14:10 Doncaster

Saturday 28 October 2023

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Kameko Futurity Trophy Stakes (Group 1) (Str)

Off time: 14:26 | Winning time: 1m 46.45s

(4)

Ancient Wisdom¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 113| D

5/4

€2,000,000 yearling who made an impressive winning debut at Haydock before following up in workmanlike style on the July Course. Seemed beaten on merit when third in strong Ascot listed event but took form to another level when resuming winning ways in Newmarket Group 3 (1m). Form pick.

Form: 1131

(6)

Dancing Gemini⁴³

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: R A Teal| OR: 109| C

9/2

Offered plenty to work on when second in maiden at Salisbury before not disgraced in Pat Eddery at Ascot (over 10 lengths behind Ancient Wisdom). Big improvement since, winning Newbury maiden before following up in Doncaster listed race in impressive fashion. Needs considering.

Form: 2511

(5)

Deira Mile²⁸

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: R Kingscote| T: Owen Burrows| OR: 85| BF

50/1

Promise when third on first 2 outings but he failed to get the job done when sent off at 1/5 in a small field on AW last month, looking reluctant under pressure. Has since left Charlie Johnston and chucked into the deep end by new yard.

Form: 332

(8)

Devil's Point²⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: Oisin Murphy| T: D Menuisier| OR: 101

16/1

Built on debut when scoring readily in maiden company at Ffos Las (7f, heavy). Better form when making the frame in Group 3s at Sandown/Saint-Cloud since but another big step forward is required.

Form: 5134

(2)

Diego Velazquez⁴⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: James Doyle| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 108| D

9/4

Cost 2,400,000 gns as a yearling and looked a very bright prospect when winning 13-runner maiden at the Curragh on debut, readily. Stepped up on that as expected when landing odds in Group 2 at Leopardstown despite some residual greenness. Big shout for trainer who has win this a record 11 times.

Form: 11

(7)

God's Window⁴²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: K Shoemark| T: J & T Gosden| CD

8/1

Dubawi colt who made a highly promising start when winning C&D maiden with a bit in hand 6 weeks ago. This a big step up but had 2 subsequent winners in behind on debut and has scope for plenty of improvement for top stable.

Form: 1

(1)

Redhot Whisper⁴²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-3| J: Stefano Cherchi| T: B Brookhouse

33/1

Out of a winning miler and showed plenty of encouragement when third at Leicester on debut, not having a hard race. Built on that when ¾-length second to God's Window at this C&D, again showing plenty to work on.

Form: 32

Non-Runners

(3)

Battle Cry²²

Weight: 9-3| Age: 2

T: A P O'Brien J: B A Curtis

Forecasts

Ancient Wisdom (5/4), Diego Velazquez (9/4), Dancing Gemini (9/2), God's Window (8/1), Devil's Point (16/1), Redhot Whisper (33/1), Deira Mile (50/1), Battle Cry (66/1)

ANCIENT WISDOM was most impressive when resuming winning ways in the Autumn Stakes at Newmarket 2 weeks ago and he sets a clear standard. The unbeaten Diego Velazquez is the obvious threat for a trainer who has won this a record 11 times, including the last 2 renewals. Dancing Gemini completes the shortlist after his wide-margin win in a listed event here 6 weeks ago.