Betfred Jockey Club Stakes (Group 2)

Off time: 16:08 | Winning time: 2m 32.39s

(4)

Ambiente Friendly^t1¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Harry Davies| T: James Owen| OR: 115| BF| D

4/1

Very smart 3-y-o who was placed in the Derby/Irish Derby in 2024 for James Fanshawe. Below-par fourth of 5 for new yard in Earl Of Sefton Stakes here last month. Worth another chance with tongue tie refitted.

Form: 12305-4

(3)

Bellum Justum^p1²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 110| C

11/2

Course winner but he was in need of the run when 7 lengths fifth of 7 to Divina Grace in John Porter Stakes at Newbury 20 days ago, fading last 2f. Can take a step forward now with cheekpieces added.

Form: 17321-5

(1)

Silver Knott⁶²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 116| C| D

10/11

A three-time scorer in USA in 2024 and he resumed with a ready success in Dubai City of Gold at Meydan (12f, good) in March. Holds leading form claims.

Form: 11133-1

(2)

Divina Grace²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 106| CD

4/1

Useful mare made a winning return for new yard (formerly with Rae Guest) in 7-runner John Porter Stakes at Newbury (12f, good) 20 days ago. Showed a good attitude there so she's not taken lightly.

Form: 35149-1

Forecasts

Silver Knott (10/11), Divina Grace (4/1), Ambiente Friendly (4/1), Bellum Justum (11/2)

Charlie Appleby's SILVER KNOTT has a rare run on these shores but this smart 5-y-o looks the one to beat on the back of a stylish reappearance victory in Meydan's Dubai City of Gold Stakes. Ambiente Friendly fluffed his lines on his first start for James Owen in the Earl of Sefton here but could still emerge as the main danger ahead of John Porter heroine Divina Grace.