15:35 Newmarket

Thursday 20 April 2023

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bet365 Craven Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 15:35 | Winning time: 1m 39.78s

(2)

Ancestral Land¹⁸⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: C G Cox| OR: 101

12/1

Progressed with each of his three runs as a juvenile, landing 6f Chepstow novice before 2¾ lengths third of 9 to Knight in Horris Hill at Newbury (7f, heavy). Should have more to offer over 1m. Shortlisted.

Form: 213-

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(4)

Dancing Magic¹⁸⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: K Shoemark| T: R A Teal| OR: 106

12/1

In the frame on all his five runs at 2 yrs, signing off with solid fourth of 8 to Auguste Rodin in Futurity Trophy at Doncaster (8f, heavy). Respected.

Form: 42244-

(7)

Indestructible²²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: K Stott| T: K R Burke| OR: 107WS

8/1

Readily off the mark in 6f Windsor novice before showing useful form when runner-up in Acomb at York and Champagne Stakes at Doncaster. Has since had breathing surgery. Not discounted for new yard now stepping up to 1m.

Form: 5122-

(5)

Mostabshir¹⁵⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Jim Crowley| T: J & T Gosden| D

4/1

Looked a smart prospect when overcoming a wide draw to make an impressive winning debut in 14-runner minor event at Kempton (8f, 7/2) in November. Has lots more to offer. Interesting.

Form: 1-

(3)

Mr Mistoffelees¹²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: S M Levey| T: H Morrison| OR: 81| D

66/1

Siyouni colt who improved a chunk with each of his three starts last year, landing 1m minor event at Kempton in December. This is a lot tougher.

Form: 051-

(8)

Mysterious Night²¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 110| D

15/8

Dark Angel colt who signed off for last season firmly on the up, bagging Summer Stakes at Woodbine (8f, firm) in September by 5¾ lengths. Expected to be bang there for stable which has a fine record in this event.

Form: 213311-

(6)

The Foxes²⁰⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 111| CD

5/2

Progressive Churchill colt who arrives on a hat-trick after successes in Goodwood maiden and Royal Lodge over C&D at 2yrs. Ought to go on improving so he needs considering.

Form: 4911-

Non-Runners

(1)

Naval Power⁸³

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: C Appleby J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Mysterious Night (15/8), The Foxes (5/2), Naval Power (5/2), Mostabshir (4/1), Indestructible (8/1), Dancing Magic (12/1), Ancestral Land (12/1), Mr Mistoffelees (66/1)

Charlie Appleby has an excellent record in the Craven and again looks to hold sway with his MYSTERIOUS NIGHT, who won at Woodbine when last seen and could have more to offer over 1m. Royal Lodge victor The Foxes and Mostabshir should ensure this is no one-horse race however.