(Handicap) (2

FRIDAY 5TH JUNE
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SHORTLIST
2.00
Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored by Investec) (Group 3) (1)
Top Rated & Flags
Timeform Rating of previous winners: 119 123 117 123 117 (Avg 120)
118 8. ODELIZ
K. R. Burke
William Buick
113 5. LAMAR
James Tate
Adam Kirby
112 3. CROWLEY’S LAW
Tom Dascombe
Richard Kingscote
Betting Forecast: 7/2 Odeliz, 11/2 Lightning Thunder, 7 Don’t Be, 15/2 Crowley’s Law,
9 Bold Lass, 10 Victoria Regina, 12 Arabian Queen, 14 Lamar, 16 Amulet, 50 bar
2.35
Investec Wealth & Investment Stakes (Handicap) (2)
Top Rated & Flags
125+ 7. SENNOCKIAN STAR
125 5. NANCY FROM NAIROBI
124 12. PRESBURG
Mark Johnston
Joe Fanning
Mick Channon
Richard Hughes
Cam Hardie (3)
Joseph Tuite
Betting Forecast: 11/2 Fire Fighting, 13/2 Sennockian Star, 7 Master of Finance,
9 Nancy From Nairobi, Seagull Star, 12 Tres Coronas, 14 Burano, 16 What About Carlo,
Fattsota, 20 Spirit of The Law, 22 Dance And Dance, 25 Elbereth, 33 Presburg
3.10
Investec Diomed Stakes (Group 3) (1)
Top Rated & Flags
Peter Chapple-Hyam
128 1. CUSTOM CUT
David O’Meara
127 6. SHIFTING POWER
Andrea Atzeni
Ryan Moore
Richard Hannon
Richard Hughes
Betting Forecast: 9/4 Arod, 10/3 Shifting Power, 4 Custom Cut, 6 Tullius, 10 Complicit,
20 Calling Out, 100 bar
3.45
Investec Mile (Handicap) (2)
119 1. ABSEIL
Sir Michael Stoute
118 5. REGULATION
Neil King
115+ 2. GOD WILLING
Ed Dunlop
Ryan Moore
Adam Kirby
Andrea Atzeni
Betting Forecast: 7/2 Abseil, 7 Gratzie, Zugzwang, 9 God Willing, 14 Regulation,
Sound Advice, 16 Merry Me, Saucy Minx, 18 Obsidian, 20 Imshivalla, 22 Mujazif, 28 Lesha,
33 Forceful Appeal
Investec Oaks (Group 1) (1)
Timeform Rating of previous winners: 128 131 129 128 133 (Avg 130)
134 8. LEGATISSIMO
125P 3. CRYSTAL ZVEZDA
Ryan Moore
David Wachman
F. M. Berry
Mrs J. Harrington
Analyst’s Verdict: Sennockian Star looks
fairly treated on the form he showed when
successful on AW last time, never mind what
he was capable of last summer, and could
be the answer in a competitive handicap.
In-form stablemate Master of Finance looks
sure to make a bold bid, while the very
lightly-raced Seagull Star has a good record
fresh and is also an interesting runner.
Analyst’s Verdict: Arod looked much
improved for the drop in trip when beaten
under a length in the Lockinge at Newbury
3 weeks ago and is taken to come out on
top at this lower level. Even under a penalty
the reliable Custom Cut seems likely to be
there or thereabouts, with Shifting Power
completing the shortlist having dipped in
class to get his head in front last time out.
Sir Michael Stoute
Analyst’s Verdict: Abseil looked a patternclass performer in the making when landing
this race 12 months ago, and though things
haven’t gone to plan since, he shaped with
a good deal of promise on reappearance at
York, so he’s now one to take very seriously.
Saucy Minx is a lively outsider, while Gratzie
has to be respected given her record here.
Investec Surrey Stakes (Listed) (1)
Top Rated & Flags
7f
Timeform Rating of previous winners: 127 123 121 122 122 (Avg 123)
123 6. MISTER UNIVERSE
Mark Johnston
120 8. SECRET BRIEF
Charlie Appleby
120 9. REALTRA
Richard Fahey
Silvestre De Sousa
William Buick
Tony Hamilton
Betting Forecast: 7/2 Secret Brief, 5 Aces, 11/2 Mubtaghaa, 15/2 Mister Universe,
17/2 Realtra, 9 Ballymore Castle, 16 Hail The Hero, Code Red, Lexington Times
5.50
Analyst’s Verdict: A very open listed event.
Aces was a little disappointing in the Craven
on his reappearance but it’s possible 1m
stretched him and last year’s Champagne
Stakes third is worth another chance back
down in trip. The returning Mubtaghaa is
much respected for in-form William Haggas,
while Secret Brief arrives on the back of a
fine second at this level at Sandown last
week.
Investec Specialist Bank Stakes (Handicap) (2)
7f
Top Rated & Flags
112 9. AL BANDAR
Simon Crisford
110 3. TICKS THE BOXES
Clive Cox
109 2. MAKE IT UP
Andrew Balding
Silvestre De Sousa
Adam Kirby
David Probert
Betting Forecast: 9/2 Al Bandar, 6 Ticks The Boxes, Goring, 13/2 Make It Up, 7 Geological,
15/2 George Bowen, 11 Mount Tahan, 12 Fieldsman, 18 Itorio
Analyst’s Verdict: Al Bandar ‘S maiden win
at Brighton suggests he’ll handle this track,
and his latest Doncaster third looks to be
very strong form for the field size, so he has
a lot in his favour from an unchanged mark.
Make It Up is a fascinating contender on
handicap debut/reappearance, while Goring
excelled himself at Haydock last time.
Richard Hughes
Betting Forecast: 7/2 Legatissimo, Crystal Zvezda, 7 Jack Naylor, 9 Diamondsandrubies,
11 Together Forever, 12 Lady of Dubai, 14 Jazzi Top, 16 Star of Seville, 20 Al Naamah,
50 bar
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Key
Top Rated: Indicates the highest-rated runners in the race, adjusted for the weight carried. Only the top three in each race are shown (horses
with Rating Symbols are prioritised).
Rating Symbols: p (likely to improve), P (capable of much better), ? (rating can’t be assessed with confidence), + (may be better than rated),
$ (unreliable), x (poor jumper)
Timeform Rating of Previous Winners: These figures, which appear for non-handicap races, are the weight-adjusted Timeform rating the
winner has achieved in the same race in the five previous years, i.e. a guide to the previous standard of the race.
1½m10y
Top Rated & Flags
126 5. JACK NAYLOR
1¼m18y
1m114y
Top Rated & Flags
4.30
Analyst’s Verdict: Odeliz sets a clear
standard having been placed several times
in similar events last season, including when
runner-up to Thistle Bird in this race, and she
can put an end to her losing run. The lightlyraced Bold Lass continues on an upward
curve and is worth a go at this level, while
there shouldn’t be much between Don’t Be
and Crowley’s Law again.
5.15
1m114y
Timeform Rating of previous winners: 127 127 127 127 128 (Avg 127)
132 2. AROD
1m114y
Analyst’s Verdict: Crystal Zvezda could
be something a bit special such was the
impression created at Newbury, and she just
gets the nod ahead of 1000 Guineas winner
Legatissimo, who promises to stay this far.
Jack Naylor is also worth considering after
her very encouraging effort in the Irish 1,000
Guineas, as long as this doesn’t come too
soon.
Analyst’s Verdict: Using all the information available to them, a Timeform Analyst assesses the merit of each horse’s form, considers how
likely it is to reproduce or improve upon that rating under the prevailing conditions and then balances those conclusions against the odds
available in the market, thus arriving at a Verdict.
Flags
Horse In Focus: Noted in positive terms on its previous
outing by a Timeform race analyst, marking it out as a horse
to look out for.
Warning Horse: Pinpointed as potentially representing
poor value, primarily on account of doubts as to the
strength or reliability of its recent form.
Sectional Timing: The horse is of particular interest based
on its recent sectional times.
Horses For Courses: Determines the suitability of
this track for the horse by comparing its lifetime
record against the Timeform digital course data.
Trainer/Jockey Uplift: Highlights a noteworthy
stable switch, or a significant change of rider, all
based on Timeform’s unique Trainer/Jockey Rankings.
Trainer Form: An assessment of the trainer’s recent
form, based on Timeform ratings related
measurement.
You can find out more about Timeform Ratings and Flags at timeform.com