16:05 Chester

Sunday 4 August 2024

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Liverpool Airport Faster, Easier, Friendlier Queensferry Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 16:05 | Winning time: 1m 14.7s

(5)

Emaraaty Ana^t,p⁴⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: Saffie Osborne| T: J A Osborne| OR: 108| D

8/1

Ended time with Kevin Ryan with listed success at Ascot (5f) in October. Bagged valuable prize at Doha in February for present connections and possible he needed first start for 12 weeks when midfield in King Charles III at the Royal meeting in June. This more suitable.

Form: 31-5178

(9)

Flaming Rib⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Hart| T: H Palmer| OR: 100| CD

14/1

Smart performer at his best who kickstarted 2023 with victory in 6f Doha conditions event. Below par since though, trailing in last in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot 6 weeks ago. Record is 2-2 around here but has the widest draw to contend with.

Form: 707-000

(1)

Harry Three⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Billy Loughnane| T: C G Cox| OR: 101| D

17/2

A three-time 6f scorer in 2022. Missed whole of last season and yet to recapture pick of his form upon returning (also gelded), well held in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (6f) 43 days ago. Plum draw to operate from at least if scaling a revival.

Form: 1106/40

(2)

Quinault^t,h¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Marco Ghiani| T: S C Williams| OR: 100| D

9/2

Enjoyed a fine 2023 when a seven-time 6f/7f winner. Creditable efforts first two starts this term and he proved too free having pulled his way to the front when last of 9 in Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury (6f) 2 weeks ago. Refitting of a hood can help eased in grade.

Form: 10-8609

(8)

Russet Gold²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: S De Sousa| T: R Varian| OR: 92

20/1

Returned to action with a good third of 9 in handicap at Ascot (6f) in May but hasn't kicked on as expected in 2 subsequent outings kept to the minimum trip. Return to 6f can help but work to do if he's to feature on these terms.

Form: 527-370

(4)

Al Shabab Storm²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 107| C| D

13/8

Improving son of Advertise who is building up a fine record here, building on his handicap success in June when landing listed City Plate Stakes (7f) 3 weeks ago. Effective at 6f and he needs considering in his hat-trick bid.

Form: 4-62211

(3)

Funny Story²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 102| D

4/1

Useful filly who ended 3-y-o campaign with success at listed level and runner-up first 2 starts this spring. Turned in a rare poor effort in Group 3 Summer Stakes at York (6f) 23 days ago but she very much appeals as the type to bounce back.

Form: 271-220

(6)

Queen's Guard⁴⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: David Probert| T: M L W Bell| OR: 87| BF| D

40/1

Havana Grey filly who improved for step back up to 6f when winning 5-runner handicap on all weather at Lingfield in June. Can't have been right when last of 6 at Windsor (6f) 7 weeks ago but she's plenty to find in any case upped markedly in class.

Form: 41-2316

Non-Runners

(7)

Radio Goo Goo⁸

Weight: 9-0| Age: 4

T: P D Evans J: P J McDonald

Forecasts

Al Shabab Storm (13/8), Funny Story (4/1), Quinault (9/2), Emaraaty Ana (8/1), Harry Three (17/2), Flaming Rib (14/1), Russet Gold (20/1), Radio Goo Goo (20/1), Queen's Guard (40/1)

AL SHABAB STORM is compiling an excellent record around here, following up his handicap victory when landing the listed City Plate Stakes 3 weeks ago. The likelihood of a well-run race back at 6f will play to his strengths and he can complete the hat-trick. Funny Story, Quinault and Emaraaty Ana are others to consider.