Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 13:56 | Winning time: 1m 39.65s

(1)

Cosmic Year²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Colin Keane| T: Harry Charlton| OR: 110| BF

5/2

Kingman colt who looked an exciting prospect when winning his first 3 starts (all 7f), including a listed event on the Rowley Course in May. No disgrace in being no match for Field of Gold in Irish 2000 Guineas but found less than looked likely in Prix Jean Prat (7f) at Deauville last time.

Form: 1-1127

(5)

Diego Ventura³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: James Doyle| T: H Al Jehani| OR: 104

5/1

Useful colt who appreciated the return to a flatter track when winning 5-runner listed race at Longchamp (7f, good) 22 days ago. Similar form both outings since, nearest finish in first-time blinkers at Chantilly (1m) on most recent outing, but that still leaves him with a good bit to find here.

Form: 22-3134

(6)

King Of Cities²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: R L Moore| T: R Hannon| OR: 111

15/8

Consistent rather than progressive at 2 yrs but upped his game significantly when runner up in listed race on Rowley Course (9f) in April. Wasn't seen to best effect in Prix du Jockey Club but proved no match for Opera Bello at Newmarket last time.

Form: 312-293

(2)

Seagulls Eleven²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Oisin Murphy| T: H Palmer| OR: 107

11/4

Bettered the pick of his juvenile form when 2¾ lengths second of 7 to Opera Ballo in listed race at Newmarket (8f, good to firm, 22/1) 22 days ago, though was suited by the way the race developed, so it's hard to see him reversing the form with that rival.

Form: 340-062

Non-Runners

(3)

Opera Ballo²²

Weight: 9-3| Age: 3

T: C Appleby J: Non Runner

(4)

Spectacular View²²

Weight: 9-3| Age: 3

T: C Appleby J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Opera Ballo (11/10), King Of Cities (15/8), Cosmic Year (5/2), Seagulls Eleven (11/4), Diego Ventura (5/1), Spectacular View (25/1)

OPERA BALLO stands out on his impressive listed success at Newmarket last month and this looks a good opportunity for him to continue his winning sequence before marking his mark at an even higher level. Cosmic Year disappointed with his finishing effort in the Prix Jean Prat at Deauville last time, but can follow the selection home if returning to his earlier form that saw him finish second to Field of Gold in the Irish 2000 Guineas.