1m 6f
SIXTH RACE 4.38 THE DAVIES GROUP HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £12000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £4864, 2nd £2432, 3rd £1216, 4th £608, 5th £240, 6th £240. (Penalty Value £6156) Weights lowered 6lb.
FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK
| FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS | Leading course trainer (17-22): R Beckett (12 wins from 85 runners, 14%) runs FOX VARDY Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): C & M Johnston (12 wins from 82 runners, 15%) runs HAPPY Longest Traveller: HAPPY trained by C & M Johnston, Middleham, 245 miles.
J Jockey
T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no
1
horse
FOX VARDY (USA) (21) 066-330
Br B g Frankel - Dance With Another (IRE) O King Power Racing Co Ltd B J. D. Gunther, Cudney Stables & S. Irwin
age
st-b
6
9-10
Draw
(3)
Rob Hornby J Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T King Power International Co Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Creditable third on first 2 outings this term but faded into a below-par seventh of 9 over this trip at Goodwood 3 weeks ago. Bounce back needed. TFRHHHII BHA84
2
HAPPY (IRE) (13) 3-13533
4
9-8
(1)
Oliver Stammers (3) J Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Sent From Heaven (IRE) Charlie & Mark Johnston, Middleham T O Mr Robert Houlton Johnston Racing Ltd S B C. O. P. Hanbury
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of novice at Beverley in April. Has failed to win in 4 handicap starts since but he continues to leave the impression there’s a bigger peformance in him at some point and this easier than the Class 2 he contested last time. TFRHHHHH BHA82
3
DUKE OF VERONA (IRE) (34) 3021-03
Br Gr g Belardo (IRE) - Somewhere (IRE) O Mr R. C. C. Villers B Deerpark Stud
4
9-5
(5)
Andrea Atzeni J William Jarvis, Newmarket T Tattersalls S
TIMEFORM VIEW Both wins on AW but he has performed with credit on turf on his 2 outings this year. Unexposed at this trip. TFRHHHHI BHA79
4 HIGH WELLS (GB) (20) 14/-5021 CD
8
Br B g High Chaparral (IRE) - Valencha O Mrs Jill Phillips & Graeme McPherson B Moran & Billington
9-5
(4)
Adam Kirby J Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T bresbet ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice at up to 2m for Graeme McPherson during 2020. Missed 2021 but hasn’t taken long to show he still retains all his ability, scoring over C&D under Adam Kirby 20 days ago. Should remain competitive after a 3lb rise. TFRHHHHI BHA79 (+1)
5
SARATOGA GOLD (GB) (21) 533-155 D
Br Ch g Mayson - Lady Sylvia O Mr David J. Keast B David J. Keast
4
9-5
(2)
Kieran Shoemark J Charles Hills, Lambourn T Stonegate Homes S
TIMEFORM VIEW Winner at Goodwood on seasonal return in April. Failed to stay 2m there next time but quickly back to form over this trip since. TFRHHHII BHA79
6
SINGLE (IRE) (13) 443-040 D
Br Ch m Nathaniel (IRE) - Solita (USA) O The Sweet Partnership B Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd
5
9-4
(6)
George Bass (5) J Mick Channon, West Ilsley T Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fairly useful mare who was a fair fourth over 2m at Goodwood on her penultimate start and is probably best forgiven her latest Queen Alexandra run at Royal Ascot as she faced a very stiff task. TFRHHHII BHA78 DECLARED RUNNERS 6 2021: VINO VICTRIX 3 8 8 Jason Watson 11-2 (Hughie Morrison) 8 ran Blinkers worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1. Probable S.P’s: 11-4 High Wells (GB), 3-1 Duke of Verona (IRE), 9-2 Happy (IRE), 7-1 Saratoga Gold (GB), 8-1 Single (IRE), 9-1 Fox Vardy (USA)
PLAY SMARTER
HAPPY has been knocking at the door and this could be the day he comes good in a handicap. Duke of Verona gets the nod for the forecast spot ahead of recent C&D scorer High Wells.
TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.HAPPY (IRE) 2.DUKE OF VERONA (IRE) 3.HIGH WELLS
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