King George Day
1:50
Goodwood Handicap 3YO plus, 15 Runners, Class 2, 2m 4f 97y
MELLOW MAGIC (8) looks up to going one better than when a head second over 2 miles at Chester. RESHOUN (1) won by 0.75L in a 2m handicap at Newbury two weeks ago. Capable of delivering another big effort. MASTER MILLINER (3) makes the shortlist following a 0.75L win in a 2m handicap at Kempton. WITHHOLD (2) placed second in this race twelve months ago. Rates a danger.
2:25
Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3) 3YO only, 7 Runners, Class 1, 1m
CHECKANDCHALLENGE (3) recorded 0.75L second in a 1m handicap at Sandown. Looks up to going one better. BERKSHIRE SHADOW (2) was a 2L third in the 1m Listed Sir Henry Cecil Stakes at Newmarket. Bold show likely. ROCCHIGIANI (5) came home fifth when tackling the 7f G3 Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot and is in the mix. HOTLINE BLING (4) is considered on his first start since finishing fourth tackling a UAE 6f contest in February.
3:00
Golden Mile Handicap 3YO plus, 22 Runners, Class 2, 1m
NOBLE DYNASTY (11) won by 2L in a 1m handicap at Newmarket. Taken to complete a double. SHINING BLUE (7) is unbeaten in three starts including a 1m Class 2 handicap at Newcastle on his latest start. Rates a big threat. SALEYMM (6) scored by a neck in a 7F handicap at York. Strong claims. EILEAN DUBH (16) won by 0.5L in a 1m handicap at York. Could easily follow up.
3:35
King George Qatar Stakes (Group 2) 3YO plus, 11 Runners, Class 1, 5f
RAASEL (8) won by a neck the G3 Coral Charge over 5f at Sandown. Selected to complete a hat-trick. MITBAAHY (10) performed well when a neck second in that Sandown race. Rates a big threat representing a top yard. EQUILATERAL (4) finished third beaten just under 2L in the G2 Sapphire Stakes at The Curragh. Dangerous in this field. LAZULI (1) is capable of better than he showed finishing ninth in the G1 King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.
4:10
L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Glorious Stakes (Group 3) 4YO plus, 9 Runners, Class 1, 1m 3f 218y
REBEL’S ROMANCE (8) returned from a break with a decisive victory in the 1m 4f Listed Fred Archer Stakes at Newmarket. Looks up to delivering a sixth career win. GLOBAL STORM (5) placed third beaten just under 3L in the G2 Princess Of Wales’s Stakes over 1m 4f at Newmarket. Shortlist. FANCY MAN (3) finished fifth in a valuable 1m4f handicap at Haydock. Rates a danger. REGAL REALITY (9) finished 1.5L second in the Listed Gala Stakes at Sandown. Warrants close consideration.
4:45
Beaten-By-A-Length Nursery 2YO only, 16 Runners, Class 2, 6f
CALIFORNIA GEM (6) completed a double in a 5f novice race at Beverley. Taken to deliver a winning handicap debut. FELIX NATALIS (16) made all to win by 3.5L a 6f handicap at Newbury. Expected to be in the mix. Switching to a handicap BOLT ACTION (1) warrants close consideration following a 4L sixth in the twenty-four runner 5f Listed Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot. EXPLICIT (15) placed second beaten 1.5L in a small field handicap at Musselburgh. One to consider.
5:20
Oliver Brown Handicap 3YO only, 14 Runners, Class 3, 1m 3f 44y
SHEER ROCKS (2) won by 0.75L a handicap at Chester two weeks ago. Selected to score with a highly promising apprentice keeping the ride. OMNISCIENT (10) delivered a 5.5L success in a maiden handicap at Yarmouth last week. Rates a danger. CAIUS CHORISTER (5) recorded a fourth consecutive victory making all to win by 12L in a 1m 4f handicap at Epsom. Versatile tactically. HIGHLAND PREMIERE (12) holds claims following a 0.5L second in a 1m 5f handicap on the AW at Newcastle.
