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16:20 Royal Ascot

Tuesday 20 June 2023

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St James's Palace Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Rnd)

Off time: 16:21 | Winning time: 1m 40.74s

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(1)

Chaldean⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: L Dettori| T: A M Balding| OR: 119| BF| D

13/8

Frankel colt who progressed at a rate of knots last season, completing the 4-timer when edging out Royal Scotsman in Dewhurst at Newmarket. Unfortunate to unseat rider at the start on return and quickly resumed progress/winning ways in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, always to the fore. Obvious claims.

Form: 1111-U1

(7)

Charyn²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: David Egan| T: R Varian| OR: 110

33/1

Smart colt but behind a few of these on all 3 starts this season, his best effort coming when 3¼ lengths fourth of 11 to Paddington in Irish 2000 Guineas (14/1) at the Curragh (8f, good) 24 days ago. Likely to find some of these too strong once again.

Form: 231-284

(2)

Cicero's Gift⁴⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: K Shoemark| T: C Hills| OR: 92| D

12/1

Unbeaten son of Muhaarar who has made great strides with each run, completing the hat-trick in very much the manner of a future pattern winner in class 2 event at Goodwood 46 days ago, bursting clear. Takes a big step up in class now but no surprise if he holds his own.

Form: 1-11

(5)

Galeron²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: James McDonald| T: C Hills| OR: 97

33/1

Seemed to excel himself when 5 lengths fourth of 14 to Chaldean in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (8f, heavy, 150/1) but backed that up when 3¼ lengths fifth of 11 to Paddington in Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh (8f, good) 24 days ago. Minor role probably best he can hope for once again, however.

Form: 641-345

(9)

Indestructible⁴⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: K Stott| T: K R Burke| OR: 112| D

22/1

Chased home Chaldean in Acomb at York and Champagne at Doncaster for Michael O'Callaghan at 2. Took his form up another notch when making a successful reappearance for this yard in Craven at Newmarket but made no impression in 2000 Guineas there since. Up against it.

Form: 5122-10

(3)

Isaac Shelby³⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: W Buick| T: B J Meehan| OR: 113

8/1

Game winner of Superlative Stakes at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) at 2 yrs and took a big step forward when making all in the Greenham at Newbury on return, recording a good time in the process. Only just edged out in the French 2000 Guineas at Longchamp since so warrants plenty of respect.

Form: 117-12

(6)

Mostabshir³²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Jim Crowley| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 95| D

16/1

Shaped like a smart prospect when overcoming a wide draw at Kempton (8f, 7/2) on debut in November. Still green in Craven but resumed progress in impressive fashion under a penalty at York, unleashing a tremendous turn of foot. Looks significant that top stable has fast-tracked him to a Group 1.

Form: 1-51

(8)

Paddington²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 105| D

11/5

Most progressive colt who took the big step up in class in his stride to bring up the hat-trick this season in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh, ideally positioned the way things developed but well on top at the line. More to come and huge player.

Form: 51-111

(4)

Royal Scotsman²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: J P Spencer| T: P & O Cole| OR: 118| BF

11/1

Just failed to peg back Chaldean in Dewhurst final 2-y-o start and excellent 2¼ lengths third behind same rival in 2000 Guineas at Newmarket (8f, heavy) on return, nearest at finish despite refusing to settle. Excuses in the Irish 2000 Guineas since and big shout if things drop right.

Form: 3152-39

Forecasts

Chaldean (13/8), Paddington (11/5), Isaac Shelby (8/1), Royal Scotsman (11/1), Cicero's Gift (12/1), Mostabshir (16/1), Indestructible (22/1), Charyn (33/1), Galeron (33/1)

CHALDEAN might have been seen to good advantage in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket but that is still the best form on offer and his straightforwardness is likely to prove a huge asset once again. Aidan O'Brien has won this a record 8 times and he saddles the most progressive Paddington, who is the obvious threat after his win in the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh. Royal Scotsman has the ability to run a huge race if things drop right, while Cicero's Gift and Mostabshir both have big potential.