'This colt looks special' - Liam's Royal Ascot Nap, Next Best and a 20/1 outsider
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24 May 2025
Saturday 24th May
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Betfred Temple Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 5f
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Rain
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Won at the Breeders' Cup; carries 5lb penalty but leading claims if at the top of his game
63910-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-11
OR: 115
Days: 167
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Dec 24 | Sha Sha Tin | 6f Gd | G1 | 9-0 | 13/14 | Ka Ying Rising (16L) | 105/1 | - | 69 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Dma Del Mar | 5f Fm | G1 | 8-12 | 1/11 | Motorious (nk) | 34/1 | - | 121 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Lon Longchamp | 5f VSft | G1 | 9-11 | 9/16 | Makarova (6½L) | 69/10 | - | 99 |
| 23 Aug 24 | Yor York | 5f GF | G1 | 9-11 | 3/12 | Bradsell (1L) | 12/1 | 112 | 120 |
| 2 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 5f GF | G2 | 9-1 | 6/10 | Big Evs (3¼L) | 10/1 | 113 | 105 |
| 13 Jul 24 | Yor York | 5f GS | L | 8-10 | 1/7 | Rogue Lightning (1½L) | 13/8F | 113 | 114 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
2-2 this year and this highly progressive 5yo could take the rise in grade in his stride
310-11
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 105
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 25 | Yor York | 5f GF | 2Hc | 9-9 | 1/17 | Jm Jungle (1L) | 7/2F | 98 | 111 |
| 19 Apr 25 | Mus Musselburgh | 5f GS | 2Hc | 9-5 | 1/7 | Jm Jungle (¾L) | 7/2 | 94 | 105 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 6f GF | 2Hc | 9-2 | 16/25 | Lethal Levi (6¾L) | 11/4F | 97 | 87 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Don Doncaster | 5.5f Gd | 2Hc | 8-13 | 1/22 | Apollo One (nse) | 4/1F | 92 | 105 |
| 7 Sep 24 | Hay Haydock | 5f Gd | 2Hc | 8-13 | 3/10 | Shagraan (½L) | 100/30 | 92 | 100 |
| 18 Aug 24 | Pon Pontefract | 5f GF | 2Hc | 9-1 | 2/7 | Dream Composer (1½L) | 3/1 | 92 | 100 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Three wins last season and could still have more to offer but he takes a leap in grade
10110-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 90
Days: 258
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sep 24 | Yor York | 5f GS | 33yHc | 9-9 | 11/13 | Duran (5½L) | 9/1 | 90 | 80 |
| 9 Aug 24 | Thi Thirsk | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-10 | 1/7 | Strong Johnson (1½L) | 9/2 | 81 | 93 |
| 1 Jul 24 | Wdr Windsor | 5f GF | 53yHc | 9-7 | 1/6 | Persian Blue (1¼L) | 4/1 | 73 | 82 |
| 1 Jun 24 | Eps Epsom | 5f GS | 2Hc | 8-2 | 10/14 | Dream Composer (9L) | 33/1 | 93 | 67 |
| 11 May 24 | Lin Lingfield | 5f Gd | 53yHc | 9-5 | 1/11 | Split The Profit (2L) | 4/1J | 66 | 79 |
| 5 Apr 24 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 5f St | 53yHc | 9-6 | 2/6 | Gogo Yubari (hd) | 13/2 | 65 | 73 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 42 in the last 14 days (0%)
Career best to win Group 3 Palace House at Newmarket and major player on the back of that
7551-1
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 109
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 5f Gd | G3 | 9-9 | 1/11 | She's Quality (1¼L) | 7/1 | 107 | 116 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 5f Sft | L | 9-3 | 1/6 | Beautiful Diamond (2L) | 6/1 | 101 | 112 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Don Doncaster | 5.5f Gd | 2Hc | 9-8 | 5/22 | American Affair (½L) | 17/2 | 101 | 109 |
| 25 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GS | 2Hc | 10-0 | 5/7 | Sergeant Wilko (3L) | 5/1 | 102 | 102 |
| 3 Aug 24 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GF | 2Hc | 9-10 | 7/25 | Get It (3¼L) | 11/1 | 103 | 105 |
| 22 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 2Hc | 9-9 | 24/25 | Unequal Love (10L) | 15/2 | 104 | 84 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
0-13 in Group/Listed races but each-way case can be made on his best form
6554-5
Age: 7
Weight: 9-6
OR: 103
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 5f Gd | G3 | 9-9 | 5/11 | Rumstar (6¼L) | 14/1 | 104 | 96 |
| 8 Sep 24 | Yor York | 6f GS | L | 9-4 | 4/8 | Quinault (3L) | 11/1 | 105 | 103 |
| 20 Jul 24 | Nby Newbury | 6f GF | G3 | 9-9 | 5/9 | Elite Status (2¾L) | 20/1 | 106 | 110 |
| 6 Jul 24 | San Sandown | 5f Sft | G3 | 9-5 p1 | 5/8 | Makarova (3L) | 5/1 | 106 | 104 |
| 18 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | G1 | 9-7 | 6/17 | Asfoora (3½L) | 14/1 | 106 | 110 |
| 4 May 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 5f Gd | G3 | 9-9 | 4/8 | Seven Questions (¾L) | 100/30 | 106 | 110 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 31 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 1 wins from 27 in the last 14 days (4%)
6f Group 3 winner; yet to hit the same heights over 5f but he's not ruled out
657-24
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 107
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 5f Gd | G3 | 9-9 | 4/11 | Rumstar (4L) | 7/2F | 107 | 103 |
| 16 Feb 25 | Alu Al Uqda | 6f Gd | 9-6 | 2/9 | Rogue Lightning (1L) | - | 108 | ||
| 6 Oct 24 | Lon Longchamp | 5f VSft | G1 | 9-11 | 7/16 | Makarova (4½L) | 45/1 | - | 104 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 5f Gd | G1 | 9-6 p1 | 5/18 | Bradsell (3½L) | 22/1 | 111 | 111 |
| 23 Aug 24 | Yor York | 5f GF | G1 | 9-13 | 6/12 | Bradsell (4¼L) | 14/1 | 112 | 107 |
| 22 Jun 24 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | G1 | 9-5 | 10/13 | Khaadem (6¼L) | 12/1 | 113 | 99 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Two-time Listed winner (including here); excuse at Longchamp latest, but needs career best
623-16
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 106
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 25 | Lon Longchamp | 5f GS | G3 | 9-0 | 6/9 | Mgheera (4½L) | 2/1F | - | 94 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Bat Bath | 5f GF | LF | 9-8 | 1/12 | Frost At Dawn (1L) | 7/2F | 101 | 109 |
| 25 Oct 24 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 5f St | G3 | 9-11 | 3/13 | Ostraka (½L) | 100/30J | 101 | 101 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Lon Longchamp | 5f Sft | G3 | 8-10 | 2/15 | Pradaro (shd) | 53/10 | - | 101 |
| 10 Aug 24 | Cur Curragh | 6f GF | G3 | 9-4 | 6/11 | Givemethebeatboys (3L) | 100/30 | 101 | 99 |
| 7 Jul 24 | Dea Deauville | 6f GS | G3 | 8-13 | 2/11 | Shouldvebeenaring (snk) | 22/5 | - | 109 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Going Specialist - 2 wins from 3 starts on this ground (67%)
Travelled well to win French Group 3 on stable debut; could have more to offer for yard
3506-1
Age: 5
Weight: 9-3
OR: 106
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 25 | Lon Longchamp | 5f GS | G3 | 9-0 | 1/9 | Ciao Pa' (1½L) | 49/10 | - | 112 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Cha Chantilly | 6f Hy | G3 | 8-10 p | 6/12 | Oujda (3¾L) | 41/5 | - | 99 |
| 6 Oct 24 | Lon Longchamp | 5f VSft | G1 | 9-7 p | 14/16 | Makarova (11½L) | 51/1 | - | 78 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Lon Longchamp | 5f Sft | G3 | 8-10 p | 5/15 | Pradaro (½L) | 16/1 | - | 99 |
| 4 Aug 24 | Dea Deauville | 5f GS | L | 9-1 p | 3/12 | Bradsell (3L) | 19/5 | - | 106 |
| 29 Jun 24 | Cha Chantilly | 5f Gd | L | 8-13 p | 1/11 | Batwan (2½L) | 9/2 | - | 106 |
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Second to Rumstar in the Group 3 Palace House and she might not be far away
6610-2
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 105
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 5f Gd | G3 | 9-6 b | 2/11 | Rumstar (1¼L) | 20/1 | 105 | 109 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 5f Gd | G1 | 9-2 b | 10/18 | Bradsell (5L) | 40/1 | 105 | 103 |
| 1 Sep 24 | Tip Tipperary | 5f Gd | L | 9-1 b1 | 1/10 | Jakajaro (3L) | 85/40F | 101 | 111 |
| 4 Aug 24 | Dea Deauville | 5f GS | L | 8-8 | 6/12 | Bradsell (5¾L) | 16/5 | - | 91 |
| 20 Jul 24 | Cur Curragh | 5f Gd | G2 | 9-2 | 6/9 | Believing (3¼L) | 7/1 | 105 | 102 |
| 3 Jul 24 | Tip Tipperary | 5f GF | 9-6 | 1/5 | Gabriella's Spirit (3¼L) | 4/9F | 103 | 105 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Fourth in Group 1 Sprint Cup over 6f here last September but losing run is up to 18 races
040-53
Age: 7
Weight: 9-3
OR: 102
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 May 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 6f Gd | LF | 9-8 p | 3/8 | Tiger Bay (3L) | 9/1 | 104 | 99 |
| 20 Apr 25 | Bat Bath | 5f GF | LF | 9-8 p | 5/12 | Electric Storm (7½L) | 10/1 | 105 | 81 |
| 19 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 6f Sft | G1 | 9-1 | 20/20 | Kind Of Blue (25L) | 33/1 | 107 | 38 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Asc Ascot | 6f Sft | G3 | 9-1 | 4/9 | Apollo One (1½L) | 7/1 | 107 | 107 |
| 15 Sep 24 | Cur Curragh | 5f Gd | G1 | 9-3 | 16/18 | Bradsell (7½L) | 28/1 | 107 | 94 |
| 7 Sep 24 | Hay Haydock | 6f Gd | G1 | 9-2 | 4/16 | Montassib (1¾L) | 50/1 | 102 | 110 |
Progressive 2yo last season, going close in two Group 3 races; each-way possible
4132-5
Age: 3
Weight: 8-9
OR: 103
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 25 | Cor Cork | 5.5f Gd | 3yLF | 9-2 | 5/12 | First Instinct (1¾L) | 9/1 | 104 | 99 |
| 11 Oct 24 | Nmk Newmarket | 5f GS | 2yG3 | 9-0 | 2/11 | Coto De Caza (¾L) | 11/2 | - | 104 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Ayr Ayr | 6f GF | 2yG3F | 9-2 | 3/13 | Sky Majesty (½L) | 7/1 | 91 | 97 |
| 7 Sep 24 | Nav Navan | 6f Gd | 2y | 9-2 | 1/4 | Shimmy Jimmy (2¼L) | 5/2 | 85 | 92 |
| 25 Aug 24 | Naa Naas | 6f Gd/Y | 2yMdF | 9-2 | 4/12 | Revoke (6L) | 7/2 | 85 | 71 |
| 5 Aug 24 | Naa Naas | 6f Y | 2y | 9-1 | 7/21 | Heavens Gate (5¼L) | 16/1 | - | 77 |
Verdict
The thriving 5yo AMERICAN AFFAIR made it 2-2 for the season when winning a big-field handicap at York last week and earns the vote.
American Affair
Betting Forecast:
3/1 Rumstar,
4/1 American Affair,
5/1 Mgheera,
7/1 Starlust,
8/1 Washington Heights,
10/1 Electric Storm,
12/1 She's Quality,
14/1 Grande Marques,
16/1 Twilight Calls,
25/1 Vadream,
66/1 Law Of Average
Relevant Tips
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