Betfred Rose Of Lancaster Stakes (Group 3)

Consistent type who translated his good handicap form this year back to listed company, taking Sandown contest over this trip last month. That form hasn't worked out and he's up in grade but he couldn't be dismissed.

Cracking strike-rate in the last 3 years, 3-3 in 2022 including victory in this, while he took a Longchamp Group 1 when last seen 14 months ago. Good record fresh for yard who do well with similar types and no surprise if he made a successful return.

Found the right opportunity to open his account for the year when taking listed race in France over this trip 7 weeks ago, making all. Third to Anmaat in 2022 but probably only of interest this time if the ground softens.

Smart form when winning a pair of handicaps over this trip in autumn 2022. Ran easily his best race of the year, even if still a little below his very best, in listed contest at Goodwood in May, but not so good in the Wolferton at Ascot next time. More needed.

Smart performer who has won a Group 3 every year bar one since 2018 and wasted no time getting back to form after 9 weeks off when second in listed race at Pontefract a fortnight ago. Back up in trip and no surprise to see him figure for the sponsors.