15:05 Goodwood

Saturday 2 August 2025

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Coral Stewards' Cup (Heritage Handicap)

Off time: 15:09 | Winning time: 1m 10.14s

(28)

Apollo One²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Alice Bond⁽⁷⁾| T: P & J Clutterbuck| OR: 107| D

22/1

Likeable sort who wasn't disgraced stepped up in grade when fifth of 8 to Washington Heights in listed race at York (5f, good to firm) 21 days ago. Came home a good seventh in Wokingham at Royal Ascot previously so must enter calculations.

Form: 821-775

(24)

Annaf²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-12| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: M Appleby| OR: 107| D

18/1

Smart performer who posted a very good neck second in Group 3 Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle (6f) in June. Set a lot to do when seventh in 7f Chester listed race since and no forlorn hope here.

Form: 633027

(27)

Get It⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-9| J: P Cosgrave| T: George Baker| OR: 104| CD

8/1

Most likeable front-runner who arrives on a hat-trick after back-to-back 6f Ascot victories, latterly when just holding on in Wokingham last month. Up 4 lb but he's sure to go well in his bid to follow up last year's success in this event.

Form: 046411

(2)

Jordan Electrics⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-7| J: P Mulrennan| T: J S Goldie| OR: 102| D

40/1

Enjoyed a phenomenal 2024 when winning 7 times. Off 10 months before fading into 15th in 6f York handicap a week ago so can build on it now.

Form: 11725-0

(8)

Elmonjed^t,p⁷^{(ex 6)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Jim Crowley| T: W J Haggas| OR: 96| BF| D

15/2

Progressive sort who resumed winning ways (cheekpieces on and tongue tied) in 19-runner handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago. He's a player under a 6 lb penalty.

Form: 11-4421

(17)

Korker⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Jack Nicholls⁽⁷⁾| T: K R Burke| OR: 101

16/1

It's now 17 runs since his last win in 2023 but he comes here in good form, not enjoying a smooth passage when eleventh of 19 to Elmonjed in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Enters calculations.

Form: 903380

(6)

Purosangue⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: W Buick| T: A M Balding| OR: 101| D

9/1

Winless in 2024 but he was runner-up at listed/Group 3 level. Not seen to best effect on all 3 runs this term, ninth of 28 to Get It in Wokingham at Royal Ascot last time. One for the shortlist.

Form: 027-479

(12)

Alzahir^t⁷^{(ex 6)}

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: H Crouch| T: J Candlish| OR: 95| D

18/1

Better than ever right now, bringing up a quick-fire hat-trick at Ascot (5f) in July. Posted a solid eighth of 19 to Elmonjed in handicap at York (6f, good to firm) 7 days ago so considered under a 6 lb penalty.

Form: 541118

(7)

Commanche Falls^p¹⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 9-5| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 100| CD

28/1

Took this in 2021 and 2022 and he arrives in decent nick, eighth of 14 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. One to consider with cheekpieces replacing blinkers.

Form: 8-70268

(22)

Seven Questions^p²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: David Probert| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 100| D

100/1

33/1 winner of Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket in 2024. Below that form since however, sixth of 8 in 5f York listed race 21 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.

Form: 05-7746

(4)

Hammer The Hammer⁴³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: T Eaves| T: K A Ryan| OR: 104| D

9/2

Most progressive sprinter who completed a hat-trick in impressive fashion at Chester (6f) in May. Resumed from a break with an excellent second of 24 in Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot (5f) last time. Big shout back up to 6f now.

Form: 2-21112

(1)

Completely Random⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: T E Whelan| T: Harry Charlton| OR: 98| D

14/1

Kick-started 2025 with wins at Southwell and Leicester in April and posted a solid fifth of 28 to Get it in Wokingham at Royal Ascot last time. Can make his presence felt off an unchanged mark.

Form: 54-1155

(26)

Desert Cop⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Charles Bishop| T: George Baker| OR: 97| D

80/1

Gained a fourth career success just 24 hours on from his previous run in conditions event at Sakhir (5f) in March. Not best drawn when 24th in Wokingham at Royal Ascot last time and can take a step forward now.

Form: 822100

(3)

Orazio⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Rossa Ryan| T: C Hills| OR: 97| D

28/1

Third in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot in 2024 but below form since, 17th of 28 to Get It back in same contest last month. Needs to take a big step forward.

Form: 03000-0

(11)

Twilight Calls²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Saffie Osborne| T: R Spencer| OR: 97| D

50/1

A smart sprinter for Henry Candy at his best, but yet to fully fire for present yard and thirteenth of 14 in July Cup at Newmarket (150/1) 21 days ago. It's easy enough to look elsewhere.

Form: 4-59000

(23)

Circe⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: R Hannon| OR: 97| D

12/1

Has really found her feet this season and got back on the up when landing 6f Newmarket handicap in June. Up 6 lb but not ruled out in her bid for a fourth win of 2025.

Form: 421151

(13)

Twilight Jet⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: Colin Keane| T: J & S Best| OR: 96| D

100/1

On a losing sequence but he got right back on track for his new yard when second at Epsom (6f) in June. Only 16th over 5f here since but the type to bounce back quickly.

Form: 897-820

(5)

Vadream^p⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-1| J: K Shoemark| T: C Fellowes| OR: 96| D

40/1

Likeable mare though without a win since the Palace House Stakes in 2023. Not best drawn when last of 28 in Wokingham at Royal Ascot but still has something to prove here. Cheekpieces go back on.

Form: 40-5300

(9)

Germanic²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Ryan Sexton| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 96

66/1

A fairly useful 7f winner for William Haggas in 2024. Purchased for 140,000 gns and a good second for his current yard at Newcastle in May. Went too keenly when below form in a pair of big-field Ascot handicaps since so not written off.

Form: 08-5200

(18)

Jakajaro⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: J P Spencer| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 96| D

16/1

It's now 14 runs since his last win in 2024 but he's shaped well on his last three outings, left with too much to do when sixth of 20 in 5f Goodwood handicap 4 days ago. Interesting.

Form: 698566

(19)

Run Boy Run^v1²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: George Wood| T: R Spencer| OR: 95| D

10/1

Arrives in decent nick without winning, sixth of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 21 days ago when racing closer to pace than ideal. No forlorn hope with a visor replacing usual cheekpieces.

Form: 224296

(16)

Saint Lawrence^b⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 95| D

40/1

On a long losing sequence and only 22nd of 28 to Get It in Wokingham at Royal Ascot last time. Others appeal more.

Form: 80-7700

(25)

Two Tribes^b⁷^{(ex 6)}

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: D Egan| T: R Spencer| OR: 89| BF

11/2

Gained just his second success in 21-runner handicap at Ascot (7f, good to firm) 7 days ago. Carries 6 lb penalty but not taken lightly in his current mood.

Form: 344031

(21)

Strike Red⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 8-13| J: Billy Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 94| D

9/1

Yet to open his account this season but he's been catching the eye, sixth of 19 to Elmonjed at York (6f) a week ago when faring best of those who raced near side. One to keep on the right side.

Form: 256856

(10)

Jungle Drums²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: William Carver| T: J A Osborne| OR: 97| D

125/1

Successful 3 time for Karl Burke at 2 yrs but has failed to make an impact in a trio of appearances for new yard, off 5 months before eighth at Southwell 20 days ago. Lots more is required.

Form: 171-968

(20)

Drama^b,t³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: J Ferguson| OR: 93| D

50/1

Quirky sort scored at Kempton in May and backed it up with a solid seventh of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) following month. Merits consideration once more.

Form: 18-9317

(14)

The X O¹⁰⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: R Havlin| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 92| D

100/1

Signed off with John Ryan with a good second at Doncaster (6f) in October. Looked rusty when last of 9 in 5f Newmarket handicap in April and can take a step forward here.

Form: 39072-9

Non-Runners

(15)

Toca Madera⁷

Weight: 9-1| Age: 4

T: B J Meehan J: Colin Keane

Forecasts

Hammer The Hammer (9/2), Two Tribes (11/2), Elmonjed (15/2), Get It (8/1), Strike Red (9/1), Purosangue (9/1), Run Boy Run (10/1), Circe (12/1), Completely Random (14/1), Jakajaro (16/1), Korker (16/1), Annaf (18/1), Alzahir (18/1), Apollo One (22/1), Commanche Falls (28/1), Orazio (28/1), Toca Madera (33/1), Jordan Electrics (40/1), Vadream (40/1), Saint Lawrence (40/1), Twilight Calls (50/1), Drama (50/1), Germanic (66/1), Desert Cop (80/1), Seven Questions (100/1), The X O (100/1), Twilight Jet (100/1), Jungle Drums (125/1)

Kevin Ryan is a dab hand with sprinters and his fast-improving 3-y-o HAMMER THE HAMMER is fancied to take another sizeable step forward and gain his biggest prize yet. Last year's victor Get It arrives fresh from bagging the Wokingham at Royal Ascot and should again make a bold bid from the front, while York scorer Elmonjed is another who seems sure to be on the premises. Jakajaro, Strike Red, Two Tribes, Completely Random and Purosangue make up the shortlist in a fascinating Stewards' Cup.