NON-RUNNER

Philippart de Foy, Newmarket

TIMEFORM VIEW Well back and justified support switched to turf when winning 11-runner handicap at Doncaster (8f, good to firm) 35 days ago Has to be taken seriously.

Br B g Kessaar (IRE) - Khibrah

O Ownaracehorse Ltd, O Pears & A Caygill

TIMEFORM VIEW Good third of 12 in handicap (5/1) at Carlisle (9f, good to soft) 23 days ago

Merits consideration from same mark.

11 TACITUS (IRE) (25) 0300-00

Br Ch g Zoffany (IRE) - Kiss My Tiara (IRE)

O T C Racing Syndicate

B Barronstown Stud and Orpendale

TIMEFORM VIEW Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs 9/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at Redcar over C&D 25 days ago, ridden too aggressively. Lurks on a dangerous mark but has plenty to prove at present.

12

RESPONSE (IRE) (39) 06-00 BF

Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Aja (IRE)

O J Kay, T Goodair, A Skelton, C Johnson

B Pier House Stud Amg Engineering Supplies Ltd S

TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Gambled-on but failed to meet expectations when ninth of 10 on handicap debut at Wetherby (7f, good to firm, 9/4) 39 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Worth market check again.

13 ISLA DIAMONDS (GB) (12) 4000-56

8 8-11 (1)

Br Ch m Trans Island - Queen of Diamonds (IRE) Andrew Breslin (3) J

O Mr M. E. Sowersby Mike Sowersby, Malton T

B T. C. Dawson Mike Sowersby Racing

TIMEFORM VIEW Little solid form, including over hurdles

2022: RON O 4 9 9 Lewis Edmunds 9-4 (Les Eyre) 7 ran

Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7, 10. Hood worn by No. 5. Blinkers worn by No. 2, 6. Tongue Strap worn by No 11.

Stewards Note:

BILLY MCGARRY: Following its run on 17/6/2022 it was reported that the horse weakened quickly late-on. ISLA DIAMONDS: Following its run on 12/6/2023 it was reported that the horse ran too freely.

PROBABLE S.P.’s

4-1 Hidden Code (IRE), 9-2 Jazz Samba (IRE), 7-1 Revoquable (GB), 15-2 Powerful Response (IRE), 10-1 Streetscape (GB), 12-1 Masterpainter (IRE), 14-1 Vondelpark (GB), 18-1 Tacitus (IRE), 22-1 Billy McGarry (GB), 33-1 Act of Will (GB), 40-1 Isla Diamonds (GB), 50-1 Strictly Dreaming (GB)

THE TIMEFORM VIEW

HIDDEN CODE ran well at Carlisle earlier this month and is highly respected with headgear now applied, whilst Beverley-winner Jazz Samba arrives on the back of another good performance and is another player despite a less-than-ideal draw.

TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HIDDEN CODE (IRE) 2.JAZZ SAMBA (IRE) 3.REVOQUABLE

RACE SPONSORS & RACE PRESENTATION

Rob Moncur of Vickers Bet will present a memento to the winning owner

Royal Ascot

(Class 1) (Group 3)