17:00 Royal Ascot

Thursday 16 June 2022

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Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Str)

Off time: 17:04 | Winning time: 1m 38.56s

(17)

Power Of Beauty^p1,t1⁶⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: S Foley| T: H Palmer| OR: 102

125/1

Won 7f events at Wolverhampton and Yarmouth before taking a huge step forward when second to Albahr in 1m Sandown listed contest in August. Gelded ahead of reappearance in the Free Handicap and while that run wasn't full of promise, he should step up on that. Cheekpieces/tongue tie reached for.

Form: 21124-5

(11)

Mr Mccann^t²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: James McDonald| T: H Palmer| OR: 102

50/1

Useful form for third win in what was a very productive juvenile campaign at Epsom in September. Didn't really relish step up to 10.3f in the Dee Stakes then probably did too much too soon in the German 2000 Guineas last time.

Form: 4561-54

(4)

Great Max³⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: S De Sousa| T: M O'Callaghan| OR: 101

66/1

Highly tried as a juvenile for Michael Bell after making a winning debut at Newbury a year ago. No impact both starts for current yard (at up to 10.1f) and makes his handicap debut with a bit to prove.

Form: 5250-37

(1)

Malex²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rossa Ryan| T: M O'Callaghan| OR: 98

80/1

Bred to be smart and overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at the Curragh in March (7f). Fared about as well as could be expected in listed/Group 1 level over 1m last month and he retains potential as a handicapper.

Form: 148

(23)

I'm A Gambler¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: B A Curtis| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 98| BF

66/1

Can call upon plenty of experience for a 3-y-o, adding another two wins to his haul at up to 7.4f this spring. Heavy defeat over 6f at Hamilton and stamina for a straight 1m asks a different question.

Form: 3-21910

(28)

Whoputfiftyinyou²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: A Kirby| T: C G Cox| OR: 98| D

6/1

Faultless start to his career, improving another chunk for win number 4 in the Silver Bowl at Haydock a month ago. Strong at the finish all starts and no reason to think his limit has been reached.

Form: 11-11

(7)

Oneforthegutter¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: R Kingscote| T: Ian Williams| OR: 97

80/1

Six-figure breeze-up buy who overcame a tardy start to make a winning debut at Haydock in July. Better form when second in a French Group 3 a month later and best effort since when mid-field on handicap debut at Epsom (10.1f).

Form: 1426-46

(18)

Saga^b1,t1⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: L Dettori| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 97| BF| C

12/1

Won 7f course maiden in September on final 2-y-o start. Excellent return to action when second in a minor race at Kempton but was most disappointing back here on handicap debut last month. Back up in trip with headgear on.

Form: 221-26

(24)

Ribhi³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Dane O'Neill| T: M P Tregoning| OR: 97

80/1

Pair of 6f Salisbury novice wins last year but is in danger of becoming disappointing as a 3-y-o, brushed aside in listed company at Newbury last month. Gelded and other hopes rest on step up in trip, which is far from certain to suit.

Form: 151-357

(9)

Fiach Mchugh²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Andrew Slattery| T: A Slattery| OR: 96

66/1

Has left 2-y-o form trailing in his wake this spring, making a winning reappearance at Dundalk before doubling tally in handicap company at the Curragh a month ago. Type to excel in a big-field handicap.

Form: 326-121

(19)

Claim The Crown⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: David Egan| T: R Varian| OR: 96| D

200/1

Confirmed debut promise when landing a 1m Chelmsford novice last summer. Excelled himself in a French Group 3 a month later but reappearance/handicap debut over 7f here wasn't brimming with promise.

Form: 3136-7

(33)

Harrow^p1²⁸

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

50/1

Useful triple winner as a juvenile at up to 7.4f. Pretty exposed due to that intensive campaign and evidence of 4 runs this year suggest his mark looks high. Cheekpieces reached for.

Form: 13-2265

(32)

Spinaround^p¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 95| D

40/1

Newmarket maiden winner last autumn and progressive form in handicaps in 2022, scoring with a bit in hand at Chelmsford a fortnight ago. Up 6 lb in a deeper race but he's a likeable type.

Form: 314-221

(30)

Tranquil Night⁶⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: James Doyle| T: C Appleby| OR: 95| D

7/1

Progressing at a rate of knots in 2022, supplementing brace of 7f AW wins in dominant fashion on handicap debut back on turf in April. Off since but couldn't be in better hands and has to demand respect.

Form: 4-111

(27)

Sed Maarib¹⁰³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: A de Vries| T: George Scott| OR: 94

150/1

Juvenile winner for Roger Varian who was transferred to Bahrain over the winter, failing to win and well held on dirt when last seen in March. Doesn't appear obviously well treated back in Britain.

Form: 0-24420

(14)

Amortentia³²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: S M Crosse| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 93| D

11/1

Left juvenile form behind when a comfortable winner on reappearance/handicap debut at Naas last month (1m). In good hands and possesses plenty of scope to improve.

Form: 224-1

(8)

Koy Koy⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 93

18/1

Well on top when making final 2-y-o start a winning one at Newbury and shaped very well on return when second at Chester (7.6f) last month. Unfurnished colt with scope to rate higher.

Form: 521-2

(29)

King Of Time⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 93| D

4/1

Dual-AW winner who looked potentially smart when outclassing 5 rivals switched to turf at Newmarket in April (overcame trouble in running). That performance was backed up by the clock and a 7 lb rise may totally underestimate him.

Form: 111

(25)

Yonafis³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 92| D

22/1

Has raced on the AW so far and remains unbeaten, workmanlike when making successful handicap debut upped to 8.7f last month. Well bred and in top hands so demands respect switched to turf.

Form: 11-1

(22)

Atrium⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: K Shoemark| T: C Fellowes| OR: 92| CD

14/1

Novice/nursery winner as a juvenile over 7f and looked well at home over this C&D when a taking winner last month. Up 7 lb but demands of this race will clearly suit.

Form: 1461-41

(3)

My Little Tip⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: G Boughey| OR: 92

66/1

Ended 2-y-o campaign on the up, completing hat-trick of 7f nurseries at Catterick in September. Keenness still an issue with him but he advanced his form when third from a tough draw at Chester latest. Up in trip.

Form: 3111-63

(16)

Oh Herberts Reign¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: P J Dobbs| T: R Hannon| OR: 91| D

100/1

Three-time winner as a juvenile and just about his best effort yet when fourth upped to 10f at Epsom 12 days ago. Same mark here back in trip and doesn't possess the scope of a few.

Form: 15-4244

(21)

Wanees⁵⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Jim Crowley| T: C Hills| OR: 91| C| D

7/1

325,000 gns Le Havre colt who won 7f novices here and at Salisbury last September. Hooded and looked well served by 1m when completing hat-trick on reappearance at Sandown and sure to go on to better things.

Form: 611-1

(31)

Bolthole³⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: J P Spencer| T: M L W Bell| OR: 90| D

16/1

Overcame a pace bias to double tally on second handicap start at Newmarket last month. Well-run 1m won't be an inconvenience and he's one to be positive about.

Form: 16-31

(26)

Blenheim Boy²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: O McSweeney⁽⁵⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 90| D

25/1

Picked up where he left off during the autumn when an easy winner of a 1m heavy-ground handicap at Ripon in April. Was brushed aside pretty readily from 10 lb higher at York, though.

Form: 061-18

(10)

Thesis^t¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: R L Moore| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 90| BF

14/1

Already expensive to follow after 4 defeats, fitted with a tongue tie when failing to land the odds for the second time at Doncaster 12 days ago. Well bred and in good hands and chance tempo of this race will suit him more on handicap debut.

Form: 3-222

(13)

Barley⁴⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: J Mitchell| T: M Meade| OR: 89| D

66/1

Had a subsequent winner behind when landing a novice at Nottingham in April and progressed again when following up on handicap debut at Doncaster. Willing attitude he showed that day will stand him in good stead.

Form: 62-511

(20)

Lawful Command²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Hollie Doyle| T: B J Meehan| OR: 87| D

40/1

Bagged a couple of nurseries last season and already on that mark in 2022, ridden prominently and finding plenty for pressure on each occasion. Likeable type but dominating this field is a different undertaking.

Form: 4113-11

(5)

Kitsune Power¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Ray Dawson| T: R Varian| OR: 87| D

50/1

Expensive buy as a yearling and improved for a gelding operation prior to his 3-y-o campaign, winning handicaps at Leicester and Nottingham. Up 7 lb but in top hands and likely to go on improving,

Form: 642-121

(12)

Jimi Hendrix¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: Rob Hornby| T: R M Beckett| OR: 87| D

20/1

Doncaster maiden winner in the autumn who still looked rough around the edges despite winning on handicap bow at Haydock 3 weeks ago. That isn't form to get excited by but he's unexposed over 1m.

Form: 51-31

Forecasts

King Of Time (4/1), Whoputfiftyinyou (6/1), Wanees (7/1), Tranquil Night (7/1), Amortentia (11/1), Saga (12/1), Thesis (14/1), Atrium (14/1), Bolthole (16/1), Koy Koy (18/1), Jimi Hendrix (20/1), Yonafis (22/1), Blenheim Boy (25/1), Lawful Command (40/1), Spinaround (40/1), Kitsune Power (50/1), Harrow (50/1), Mr Mccann (50/1), Fiach Mchugh (66/1), I'm A Gambler (66/1), Great Max (66/1), My Little Tip (66/1), Barley (66/1), Ribhi (80/1), Oneforthegutter (80/1), Malex (80/1), Oh Herberts Reign (100/1), Power Of Beauty (125/1), Sed Maarib (150/1), Claim The Crown (200/1)

Having saved both TRANQUIL NIGHT and King of Time for this following impressive wins in April, Charlie Appleby probably holds the aces despite the field size. The latter is unbeaten and could be a Group horse but the former's strength in the finish at Newmarket was striking and he is just preferred at the prices. Of the rest, Thesis has yet to win a race but could easily advance his form with this big-field scenario sure to suit.