Paradise Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 16:44 | Winning time: 1m 40.85s

(3)

Intellogent¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: James Doyle| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 96| D

17/2

Very talented during his peak years in France, notably winning Group 1 Prix Jean Prat at Deauville as a 3-y-o. Just useful form in the early part of 2021 but showed he retains plenty of ability after 12 months off when narrowly denied on his UK/stable debut at Newmarket 13 days ago.

Form: 32/216-2

(1)

New Mandate³¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: L Dettori| T: R M Beckett| OR: 111| D

6/1

Smart performer at 2 yrs, winning 3 times, including Group 2 Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket. Eased off in Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf on final outing that season and not seen since offering minimal encouragement in last year's Jersey Stakes here at the Royal meeting.

Form: 31110/0-

(2)

Sir Busker^v³²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Jim Crowley| T: W J Knight| OR: 110| CD

9/4

Smart gelding whose last win came in 2020 but ran a fine race when 4 lengths fifth of 14 to Lord North in Group 1 Dubai Turf at Meydan (9f, good) 32 days ago, despite being slowly away. Solid claims back down in grade.

Form: 430-845

(4)

Valiant Prince^h⁶⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 110| D

10/11

Dubawi gelding who showed improved form in Dubai during the winter, landing back-to-back handicaps at Meydan (1m). Well worth his place in this higher grade and looks the one to beat.

Form: 6221-11

Forecasts

Valiant Prince (10/11), Sir Busker (9/4), New Mandate (6/1), Intellogent (17/2)

VALIANT PRINCE has taken his form up a couple of notches in Dubai this past winter, so he's very difficult to get away from, especially judged on the manner of his latest win. Sir Busker finished with running left in the Dubai Turf last month and looks the main threat dropping back down in grade.