14:20 Newmarket

Saturday 9 October 2021

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Emirates Autumn Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 14:20 | Winning time: 1m 38.65s

(3)

Aikhal¹⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: Colin Keane| T: A P O'Brien

18/1

Shaped well when second in maiden at Cork and didn't have to improve on that when narrow winner of similar event at Listowel. That form has taken a few knocks but remains open to improvement.

Form: 21

(5)

Alflaila²⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: Jim Crowley| T: Owen Burrows| OR: 102

16/1

Debut winner at Salisbury in June and has continued on the up, excellent fourth in listed race (10/1) at Doncaster (7f) latest. Will do well to hit the frame in this, however. Stamina to prove.

Form: 14224

(11)

Coroebus¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 111| BF| D

4/5

Dubawi colt who saw off a more experienced next-time-out winner on the July Course on debut and looked a smart prospect when close second in Royal Lodge over C&D. Sets a clear standard on that run.

Form: 12

(4)

Dirtyoldtown³⁰

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: L Dettori| T: G Boughey

40/1

Knew more than first time up when landing small field Chepstow novice event (7f) last month, quickening clear over 1f out to win readily. This understandably looks a whole lot more demanding.

Form: 51

(10)

Dubai Poet²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: R Varian

13/2

Confirmed debut promise when easy winner of a Newbury novice (7f) 3 weeks ago, posting a good time in the process. Sure to go on to better things so well worth a shot at this.

Form: 41

(2)

Green Team²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: James Doyle| T: K A Ryan

80/1

Left debut well behind when winning ordinary novice at Ayr 3 weeks ago. Plenty more needed up significantly in class.

Form: 51

(1)

Imperial Fighter⁵²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 102

7/1

The Gurkha colt who impressed when making a winning debut at Goodwood (7f, heavy) and better form when second in Acomb Stakes (11/2) at York. Step up to 1m will suit and respected.

Form: 12

(8)

Mr Professor¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: Rossa Ryan| T: Alice Haynes| OR: 82| D

100/1

Didn't show much for Joseph Tuite but a different proposition upped to 1m for new yard, winning first 2 starts in nurseries. Creditable third in similar event over C&D since but this a big step up.

Form: 547113

(6)

More Felons²¹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: J A Heffernan| T: A P O'Brien| D

14/1

Showed plenty to work on at the Curragh and duly left that well behind when cosy winner of a Gowran maiden. Will go on improving.

Form: 61

(9)

United Nations²³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-1| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien

11/1

Foaled January 1. Looked a good prospect when making all in Naas maiden (7f) last month, having bit more in hand than the margin would imply. Extra 1f will suit and looks yard no1 on jockey bookings.

Form: 1

Non-Runners

(7)

Tacarib Bay¹³⁵

Weight: 9-1| Age: 2

T: R Hannon J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Coroebus (4/5), Dubai Poet (13/2), Imperial Fighter (7/1), United Nations (11/1), More Felons (14/1), Alflaila (16/1), Aikhal (18/1), Tacarib Bay (25/1), Dirtyoldtown (40/1), Green Team (80/1), Mr Professor (100/1)

COROEBUS arguably kicked for home too soon when worn down close home in the Royal Lodge over C&D 2 weeks ago and can make amends dropped to a Group 3. Imperial Fighter proved he's up to this level when second in the Acomb at York and this stiffer test should prove more suitable, while Dubai Poet makes most appeal of the maiden/novice winners.