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15:35 York

Friday 19 August 2022

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Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Off time: 15:37 | Winning time: 57.18s

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(8)

Acklam Express²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-1| J: Rowan Scott| T: N Tinkler| OR: 110| CD

50/1

Excellent second in Group 2 at Meydan behind Lazuli in February and bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when 4½ lengths third in King's Stand at Royal Ascot. Not at that level when seventh at Goodwood and hasn't won since 2-y-o days.

Form: 0-27437

(10)

Clarendon House²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 10-1| J: Ray Dawson| T: R M H Cowell| OR: 105| D

66/1

Progressive sprinter last year, winning 4 of his 6 starts. Made the most of a good opportunity to score at Beverley in June but fact he ran right up to form when sixth in Group 2 company at Goodwood highlights the task he faces.

Form: 246156

(15)

Dragon Symbol^h²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 10-1| J: David Egan| T: R Varian| OR: 109| D

14/1

First past the post in the Commonwealth Cup last year, only to be demoted. Low-key start for Roger Varian but fitted with a hood, he was a cosy winner down in grade/trip at Hamilton. Task is to now build on that.

Form: 40-7201

(11)

Emaraaty Ana⁴¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-1| J: K Stott| T: K A Ryan| OR: 113| C| D

12/1

Hit a real purple patch during the second half of last season, running a screamer when second in this race and followed that with Group 1 Sprint Cup success in September. Looks to be coming to the boil this season, too.

Form: 14-0006

(7)

Khaadem^b²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 10-1| J: R L Moore| T: C Hills| OR: 110| D

9/1

Looked a Group 1 sprinter early in his career and right back on track of late, dominant winner of the Palace House in April before following up in Group 2 King George Stakes. Huge player.

Form: 18-3811

(3)

Lazuli^t²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-1| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 109| D

16/1

Smart gelding who resumed winning ways in Group 2 at Meydan (5f) in February by 1½ lengths from Acklam Express. Failed to land any sort of blow in King's Stand at the Royal Meeting on reappearance last month so needs to get back on track back down in grade.

Form: 67-2194

(9)

Raasel²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-1| J: Tom Marquand| T: M Appleby| OR: 109| BF| D

12/1

Remarkable story having been purchased for 10,000 gns and missing entirety of 2020, winning 6 handicaps before raising game further in pattern company. Neck-second to Khaadem in the King George Stakes a career-best effort so he goes on the shortlist.

Form: 512112

(6)

New York City¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-13| J: W M Lordan| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 105| BF| D

80/1

Maiden/listed winner in the spring but limitations exposed in better company and while he represents a top yard, he's hard to fancy.

Form: 2-11296

(14)

Highfield Princess¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 113| C

5/1

Really likeable mare who has graduated from ordinary races to the top table, reversing with the form with a couple from the Platinum Jubilee when making all at Deauville 12 days ago. Rare go at 5f but she possesses plenty of speed.

Form: 521161

(5)

Winter Power^t⁴¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 111| BF| CD

22/1

Fast 5f right up her street, as showcased when landing this race a year ago. Evidence of this season suggests she hasn't really trained on.

Form: 108-806

(4)

Flotus⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: S De Sousa| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 111| C

10/1

Different proposition since ridden more prominently, placed in a brace of Group 1 contests and didn't need to improve on that form to land Group 3 Summer Stakes here (6f). Likely to give it a good go.

Form: 12-4231

(2)

Royal Aclaim⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: J Tate| OR: 108| CD

5/2

Made a winning debut at Newcastle in 2021 (race that contained top-class Perfect Power) and barely came off the bridle to follow up 13 months on at Bath. Looked all over a Group-1 sprinter when an easy winner of listed race over C&D last month.

Form: 1-11

(13)

The Platinum Queen²³

Age: 2| Weight: 8-2| J: Hollie Doyle| T: R A Fahey| OR: 106| CD

9/2

Rapid juvenile, unbeaten aside from the Queen Mary (when hampered) with her latest win in minor company at Goodwood backed up by the clock. Receives huge weight allowance and she's an interesting proposition.

Form: 1011

Non-Runners

(12)

Ainsdale⁵⁵

Weight: 10-1| Age: 5

T: Miss J A Camacho J: Connor Beasley

(1)

Ebro River¹⁹

Weight: 9-13| Age: 3

T: H Palmer J: J P Spencer

Forecasts

Royal Aclaim (5/2), The Platinum Queen (9/2), Highfield Princess (5/1), Khaadem (9/1), Flotus (10/1), Emaraaty Ana (12/1), Raasel (12/1), Dragon Symbol (14/1), Lazuli (16/1), Winter Power (22/1), Ebro River (33/1), Acklam Express (50/1), Clarendon House (66/1), New York City (80/1), Ainsdale (100/1)

An interesting renewal for several reasons. The Goodwood race KHAADEM and Raasel finished first and second in is form to take very seriously, and with middle draws probably no bad thing here, they may come to the fore again. Royal Aclaim's potential is not in question but she's a short price given what she has achieved, while Highfield Princess doesn't lack for speed but this is a rare go at 5f. Speedy 2-y-o The Platinum Queen adds another layer of intrigue.