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Today, June 21, 2025FlatClass 26fGood Firm

William Haggas took this 12 months ago and can repeat the feat with MORE THUNDER who impressed when bagging a pair of Newmarket handicaps for his new yard in the spring and promises to do a fair bit better here over this stiffer 6f. Andrew Balding's Purosangue looks primed for a bold showing and could emerge as the main danger, although a good case can also be made for Aramram, Woodhay Wonder, Golden Mind and Jarraaf in a typically ultra-competitive Wokingham.

  • More Thunder
  • Purosangue
  • Aramram
6f Hcap Stks
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places
  • 21. More Thunder
    J: Tom MarquandT: William Haggas
    F: 51323-11
    Price History:
    3.75
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    Much improved in 2025 for current yard (formerly with Sir Michael Stoute) when bagging pair of 6f handicaps at Newmarket, weaving through to lead post on latter occasion and collar Aramram by a short-head. Up 6 lb but that form has been franked and this stiff 6f seems sure to suit. Major shout.
  • 5. Jarraaf
    J: Billy LoughnaneT: Owen Burrows
    F: 1/34112-4
    Price History:
    6.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    105
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Highly progressive in 2024 when a dual C&D winner in the summer. This son of Zoustar also made a promising return from 8 months off when fourth of 7 in 6f Salisbury listed event 28 days ago. Capable of better so can't be ruled out.
  • 18. Aramram
    J: Ryan MooreT: Richard Hannon
    F: 217-22221
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Reliable sort who gained a deserved first win of 2025 in 8-runner handicap at Newbury (6f, firm) 35 days ago. Had a bit in hand there so he's not taken lightly despite a 4 lb weights rise with Ryan Moore again up.
  • 15. Orazio
    J: Saffie OsborneT: Charles Hills
    F: 00/303000-
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    99
    Days Since Last Run:
    252
    Verdict
    Third in this 12 months ago but badly out of form in 3 subsequent starts. soon off the bridle at York on final run of last season. This C&D winner has gone well fresh though so could easily bounce back.
  • 7. Purosangue
    J: Oisin MurphyT: Andrew Balding
    F: 592027-47
    Price History:
    11.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    103
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    Winless in 2024 but he was runner-up at listed/Group 3 level. Not seen to best effect both runs this term, a patiently-ridden seventh of 13 to More Thunder at Newmarket (6f) last month. Very much one to consider off a 2 lb lower mark with Oisin Murphy again up.
  • 23. Completely Random
    J: Callum RodriguezT: Harry Charlton
    F: 1/6254-115
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Kick-started 2025 with wins at Southwell and Leicester in April and posted a solid fifth of 8 to Aramram in handicap at Newbury (6f, firm) 35 days ago. Can make his presence felt off an unchanged mark.
  • 29. Holkham Bay
    J: Brandon WilkieT: William Knight
    F: 11071-857
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    C&D winner who wasn't seen to best effect when seventh of 16 in handicap at York (6f, good) 38 days ago. Can't be totally dismissed. RESERVE
  • 3. Zoum Zoum
    J: Rossa RyanT: Ralph Beckett
    F: 2455316-2
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-9
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    106
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Unbeaten as a juvenile and produced a smart performance when landing 6f Doncaster handicap in October. Resumed with a good second of 7 in 6f Salisbury listed contest so he's in the mix back in handicap company.
  • 11. Get It
    J: Seamie HeffernanT: George Baker
    F: 0-9904641
    Price History:
    19.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    100
    Days Since Last Run:
    43
    Verdict
    Won 3 times in 2024, the highlight a victory in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood. Unplaced during a spell in Bahrain this spring but bounced right back to form on return to Britain, making all to land a C&D handicap last month.
  • 24. Woodhay Wonder
    J: Sean LeveyT: Tom Ward
    F: 1/11430-38
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    49
    Verdict
    A dual 6f scorer in 2024 and he arrives in good nick, not best drawn when a close eighth of 13 to More Thunder in handicap at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) 49 days ago. Enters calculations eased 1 lb.
  • 9. Shartash
    J: James DoyleT: Archie Watson
    F: 83560-300
    Price History:
    23.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    102
    Days Since Last Run:
    76
    Verdict
    Haydock 7f listed winner last spring but has twice failed to build on a good reappearance third in 6f Lingfield handicap in 2025. Cheekpieces are reached for now with something to prove.
  • 22. Golden Mind
    J: Warren FentimanT: Richard Fahey
    F: 05-817792
    Price History:
    29.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    15
    Verdict
    Scored at Kempton in February and got right back on track when second of 12 in handicap at Epsom (7f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Merits consideration off the same mark.
  • 27. Saint Lawrence
    J: C. T. KeaneT: Archie Watson
    F: 56580-770
    Price History:
    21.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    blinkers
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    64
    Verdict
    2023 winner of this but he came in last of 14 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 64 days ago. Blinkers replace cheekpieces now and it's 15 runs since that success.
  • 6. Korker
    J: Jack NichollsT: K. R. Burke
    F: 3359-9033
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    103
    Days Since Last Run:
    16
    Verdict
    It's now 15 runs since his last win in 2023 but he recorded a creditable third of 6 in handicap at Hamilton (6f, good) 16 days ago. Possibilities.
  • 19. We Never Stop
    J: Shane GrayT: Kevin Ryan
    F: 2-2267119
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    38
    Verdict
    Scored twice over 6f on the AW at Southwell and Newcastle in the spring but a below-form ninth of 16 in handicap at York (6f, good) 38 days ago. Needs to get back on track.
  • 16. Cover Up
    J: Silvestre De SousaT: Simon & Ed Crisford
    F: 011-30456
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    99
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    A 4-time winner for John Gosden prior to making a winning debut for current connections in 5f Listed event in Meydan in December. Far from disgraced since, though he went freely when sixth in 6f Newbury handicap last time. Tongue tied here and can't be discounted.
  • 4. City House
    J: Callum ShepherdT: George Scott
    F: 3562-1126
    Price History:
    26.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-8
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    105
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    Has improved again following breathing operation, successful twice in Bahrain in January, and comes here on the back of a good sixth of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (6f) 41 days ago. No forlorn hope.
  • 10. Ten Pounds
    J: Trevor WhelanT: Harry Charlton
    F: 41117-10
    Price History:
    29.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    102
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    Looked most progressive when reappearing with 7f Newmarket handicap success in April but he beat only one in the Victoria Cup here following month. Raced too freely there and is well worth another chance back in trip with a tongue tie fitted.
  • 1. Apollo One
    J: Daniel TudhopeT: P. Charalambous & J. Clutterbuck
    F: 2362821-7
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-12
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    109
    Days Since Last Run:
    66
    Verdict
    Most likeable and reliable sprinter who signed off for 2024 with victory in Bengough Stakes over C&D in October. Not best drawn when last of 7 on his return in the Abernant Stakes at Newmarket and no surprise to see him bounce back here.
  • 26. Germanic
    J: Ryan SextonT: Julie Camacho
    F: 012308-52
    Price History:
    34.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    41
    Verdict
    A fairly useful 7f winner for William Haggas in 2024. Purchased for 140,000 gns and got back on the up for his current yard when second of 13 in 6f handicap at Newcastle last month. May do better still so he's not without prospects.
  • 13. Twilight Calls
    J: Jamie SpencerT: Richard Spencer
    F: 46554-590
    Price History:
    29.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    100
    Days Since Last Run:
    4
    Verdict
    A smart sprinter for Henry Candy at his best but yet to fire in three runs for his current handler, eighteenth of 20 in King Charles III Stakes here 4 days ago. Hard to warm to.
  • 2. Valiant Force
    J: David EganT: Adrian Murray, Ireland
    F: 014-13180
    Price History:
    41.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    107
    Days Since Last Run:
    9
    Verdict
    Norfolk Stakes winner here as 2-y-o. A two-time scorer at Dundalk in 2025 too but he came in last of 11 in Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown (7.2f, soft) 9 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward.
  • 14. Desert Cop
    J: Jim CrowleyT: George Baker
    F: 000-82210
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    100
    Days Since Last Run:
    14
    Verdict
    Gained a fourth career success just 24 hours on from his previous run in conditions event at Sakhir (5f) in March. Looked rusty on his return here when 17th in the Dash at Epsom 2 weeks ago and can take a step forward now.
  • 28. Jumby
    J: Charles BishopT: Eve Johnson Houghton
    F: 33630-649
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    42
    Verdict
    On a long losing run but this course winner posted a respectable ninth of 17 in the Victoria Cup here last month. No forlorn hope off a 3 lb lower mark.
  • 20. Roman Dragon
    J: David ProbertT: Hugo Palmer
    F: 235-35191
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-1
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    98
    Days Since Last Run:
    44
    Verdict
    A 5f win at Bahrain in February and showed himself better than ever here when readily landing 12-runner handicap at Chester (5.1f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Up 3 lb but he's one to consider.
  • 17. Vadream
    J: Kieran ShoemarkT: Charlie Fellowes
    F: 34040-530
    Price History:
    51.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    99
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
    Verdict
    Likeable mare but her last win came in the Palace House Stakes in 2023. Beat only one in Haydock's Temple Stakes last time so this C&D scorer has something to prove with cheekpieces removed.
  • 25. Noble Truth
    J: Luke MorrisT: John McConnell, Ireland
    F: 0/00
    Price History:
    67.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-0
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    97
    Days Since Last Run:
    127
    Verdict
    Landed Jersey Stakes here in 2022 for Charlie Appleby. Very lightly raced since and beat just one rival in a pair of AW handicaps in the winter for David O'Meara. Has lots to prove for another new yard here.
  • 12. Game Run
    J: Marvin GrandinT: Elias Mikhalides, France
    F: 42208-621
    Price History:
    81.00
    Age:
    6
    Weight:
    9-3
    Gear:
    tongue strap
    Official Rating:
    100
    Days Since Last Run:
    46
    Verdict
    Useful French sprinter who comes here on the back of victory in 16-runner handicap at Chantilly (6f, good) 46 days ago. Shortlisted despite taking a 6 lb weights rise.
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  • 8. Symbol Of Honour
    J: Non RunnerT: Charlie Appleby
    F: 624-11611
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-6
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    110
    Days Since Last Run:
    28
  • 30. Elmonjed
    J: ReserveT: William Haggas
    F: 1/63311-44
    Price History:
    13.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    35
    Verdict
    Progressed in 2024 and ended the campaign with 6f victories at Windsor and York. Recorded a solid fourth of 8 in 6f Newbury handicap last time so not ruled out for last year's winning yard. RESERVE
  • 31. Toca Madera
    J: ReserveT: Brian Meehan
    F: 3196-2634
    Price History:
    -
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    8-13
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    96
    Days Since Last Run:
    33
    Verdict
    Arrives in good nick, fourth of 8 in handicap at Windsor (5f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Possibilities. RESERVE

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