John Smith's Silver Cup Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 14:20 | Winning time: 3m 1.05s

(2)

John Leeper^h²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: R Kingscote| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 107

13/2

Smart performer but he finished behind Thunderous on his 2 first outings this term and was 1¾ lengths adrift of Without A Fight in a C&D listed last time. 3 lb worse off the Crisfords' charge this time so has his work cut out to turn the tables.

Form: 738-472

(3)

Thunderous^v⁴⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: F Norton| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 110| C

11/8

Smart gelding who looks as good as ever this season, including second to Stradivarius in Yorkshire Cup over C&D in May. Respectable fourth in 2m Sandown Group 3 since. This front-runner looks sure to make a bold bid.

Form: 24-6224

(1)

Without A Fight²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-0| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 113| CD

10/11

Second listed success of his career when proving 1¾ lengths too strong for John Leeper (who received 3 lb) over C&D 4 weeks ago. The one to beat again.

Form: 11-2031

Forecasts

Without A Fight (10/11), Thunderous (11/8), John Leeper (13/2)

WITHOUT A FIGHT posted a really smart performance when giving weight away in a C&D listed race last month and might prove just too strong for Yorkshire Cup runner-up Thunderous.