15:45 Royal Ascot

Saturday 22 June 2024

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Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Off time: 15:45 | Winning time: 1m 12.25s

(7)

Art Power²⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 116| BF| CD

10/1

Very talented on his day, winning twice at the Curragh last season and signing off with success in the Group 1 on Champions' Day here in October. Solid close fourth to Mitbaahy at first-named track last time and deserves respect.

Form: 601-054

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(4)

Jumby^b1¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Charles Bishop| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 102| C| D

66/1

Winless since landing the John of Gaunt at Haydock last year and ran poorly in his defence of that title there last time, so needs blinkers to perk him up.

Form: 959-900

(12)

Khaadem³⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: Oisin Murphy| T: C Hills| OR: 114| CD

14/1

Smart 8-y-o who produced a clear career-best when edging out Sacred in this at odds of 80/1 last year. Not disgraced in good company subsequently but needs to come on for a low-key return in the Duke of York Stakes.

Form: 31575-0

(8)

Mill Stream³⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: W Buick| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 114| D

9/2

Classy sprinter who has returned better than ever and responded well to narrowly get the better of Shouldvebeenaring in Duke of York last time. Might not have reached his limit and should take a hand in this.

Form: 1168-21

(1)

Mitbaahy²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: J P Spencer| T: C Hills| OR: 113| D

9/1

Smart sort who is not long with his current yard and showed that he's on the up when finishing strongly to land the Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh last time. Another strong pace is on the cards and there's every chance he can get involved.

Form: 881-471

(9)

Quinault^t¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: R Kingscote| T: S C Williams| OR: 102| C| D

22/1

Enjoyed a fine 2023 when a seven-time 6f/7f winner. Creditable efforts both starts this term, mid-field in the John of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock last time, but looks to be flying too high here.

Form: 1310-86

(2)

Shartash⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: James Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 111| D

13/2

Ended 2023 below par for Johnny Murtagh but changed hands for €150,000 and much improved for new yard (gelded) when readily landing conditions event at Thirsk. Followed up in listed company at Haydock (7f) last time and fascinating contender back down in trip having been bought by new connections.

Form: 5406-11

(11)

Shouldvebeenaring²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 113| D

14/1

Likeable sort who acquitted himself well in some Group 1s last year and produced an excellent second in Duke of York at the Dante Meeting, just failing behind Mill Stream in a tight finish. Poorly drawn in Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh last time and is likely to bounce back.

Form: 23-3026

(14)

The Wizard Of Eye^p⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: R L Moore| T: C Fellowes| OR: 102| C| D

11/1

Smart gelding who didn't need to improve to win 21-runner Victoria Cup Handicap (7/1) at this course (7f, good to firm) 42 days ago. Could have more to offer for this yard but faces a stiff task and the drop back in trip is unlikely to play to his strengths.

Form: 96657-1

(10)

Washington Heights³⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 113| D

12/1

Strong-travelling sort who was well-served by front-running ride when taking the Abernant Stakes on return from Mill Stream and acquitted himself with plenty of credit behind his old rival in the Duke of York. Looks a player.

Form: 2441-14

(5)

Believing^t⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: D Tudhope| T: G Boughey| OR: 111| D

3/1

Smart filly who won 2 listed races and a Group 3 last year. Shrugged off a disappointing reappearance in Hong Kong when successful again at listed level at Haydock. Ran a cracker in King Charles III Stakes here earlier in the week and could feature again if the race doesn't come too soon.

Form: 130-914

(3)

Swingalong³⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: C Lee| T: K R Burke| OR: 107| D

14/1

Won Group 3 Summer Stakes at York in July. Acquitted herself with plenty of credit in Group 1s either side of that victory and probably needed the run at same track on return. Place claims.

Form: 03144-8

(6)

Vadream⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: K Shoemark| T: C Fellowes| OR: 103| CD

100/1

Smart mare who wasn't far off her best when just edged out by Seven Questions in Palace House at Newmarket in April but has run poorly twice since. Up against it.

Form: 57-3280

Non-Runners

(13)

Kinross²⁴⁵

Weight: 9-5| Age: 7

T: R M Beckett J: Rossa Ryan

Forecasts

Believing (3/1), Mill Stream (9/2), Kinross (9/2), Shartash (13/2), Mitbaahy (9/1), Art Power (10/1), The Wizard Of Eye (11/1), Washington Heights (12/1), Khaadem (14/1), Swingalong (14/1), Shouldvebeenaring (14/1), Quinault (22/1), Jumby (66/1), Vadream (100/1)

Archie Watson has done a fantastic job since SHARTASH came into his care and, while the 4-y-o is back in much stronger company, the visual impression of both his wins this term suggest he's open to more improvement for new owners, so he's preferred to Duke of York winner Mill Stream. Kinross is always a player at the top level but others have a fitness edge on him.