15:00 York

Saturday 28 June 2025

All13:5514:2515:0015:4016:1516:5017:25

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dash Handicap

Off time: 15:00 | Winning time: 58.02s

(9)

Seven Questions^p²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: D Tudhope| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 103| D

40/1

Took his form to another level in first-time headgear when 33/1 winner of the Palace House Stakes at Newmarket in 2024. Hasn't shown much spark since however, running well below form on both starts for new yard this term. Cheekpieces back on but still has plenty to prove.

Form: 3005-77

(8)

Democracy Dilemma²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: T Eaves| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 102| D

9/1

Had a fine 2024, recording a first success at listed level in the Beverley Bullet (5f) in August. Showed his usual bright speed when fifth of 8 in 5f Haydock listed event in May but looked a little too high in the weights when 4 lengths seventh of 19 to Jm Jungle in handicap at Epsom last time.

Form: 146-057

(4)

Jm Jungle²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 101| CD

15/8

Likeable sprinter who scored over C&D at last season's Ebor meeting. In fine form again this term, resuming winning ways after a string of solid efforts in 19-runner handicap at Epsom (5f) 3 weeks ago. Seems sure to go well again.

Form: 35-2231

(5)

Regal Envoy^p¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Oisin Murphy| T: W J Knight| OR: 95| D

11/2

Continues to thrive on racing, making it 5 wins from his last 7 starts with a career best in 10-runner handicap at Windsor (5.1f, good) 19 days ago, having positional advantage. Likely to continue in form.

Form: 1-41211

(3)

Venture Capital²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Shane Gray| T: K A Ryan| OR: 94| DWS

7/1

Resumed winning ways at Ripon in April but only finished tenth of 13 to Habooba in handicap over C&D next time. Bounce back needed. Has had a breathing operation.

Form: 134-910

(1)

Azure Angel^t⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: E Bethell| OR: 93| D

7/2

All 4 wins on AW for Roger Varian but proved herself every bit as good on turf when winning 8-runner handicap at Redcar (5f, firm) last week, comfortably. Hit with 6 lb rise but should continue to run well.

Form: 340-521

(2)

Squealer²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: Rowan Scott| T: N Tinkler| OR: 88| CD

11/2

Sixteen runs since last win in 2023 but has been shaping up well lately, including when second of 14 in handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago, travelling well for a long way. One to be interested in.

Form: 0-60032

Non-Runners

(6)

Habooba²⁸

Weight: 8-13| Age: 5

T: T Kent J: Tom Marquand

(7)

King Of Stars¹⁸³

Weight: 8-10| Age: 8

T: M Appleby J: Frederick Larson

Forecasts

Jm Jungle (15/8), Azure Angel (7/2), Habooba (4/1), Squealer (11/2), Regal Envoy (11/2), Venture Capital (7/1), Democracy Dilemma (9/1), King Of Stars (25/1), Seven Questions (40/1)

HABOOBA picked up well to see off a pair of subsequent winners over C&D last month and remains unexposed at 5f/on turf, so the hat-trick seems a distinct possibility. Jm Jungle has developed into a most likeable type and seems sure to go well again, while Squealer and Regal Envoy are a couple of others who arrive in excellent order.