16:45 York

Saturday 20 August 2022

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Julia Graves Roses Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 16:45 | Winning time: 57.71s

(6)

Rocket Rodney²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-5| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: George Scott| OR: 105| BF| D

6/4

Confirmed the useful level of form he showed in the Windsor Castle when doubling his tally in Sandown listed event in early July. Had no answer to an unexposed rival in the Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood last time but still beat the rest comfortably and sets the standard.

Form: 21212

(2)

Bolt Action²²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: David Egan| T: R Varian| OR: 95| BF| D

11/2

Looked a good prospect when making a winning start in a 6-runner novice at Leicester in May and has acquitted himself well both starts since, including when third in a good-quality nursery at Goodwood (6f) 22 days ago. Capable of better still.

Form: 163

(3)

Brave Nation⁴⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Dylan Hogan| T: M L W Bell| OR: 99| D

11/1

57,000 gns Sioux Nation colt who made all in good style in 5f Doncaster maiden on debut in April. Much better than the result when fourth in a messy Norfolk but ran poorly in the July Stakes at Newmarket last time. Drops back to the minimum trip and needs to bounce back.

Form: 147

(5)

Looking For Lynda¹⁵

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 81| D

16/1

Confirmed the improvement shown in the Molecomb as he picked up a second career success in 3-runner minor event at Musselburgh (5f, good) 15 days ago, finding extra. More required back up in grade.

Form: 216461

(8)

Rousing Encore¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 99| D

6/1

Useful dual winner who matched his Coventry form when fifth of 24 in a valuable sales event at Naas (5.9f) 19 days ago. Could benefit from a return to the minimum trip and not taken lightly.

Form: 31165

(7)

Squealer¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Rowan Scott| T: N Tinkler

40/1

Mehmas gelding who was well backed and ran to a fair level first time up when third in a 5f novice at Ripon 12 days ago. This is a big ask on just his second start but he's open to improvement.

Form: 3

(1)

Swift Asset²³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Hannon| OR: 95| D

28/1

Readily off the mark in a 5f Windsor maiden in June and has shaped better than the bare result both starts since, including in the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood last time. Retains potential.

Form: 5166

(10)

Thunder Moor²⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: D Tudhope| T: K A Ryan| OR: 93| CD

20/1

Dandy Man colt. Much improved from debut (well backed, proved far too green) when winning a C&D novice with a bit in hand in May. However, limitations rather exposed in better company since. More needed.

Form: 6185

(4)

Treasure Trove⁷

Age: 2| Weight: 8-11| J: W J Lee| T: P Twomey| OR: 93| D

4/1

Overcame unfavourable circumstances to land an overdue victory with plenty to spare at Down Royal (5f) in June. Showed improved form when narrowly denied in a listed event at the Curragh last week and ought to give another good account.

Form: 335132

Non-Runners

(9)

Katey Kontent⁸

Weight: 8-11| Age: 2

T: C G Cox J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Rocket Rodney (6/4), Treasure Trove (4/1), Bolt Action (11/2), Rousing Encore (6/1), Brave Nation (11/1), Looking For Lynda (16/1), Thunder Moor (20/1), Katey Kontent (25/1), Swift Asset (28/1), Squealer (40/1)

ROCKET RODNEY was no match for an unexposed rival in the Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood last month, but he still beat the rest pretty convincingly and sets the standard back at listed level. Treasure Trove rates a big threat following an improved effort at the Curragh last week, while Rousing Encore could benefit from a return to the minimum trip and needs considering, also.