15:35 Newmarket

Saturday 4 May 2024

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Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Off time: 15:39 | Winning time: 1m 37.21s

(8)

Alyanaabi²⁰³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Jim Crowley| T: Owen Burrows| OR: 114| C

11/1

Won a Group 3 over 7f here (good to firm) in September. Underlined he's a smart colt when 3½ lengths second of 8 to City of Troy in Dewhurst here in October. 1m should suit him but it's hard to see him turning the tables on City of Troy.

Form: 1412-

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(2)

City Of Troy²⁰³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 125| C

4/6

Top-notch 2-y-o, making it 3-3 when impressively seeing of Alyanaabi by 3½ lengths in the Dewhurst here (7f, good to soft) in October. Has the potential to make an outstanding 3-y-o and can't be opposed.

Form: 111-

(3)

Ghostwriter²¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: R Kingscote| T: C G Cox| OR: 111| CD

14/1

Invincible Spirit colt who won all 3 starts as a juvenile, notably the Group 2 Royal Lodge over C&D (good to firm) in the autumn. His physique suggests he'll make an even better 3-y-o. Not to be underestimated.

Form: 111-

(5)

Haatem¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: James Doyle| T: R Hannon| OR: 112| CD

16/1

Group 2 winner at 2 but still showed big improvement when an easy 3½-length winner of the Craven over C&D on his reappearance. Even more will be needed to follow up here, though, and Levey prefers Rosallion.

Form: 21955-1

(11)

Iberian²⁰³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: C Hills| OR: 113

33/1

Had Rosallion behind him when winning the Champagne at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in September but disappointing when fading into a well-held sixth behind City of Troy in the Dewhurst final start. Will stay 1m.

Form: 1216-

(7)

Inisherin⁵⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| D

40/1

Out of a Group 1 winner and confirmed the promise of his C&D debut second in September when landing the odds in 1m Newcastle novice in March. Plenty to find on this steep rise in class but the stable did saddle a 125/1 second in this last year.

Form: 2-1

(1)

Night Raider⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: D Tudhope| T: K R Burke| OR: 105

25/1

Both outings over 7f at Southwell. Impressive 9-length winner on debut in December and easily gave weight to a quite useful sort on his return to action in March. Has had an unusual Guineas prep but his leading trainer is making all the right noises.

Form: 1-1

(6)

Notable Speech²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 109| D

16/1

Unbeaten in 3 starts over 1m at Kempton, producing a sharp turn of foot from well off the pace in a conditions race last month. Turf and an undulating track are new experiences for him but he could be really smart.

Form: 111

(4)

Rosallion²¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 117

15/2

Had several smart performers behind him when ready winner of 7f Ascot listed race last July and bounced back from a slightly underwhelming third to Iberian in Champagne at Doncaster when staying on strongly to lead close home in 7f Longchamp Group 1 on Arc day. Likely capable of even better.

Form: 1131-

(9)

Task Force²¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 112WS

16/1

Frankel colt who raced only over 6f at 2, winning a maiden/listed before 2¼ lengths second of 9 to Vandeek in Middle Park here (good to firm) on final start. His pedigree suggests this 2f longer trip will be within range. Has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance. The type to go on improving.

Form: 112-

(10)

Ten Bob Tony¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Saffie Osborne| T: E Walker| OR: 109| C

40/1

Stepped up on his useful juvenile form when making all in 7f course conditions race on his reappearance 18 days ago. 1m is going to suit him but he'll need another big chunk of improvement to get heavily involved.

Form: 4516-1

Forecasts

City Of Troy (4/6), Rosallion (15/2), Alyanaabi (11/1), Ghostwriter (14/1), Notable Speech (16/1), Haatem (16/1), Task Force (16/1), Night Raider (25/1), Iberian (33/1), Inisherin (40/1), Ten Bob Tony (40/1)

Aidan O'Brien has made little secret of the fact that he regards CITY OF TROY as the best 2-y-o he's trained and this clear Timeform top rated can provide the master of Ballydoyle with a record-extending 11th win in the first Classic of the season. Rosallion was also highly promising at 2 and can give the selection most to do ahead of Godolphin's Notable Speech, who didn't make his debut until January but has quickly established himself as a top prospect with 3 AW wins at Kempton.