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14:00 Ascot

Saturday 15 October 2022

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Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Off time: 14:01 | Winning time: 1m 15.57s

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(8)

Art Power²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: D Allan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 114| BF| C| D

9/2

Speedy and likeable sort who was right back to his best when landing the Renaissance Stakes for a second successive year at the Curragh last time. Fourth in this the last 2 seasons and worthy of respect.

Form: 514-481

(5)

Brad The Brief¹⁴⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: David Egan| T: H Palmer| OR: 115| D

28/1

Talented sprinter who has upped his game since joining this trainer, winning conditions event at Haydock on reappearance in May and following up in Group 2 Greenland at the Curragh 2 weeks later. Absence since no real concern given he has a good record when fresh.

Form: 5002-11

(13)

Creative Force⁹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: W Buick| T: C Appleby| OR: 117| CD

4/1

Very smart operator who landed this last year and almost took another Group 1 when narrowly denied by stablemate Naval Crown in the Platinum Jubilee at Royal Ascot. Respectable effort in the July Cup since and looks all set for a strong defence of his crown after 3 months off.

Form: 261-024

(3)

Fresh^t¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: D Tudhope| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 103| BF| CD

80/1

Goes really well at this track, winning big-field events over 7f here on both outings before a flop in a handicap last time. May well bounce back, but has something to find at this level.

Form: 249110

(7)

Garrus⁶⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Jim Crowley| T: C Hills| OR: 113| D

33/1

Smart gelding who won the Prix de Ris-Orangis at Deauville in July and backed it up with an excellent third to Highfield Princess in the Prix Maurice de Gheest there last time. The form has been boosted since and he can't be ruled out.

Form: 424013

(10)

Gulliver^p,t⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: Jason Watson| T: D O'Meara| OR: 92| BF| D

150/1

Seasoned high-end handicapper who wasn't at his best at York a week ago and faces a stiff task in this company.

Form: 007600

(2)

King's Lynn¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 110| BF| D

40/1

Better than ever when landing Temple Stakes at Haydock in May. Hasn't been seen to best effect since, including when fourth in a listed event here a fortnight ago. Not completely dismissed.

Form: 1-21704

(17)

Kinross¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: L Dettori| T: R M Beckett| OR: 118

3/1

Very smart and consistent performer who arrives on a hat-trick having landed the Prix de La Foret at Longchamp with something to spare last time. Drop back in trip is a slight concern.

Form: 382111

(16)

Naval Crown⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: James Doyle| T: C Appleby| OR: 118| BF| CD

14/1

Recorded a career best when winning Platinum Jubilee over C&D at Royal Ascot from Creative Force and close to that form when second in July Cup at Newmarket. Not at best since (possibly amiss last time) but could bounce back after a short break.

Form: 041250

(6)

Rohaan¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: A Kirby| T: P D Evans| OR: 113| BF| CD

4/1

Landed a second successive win in the Wokingham in June and, following some solid efforts, made a winning return to this C&D with a smooth display in the Bengough Stakes two weeks ago. Major player.

Form: 144731

(14)

Run To Freedom^p¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Dane O'Neill| T: H Candy| OR: 108| D

150/1

Smart colt who has landed Windsor listed race and Salisbury conditions events (both 6f) this term. Not disgraced when fourth to Rohaan in Bengough Stakes over C&D last time but unlikely to turn the tables with that rival.

Form: 410194

(15)

Castle Star³⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: J P Spencer| T: J A Stack| OR: 108| D

28/1

Smart colt who shaped better on second run this year in the Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh last month, going as well as any bar the winner Highfield Princess when tightened for room heading towards the final 1f. More needed on the bare form but wouldn't completely dismiss.

Form: 1242-58

(9)

Go Bears Go^p⁴²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Rossa Ryan| T: D Loughnane| OR: 113| CD

33/1

Smart sprinter who has scored twice this term, latterly in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh in August. Not at best last time but goes well at this track.

Form: 140217

(11)

Perfect Power⁶⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Tom Marquand| T: R A Fahey| OR: 115| BF| CD

10/1

Classy performer who was impressive when taking the Commonwealth Cup over C&D at Royal Ascot (2-2 at this track). Far from disgraced when seventh in the Prix Maurice de Gheest a couple of months ago and primed for a big run under new rider.

Form: 1-17177

(1)

Double Or Bubble³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: J Mitchell| T: C F Wall| OR: 109| C| D

100/1

Very likeable mare who won the Abernant on her return and doubled her tally for the season in the Supreme Stakes at Goodwood in August. Underperformed last time, however, and has something to find.

Form: 8-10516

(18)

Vadream^p¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Hollie Doyle| T: C Fellowes| OR: 100| CD

80/1

Won the Bengough Stakes over C&D last year but below form of late, including in the corresponding renewal of that race on her latest outing. Cheekpieces are back on.

Form: 600200

(4)

Ventura Diamond¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: O J Orr| T: R A Fahey| OR: 100| BF| D

150/1

Winless since 2020 and down the field in Bengough Stakes over C&D last time. Others make more appeal.

Form: 77-0330

(12)

Tenebrism¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 114| D

16/1

Smart filly who hasn't quite kicked on as expected this year but drops back to this trip for the first time since an impressive success in the Cheveley Park last term. Interesting.

Form: 841235

Forecasts

Kinross (3/1), Creative Force (4/1), Rohaan (4/1), Art Power (9/2), Perfect Power (10/1), Naval Crown (14/1), Tenebrism (16/1), Brad The Brief (28/1), Castle Star (28/1), Go Bears Go (33/1), Garrus (33/1), King's Lynn (40/1), Vadream (80/1), Fresh (80/1), Double Or Bubble (100/1), Run To Freedom (150/1), Ventura Diamond (150/1), Gulliver (150/1)

A fascinating top-notch sprint in which it may pay to side with ROHAAN as he bids to dispel his flop in the 2021 renewal. He is otherwise unbeaten over C&D and looked every bit as good as ever when landing the Bengough Stakes last time, so he takes marginal preference over Creative Force, who won this last year. Perfect Power, another with a superb track record, is also worthy of strong consideration.