15:05 Royal Ascot

Thursday 16 June 2022

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King George V Stakes (Heritage Handicap)

Off time: 15:06 | Winning time: 2m 32.43s

(1)

Berkshire Rebel⁴³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Harry Davies⁽⁵⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 96

66/1

Successful debut in 1m Goodwood maiden last August but his limitations have seemingly been exposed since, finishing last of 4 in Chester Vase last time. Hard to make a case for in a race this strong now handicapping.

Form: 135-34

(4)

Yashin¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: S Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 96| D

14/1

Has improved with each run and did well to get up from further back than ideal in a handicap at Navan last time. Strongly-run race and step up in trip should suit, so merits strong consideration.

Form: 40-411

(12)

Israr³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Jim Crowley| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 95

11/2

Well-bred colt who is still learning but did well to get up close home (from Surrey Mist) in a handicap at Newbury last time. That looks like a strong piece of form and he's open to further improvement, so he's worth chancing.

Form: 12-31

(18)

Mandobi³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 95| D

11/1

Already useful and had plenty in hand when doubling his tally at Thirsk a month ago. Bred to go on progressing and a well-run race is sure to bring more out of him, so he's on the shortlist.

Form: 2-11

(8)

Secret State²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 93

4/1

Well-bred colt who is two from three and was well on top at the finish at Nottingham last time. The runner-up has already boosted that form and the step up to this trip should bring about more improvement. Lots to like.

Form: 211

(11)

Schmilsson²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 92

28/1

Well-related and upped his game to open his account in ready fashion at Bath in May. This is a much more competitive scenario, but he has the potential to do better still.

Form: 442-21

(20)

Mr Alan^p1²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rossa Ryan| T: G Boughey| OR: 92

50/1

Useful colt who comes here on the back of a respectable fifth in a listed race at Goodwood. Others look better treated, though. Cheekpieces go on.

Form: 714-625

(10)

Franz Strauss^p1⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: L Dettori| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 92

20/1

Made a winning debut at Newcastle in December. Wasn't up to the Sandown Classic Trial on return and only respectable third in a novice at Nottingham since. Now in cheekpieces switched to handicaps/up in trip.

Form: 1-43

(9)

Flying Dolphin^p,t²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Colin Keane| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 92

12/1

Lightly-raced son of Zoffany who landed a 13-runner maiden comfortably at Gowran in May. More required up in trip for handicap debut.

Form: 231

(7)

Surrey Mist³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: T E Whelan| T: George Baker| OR: 90

22/1

Boasts a progressive profile and had something to spare when doubling his tally in a Kempton novice in March. Good second to Israr in handicap at Newbury since, and a bold showing seems likely up in trip.

Form: 6-112

(6)

Savvy Knight¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: James Doyle| T: S Woods| OR: 90| D

18/1

Arrives on a roll having readily landed a hat-trick at Hamilton a fortnight ago and, while this is much more competitive, he had any amount in hand that day, so he's dangerous to dismiss.

Form: 111

(5)

Newfoundland¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 90

8/1

Hasn't had much racing and overcame difficulties to land a 13f maiden at Navan recently. No surprise if he makes a big impact on this handicap debut.

Form: 6221

(15)

Achnamara¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 90| D

28/1

Progressive colt who scored at Beverley in May and put up a bold showing when second to another improver at Doncaster 12 days ago. Back down in trip now, but worth bearing in mind.

Form: 314512

(13)

Post Impressionist²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: D Tudhope| T: W J Haggas| OR: 89

4/1

Powered away to open his account at Ayr in April then bumped into an excellent prospect at Newcastle last time out. That form has a strong look to it and he will relish this longer trip, so makes plenty of appeal.

Form: 212

(3)

Deauville Legend⁵²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: J Ferguson| OR: 89

14/1

Confirmed previous promise when landing a maiden at Windsor in April, going away at the finish. That form looks solid and he should benefit from the extra distance now handicapping.

Form: 42-1

(14)

Inverness⁵⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: K Shoemark| T: C Hills| OR: 89

33/1

Opened his account at the second attempt in Goodwood maiden in September and built on that when sixth in 10f listed event at Epsom last month. Needs to take another step forward here, though.

Form: 61-6

(21)

Balhambar²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: R Kingscote| T: Sir Michael Stoute| OR: 85

40/1

Is improving by the run and, while he only just held on to land a maiden at Chepstow recently, he's very much the sort to benefit from this step up in trip in handicaps, so has claims.

Form: 531

(16)

Vina Sena^h¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: J P Spencer| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 84

28/1

Winner at Dundalk in December. 28/1, very good 1½ lengths second of 13 to Yashin in handicap at Navan (10f, good) 19 days ago. Progressing and interesting up in trip under Spencer.

Form: 1-9952

(2)

Teumessias Fox³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Rob Hornby| T: A M Balding| OR: 84| BF

50/1

Newcastle 10f novice winner who was back on track when runner-up at Salisbury last time. Should be suited by another step up in trip, so can't be discounted.

Form: 3-3172

Forecasts

Secret State (4/1), Post Impressionist (4/1), Israr (11/2), Newfoundland (8/1), Mandobi (11/1), Flying Dolphin (12/1), Deauville Legend (14/1), Yashin (14/1), Savvy Knight (18/1), Franz Strauss (20/1), Surrey Mist (22/1), Schmilsson (28/1), Achnamara (28/1), Vina Sena (28/1), Inverness (33/1), Balhambar (40/1), Teumessias Fox (50/1), Mr Alan (50/1), Berkshire Rebel (66/1)

The manner in which ISRAR won at Newbury suggests he's well ahead of the handicapper, so he gets the marginal vote to go in again in what is usually one of the hottest 3-y-o handicaps of the season. Post Impressionist, Secret State and Mandobi are serious players also.