15:00 York

Wednesday 20 August 2025

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Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2)

Off time: 15:00 | Winning time: 2m 30.15s

(6)

Lambourn⁵²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 120| D

4/5

Chester Vase winner who produced a very smart performance when winning 18-runner Derby at Epsom, dominating from the front. Not quite so impressive when completing hat-trick in Irish Derby but still got the job done. The one to beat under a penalty.

Form: 15-2111

(3)

Carmers^b⁶³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Colin Keane| T: P Twomey| OR: 106

11/2

Quickly made up into a smart performer this spring, winning all 3 starts, notably a strong renewal of the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot 9 weeks ago, holding on gamely after kicking for home early in straight. Interesting to see how he does over this shorter trip.

Form: 111

(4)

Pride Of Arras⁵²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 111| C

12/1

Looked a good prospect when winning the Dante here in May on return. However, well held in Epsom Derby/Irish Derby since and plenty to prove now.

Form: 1-100

(7)

Arabian Force³³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Tom Marquand| T: W J Haggas| OR: 103

10/1

Progressive after making debut in April, winning a couple of novices before acquitting himself well at a higher level, arguably unlucky not to win listed race at Hamilton last month. Should have more to offer still, particularly at this trip.

Form: 61172

(2)

Mount Kilimanjaro¹⁰⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 109

17/2

Siyouni colt who progressed very well at 2, finishing second in 1m Saint-Cloud Group 1 on final start. Turned over at 1/4 on his 1m Dundalk reappearance but proved a different proposition when coming from last to first in Dee Stakes at Chester. That form hasn't worked out but he can improve again.

Form: 5312-31

(5)

Stay True¹⁰²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Wayne Lordan| T: A P O'Brien

11/1

Galileo colt who looked smart prospect when making a successful debut in 10-runner maiden at Leopardstown in April. Only just edged out fast tracked to listed company in Lingfield Derby Trial following month and remains with potential.

Form: 12

(1)

Thrice^b⁵²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 110

16/1

Improved when winning 5-runner Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh (second past the post but subsequently promoted). Ran as well as could be expected when seventh in Irish Derby since and looks up against it again.

Form: 314-617

Forecasts

Lambourn (4/5), Carmers (11/2), Mount Kilimanjaro (17/2), Arabian Force (10/1), Stay True (11/1), Pride Of Arras (12/1), Thrice (16/1)

LAMBOURN became the twentieth horse to complete the Epsom/Irish Derby double 7 weeks ago and looks capable of defying a penalty back down in class at a track which should suit his aggressive style. The unbeaten Carmers won a strong renewal of the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot and rates the main threat ahead of Mount Kilimanjaro, who did well to win the Dee Stakes at Chester in the spring.