York Racecard - Friday 8th October - October Finale

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The Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards Challenge Stakes (Group 2)

Distance: Race Type: Prize Money: Age:

7f Group Two £120,000 3+

Seven Furlongs, Dewhurst Stakes Course (1,400 metres) No

Horse

1

Al Suhail (GB) (21)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Shirocco Star (Shirocco (GER))

Age

st-lb

4

9-3

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

(kgs)

Draw

(58.5)

(2)

Jockey: William Buick

Form: 303613 C D BF Breeder: Meon Valley Stud

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on good to firm and good to soft ground. Third of 15 behind Silent Escape beaten 2 1/4l at 16-5jt-fav on his latest outing at Newbury over 7f (good to soft) last month. He’s yet to build on last year’s promise and needs to step forward. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 9-2

2

D’Bai (IRE) (21)

B g Dubawi (IRE) - Savannah Belle (Green Desert (USA))

7

Owner: Godolphin Trainer: Charlie Appleby, Newmarket

9-3

(58.5)

(8)

Jockey: James Doyle

Form: 2-21022 CD Breeder: Lodge Park Stud

Has won eight races from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to firm to soft. Beaten 1 1/2l by Silent Escape when second of 15 at 8-1 on his latest outing at Newbury over 7f (good to soft) last month. He’s a consistent customer and could be on the premises again. Official BHA Rating 109 SP: 4-1

3

Garrus (IRE) (34)

Gr g Acclamation - Queen of Power (IRE) (Medicean)

5

9-3

Owner: Mrs Susan Roy Trainer: Charles Hills, Lambourn

(58.5)

(7)

Jockey: Frankie Dettori

Form: 425010 C Breeder: Mrs Max Morris

Winner of six races from 5f to 6f on good to firm and good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten when seventh of 11 on his latest outing in the Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup Stakes at Haydock last month. He’s yet to attempt this trip and is worth a close look.

Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 14-1

4

Safe Voyage (IRE) (48)

B g Fast Company (IRE) - Shishangaan (IRE) (Mujadil (USA))

8

Owner: Mr Ross Harmon Trainer: John Quinn, Malton

9-3

(58.5)

(1)

Jockey: Jason Hart

Form: 0-00105 D Breeder: Schneider Adolf

Has won 13 races from 6f to 1m on ground varying from good to heavy and on the all-weather. Finished 6l behind Space Blues when fifth of 9 at 16-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 City Of York Stakes at York over 7f (good) in August. Faces a tough assignment.

Official BHA Rating 112 SP: 11-1

5

Chindit (IRE) (41)

B c Wootton Bassett - Always A Dream (Oasis Dream)

Owner: Mr Michael Pescod Trainer: Richard Hannon, Marlborough

3

9-1

(57.6)

(5)

Jockey: Pat Dobbs

Form: 0-15554 D Breeder: J. C. Bloodstock & R. Mahon

He has won four times at 7f on good to firm and good ground. Finished 2 1/4l behind Lavender’s Blue when fourth of nine on his latest outing in the Group 2 tote Celebration Mile at Goodwood. He returns to this trip for the first time since April and rates a big player. Official BHA Rating 113 SP: 5-1

6

Horoscope (IRE) (27)

B c No Nay Never (USA) - Inca Wood (UAE) (Timber Country (USA))

3

Owner: Mr M. Tabor, D. Smith & Mrs John Magnier Trainer: Aidan O’Brien, Ireland

9-1

(57.6)

(9)

Jockey: Ryan Moore

Form: 301013 D Breeder: Lynch Bages Ltd

He has won three times from 7f to 1m on ground varying from good to soft - heavy. Third of 14 behind Real Appeal beaten 3/4l at 11-1 on his latest outing in the Group 2 Clipper Logistics Boomerang Mile at Leopardstown over 1m (good) last month. Holds every chance. Official BHA Rating 110 SP: 10-1

7

Double Or Bubble (IRE) (30)

B f Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Mango Lady (Dalakhani (IRE))

Owner: Mr S Fustok Trainer: Chris Wall, Newmarket

4

9-0

(57.2)

(4)

Jockey: Jack Mitchell

Form: 102122 CD Breeder: Deerfield Farm

She has won four times from 6f to 7f on ground varying from good to firm to good to soft. Beaten a head by Just Beautiful when second of 12 on her latest outing in the Group 3 Sceptre Fillies’ Stakes at Doncaster over 7f (good to firm). Consistent and considered.

Official BHA Rating 107 SP: 8-1 40