Fifth Race 4.00PM THE WEATHERBYS HAMILTON SUPREME STAKES (Group 3) Class 1. About seven furlongs (abt 7f), for three yrs old and upwards Estimated Total Value: Total race value £80000. Penalty Value £45368. Owners Prize Money: Winner £35648; Second £14632; Third £7320; Fourth £3656; Fifth £1832; Sixth £912. Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code No Horse
1
TORO STRIKE (USA) (33)
Age
Weight
Draw
4
9-3
(3)
Jockey: Ryan Moore B c Toronado (IRE) - Scarlet Strike (USA) (Smart Strike (CAN)) Owner: Al Shaqab Racing Colours: SILVER, GOLD braid, MAROON cap, Trainer: Richard Fahey, Malton GOLD tassel. Form: 120-166 CD Breeder: Al Shaqab Racing Sponsor: Haras De Bouquetot He has won three times from 6f to 7f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 3 1/2l behind Kinross when sixth of 8 at 50-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance (soft) last month. Second in this race 12 months ago and he should not be underestimated. Official BHA Rating 108
2
DOUBLE OR BUBBLE (IRE) (14)
4
9-0
(4)
B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Mango Lady (Dalakhani (IRE)) Jockey: Jack Mitchell Owner: Mr S Fustok Colours: TERRACOTTA, BLACK cap. Form: 11-1021 D Trainer: Chris Wall, Newmarket Breeder: Deerfield Farm Sponsor: Tote She has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Won on her latest outing when 5-4fav at Pontefract over 6f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Shepherds Way by 2l. A progressive filly but this is a lot more demanding. Official BHA Rating 100
3
ONASSIS (IRE) (32)
4
9-0
(6)
B f Dubawi (IRE) - Jacqueline Quest (IRE) (Rock of Gibraltar (IRE)) Jockey: Hayley Turner Colours: PINK, ROYAL BLUE cap. Owner: Triermore Stud & The Hon P. Stanley Form: 416-042 CD Trainer: Charlie Fellowes, Newmarket Breeder: C. O. P. Hanbury She has won four times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft to heavy and on the all-weather. Beaten 1/2l by Last Empire when second of 12 at 15-2 on her latest outing over this course and distance (soft) last month. Merits consideration. Official BHA Rating 105
4
MEHMENTO (IRE) (49)
3
8-12
(1)
B g Mehmas (IRE) - Invincible Me (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE)) Jockey: Hollie Doyle Colours: BEIGE, DARK BLUE armlets, DARK Owner: Hambleton Racing XLVI & Partner Trainer: Archie Watson, Upper Lambourn BLUE cap. Breeder: Tally-Ho Stud Form: 120100 D Sponsor: Hambleton Racing Ltd He has won three times at 7f on good to soft ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 11l behind Laws Of Indices at 66-1 when 10th of 13 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Prix Jean Prat at Deauville over 7f (heavy) last month. Others make more appeal. Official BHA Rating 106
5
RHOSCOLYN (GB) (30)
3
8-12
(5)
B g Territories (IRE) - Zeyran (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) Jockey: Daniel Tudhope Owner: The Horse Watchers Colours: BLACK, ORANGE seams and sleeves, Trainer: David O’Meara, Upper Helmsley BLACK cap. CD Breeder: Mrs J. E. Laws Form: 111622 Sponsor: Timeform He has won four times at 7f on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 1 3/4l by Maydanny when second of 18 at 13-2 on his latest outing here over 1m (good to soft) last month. Had a lot of trouble in running on that occasion and he has to be of some interest. Official BHA Rating 106
6
TACTICAL (GB) (15)
3
B c Toronado (IRE) - Make Fast (Makfi) Owner: The Queen Trainer: Andrew Balding, Kingsclere Breeder: The Queen
8-12
(2)
Jockey: Oisin Murphy Colours: PURPLE, GOLD braid, SCARLET sleeves, BLACK velvet cap, GOLD fringe. Form: 0-13050 D
He has won three times from 5f to 7f on good and soft ground. Beaten 7l behind Sacred at 14-1 when seventh of 10 on his latest outing in the Group 2 BetVictor Hungerford Stakes at Newbury over 7f (good) earlier this month. May improve for first-time blinkers. Official BHA Rating 109
NUMBER OF DECLARED RUNNERS 6
Blinkers worn first time by No. 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 4. Running for the first time since Gelding No. 4. Racing Post Standard Time: 1 min 24.00 secs Record Time: 1 min 23.75 secs BETTING FORECAST 10-3 Tactical (GB), 7-2 Mehmento (IRE), 4-1 Rhoscolyn (GB), 9-2 Onassis (IRE), 5-1 Toro Strike (USA), 13-2 Double Or Bubble (IRE)
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