Weatherbys Stallion Book Persian Punch Conditions Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 17:58 | Winning time: 3m 11.52s

Amiloc²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Rossa Ryan| T: R M Beckett| OR: 114

2/5

Strong 3-y-o campaign, winning Royal Ascot Group 2 before running with credit in defeat in Irish St Leger/Breeders' Cup Turf. His 4¾ lengths sixth to Giavellotto in Hardwicke suggests he retains his ability but has to overcome a lacklustre effort in the Lonsdale Cup. Obvious claims at this level.

Form: 24-66U7

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Nightime Dancer^b⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Alec Voikhansky| T: R Hannon| OR: 93

18/1

Useful gelding. Highly tried last year and ran well when fourth of 8 on handicap debut at Newmarket in May. Has gone the wrong way in 3 starts since, though.

Form: 24-4070

Quickthorn²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-7| J: H Crouch| T: H Morrison| OR: 108| CD

9/4

A two-time winner of this race, beating 2 rivals on final outing in 2024. Off the track until returning in the Lonsdale Cup last month with an encouraging fifth-placed finish. Needs to back that up just 3 weeks on from such a big effort after his lengthy absence.

Form: 65461/5

Soul Icon^t²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 9-7| J: Josephine Gordon| T: Kieran Burke

40/1

Useful hurdle/chase winner. Second of 5 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Newton Abbot (2¾m, good to firm) 20 days ago, having run of race. Makes belated Flat debut.

Form:

Non-Runners

Lion's Pride¹³³

Weight: 9-7| Age: 6

T: J & T Gosden J: R Havlin

Forecasts

Amiloc (2/5), Lion's Pride (2/1), Quickthorn (9/4), Nightime Dancer (18/1), Soul Icon (40/1)

Most of these having something to prove at present but AMILOC has some strong pieces of form to his name from last year and can take advantage of the marked drop in class. Quickthorn, a dual winner of this, appeals as next best, ahead of Lion's Pride.