Jockey Club Stakes (Group 2)

Off time: 15:38 | Winning time: 2m 33.86s

(5)

Global Storm^p⁴¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: James Doyle| T: C Appleby| OR: 110| C| D

9/2

Allowed to set a modest gallop and dictated matters when winning Dubai City of Gold at Meydan in March but circumstances weren't so favourable back there in Dubai Gold Cup 3 weeks later, brushed aside before the longer trip came into the equation. Can get back on track.

Form: 3495-10

(2)

Hurricane Lane^p1¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 117| BF| C| D

2/1

Irish Derby and St Leger winner in 2021 but only twice raced last term and turned in a lacklustre effort after 10 months off when sent off favourite in John Porter Stakes at Newbury (12f, heavy) just under a fortnight ago. Hopes pinned on first-time headgear sparking a revival.

Form: 113/38-7

(1)

Outbox^b²⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 103| D

28/1

Made a winning return in Doha in 2022 and ran to a similar level when third in this corresponding event 12 months ago, having the run of things in a steadily-run affair. Abject display returning from 4 months off at Musselburgh recently and so will need to bounce back.

Form: 67323-0

(4)

West Wind Blows²¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: J P Spencer| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 111

1/1

Found the Derby too much on only his third career start but he was quickly back on track when a wide-margin winner of the listed Glasgow Stakes at Hamilton. Added a fourth success to his CV in Prix du Prince d'Orange at Longchamp in September and he looks a major player on return.

Form: 191613-

(3)

Jewel In My Crown²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Callum Shepherd| T: Rae Guest| OR: 95

33/1

Hit the target in 3 handicaps last year and shaped well returning from 6 months off when third at Kempton (11f) recently, left with too much to do. This obviously a tougher assignment though, so best to look elsewhere.

Form: 06110-3

Result Amended

Global Storm - Original Position 3rd. Amended Position 2nd.

West Wind Blows - Original Position 2nd. Amended Position 3rd.

Forecasts

West Wind Blows (1/1), Hurricane Lane (2/1), Global Storm (9/2), Outbox (28/1), Jewel In My Crown (33/1)

Tactics could have a significant impact on this small-field contest and one who may prove best equipped for such a scenario is WEST WIND BLOWS. Simon & Ed Crisford's 4-y-o can make a winning return at the expense of Hurricane Lane, who turned in a lacklustre effort after 10 months off at Newbury just under a fortnight ago and hopes are pinned on first-time headgear sparking a revival. Global Storm can fill out third spot.