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3.50pm The Surbiton Handicap - 1m 1f 209y
THE KENSINGTON GATES HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2)
for three yrs old and upwards x Total race value £50000
Owners Prize Money. 1st £20155, 2nd £10080, 3rd £5040, 4th £2520, 5th £1260, 6th £630, 7th £315. (Penalty Value £25575) Weights raised 1lb and paragraphs 27 to 31 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. 1 Eliminated Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. FORM ANALYSIS - A CLOSER LOOK | FACTS | FANCIES | FORM | STATS |
Leading course trainer (17-22): J & T Gosden (37 wins from 165 runners, 22%) runs KNIGHT OF HONOUR
Trainer-in-form (last 14 days): W Haggas (14 wins from 42 runners, 33%) runs PROTAGONIST
Fancy That: Sir M Stoute won this race in 2012 and 2015. The stable runs MIGDAM today.
Longest Traveller: YORKSHIRE LADY trained by M & D Easterby, Sheriff Hutton, 225 miles.
J Jockey T Trainer O Owner B Breeder S Sponsor Br Breeding
colours no horse age st-lb Draw
1 BELLOCCIO (FR) (99) 0606-10 4 9-12 (11)
Br Ro g Belardo (IRE) - Three Cards (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) Stefano Cherchi (3) J O All for One Racing David Menuisier, Pulborough T B Vasby Distribution AB Shinco Racing Limited S TIMEFORM VIEW Found it tough in pattern company at 3 yrs, but better than ever when making a successful reappearance/handicap bow at Kempton (11f) in April. Subsequent effort at York was poor, though, and no easy task here under top-weight. TFRHHIII BHA101 2 PALAVECINO (FR) (25) 55-1500 D
Br B g Cacique (IRE) - Saltita (IRE) (Galileo (IRE)) O ARAAM
6 9-11 (4)
Thomas Greatrex J Brian Meehan, Manton T B Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof Araam S TIMEFORM VIEW Smart effort to win Lingfield handicap in January, but hasn’t come close to matching that form in three subsequent starts back on turf, including when moving back into handicap company at Goodwood last month. TFRHIIII BHA100 3 FANTASTIC FOX (GB) (66) 140-530
Br Ch g Frankel - Vasilia (Dansili) O King Power Racing Co Ltd
4 9-9 (6)
Andrea Atzeni J Roger Varian, Newmarket T B Mr V. I. Araci King Power International Co Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Successful twice last season and appeared to be back on the right track when keeping on well into third in a 1m Epsom handicap on Oaks day. However, shaped as though amiss at Royal Ascot next time and while this trip should be within range, he now has a bit to prove. TFRHHIII BHA98 4 AJERO (IRE) (21) 22221 7 9-9 (2)
Br B g Red Jazz (USA) - Eoz (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA)) James Doyle J O Julie and David R Martin and Dan Hall Kim Bailey, Cheltenham T B Peter & Sandra McCarthy Kim Bailey Racing Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful hurdles winner who, having hit the crossbar on his first four starts on the Flat, opened his account in this sphere when bagging a 16-runner Glorious Goodwood handicap (9f, good to firm) three weeks ago. 7lb rise tolerable and he’s a must for the shortlist. TFRHHHHI BHA98 5 VICTORY CHIME (IRE) (35) 10-0004 CD 7 9-8 (9)
Br B g Campanologist (USA) - Patuca (Teofilo (IRE)) Hector Crouch J
O Mr A. Nevin
Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T B M. Downey & Kildaragh Stud R M Beckett Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Scored twice last autumn, including in listed company at Goodwood in September, but he’s barely beaten a rival home in four starts so far this season. TFRHIIII BHA97 6 ARQOOB (IRE) (25) 353010 CD 4 9-4 (3)
Br B g Estidhkaar (IRE) - Via Ballycroy (IRE) (Lawman (FR)) Jason Watson J O Little Staughton Farms Ltd William Jarvis, Newmarket T B Rollx Syndicate Tattersalls S TIMEFORM VIEW Useful sort who sprung a 33/1 surprise when striking over this C&D last month. Wasn’t ideally drawn when down the field at Glorious Goodwood since, but his effort was ultimately short-lived that day and this demands a clear career-best. TFRHHIII BHA93 7 DUBAI HORIZON (IRE) (94) 000/-005 CD 8 9-2 (8)
Br B g Poet’s Voice - Chibola (ARG) (Roy (USA)) Kevin Stott J
O Godolphin
Saeed bin Suroor, Newmarket T B Mrs James Wigan Emirates Fly Better S TIMEFORM VIEW Landed this race off a 9lb higher mark in 2018, but hasn’t tasted success since and the majority of his subsequent efforts have been essentially underwhelming. TFRHHIII BHA91 8 PROTAGONIST (FR) (21) 1005-41 D 5 9-1 (13)
Br B g Wootton Bassett - Sagariya (FR) (Shamardal (USA)) Cieren Fallon J O Mr Michael Buckley William Haggas, Newmarket T B Mr Pierre Cornou TIMEFORM VIEW Multiple winner in Ireland for previous connections and built on encouraging C&D reappearance/debut for this yard when narrowly landing a four-runner Doncaster handicap (10.2f, good to firm), despite conceding first run. Major player off just a 1lb higher mark. TFRHHHII BHA90
Br B g Dabirsim (FR) - Chica Loca (FR) (American Post) Joshua Bryan J O King Power Racing Co Ltd Andrew Balding, Kingsclere T B Ecurie Normandie Pur Sang King Power International Co Ltd S TIMEFORM VIEW Not the most reliable of types nowadays, but he’s talented when on-song and there wasn’t much wrong with his recent effort at Doncaster (10.2f, good to firm) where he was probably sent for home a little soon. Place possibilities off an attractive mark. TFRHHIII BHA89 10 MIGDAM (FR) (23) 011-13 D BF 3 9-0 (17)
Br B c Zelzal (FR) - Asyad (IRE) (New Approach (IRE)) Richard Kingscote J O Al Shaqab Racing Sir Michael Stoute, Newmarket T B Al Shaqab Racing Haras De Bouquetot S TIMEFORM VIEW Winner of two of his three starts as a juvenile and further progress when scoring on return/handicap debut at Doncaster in June. Third of 13 in what was a pretty competitive contest at Glorious Goodwood next time and he has to be considered. TFRHHHII BHA96 11 YORKSHIRE LADY (GB) (49) 22115-0 C D 4 8-12 (15)
Br Gr f Mukhadram - Brave Mave (Daylami (IRE)) Joanna Mason J O J Munroe, M McHale & K Wreglesworth Michael & David Easterby, Sheriff Hutton T B Mr James Munroe Stittenham Farms S TIMEFORM VIEW Scored three times in 2021 and she looked rusty on belated return in the C&D handicap won by Arqoob last month. Entitled to come on for that, but one suspects that she’ll find this too competitive. Engaged 4.10 York Friday. TFRHIIII BHA87 12 DUAL IDENTITY (IRE) (30) 212201 CD 4 8-11 (7)
Br B g Belardo (IRE) - Teide Lady (Nashwan (USA)) Callum Shepherd J
O Kennet Valley Thoroughbreds IV
William Knight, Newmarket T B Gerry Flannery Developments Tattersalls, Oakman Group PLC S TIMEFORM VIEW Improved performer this year, successful at Newcastle in May and quickened in good style when seeing off seven rivals over this C&D last month. This represents a step up in class, but 6lb rise looks fair all things considered and he has to enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA86 13 CROESO CYMRAEG (GB) (16) 241515 CD 8 8-9 (5)
Br B g Dick Turpin (IRE) - Croeso Cusan (Diktat) William Cox J
O Richard Evans Bloodstock James Evans, Kinnersley T
B Mr Richard Evans TIMEFORM VIEW Narrowly resumed winning ways back up in trip in a six-runner handicap at Salisbury (1 1/2m, good to firm) last month. Lost little caste in defeat when fifth at Doncaster since and he was successful over C&D on his sole previous visit here in July 2020. TFRHHIII BHA84 14 ASGOODASSOBERGETS (FR) (23) 61-120 D 3 8-9 (1)
Br B c Dariyan (FR) - Little Alice (Haafhd) Saffie Osborne (3) J
O Any Excuse For A Holiday
Tom Ward, Upper Lambourn T B Dermot Cantillon The Pheasant Inn S TIMEFORM VIEW French import who made a winning start on this side of the Channel at Wolverhampton in April. Followed that with a good effort at Royal Ascot, but he was well adrift of Migdam and Vee Sight at Glorious Goodwood. TFRHIIII BHA91 15 KNIGHT OF HONOUR (IRE) (51) 3-2212 D BF 3 8-9 (12)
Br B c Decorated Knight - Princess Noor (IRE) (Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) Robert Havlin J O Sheikh Juma Dalmook Al Maktoum John & Thady Gosden, Newmarket T B Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar TIMEFORM VIEW Runner-up in maidens on first two starts of this season prior to winning one in pretty decisive fashion upped to this trip at Goodwood in June. Good second to Hamaki (winner again since) on subsequent handicap bow at Haydock and it’s likely that he has more to offer. TFRHHHII BHA91 16 SECRET BOX (GB) (435) 3/441- CD 4 8-6 (14)
Br B g Le Havre (IRE) - Red Box (Exceed And Excel (AUS)) Luke Morris J O Cheveley Park Stud Sir Mark Prescott Bt, Newmarket T B Cheveley Park Stud Limited Cheveley Park Stud S TIMEFORM VIEW Plenty of promise in maiden/novice company and he was well on top at the finish when making a successful handicap debut over this C&D in June 2021. Subsequent absence an obvious concern, but this unexposed 4-y-o will be of strong interest if the market vibes are upbeat. TFRHHHII BHA81 17 VEE SIGHT (GB) (23) 054-14 C
Br B g Churchill (IRE) - Look So (Efisio) O Mr J. H. Richmond-Watson
3 8-2 (16)
Jimmy Quinn J Ralph Beckett, Kimpton Down T B Lawn Stud Dunlin S TIMEFORM VIEW Gelded during the winter and duly improved when making a winning reappearance/handicap debut over 9f here in June (form of that race is strong). Valid excuses when fourth at Glorious Goodwood next time (not far behind third-placed Migdam) and he remains with potential. TFRHHHHH BHA82
DECLARED RUNNERS 17 2021: KING OF CLUBS 3 8 2 Hollie Doyle 5-2 (Hughie Morrison) 11 ran
Hood worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 5, 9. Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 7. Stewards Note: BELLOCCIO: Following its run on 13/5/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer a slower surface. FANTASTIC FOX: Following its run on 15/6/2022 it was reported that the horse would prefer an easier surface. VEE SIGHT: Following its run on 28/7/2022 it was reported that the horse hung badly right handed.
Probable S.P’s: 13-2 Ajero (IRE), 7-1 Protagonist (FR), Migdam (FR), 15-2 Knight of Honour (IRE), 8-1 Vee Sight (GB), 11-1 Secret Box (GB), 12-1 Dual Identity (IRE), 20-1 Good Birthday (IRE), 22-1 Croeso Cymraeg (GB), 25-1 Fantastic Fox (GB), 28-1 Belloccio (FR), Dubai Horizon (IRE), 33-1 Arqoob (IRE), 40-1 Yorkshire Lady (GB), Asgoodassobergets (FR), 66-1 Palavecino (FR), Victory Chime (IRE)
This looks very competitive indeed, with several making plenty of appeal. Top of the list is VEE SIGHT, who scored in good style here in June and subsequently did well to finish as close as he did when fourth at Glorious Goodwood, having looked all at sea on that idiosyncratic track. He has a feather weight and while stall 16 isn’t ideal, it’s not insurmountable either. Ajero is feared most, while Protagonist and Knight of Honour are also high on the shortlist, along with Dual Identity. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.VEE SIGHT 2.AJERO (IRE) 3.PROTAGONIST (FR)
RACE RESULT
1ST 2ND RACE TIME DISTANCE 3RD 4TH
STANDARD & RECORD TIMES
Racing Post Standard Time: 2 mins, 7.10 secs Record Time: 2 mins, 2.14 secs - Kalaglow - 31st May 1982, Good
EACH-WAY BETTING TERMS
Working alongside the Racecourse Association (RCA), bookmakers have introduced standard each-way betting terms across Jockey Club Racecourses. Bookmakers will provide these terms, or better, when offering each-way betting. - Fewer than 3 runners: win bets only, no places offered - 3 or 4 runners: all to win. Where a bookmaker wishes to depart from this default position he may offer place terms for 3 or 4 runners, this must be at 1/5 odds a place 1-2 - 5 to 7 runners (inclusive): 1/4 (one quarter) odds for finishing 1st or 2nd - 8 or more runners: 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd - Handicap races with 12 to 15 runners (inclusive): 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd - Handicap races with 16 to 21 runners (inclusive): 1/5 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th - Handicap races with 22 or more runners: 1/4 odds for finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
