15:40 Royal Ascot
Friday 23 June 2023
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Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap)
- 3YO plus | Class 2 | 1m 3f 211y | Good to Firm | 18 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 15:40 | Winning time: 2m 30.49s
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Smart at his best for Aidan O'Brien but not seen since a below-par run at Leopardstown 8 months ago and this looks a tricky assignment on first outing/handicap debut for a new yard. First-time tongue tie.
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Has really excelled since a gelding operation in the off-season, making a winning return at Kempton before an even more impressive display to land an 11-runner event at Newmarket last time. More to come and could be the one to beat.
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Did well in Bahrain for this yard over the winter. Has held form well back in Britain and was doing some good late work when third at Epsom last time, so could get involved if everything drops right.
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Progressed into a smart performer in 2021, winning 3 of his 6 starts. Returned from a lengthy absence when a staying-on second at Haydock recently and should feature if he can build on that with cheekpieces refitted.
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Smart sort who didn't need to be at best to score twice at Dundalk in February and performed respectably when fifth in Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes at Leopardstown last time. One to consider with Ryan Moore booked.
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Successful at Meydan in January but has an awkward head carriage and has looked in the handicapper's grip on last couple of outings. Others make more appeal.
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Smart sort who resumed progress returned to AW when second at Chelmsford recently. Just as effective on turf and another solid showing is on the cards.
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Highly progressive 3-y-o who signed off in 2021 with an excellent second in March Stakes at Goodwood. Not seen for 22 months but on a fair mark if he retains all of his ability.
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Useful C&D winner but lightly raced and little form since autumn 2021, so hard to make a case for.
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Brother to the top-class Ghaiyyath and confirmed previous encouragement last year when doubling his tally in a hot 16-runner Newmarket 3-y-o handicap when last seen. Likely to be ready to go (has been gelded) and makes plenty of appeal.
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Created good impression when winning on debut at Windsor last term and held form subsequently. Looked rusty at Chester on reappearance but should come on for that and faces a scenario that will suit him all the more.
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Useful mare who was better than ever when scoring at Cork in April and far from disgraced when fourth in a listed event at the Curragh subsequently. Needs to improve from this mark, however.
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Useful handicapper for Joseph O'Brien who is lightly raced for his age and plenty to like about his return/yard debut success in Rosebery at Kempton (11f) in April. Disappointed at Epsom since but much too soon to write him off.
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Reliable sort who progressed steadily in handicaps last year, adding to his tally at Southwell (11.1f) in September. Returned back in from at Chelmsford a couple of months ago and well-run races suit him, so worthy of respect.
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Has had lots of racing in relation to plenty of his rivals here but has looked as good as ever since joining his current yard. Showed a good attitude to score at Newmarket last time and has a fairly decent record at Ascot so could get competitive again if things drop right.
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Still lightly raced and boosted a good strike rate when making a successful return with something to spare at Doncaster over this trip 3 weeks ago. More to come so should be on the premises.
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Won a 9f Glorious Goodwood handicap last summer. Ended his campaign with a creditable third of 8 there (1½m) in October but hasn't fired on either start this term. Others are more persuasive.
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Returned to form back on all-weather when third of 14 in 12f handicap at Kempton 16 days ago, albeit better placed than most. This is a much more competitive event and he looks vulnerable.
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Non-Runners
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Jack Darcy27
Weight: 9-11| Age: 4
T: P & O Cole J: Mohammed Tabti
NR
Forecasts
Teumessias Fox (9/2), Al Nafir (11/2), Nagano (13/2), HMS President (15/2), Maksud (15/2), Okita Soushi (9/1), Aimeric (10/1), Live Your Dream (11/1), Ajero (20/1), Jack Darcy (20/1), Moracana (25/1), White Wolf (25/1), Haunted Dream (25/1), Tyson Fury (40/1), Stay Well (40/1), Global Heat (40/1), Max Mayhem (50/1), Lucander (50/1), Aikhal (66/1)
TEUMESSIAS FOX has been much improved this season and, having had something to spare when scoring at Newmarket last time, he makes plenty of appeal with further progress on the cards. Al Nafir is an obvious player if tuned up for his return and Okita Soushi looks a notable Irish challenger.
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £51,540.002nd: £24,170.003rd: £12,090.004th: £6,040.005th: £3,020.006th: £1,510.00
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