance (yet to add to his four 2yo/3yo wins). Only seen twice last year (below-par both times), offered little encouragement on return at Newmarket over 7f, looks a forlorn hope.

Form: 406/08-8

(6)

Tis Marvellous^t¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: A Kirby| T: C G Cox| OR: 108| D

16/1

Two respectable efforts to his name this year both at Group level, fourth both times (may gave been flattered by Group 1 fourth on return). Better judged on Group 3 Coral Charge placing which would see him running with credit but not winning here.

Form: 1544-44

(12)

Mums Tipple²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: R Hannon| OR: 109| D

14/1

Yet to match 11L valuable sales race demolition job at York (6f, good/firm last year in a trio of Group 1 events over 6f/1m. 2000 Guineas 1m experiment failed dismally, Commonwealth Cup 6f effort last time still leaves him with something to prove.

Form: 117-00

(7)

Repartee²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: K A Ryan| OR: 103| D

8/1

Useful sort as a 2yo despite not winning again after a successful juvenile debut. Found improvement to land a Windsor (6.1f, good/firm) Listed contest on return, looked a cut above the field, deserving of a chance in this higher grade, more to come.

Form: 1432-1

Forecasts

Tabdeed (4/1), The Tin Man (4/1), Summerghand (6/1), Repartee (8/1), Judicial (17/2), Shine So Bright (10/1), Dakota Gold (12/1), Tinto (12/1), Mums Tipple (14/1), Tis Marvellous (16/1), Tip Two Win (50/1), Keystroke (66/1)

An interesting mix of individuals for this competitive Group 3 sprint with previous winner The Tin Man amongst the leading protagonists although as his 7th in this last year showed he can be a little inconsistent these days. Judicial now an 8yo appears to be thriving and certainly needs considering despite his penalty given his form this year. Tabdeed produced a fine performance last time but might need a little more time between his races while the likes of Dakota Gold, Tinto and Tis Marvellous all have a little to find. SUMMERGHAND has looked a little unlucky not to win more than he has but is well worth a try at this level on the back of a sound Pontefract win.