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13:20 Ascot

Saturday 19 October 2024

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Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 2) (British Champions Series)

3YO plus | Class 1 | 1m 7f 127y | 9 Runners | Turf

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(6)

Al Nayyir²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: L Morris| T: Tom Clover| OR: 114| D

11/2

Developed into a smart stayer trained in France and made an excellent start for new yard when second in the Lonsdale Cup at York, closing all the way to the line. Easily went one better in 5-runner listed event at Newmarket and comes here at the top of his game.

Form: 242521

(9)

Alsakib⁵⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A M Balding| OR: 110| C

33/1

Developed into a smart performer in 2023, winning 4 times, including a couple of valuable handicaps, and best effort this term when winning Group 3 at York (13.8f) in July. However, that wasn't a strong race for the grade and he was found out in better company at York.

Form: 7-63417

(5)

Belloccio^t¹²³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: D Tudhope| T: W P Mullins| OR: 105| C| D

33/1

Developed into a smart performer for David Menuisier, ending 2022 campaign with listed success at Kempton (12f). Winless in 4 starts last term but returned for top NH yard with an impressive hurdles success at Punchestown prior to winning Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot. This is much tougher.

Form: 1/6843-1

(2)

Burdett Road^t²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Harry Davies| T: James Owen| OR: 109| C| D

33/1

Developed into a useful hurdler for this yard last winter and took a step forward when making all in 5-runner listed contest at Newmarket (12f) 22 days ago, kept up to work. This is a whole different ball game, however, and will likely come up short.

Form: 53-5041

(7)

Kyprios¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: R L Moore| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 120| C| D

8/11

High-class stayer who looked back to his very best when regaining the Ascot Gold Cup/Goodwood Cup in the summer. Has added to his tally with wins in the Irish St Leger and Prix du Cadran at Longchamp and is clearly the one to beat.

Form: 111111

(8)

Sweet William^v³⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 115| D

8/1

Made into a smart stayer in 2023 and has improved again this term. Landed Henry II Stakes at Sandown in May and has posted very good placed efforts behind Kyprios in Ascot Gold Cup and Goodwood Cup prior to resuming winning ways in Doncaster Cup. Has each-way claims.

Form: 3-31321

(1)

Trawlerman^h¹²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: W Buick| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 118| CD

7/2

Ebor winner in 2022 and improved again last season, winning all 3 starts in this country, notably when edging out Kyprios (ridden inefficiently) in this event 12 months ago. Gave his all when runner-up to that rival in Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in June and looks sure to make another bold bid.

Form: 0111-32

(4)

Caius Chorister¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: James Doyle| T: D Menuisier| OR: 106| BF

66/1

Took her form to a new level when just failing under a penalty in Sagaro at Ascot/Henry II Stakes at Sandown on first 2 starts this season. However, was too keen in the Ascot Gold Cup and it was a similar story in the Prix de Royallieu at Longchamp (13.9f) 2 weeks ago. Passed over at this level.

Form: 226420

(3)

The Euphrates^b²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: C Soumillon| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 114

33/1

Squashed suspicions he might've been flattered by his fourth in the Irish St Leger when winning 30-runner Irish Cesarewitch (Handicap) in first-time blinkers at the Curragh (16.8f) 20 days ago, in command final 1f and closed down only late. That form is working out and he's an interesting runner.

Form: 561241

Forecasts

Kyprios (8/11), Trawlerman (7/2), Al Nayyir (11/2), Sweet William (8/1), Alsakib (33/1), Belloccio (33/1), The Euphrates (33/1), Burdett Road (33/1), Caius Chorister (66/1)

KYPRIOS has looked back to his very best this season and is taken to gain his revenge on Trawlerman for the result in this race 12 months ago having endured a far smoother campaign this time around. Trawlerman looks sure to make another bold bid nonetheless, while Al Nayyir is plainly better than ever for his latest change of yard and can fill the places.