Bahrain Trophy Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 13:51 | Winning time: 2m 46.77s

(4)

Dancing King²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 100

9/1

In rampant mood since returning this year, completing 4-timer in 7-runner handicap (14.5f) at Doncaster, but essentially found out in better company when 8th in Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot.

Form: 3-11118

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(1)

Gear Up²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: R L Moore| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 109

9/2

Winner of 3 of his 4 starts at 2 yrs, notably the Group 1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud final outing. Limitations exposed this season but should make much more of an impact here back down in class.

Form: 141-505

(2)

Mandoob²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Jim Crowley| T: B J Meehan| OR: 92

7/1

Overcame inexperience to make a winning debut over 1½m on AW at Lingfield at the end of April and showed useful form when following up under a penalty at Haydock. Remains with potential up in class.

Form: 11

(5)

Stowell^t²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: L Dettori| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 104

11/4

Big eyecatcher on debut and confirmed that promise when prevailing in 3-runner maiden at Ascot (12f). Shaped very well when third in Queen's Vase (14f) 3 weeks ago and looks a smart prospect.

Form: 213

(3)

Yibir⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: James Doyle| T: C Appleby| OR: 105

6/4

Useful at 2 yrs and boasts some strong form in defeat this season, close third to Alenquer in Sandown Classic Trial on return and clear of the rest when 4-lengths second to Lone Eagle at Goodwood.

Form: 511-342

Non-Runners

(6)

Pleasant Man¹⁵

Weight: 9-1| Age: 3

T: H & R Charlton J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Yibir (6/4), Stowell (11/4), Gear Up (9/2), Mandoob (7/1), Pleasant Man (8/1), Dancing King (9/1)

STOWELL is building a very positive profile, shaping well stepping up in class when third in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot 3 weeks ago, and remains one to keep on the right side of with his stamina proven. Yibir has been mixing it with some of the best middle-distance 3-y-os this season and rates the main threat if seeing out this longer trip.