1. ALPHA CENTAURI (IRE) 2. BLACK SAILS 3. NATURAL (IRE) 1. CRYSTAL OCEAN 2. BEST OF DAYS 3. SALOUEN (IRE)

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1 page 1 of 9 RACING Friday 23rd June ROYAL ASCOT 2.30 ALBANY STAKES (Group 3) (1) 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 1 1. ALPHA CENTAURI (IRE) 2. BLACK SAILS 3. NATURAL (IRE) 3.05 KING EDWARD VII STAKES (Group 2) (1) 1m3f211y (2410 Metres) RACE 2 1. CRYSTAL OCEAN 2. BEST OF DAYS 3. SALOUEN (IRE) 3.40 COMMONWEALTH CUP (Group 1) (1) 6f (1210 Metres) RACE 3 1. CARAVAGGIO (USA) 2. HARRY ANGEL (IRE) 3. BLUE POINT (IRE) 4.20 CORONATION STAKES (Group 1) (1) 7f213y (1600 Metres) RACE 4 1. WINTER (IRE) 2. PRECIEUSE (IRE) 3. DABYAH (IRE) 5.00 QUEEN S VASE (Group 2) (1) 1m5f211y (2810 Metres) RACE 5 1. BELGRAVIA (IRE) 2. TIME TO STUDY (FR) 3. STRADIVARIUS (IRE) 5.35 DUKE OF EDINBURGH HANDICAP (2) 1m3f211y (2410 Metres) RACE 6 1. SIXTIES GROOVE (IRE) 2. WADIGOR 3. APPEARED KEY TO SYMBOLS Top Rated: The horse with the best chance based solely on past form, specially tailored to a scale. Horses For Courses: A suitable track for the horse, compared to its lifetime record on similar courses as defined by Timeform s course data. Jockey Uplift: The engaged rider has a notably higher Timeform Jockey Ranking than those who ve ridden the horse on its most recent starts Trainer Form: A hot trainer to follow, based on Timeform ratings-related measurements looking at the recent performance of runners.

2 2.30 RACE 1 ALBANY STAKES (Group 3) (1) 2yo fillies 80,000 6f (1210 Metres) page 2 of 9 Draw: Against Low Pace Information: Strongly Contested 1 16 ACTRESS (IRE) (33) kg W. M. Lordan Has chased home Alpha Centauri either side of her maiden win at the Curragh (over 5f) and looks vulnerable. 2 1 ALPHA CENTAURI (IRE) (33) (D) Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Colm O Donoghue Most impressive and recorded a cracking timefigure when winning 6f listed race at Naas last month by 5 lengths from Actress. Stall 1 looks the only potential negative about her ARMUM (IRE) (13) (D) 83 4 Ed Dunlop Dougie Costello Much improved from debut to win 6f Chester contest and fetched a whopping 250,000 at the Goffs Sale on Monday. Plenty more needed to be competitive here for new yard. 4 4 BLACK SAILS (41) (D) 94 G. M. Lyons, Ireland Colin Keane Impressive when winning 6f Curragh event on debut which has worked out well. That race has been a good stepping stone for some from this yard who have run well here and she s likely to figure. 5 2 CLEMMIE (IRE) (27) kg Of automatic interest as a sister to the dual Guineas winner Churchill and likely to build markedly on her debut third at the Curragh (6f) when looking green. Tongue tie worn then removed DIFFERENT LEAGUE (FR) (31) (D) 91 1 M. Palussiere, France Antoine Hamelin Looking a bargain at 8,000 having won first 2 starts in France but needs to improve markedly to take a hand here. 7 6 ELECTRIC LANDLADY (IRE) (23) (D) 78 Denis Coakley Tom Queally Unfancied in the betting but made a winning start in good style at Kempton (6f) 3 weeks ago, keeping on well. That form nothing special but she should improve ERTIYAD (15) (D) 93 2 William Haggas Pat Cosgrave 90,000 Dark Angel filly whose debut second worked out and she became another winner from that race at Haydock (6f, soft), just kept up to her work. Should progress FAIRYLAND (USA) (77) 92 Wesley A. Ward, USA Donnacha O Brien Justified favouritism in 4.5f Keeneland maiden on debut in April, making all comfortably. Bred to appreciate longer trip and dangerous to discount JO S GIRL (IRE) (17) kg Jamie Osborne Timmy Murphy Little chance having been held in a couple of modest 2-y-o events MADELINE (IRE) (27) (D) 89 5 Much improved from debut when winning 6f Goodwood event, prominent and keeping on well. Will progress again MISS BAR BEACH (IRE) (16) (D) 74 2 Keith Dalgleish Graham Lee Improved from debut when winning 6f Hamilton contest on soft ground but that form a long way short of what will be required here MISTRESS OF VENICE (35) kg James Given Much improved from debut when third in 5f listed event at York last month, showing bags of speed, but suspect she ll be vulnerable up in trip here NATURAL (IRE) (20) (D) 85 Richard Hannon Oisin Murphy 305,000 Kodiac filly who was deeply impressive when making all in 6.5f Doncaster fillies event on debut 3 weeks ago, landing a gamble. Type to improve significantly PRINCESS PEGGY (USA) (29) b 83 Wesley A. Ward, USA David Flores Successful debut in 5f Belmont maiden last month fitted with blinkers, forging clear. Sure to do a lot better SNOWFLAKES (IRE) (27) kg Seamie Heffernan Sister to the Coronation Stakes favourite and dual 1,000 Guineas winner Winter but well held behind stablemate Clemmie on debut at the Curragh (6f), albeit not given a hard time. Improvement expected STARLIGHT MYSTERY (IRE) (34) kg Won 5f events at Brighton and Ripon in May and ran well in useful contest at Newbury upped to 6f, looking suited by longer trip. Probably vulnerable to others open to more improvement SUMMER SHAMAL (FR) (37) kg Francis-Henri Graffard, France Olivier Peslier Green but made all on debut at Chantilly (5f) in April. Just matched that form in defeat at Maisons-Laffitte for new trainer a month later and hard to fancy TAKE ME WITH YOU (USA) (13) kg Jeremy Noseda Gerald Mosse Cost a fortune at 800,000 earlier this year and shaped well behind another very expensive newcomer on debut at Newmarket (6f) a fortnight ago. Massive step forward needed to land this, though TIME FOR WINE (IRE) (4) kg David Evans John Egan Green when midfield on debut at Windsor (5f), slowly away. Looks firmly up against it WHITEFOUNTAINFAIRY (IRE) (22) (D) 83 7 Mrs J. Harrington, Ireland Shane Foley Improved from debut when landing 6f Fairyhouse maiden 3 weeks ago, travelling well and readily going clear. More progress to come. 21 DECLARED RUNNERS 9-4 Alpha Centauri, 13-2 Fairyland, 12-1 Black Sails, 12-1 Clemmie, 12-1 Princess Peggy, 14-1 Natural, 22-1 Madeline, 28-1 Ertiyad, 33-1 Starlight Mystery, 33-1 Actress, 40-1 bar

3 2.30 RACE 1 ALBANY STAKES (Group 3) (1) 2yo fillies 80,000 6f (1210 Metres) page 3 of 9 ALPHA CENTAURI recorded an excellent timefigure when winning a listed race at Naas last month and could be hard to beat if stall 1 doesn t prove too much of an inconvenience. Qatar Racing hold a very strong hand with impressive debut winners Black Sails and Natural, while Fairyland and Princess Peggy look interesting contenders for Wesley Ward. 1. ALPHA CENTAURI (IRE) 2. BLACK SAILS 3. NATURAL (IRE) 2016 Brave Anna Aidan O Brien Seamie Heffernan Illuminate f Richard Hannon Richard Hughes Cursory Glance Kiyoshi Charles Hills Jamie Spencer Newfangled f William Buick Mrs J. Harrington s profit with favourites since the start of the 2012 season (saddles: ALPHA CENTAURI) 9.72 G. M. Lyons s profit when having one runner at a flat meeting since the start of the 2012 season (saddles: BLACK SAILS) 33% Wesley A. Ward s strike rate in the last 14 days (saddles: FAIRYLAND and PRINCESS PEGGY)

4 3.05 RACE 2 KING EDWARD VII STAKES (Group 2) (1) 3yo colts and geldings 225,000 1m3f211y (2410 Metres) page 4 of 9 Draw: N/A Pace Information: Strongly Contested 1 8 BEST OF DAYS (272) t kg Hugo Palmer James Doyle Excellent effort when second in the Acomb (heavily backed) and went one better in the Royal Lodge (Group 2) at Newmarket (1m). Bred to stay but absent since and tongue tie goes on BEST SOLUTION (IRE) (20) (D) kg Saeed bin Suroor Pat Cosgrave Group 3 winner at 2. Disappointing on dirt in Dubai at start of year but firmly back on track when landing the Lingfield Derby Trial. Eighth in the Derby since and he s one of the key form players. 3 6 CALL TO MIND (34) kg William Haggas Bred in the purple and justified favouritism in maiden company at Newbury (1m) in April. Better form when third in listed contest at Newmarket (10f) and would have finished closer with a clear run. 4 7 CRYSTAL OCEAN (36) kg Sir Michael Stoute Built on promise of Newbury debut last autumn when a ready winner of Nottingham maiden in April and emerged with great credit when third to Permian in the Dante. Step up in trip can only help. 5 1 FRANKUUS (IRE) (41) kg Frankel colt who won 3 times at 2 yrs, including Group 3 in France. Showed he s trained on this year but did carry head a bit awkwardly in the Lingfield Derby Trial won by Best Solution. 6 2 GLENCADAM GLORY (20) h kg Robert Tart Finished 3¼ lengths behind Best Solution when runner-up in Derby Trial at Lingfield. Got closer to that rival despite finishing a place behind him again in the Derby itself. 7 4 INTERN (IRE) (56) kg Ralph Beckett Pat Smullen Looked useful when making a winning debut at Leopardstown before good third in listed event at Tipperary (7.5f). Took form to a new level when a strongtravelling second on April s stable debut. 8 5 KHALIDI (20) kg Olivier Peslier Only third in handicap on return but has won twice in listed company since, proving well suited by step up to 11f when scoring by 5 lengths at Goodwood. Derby proved too much 8 days later PERMIAN (IRE) (20) kg Adam Kirby Edged out by Cracksman at Epsom in April but supplemented his listed win in the Group 2 Dante at York last month. Not disgraced in the Derby and certainly up there on form RAHEEN HOUSE (IRE) (28) (BF) kg Brian Meehan Jamie Spencer Maiden winner, fourth in Racing Post Trophy on final start at 3 yrs. Showed he s trained on with placed efforts this season, though it was a slightly underwhelming display behind Khalidi at Goodwood SALOUEN (IRE) (20) kg Sylvester Kirk F. M. Berry Improved with racing at 2 yrs, including placed twice at Group 1 level in the autumn. Beaten a neck by Khalidi in 9f Newmarket listed event on return and badly hampered in the Derby since SIR JOHN LAVERY (IRE) (41) (BF) kg Built on debut promise when 7-length winner of 1m Gowran maiden (heavy) in October. Failed by a long chalk to match market expectations in the Lingfield Derby Trial but he s better than that WOLF COUNTRY (36) (D) kg William Buick Yarmouth maiden winner last back-end and bagged a 1½m Saint-Cloud listed event on return with a bit in hand. Backed ahead of the Dante and was far from disgraced in fifth. 13 DECLARED RUNNERS 11-4 Crystal Ocean, 7-1 Sir John Lavery, 15-2 Permian, 11-1 Best Solution, 11-1 Best of Days, 12-1 Salouen, 14-1 Khalidi, 20-1 Call To Mind, 25-1 Intern, 25-1 Wolf Country, 28-1 Glencadam Glory, 33-1 Raheen House, 40-1 bar The evidence suggests this year s Dante wasn t a vintage one, but CRYSTAL OCEAN did shape well in third having ben fast-tracked to that level and is taken to emulate his halfbrother Hillstar, who won this in 2013 for the same connections. This is a rather belated reappearance for Best of Days (tongue tied) but he is promising, while Salouen could easily emerge as best of the Derby competitors. 1. CRYSTAL OCEAN 2. BEST OF DAYS 3. SALOUEN (IRE) 2016 Across The Stars Sir Michael Stoute Frankie Dettori Balios David Simcock Jamie Spencer Eagle Top William Buick Hillstar Sir Michael Stoute Thomas Chippendale Sir Henry Cecil Johnny Murtagh 5 2 Sir Michael Stoute s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (saddles: CRYSTAL OCEAN) 2 s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (amongst 2 runners saddles: PERMIAN) 2 s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (amongst 2 runners saddles: KHALIDI)

5 3.40 RACE 3 COMMONWEALTH CUP (Group 1) (1) 3yo 400,000 6f (1210 Metres) page 5 of 9 Draw: N/A Pace Information: Contested 1 10 BLUE POINT (IRE) (51) (CD) kg William Buick Gimcrack winner at 2 who showed he s trained on well when seeing off Harry Angel by 1½ lengths on C&D reappearance, although he did receive 4 lb and Clive Cox s charge has undoubtedly improved since. 2 3 BOUND FOR NOWHERE (USA) (64) (D) kg Wesley A. Ward, USA David Flores Unbeaten in 2 starts, posting a smart effort when switched to turf at Keeneland latterly. Trainer s very good record at the meeting entitles him to respect. 3 5 CARAVAGGIO (USA) (33) (CD) kg Coventry winner at this meeting last year and landed Group 1 at the Curragh on only subsequent 2-y-o start. Extended unbeaten record to 5 when storming clear in Naas Group 3 last month. 4 7 HARRY ANGEL (IRE) (27) (D) kg Clive Cox Adam Kirby Mill Reef winner last year who built on his C&D reappearance second in spectacular fashion when blowing apart his rivals in a Haydock Group 2 last month. Bought by Godolphin since. Sure to go well. 5 1 INTELLIGENCE CROSS (USA) (61) (D) b+t kg Seamie Heffernan Useful colt, including a Group 3 win at the Curragh last year, but a bit below his juvenile form when reaching frame in pair of listed events this year and Caravaggio very much stable first string LEGENDARY LUNCH (IRE) (51) (D) kg Richard Hannon Tom Marquand Epsom listed winner at 2 but well behind Blue Point and Harry Angel on C&D reappearance and looks firmly up against it again VISIONARY (IRE) (34) (D) kg Robert Cowell Jamie Spencer Bagged a listed win when taking career record to 4 from 8 at Newbury (6f, soft) last month, but nothing to spare and this level seems likely to be beyond him YALTA (IRE) (51) (D) kg James Doyle Won the Molecomb last season and returned with a solid effort behind a few of these rivals over C&D last month. However, will need to improve considerably to have a big say in matters. 12 DECLARED RUNNERS 5-4 Caravaggio, 3-1 Harry Angel, 7-1 Blue Point, 8-1 Bound For Nowhere, 28-1 Tis Marvellous, 50-1 bar One of the most eagerly anticipated races of the week. CARAVAGGIO looks something out of the ordinary and can make it 6 from 6 but he faces another top-class sprinter in Harry Angel, who broke the track record when demolishing the opposition in a Haydock Group 2 last month and should ensure Aidan O Brien s charge doesn t have things all his own way. Blue Point looks best of the remainder. 1. CARAVAGGIO (USA) 2. HARRY ANGEL (IRE) 3. BLUE POINT (IRE) 2016 Quiet Reflection f K. R. Burke Dougie Costello Muhaarar Charles Hills Dane O Neill 18 33% Wesley A. Ward s strike rate in the last 14 days (saddles: BOUND FOR NOWHERE) 26% s strike rate in the last 14 days (rides: VICTORY ANGEL) 22% Aidan O Brien s strike rate with sprinters since the start of the 2012 season (saddles: CARAVAGGIO and INTELLIGENCE CROSS) 7 9 MR SCARLET (33) kg Ms Sheila Lavery, Ireland Pat Smullen Maiden winner who was 6½ lengths behind Caravaggio when third in a Naas Group 3 last month and faces a very stiff task here. 8 8 STRAIGHT RIGHT (FR) (43) (BF) kg C. Ferland, France Olivier Peslier French raider who landed a Cagnes-Sur-Mer listed event (AW) in February, but limitations seemingly exposed in pair of Group 3s on turf at Maisons-Lafitte since. 9 4 TIS MARVELLOUS (51) (D) t kg Clive Cox Gerald Mosse French Group 2 winner last July. Disappointing final 2 runs last year but back on track when fourth to Blue Point and Harry Angel on C&D return. Clearly needs to step up on that to go close, though VICTORY ANGEL (IRE) (48) (D, BF) kg Marked progress in each of 3 2-y-o outings and improved another chunk when ready winner of Newmarket handicap on return. However, disappointed back there since and likely to be out of his depth now.

6 4.20 RACE 4 CORONATION STAKES (Group 1) (1) 3yo fillies 430,000 7f213y (1600 Metres) page 6 of 9 Draw: N/A Pace Information: Contested 20% Aidan O Brien s strike rate with horses running in races between 7f and up to 10f since the start of the 2012 season (saddles: WINTER, ROLY POLY and HYDRANGEA) 22% Aidan O Brien s strike rate in mid season since the start of the 2012 season (saddles: WINTER, ROLY POLY and HYDRANGEA) 35% s strike rate on favourites since the start of the 2012 season (rides: WINTER) 1 3 DABYAH (IRE) (62) kg Third in Group 1 Marcel Boussac on final 2-y-o outing and made it 3 wins from 4 starts when taking Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good to firm) on return. More to come from her. 2 5 HYDRANGEA (IRE) (26) s kg P. B. Beggy Twice second in Group 1 company at 2 yrs. Got the better of stablemate Winter on Leopardstown reappearance but comfortably held by her at Newmarket and the Curragh since. 3 6 LA CORONEL (USA) (49) (D) kg Mark E. Casse, Canada Florent Geroux Smart form when winning Grade 3 events at Keeneland and Churchill Downs on her last 2 starts but a place probably the best this Canadian raider can hope for. 4 1 PRECIEUSE (IRE) (41) (D) kg F. Chappet, France Olivier Peslier Took a big step forward when springing a surprise in French 1000 Guineas at Deauville, quickening to beat Sea of Grace 1¾ lengths. Bidding to become third successive French-trained winner of this. 5 2 ROLY POLY (USA) (26) s kg Seamie Heffernan Smart filly but comfortably held by Precieuse and stable-companion Winter in French/Irish 1000 Guineas on last 2 starts. 6 4 TOMYRIS (35) (D) kg Most progressive, building on Newmarket maiden success in no uncertain terms when showing a good attitude to land a 1m York listed event a month later. This clearly lot harder but has more to offer. 7 7 WINTER (IRE) (26) (D) kg Much improved for this yard, winning 1000 Guineas at Newmarket before completing classic double in fine style with 4¾-length defeat of Roly Poly at the Curragh. Clearly the one to beat again. 7 DECLARED RUNNERS 4-7 Winter, 15-2 Precieuse, 9-1 Dabyah, 14-1 Tomyris, 22-1 Hydrangea, 25-1 Roly Poly, 28-1 La Coronel Very hard to get away from WINTER who has shown she s comfortably the best British/ Irish-trained 1m filly around with her impressive victories at Newmarket and the Curragh and is expected to prove too strong for French 1000 Guineas winner Precieuse. Dabyah missed an intended crack at the French Guineas after her Fred Darling win but remains open to progress and may prove best of the rest. 1. WINTER (IRE) 2. PRECIEUSE (IRE) 3. DABYAH (IRE) 2016 Qemah Jean-Claude Rouget Gregory Benoist Ervedya Jean-Claude Rouget Christophe Soumillon Rizeena Clive Brittain Sky Lantern jf Richard Hannon Snr Richard Hughes Fallen For You William Buick 10

7 5.00 RACE 5 QUEEN S VASE (Group 2) (1) 3yo 161,250 1m5f211y (2810 Metres) page 7 of 9 Draw: N/A Pace Information: Strongly Contested 1 8 ALQAMAR (35) s kg James Doyle Left a disappointing 2-y-o campaign firmly behind when routing an 11-runner field on handicap debut at York last month and almost certainly more to come stepping up in grade. 2 7 BELGRAVIA (IRE) (34) (BF) b+t kg Just one win to his name from 4 outings to date, but latest fourth in a Navan listed race didn t get to the bottom of him and no surprise to see big effort with blinkers fitted and Moore taking over. 3 3 COUNT OCTAVE (43) kg Andrew Balding Oisin Murphy Returned with a successful venture to Wolverhampton before a respectable performance faced with a stiff task in the Chester Vase last month. Likely to continue his progression here. 4 5 DESERT SKYLINE (IRE) (20) kg David Elsworth F. M. Berry Progressive from the outset, but rather held back by track and/or trip both outings this term, taking ages to get going at Epsom last time but finishing an eye-catching third. Solid claims up in trip. 5 1 FACE THE FACTS (IRE) (27) (BF) kg Adam Kirby Consistent rather than progressive to date, winning a Newbury maiden before reiterating that he needs further when fourth off mark of 86 at Haydock on handicap bow. Hard to completely dismiss. 6 6 FIERCE IMPACT (JPN) (28) kg David Simcock Jamie Spencer Yarmouth maiden winner last October who has been learning on the job while showing improved form at a better level this year. Longer trip/stronger gallop are sure to suit HARIPOUR (IRE) (20) b kg D. K. Weld, Ireland Pat Smullen Didn t need to improve to get off the mark in maiden at Navan last time, but blinkers seemed to suit that day and too soon to rule out a better showing based on connections MISTER MANDURO (FR) (20) kg Posted improved form on return when close second in Bath handicap, and got back on track when good fourth at Musselburgh (14f, good to firm) last time. More exposed than most NIGHT OF GLORY (15) s kg M. D. O Callaghan, Ireland Shane Foley Has improved with each run, picking up a maiden at The Curragh before a staying-on fourth in a Leopardstown listed event. Pedigree points to more improvement upped further in trip SECRET ADVISOR (FR) (29) (BF) kg William Buick Has shaped as if well treated off 81 both starts since a winning debut, but whether he s good enough to compete in Group 2 company at this stage of his career is open to debate STRADIVARIUS (IRE) (44) (BF) kg Most impressive when shooting clear in a Beverley handicap on return, then unable to fully open up when only second at Chester next time. Every reason to think he can handle this step up in grade TIME TO STUDY (FR) (20) (D) kg Typical steady improver from this yard, showing an excellent attitude to land the Edinburgh Cup last time and bound to go well from excellent draw under top rider WISCONSIN (JPN) (29) s kg Seamie Heffernan Didn t need to improve much to go one better than his debut in cosy fashion at Tipperary last month. More to come with cheekpieces fitted, but stable second string on jockey bookings. 13 DECLARED RUNNERS 5-1 Belgravia, 11-2 Time To Study, 7-1 Desert Skyline, 8-1 Wisconsin, 10-1 Count Octave, 12-1 Stradivarius, 18-1 Fierce Impact, 18-1 Haripour, 20-1 Night of Glory, 20-1 Secret Advisor, 22-1 Mister Manduro, 22-1 Face The Facts, 25-1 Alqamar BELGRAVIA s form doesn t stand out from the remainder, but his stable has landed the last 2 renewals with sons of Galileo and it s not difficult to envisage a big performance with the benefit of blinkers and for the first time. The tough Time To Study is a big threat for another yard that does well in this event, while Stradivarius leads a number of others with definite claims. 1. BELGRAVIA (IRE) 2. TIME TO STUDY (FR) 3. STRADIVARIUS (IRE) 2016 Sword Fighter Aidan O Brien Colm O Donoghue Aloft f Aidan O Brien Hartnell Joe Fanning Leading Light f Aidan O Brien Joseph O Brien Estimate f Sir Michael Stoute 10 5 Aidan O Brien s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (amongst 2 runners saddles: BELGRAVIA) 3 s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (amongst 2 runners saddles: TIME TO STUDY) 26% s strike rate in the last 14 days (rides: TIME TO STUDY)

8 5.35 RACE 6 DUKE OF EDINBURGH HANDICAP (2) 3yo+ (Rated 0-105) 80,000 1m3f211y (2410 Metres) page 8 of 9 Draw: Against Low Pace Information: Contested 1 20 MASTER CARPENTER (IRE) (37) kg Rod Millman F. M. Berry Bounced back in no uncertain terms when landing a big-field York handicap (10.2f) by 5 lengths last month. Hit with a 10 lb rise, but still feasibly treated judged on 2015 form so couldn t rule out TOP TUG (IRE) (27) (D) 97 4/ kg Alan King Pat Smullen Fit from the jumps when runner-up on return at Newmarket. Subsequently scored in good style at Goodwood (1¾m), despite being caught in a pocket 2f out, and 5 lb rise probably underestimates him BAYDAR (29) 97 1/ kg Hugo Palmer David Egan (5lb/2kg) Progressive in 2016, completing 4-timer in valuable event at Newbury in September. Well held in listed/group 3 company since, but this big-field handicap scenario will be more to his liking. 4 2 SOLDIER IN ACTION (FR) (20) (D) kg Richard Kingscote Multiple winner last season and returned to form with a bang when striking at Epsom (1½m) recently. However, this is much tougher so a clear career-best needed off a 6 lb higher mark WADIGOR (30) kg Only made his debut in September but has wasted no time in making a name for himself. Indeed, still unbeaten following decisive reappearance victory at Kempton (11f) and he s potentially smart. 6 5 STAR STORM (IRE) (41) (CD) kg James Fanshawe George Wood (3lb/1kg) Capped progressive 2015 season with a C&D Group 3 victory. Drew a blank last term, but good start to this campaign when runner-up back here last month and he s not without hope CAPE COVA (IRE) (13) (D) v kg Tom Queally Did really well last season, successful 3 times, and stepped up on his reappearance effort when third in strong Newmarket handicap (1¾m) recently. Now tried in a visor and he s one for the shortlist. 8 3 KNIGHTS TABLE (41) (D) kg James Tate Non Runner Progressed well in 2016 and showed his 3 rivals a clean pair of heels on return at Ripon (1½m). Good effort in C&D listed contest next time (not far behind Star Storm). NON RUNNER RED GALILEO (120) / kg Saeed bin Suroor Pat Cosgrave Smart for Ed Dunlop and made ideal start for Godolphin when landing a Meydan handicap in January. However, struggled in a Group 3 there the following month and absent since APPEARED (41) (CD) s 98 7/ kg Score twice during light 2016 campaign and impressive C&D winner on return last month. Cheekpieces now enlisted and he s every inch a leading contender despite going up 10 lb for that MISTIROC (43) (CD) v kg John Quinn Jason Hart Scaled new heights when landing handicaps at Chester and over C&D last year. Largely creditable efforts since, including when third back on the Roodee last time, but current mark probably sums him up EDDYSTONE ROCK (IRE) (20) h kg John Best Kieren Fox Yet to win for this yard but has acquitted himself well with hood applied last 3 starts, good second to Soldier In Action (4 lb worse off) at Epsom latest. More minor place money may be his best hope LUSTROUS LIGHT (IRE) (37) (D) kg Ralph Beckett Oisin Murphy Dual winner for Ger Lyons in Ireland last term, but it s fair to say that his progress has stalled and he was never in the hunt on debut for new yard in the York handicap won by Master Carpenter PETITE JACK (70) (D) kg Archie Watson Jack Mitchell Completed AW Lingfield hat-trick in January, and struck again there in March. May not have stayed 2m last time so that can be overlooked, but efforts on turf so far have been poor. Debut for new yard SHABEEB (USA) (37) s 95 6/ kg Looked progressive when winning 1¼m Sandown maiden and minor event at Doncaster on first 2 starts last year. Things haven t gone to plan since, though, and yard fields stronger candidates here SIXTIES GROOVE (IRE) (21) s kg Jeremy Noseda Adam Kirby Improved when switched to handicaps in 2016, winning 3 times at up to 11f. Caught the eye over inadequate trip on return at Epsom (8.5f) 3 weeks ago and very much one to consider back up in distance MAINSTREAM (47) h kg Sir Michael Stoute Doesn t always look entirely straightforward, but no doubting his ability and put in good late work when third behind Frontiersman and Top Tug on return at Newmarket (1½m). Should be in the mix OASIS FANTASY (IRE) (37) (D) kg David Simcock Jamie Spencer Failed to make an impact first 2 starts for new yard in Dubai, but put in a good shift back from a break when third to Master Carpenter at York (10.2f). Remains 8 lb above last winning mark, though RARE RHYTHM (371) (D) 94 71/ kg William Buick Looked good when winning a Newmarket handicap in Remains unexposed and didn t get the rub of the green when mid-field in this race last year, but subsequent absence is an obvious concern MANJAAM (IRE) (27) (CD) b kg Ed Dunlop Gerald Mosse Made good strides last year, winning 4 times, including over this C&D. Nearer last than first in the Goodwood handicap won by Top Tug last time, though, and now tried in blinkers. RESERVE. 20 DECLARED RUNNERS 11-2 Appeared, 13-2 Mainstream, 7-1 Wadigor, 9-1 Sixties Groove, 12-1 Top Tug, 18-1 Rare Rhythm, 20-1 Cape Cova, 22-1 Star Storm, 25-1 Master Carpenter, 25-1 Baydar, 28-1 Oasis Fantasy, 28-1 Eddystone Rock, 28-1 Soldier In Action, 33-1 Lustrous Light, 33-1 Red Galileo, 33-1 Shabeeb, 40-1 bar A compelling case can be made for several of these, but it s SIXTIES GROOVE who appeals most. He was a major eye-catcher over an inadequate trip on return at Epsom and should be spot-on now. The unbeaten Wadigor, his stablemate Appeared and Top Tug all merit serious consideration, while Mainstream should make a bold bid to enhance his trainer s fine recent record in this (3 wins since 2008).

9 5.35 RACE 6 DUKE OF EDINBURGH HANDICAP (2) 3yo+ (Rated 0-105) 80,000 1m3f211y (2410 Metres) page 9 of 9 1. SIXTIES GROOVE (IRE) 2. WADIGOR 3. APPEARED 2016 Kinema Ralph Beckett F. M. Berry Arab Dawn jf Hughie Morrison Richard Hughes Arab Spring f Sir Michael Stoute Opinion Sir Michael Stoute Camborne f William Buick 18 3 Sir Michael Stoute s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (saddles: MAINSTREAM) 2 s number of winners in past 10 runnings. (saddles: SOLDIER IN ACTION) s profit with horses running in first time headgear since the start of the 2012 season (saddles: WADIGOR, APPEARED and SHABEEB)