Boodles Chester Vase Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 15:11 | Winning time: 2m 43.36s

(4)

Berkshire Rebel¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 98

25/1

Successful debut in 1m Goodwood maiden last August but his limitations have seemingly been exposed since, finishing last of 3 in 1¼m Newbury conditions event on his reappearance 17 days ago. Longer trip needs to spark improvement.

Form: 135-3

(2)

Changingoftheguard³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 96

10/3

Drew a blank in 3 outings over 1m on turf as a juvenile but made no mistake when stepped up to 1¼m at Dundalk on his AW reappearance. Will need to improve to follow up in this company but stable's outstanding record in this affords him plenty of respect.

Form: 452-1

(1)

New London²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 99

4/11

Winner over 1¼m at Newmarket on both starts 6 months apart, looking yet another really smart prospect for his stable when coming readily clear of another very promising sort at the Craven meeting 3 weeks ago. Will stay 1½m. Hard to beat.

Form: 1-1

(5)

Savvy Victory²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: S Woods| OR: 87

20/1

Fairly useful form in some good 1m contests in 2021 and made no mistake in 1¼m Pontefract maiden on his reappearance 29 days ago. Did that readily but a good chunk of improvement will be needed now stepping up significantly in class.

Form: 4232-1

Non-Runners

(3)

Dillian¹⁹³

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: M L W Bell J: Non Runner

Forecasts

New London (4/11), Changingoftheguard (10/3), Dillian (5/1), Savvy Victory (20/1), Berkshire Rebel (25/1)

Charlie Appleby 3-y-o colts have been carrying all before them this spring and NEW LONDON can show he's a serious contender for Derby honours by stretching his unbeaten record to 3. Changingoftheguard looks the main threat, trying to add to his stable's outstanding record in the race.