BetMGM Cumberland Lodge Stakes (Group 3)

Off time: 14:25 | Winning time: 2m 34.97s

(6)

Al Aasy³⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 9-10| J: D Tudhope| T: W J Haggas| OR: 112| CD

7/1

Strong traveller who was given plenty to do when runner-up in this corresponding event 2 years ago. Isn't always the heartiest in a battle, but he was delivered perfectly to land a career-best success in Grade 2 Grand Prix de Deauville latest. No easy task giving 5 lb to the field, though.

Form: 59-2131

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(4)

By The Book⁴²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Billy Loughnane| T: C Appleby| OR: 108| BF| D

3/1

Smart 5-y-o who is lightly raced for his age. Finished behind stablemate Royal Power in the Sheema Classic in March. Back to his best with consecutive runner-up finishes in listed company this summer, doing all he could behind a game one at Chester (14.5f) latest. Needs even more in a better race.

Form: 1-33622

(2)

Royal Playwright¹²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Jason Watson| T: A M Balding| OR: 106

8/1

Useful colt who doubled his tally in a conditions event at Goodwood (1¼m) last September. Has performed creditably at Listed/Group 3 level, not seen since beaten 5¾ lengths on return in the Diomed at Epsom (8.5f) in June. Back up in trip and faces a stiff task following a further 4 months away.

Form: 53153-5

(3)

Royal Power^h¹⁸⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: K Shoemark| T: C Appleby| OR: 111| D

9/2

Beat an equally smart stablemate at Meydan in February 2025. Completed a double in good style in an Abu Dhabi listed race 12 months on (doesn't stand much racing) and not disgraced when beaten 6 lengths in the Sheema Classic latest. Hood refitted for return (goes well fresh) and looks interesting.

Form: 323/1-14

(5)

Tenability^t³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Harry Davies| T: W J Haggas| OR: 114| CD

6/5

Most progressive when completing a 4-timer (3 C&D handicaps) last September. Won twice at listed level since chasing home Al Aasy in the John Porter on return, setting a sound pace/holding on gamely for a much-improved success at Windsor last time. Set to enhance his excellent course record.

Form: 12-3131

Non-Runners

(1)

Plage De Havre²¹

Weight: 9-5| Age: 5

T: A M Balding J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Tenability (6/5), By The Book (3/1), Royal Power (9/2), Al Aasy (7/1), Plage De Havre (7/1), Royal Playwright (8/1)

TENABILITY continues to go from strength to strength for the excellent William Haggas yard, and he looks poised to land a fourth C&D success. The main threat could come from Royal Power, who goes well fresh and is a very smart performer on his day.