Newbury
Today, May 17, 2025FlatClass 11m4f
Verdict
Verdict
A competitive Group 3 and SUNWAY makes the most appeal with his reappearance under his belt having placed in a couple of Classics last year. The classy Al Aasy is a serial winner at this level so must be feared, while the unexposed El Cordobes may get the run of things so isn't taken lightly.
Sunway
Al Aasy
El Cordobes
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
5. Kings GambitJ: Ryan MooreT: Harry CharltonF: 12/12237-4- Price History:
- 3.25
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 90
VerdictImpressive winner of the London Gold Cup (handicap) on reappearance here last year and even better form when placed at listed/Group level next 3 outings. Struggled in Champion Stakes at Ascot final 3-y-o start and just a respectable fourth in Group 3 at Al Uqda in February. Change of headgear.- 1. Al AasyJ: Jim CrowleyT: William HaggasF: 25/21123-1
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictHighly-talented veteran who comes from off the pace. Landed Group 3 at Goodwood and Geoffrey Freer at this course last summer. Gained yet another win at this level in Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown on return 3 weeks ago and another bold bid looks on the cards under a penalty (won this in 2021). - 7. SunwayJ: Kieran ShoemarkT: David MenuisierF: 5272430-3
- Price History:
- 4.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictSmart performer who finished runner-up in last season's Irish Derby and right back to that level when third in St Leger. Shaped as if needing the run when third in Group 3 over C&D on return last month and big chance of getting back to winning ways. - 3. El CordobesJ: William BuickT: Charlie ApplebyF: 6/17-221
- Price History:
- 5.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictLow mileage 4-y-o who has been making up for lost time this year, producing a smart performance when wide-margin winner of Newmarket handicap 2 weeks ago, making all. Up in class but could have more to offer still. 
8. TabletalkJ: Rossa RyanT: Tom CloverF: 3/10315-2- Price History:
- 8.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictFound the Derby all too much but back on track with his sights lowered, relishing the increase in trip when landing the valuable Melrose Handicap at York in August. Made a fine return when just denied in C&D Group 3, finishing 2 lengths ahead of Sunway. Must be respected.
4. EydonJ: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew BaldingF: 6232-2- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 106
VerdictSmart form for Roger Varian at 3 yrs, winning the Feilden at Newmarket before fourth in the 2000 Guineas. Off for almost 2 years after and looks only useful nowadays. Looks up against it at this level.
2. Courage Mon AmiJ: Robert HavlinT: John & Thady GosdenF: 1162/- Price History:
- 17.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 631
VerdictStands out on form after his win in the Ascot Gold Cup in 2023 but this is his first outing in 21 months and returns over a trip well shy of his best.
6. Raja RajaJ: Sean Dylan BowenT: David SimcockF: 665941-- Price History:
- 101.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 154
VerdictFairly useful gelding who opened his account in handicap at Southwell in December but very hard to make a case for at this level.- Unnamed Favourite
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