15:00 Ascot

Saturday 10 July 2021

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Betfred Summer Mile Stakes (Group 2) (Rnd)

Off time: 15:02 | Winning time: 1m 43.73s

(10)

Al Suhail^h¹⁰⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: P J Dobbs| T: C Appleby| OR: 111| D

5/1

Impressive winner of a listed event at Newmarket last summer. Good third in Group 1 Jebel Hatta in March but well held in Dubai Turf later that month. Quirky sort who has since been gelded.

Form: 32/01-30

(7)

Century Dream^t¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: J P Spencer| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 112| CD

9/2

Very smart miler who won a Group 2 at Goodwood last summer. Just edged out in Diomed at Epsom but made amends when beating Top Rank in listed race at Windsor. Further rain would increase his chance.

Form: 159-921

(5)

Happy Power²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 113| D

14/1

All 3 wins last season came over 7f, including a Group 2 at Newmarket. Best effort this term when fourth in Diamond Jubilee at the Royal Meeting 3 weeks ago but looks vulnerable back at 1m.

Form: 119-354

(3)

Haqeeqy²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 107| D

9/1

Took form up another notch with smooth win in Lincoln at Doncaster. Unable to match that level in 2 starts on straight course here since, though didn't get the rub of the green in the Royal Hunt Cup.

Form: 101-140

(1)

Regal Reality^v²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: R Kingscote| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 116| D

14/1

Very smart gelding but was well held in Queen Anne here on return so big step forward required.

Form: 65132-0

(2)

Sir Busker²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Callum Shepherd| T: W J Knight| OR: 115| CD

6/1

Big improver last year and ended the season with a good fourth in QEII here. Excuses first 2 starts this term and firmly back on track when third in the Queen Anne. Obvious claims back down in class.

Form: 204-343

(4)

Space Traveller^p²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: D Tudhope| T: R A Fahey| OR: 109| C| D

12/1

Won Jersey at Royal Ascot and Leopardstown Group 2 in 2019. Respectable sixth in Queen Anne only run last year. Disappointed on return but bounced back in this headgear when winning York listed race.

Form: 318/6-01

(8)

Tilsit⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: K Shoemark| T: C Hills| OR: 114| D

4/1

Imposing type who has come a long way in a short time and was only just edged out by the classy Skalleti in a Group 1 in France 6 weeks ago. Big player down in grade.

Form: 2114-52

(6)

Top Rank¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: L Morris| T: J Tate| OR: 113| BF| D

11/2

Very smart miler who often gives his running and lost little in defeat when second under a penalty behind Century Dream in listed race at Windsor last time. Should be in the mix once more.

Form: 16-1362

Non-Runners

(9)

Duke Of Hazzard¹⁴

Weight: 9-1| Age: 5

T: P & O Cole J: Charles Bishop

Forecasts

Tilsit (4/1), Century Dream (9/2), Al Suhail (5/1), Top Rank (11/2), Sir Busker (6/1), Haqeeqy (9/1), Space Traveller (12/1), Regal Reality (14/1), Happy Power (14/1), Duke Of Hazzard (20/1)

This looks very competitive with little to choose between the field on ratings. TILSIT came very close to winning the Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp last time so shades the vote back down in grade. Sir Busker has an excellent record at Ascot and is another who's back down in class having finished third in the Queen Anne, while Century Dream and Top Rank are also high on the shortlist.