ITV horses for courses: three runners with proven records at Chester and Huntingdon
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4 May 2024
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Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings) (British Champions Series) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Progressive as a 2yo but is held by Rosallion and City Of Troy on Ascot/Dewhurst form
1412-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 114
Days: 203
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Sft | 2yG1 | 9-3 | 2/8 | City Of Troy (3½L) | 6/1 | 107 | 112 |
| 28 Sep 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GF | 2yG3 | 9-2 | 1/12 | Boiling Point (shd) | 4/1 | 101 | 109 |
| 29 Jul 23 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 2yL | 9-5 | 4/10 | Rosallion (4¾L) | 5/1 | - | 97 |
| 18 Jun 23 | Sal Salisbury | 6f GF | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/5 | Labalaba (1¼L) | 11/8F | - | 81 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Hugely exciting colt who was champion 2yo last year; poised to be the next superstar
111-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 125
Days: 203
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Sft | 2yG1 | 9-3 | 1/8 | Alyanaabi (3½L) | 8/15F | 118 | 124 |
| 15 Jul 23 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GS | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 1/9 | Haatem (6½L) | 4/6F | - | 118 |
| 1 Jul 23 | Cur Curragh | 7f Gd | 2yMd | 9-5 | 1/13 | Galen (2½L) | 6/4F | - | 103 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Unblemished 2yo campaign culminated in Royal Lodge success; open to further improvement
111-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 111
Days: 217
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f GF | 2yG2 | 9-2 | 1/9 | Al Musmak (1¼L) | 100/30 | 98 | 108 |
| 9 Sep 23 | Asc Ascot | 7f GF | 22yNv | 9-10 | 1/9 | Dark Tornado (1¼L) | 10/11F | - | 99 |
| 11 Aug 23 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/10 | Run Boy Run (3½L) | 9/1 | - | 89 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Tough colt; won the Craven on reappearance but is vulnerable to promising/classier types
1955-1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 112
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f Gd | 3yG3 | 9-2 | 1/7 | Eben Shaddad (3½L) | 17/2 | 105 | 113 |
| 14 Oct 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Sft | 2yG1 | 9-3 | 5/8 | City Of Troy (8½L) | 40/1 | 103 | 99 |
| 23 Sep 23 | Nby Newbury | 6f Hy | 2yG2 | 9-6 | 5/6 | Array (1¼L) | 5/1 | 104 | 101 |
| 25 Aug 23 | Yor York | 6f GF | 2yG2 | 9-5 | 9/10 | Lake Forest (14L) | 6/1 | 105 | 65 |
| 1 Aug 23 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GS | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 1/9 | Iberian (1L) | 9/4F | 102 | 105 |
| 15 Jul 23 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 7f GS | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 2/9 | City Of Troy (6½L) | 17/2 | 102 | 99 |
Won the Champagne Stakes but form dipped sharply in the Dewhurst; others preferred
1216-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 113
Days: 203
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Sft | 2yG1 | 9-3 | 6/8 | City Of Troy (9L) | 5/1 | 110 | 97 |
| 16 Sep 23 | Don Doncaster | 7f Sft | 2yG2 | 9-2 | 1/5 | Sunway (2L) | 3/1 | 101 | 111 |
| 1 Aug 23 | Goo Goodwood | 7f GS | 2yG2 | 9-3 | 2/9 | Haatem (1L) | 100/30 | - | 102 |
| 15 Jun 23 | Nby Newbury | 6.5f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/13 | Judge Frank (1¾L) | 7/2 | - | 80 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Promising colt whose form has received a couple of strong boosts in recent weeks
2-1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 58
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 24 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 8f St | 43yNv | 9-6 | 1/7 | Kalpana (3½L) | 4/6F | - | 86 |
| 28 Sep 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 8f GF | 42yMd | 9-2 | 2/17 | Bellum Justum (½L) | 50/1 | - | 90 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 12 wins from 46 in the last 14 days (26%)
Impressive in two races at Southwell, looking a high-class prospect; fascinating contender
1-1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 105
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 5Nv | 9-8 | 1/7 | Cogitate (5L) | 1/4F | - | 104 |
| 12 Dec 23 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 1/10 | Midnight's Dream (9L) | 15/8F | - | 96 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Distance Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts at this distance (100%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (33%)
Latest Kempton AW win launched him into the 2,000 Guineas picture; has a good turn of foot
111
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 109
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 23y | 9-9 | 1/5 | Valvano (2L) | 4/7F | 94 | 109 |
| 21 Feb 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 33y | 9-7 | 1/5 | Cuban Tiger (1L) | 11/10F | - | 101 |
| 27 Jan 24 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 5Md | 8-10 | 1/7 | Parkland (1¼L) | 5/6F | - | 90 |
Smart colt who is second best behind City Of Troy on ratings in this field; big player
1131-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 117
Days: 216
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct 23 | Lon Longchamp | 7f GS | 2yG1 | 9-0 | 1/10 | Unquestionable (1L) | 61/10 | - | 117 |
| 16 Sep 23 | Don Doncaster | 7f Sft | 2yG2 | 9-2 | 3/5 | Iberian (3½L) | 4/5F | 112 | 100 |
| 29 Jul 23 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 2yL | 9-5 | 1/10 | Al Musmak (4L) | 11/1 | - | 110 |
| 7 Jun 23 | Nby Newbury | 6.5f GF | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/10 | Bigbertiebassett (1½L) | 11/8F | - | 81 |
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 18 in the last 14 days (0%)
Progressive over 6f; bred for this occasion, being a son of Guineas-winning parents
112-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 112
Days: 217
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f GF | 2yG1 | 9-2 | 2/9 | Vandeek (2¼L) | 15/2 | 100 | 110 |
| 28 Aug 23 | Rip Ripon | 6f Gd | 2yL | 9-5 | 1/6 | Matters Most (1¼L) | 11/8F | - | 100 |
| 29 Jul 23 | Sal Salisbury | 6f Gd | 42yMd | 9-7 | 1/11 | Kingswood Flyer (3¼L) | EvensF | - | 88 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 10 wins from 37 in the last 14 days (27%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (29%)
Won at the Craven meeting but this is a stiffer task; looks well below Guineas standard
4516-1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 109
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Gd | 23y | 9-8 | 1/6 | Boiling Point (1L) | 7/1 | 93 | 103 |
| 4 Nov 23 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f Hy | 2yG3 | 9-2 | 6/8 | Orne (3L) | 11/2 | 84 | 94 |
| 5 Oct 23 | Sal Salisbury | 7f Sft | 42yNv | 9-7 | 1/7 | Indelible (5L) | 6/4J | - | 89 |
| 8 Sep 23 | Asc Ascot | 7f Gd | 32yMd | 9-7 | 5/11 | Olympic Candle (3¾L) | 13/2 | - | 77 |
| 16 Aug 23 | Sal Salisbury | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 4/9 | Persica (5L) | 7/2J | - | 66 |
Verdict
Provided he has trained on well, CITY OF TROY looks set to enhance his already huge reputation. Rosallion is feared most.
City Of Troy
Betting Forecast:
4/6 City Of Troy,
5/1 Rosallion,
10/1 Notable Speech,
12/1 Ghostwriter,
14/1 Night Raider,
16/1 Alyanaabi,
20/1 Task Force,
25/1 Haatem,
Iberian,
40/1 Inisherin,
66/1 Ten Bob Tony
Relevant Tips
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