John Smith's Silver Cup Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 13:55 | Winning time: 3m 3.39s

Odds by:

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Odds

Communique

9/4, 2/1, 15/8

2/1

Eagles By Day

12/1, 14/1, 12/1, 14/1, 12/1, 14/1, 16/1

14/1

Moonlight Spirit

9/4, 85/40, 85/40, 2/1, 15/8, 7/4

15/8

Ranch Hand

6/1, 13/2, 7/1, 13/2

6/1

Universal Order

10/3, 7/2, 10/3, 7/2, 4/1, 9/2

18/5

SP Book Percentage 110.81

Forecasts

Moonlight Spirit (15/8), Communique (2/1), Universal Order (18/5), Ranch Hand (6/1), Eagles By Day (14/1)

After a string of quiet efforts in defeat, it was encouraging to see Communique return to form in a Group Two last week. While he comes out well at these weights, MOONLIGHT SPIRIT looks a more tempting alternative. The selection has 5lb to find with the Mark Johnston runner. However, he is still quite lightly raced and is subsequently open to more improvement. His seasonal reappearance can be forgiven and he can continue the red hot form of the Appleby/Buick combination. Of the remainder, Universal Order has to be considered, at least for a place after he swooped late on to mug his two rivals on the line in a 'Listed' race at HQ when making his return to action.