14:20 Ascot

Saturday 7 May 2022

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Carey Group Buckhounds Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 14:20 | Winning time: 2m 34.55s

(2)

Al Aasy²⁰³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Dane O'Neill| T: W J Haggas| OR: 117| D

5/4

Much improved early in 2021, landing pair of 1½m Newbury Group 3s in the spring. However, seemingly outbattled next 3 starts before a tame effort in Group 1 Champion Stakes. Has the talent to win on reappearance but comes with risks attached.

Form: 112248-

(4)

Mandoob²¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: S M Levey| T: B J Meehan| OR: 104| DWS

13/2

Overcame inexperience to make winning debut over 1½m on AW last spring and showed useful form when defying penalty at Haydock. Excellent second to Yibir in Group 3 Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket and excuses back from a break at Ascot final start. Remains unexposed. Has had a wind op.

Form: 1123-

(3)

Stowell^t²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: L Dettori| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 105| CD

11/2

Ascot 11f maiden winner who shaped very well when third in the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot. No show in Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket (13f) but back on track when third in Newbury Group 3 on return. May do better still.

Form: 2135-3

(5)

Third Realm²¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: R Varian| OR: 109| D

11/5

Improved again when winning Lingfield Derby Trial, beating subsequent Derby/King George hero Adayar. Not disgraced at Epsom himself and at Goodwood, and ended campaign with excellent fourth in Prix Dollar at Longchamp. Need considering back down in class on return.

Form: 115374-

(7)

Two Auld Pals

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: D Tudhope| T: J S Goldie

100/1

The Carbon Unit colt. Dam 8.4f winner. Thrown in at the deep end on debut.

Form:

(6)

Universal Order⁶⁰²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: James Doyle| T: D M Simcock| OR: 105| D

20/1

Better than ever last season, winner of 1½m Newmarket listed race in June. Can go well fresh but another career best is likely required if he's to trouble the principals.

Form: 116134/

Non-Runners

(1)

Nell Quickly²¹⁷

Weight: 8-11| Age: 4

T: D J Coakley J: Charles Bishop

(8)

Something Enticing¹⁹

Weight: 8-11| Age: 4

T: A M Balding J: Hayley Turner

Forecasts

Al Aasy (5/4), Third Realm (11/5), Stowell (11/2), Mandoob (13/2), Something Enticing (14/1), Nell Quickly (14/1), Universal Order (20/1), Two Auld Pals (100/1)

AL AASY isn't straightforward, but he is the class act here so is worth another chance having won in impressive fashion at Newbury on his reappearance last season. Third Realm showed smart form on several occasions last term and is feared most ahead of Stowell.