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3.30 5f

The Betfred Temple Stakes

(CLASS 1) (Group 2)

for three yrs old and upwards

Total prize fund £125000

Owners Prize Money 1st £55700, 2nd £22863, 3rd £11438, 4th £5713, 5th £2863, 6th £1425.

(Penalty Value £70887.50) colours no horse age st-lb Draw Jockey

1 ACKLAM EXPRESS (IRE) (84) 034-450 D 5 9-6 (8)

Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - York Express R. P. Whelan J

O MPS Racing and M B Spence

Nigel Tinkler, Malton T

B Mr R. Ryan Alexanders York S

TIMEFORM VIEW Not won since his 2-y-o days but capable of a big show in a top sprint like this when it all clicks (third in last year’s King’s Stand). Has needed his first run back after racing in Dubai, however. TFRHHHII BHA104

2 ANNAF (IRE) (10) 5-11134 D

Br Br c Muhaarar - Shimah (USA)

O FOSNIC RACING

B Shadwell Estate Company Limited

4 9-6 (9)

Jason Watson J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart performer on the AW completing hat-trick in listed company at Lingfield in February, and ran his best race yet on turf in the Duke of York 10 days ago Has a race like this in him. TFRHHHII BHA109

3 EQUALITY (GB) (21) 00213-0 CD

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Penny Drops

O Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds II

B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook

5 9-6 (1)

Paul Hanagan J

Charles Hills, Lambourn T

Oakman Group PLC S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won handicaps at Windsor and over C&D last season. Floundered on the soft ground in the Palace House on return and could show more here although he has a bit to find with the principals. Hood tried.

4 EQUILATERAL (GB) (84) 300-004 D

Br B g Equiano (FR) - Tarentaise

O Mrs Fitri Hay

B Juddmonte Farms Ltd

TFRHHHII BHA103

8 9-6 (13)

Frankie Dettori J

Charles Hills, Lambourn T

JMH Group S

TIMEFORMVIEWHas done his winning in Meydan in recent years and ran well on a rare start over 6f there when last seen. Dettori up (has won under him in the past) and capable of a bold showing under favourable conditions.

5 EXISTENT (GB) (21) 04006-0 D

Br B g Kingman - Entity

O Mrs J. Morley

B Cheveley Park Stud Limited

TFRHHHII BHA105

5 9-6 (11)

Marco Ghiani J

Stuart Williams, Newmarket T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved for the return to sprinting for this yard last year, landing back-to-back AW handicaps early doors and a close second in the Palace House. Should have come on for his return in that race after 8 months off and can be closer to form here. TFRHHHII BHA100

6 LIVE IN THE DREAM (IRE) (21) 206-112 D 4 9-6 (14)

Br Ch g Prince of Lir (IRE) - Approaching Autumn

O Steve & Jolene de’Lemos

B Miss Lorna Doyle

Sean Kirrane J

Adam West, Epsom T

Tote S

TIMEFORMVIEWBig improver this year landing back-to-back 5f handicaps before running a screamer in the Palace House 3 weeks ago headed only late on and faring much the best of these. Quicker ground upped further in class here but good chance on form with a repeat.TFRHHHHI BHA109

7 MITBAAHY (IRE) (237) 112010- D

Br B c Profitable (IRE) - Wrood (USA)

O Mr Hasan Mefareh Alajmi & Fawzi Nass

B N. Hartery

4 9-6 (3)

Ray Dawson J

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock Limited S

TIMEFORMVIEWBig improver last season, his third win coming in Newbury Group 3 in September No show in the Abbaye final start but no surprise to see him take another step up this term Leading claims.

8 RAASEL (GB) (21) 000-504 CD

Br Ch g Showcasing - Dubai Affair

O The Horse Watchers

B Bearstone Stud

TFRHHHHI BHA109

6 9-6 (4)

Alistair Rawlinson J

Michael Appleby, Oakham T

Trade Access Panels Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Continued his remarkable rise up the sprinting ranks last year with victory in C&D listed contest, Sandown Group second in

9 TWILIGHT CALLS (GB) (21) 6/1522-0 D BF 5 9-6 (6)

Br B g Twilight Son - Zawiyah

O Cheveley Park Stud

B James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd

Connor Beasley J

Henry Candy, Wantage T

Cheveley Park Stud S

TIMEFORM VIEW Improved again last term finishing runner-up in this (unlucky) and the King’s Stand. Possibly unsuited by the soft ground on his first run for 11 months in the Palace House 3 weeks ago and probably worth another chance under a new rider TFRHHHII BHA108

10 HAPPY ROMANCE (IRE) (36) 050-461 D 5 9-3 (2)

Br B m Dandy Man (IRE) - Rugged Up (IRE)

O The McMurray Family

B Redpender Stud Ltd

Sean Levey J

Richard Hannon, Marlborough T

Tote S

TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of good runs in big sprints (second in Meydan Group 1 in 2022) and didn’t need to be at her best to resume winning ways in 5f Bath listed contest 5 weeks ago This is tougher

11 ROYAL ACLAIM (IRE) (258) 1/1163- D

Br B f Aclaim (IRE) - Knock Stars (IRE)

O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum

B Pier House Stud

4 9-3 (5)

Neil Callan J

James Tate Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Won her first 3 starts from May 2021 (impressive in York listed race last July) and ran well from unfavourable draw in Longchamp Group 3 when last seen in September Could do better again this year with just 5 runs under her belt. Strong contender

12 SANDBECK (GB) (21) 51135-0 CD 4 9-3 (12)

Br B f Ardad (IRE) - Astley Park

O Mr David W. Armstrong

B Houghton Bloodstock UK Ltd

Callum Rodriguez J

Edward Bethell, Middleham T

Highfield Farm LLP S

TIMEFORM VIEW Won three 5f handicaps last term (including over C&D). Ran about as well as could have been expected upped in grade on her return in the Palace House and likely to be sharper for the outing. Plenty more needed to figure in this, though.

13 THE PLATINUM QUEEN (IRE) (204) 112210- D 3 9-0 (7)

Br B f Cotai Glory - Thrilled (IRE)

O Mr Katsumi Yoshida

B Tally-Ho Stud

Hollie Doyle J

Roger Varian, Newmarket T

TIMEFORM VIEW Smart 2-y-o for Richard Fahey winning 4 times, including the Prix de L’Abbaye 1.2 million guineas purchase for new connections and this could be a good starting point if she’s trained on.

14 DRAMATISED (IRE) (204) 1152- D

Br B or Br f Showcasing - Katie’s Diamond (FR)

O Clipper Logistics

B Branton Court Stud

3 8-9 (10)

William Buick J

K. R Burke, Leyburn T

TIMEFORM VIEW Useful 2-y-o, running out a decisive winner of the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. Ran a cracker in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint final start and gets weight all round on her return. One to consider TFRHHHII BHA108

DECLARED RUNNERS 14 2022: KING’S LYNN 5 9 6 David Probert 5-1 (Andrew Balding) 10 ran Hood worn first time by No 3. Tongue Strap worn by No 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No 12. Probable S.P.’s: 9-2 The Platinum Queen (IRE), 5-1 Dramatised (IRE), 7-1 Royal Aclaim (IRE), 15-2 Mitbaahy (IRE), 17-2 Twilight Calls (GB), 9-1 Live In The Dream (IRE), 14-1 Happy Romance (IRE), 16-1 Raasel (GB), 33-1 Annaf (IRE), Equilateral (GB), 50-1 Equality (GB), 66-1 Acklam Express (IRE), 200-1 Existent (GB), Sandbeck (GB)

PLAY SMARTER

A cracking-looking renewal of the Temple Stakes, with ROYAL ACLAIM getting the vote She quickly made up into a smart sprinter last term and looked to be still on the up when last seen at Longchamp With just 5 runs under her belt she could make the breakthrough at the top level this year Strong cases can be made for plenty of others, particularly Live In The Dream, Mitbaahy, Twilight Calls and the 3-y-o fillies The Platinum Queen and Dramatised.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION:

1.ROYAL ACLAIM (IRE)