Racecards
16:55 Ascot
Hampton Court Stakes (Class A) (Listed Race) (Class A)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
- Form 55-1223
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
pulled hard, held up in rear, hard driven and no headway final 2f
- Form 1251-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey P J Smullen
held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, headway when not clear run over 2f out, soon switched left to outside, stayed on inside final furlong
- Form 11413
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
took keen hold, held up in mid-division, pulled way up to leaders over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
- Form 24-21
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey P Robinson
pressed leader until stumbled badly and lost place over 3f out, not recover
- Form 05-0632
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer Jamie Poulton
- Jockey J F Egan
chased leaders, hard ridden to chase winner 2f out, no impression over 1f out but kept on well for clear 2nd
- Form 3-13110
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey T Quinn
held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, not clear run and switched sharply left inside final 2f, stayed on final furlong but never dangerous
- Form 1136-24
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer P & O Cole
- Jockey D Holland
mid-division, headway 5f out, pressed winner from 3f out to 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 1204-2
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer S bin Suroor
- Jockey L Dettori
took keen hold, held up in touch, headway on rails 3f out, chased leading pair briefly over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Lord Mayor
12- Form 631-31
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
held up in mid-division, not clear run just inside final 2f, ridden and stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
- Form 125-66
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey J P Spencer
led, dictated pace, quickened 2f out, in command over 1f out, ridden out
Mutafanen
30- Form 331-133
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey R Hills
took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden and headway on inside over 2f out, chased leading pair 1f out, stayed on same pace
- Form 4212-25
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey Willie Supple
tracked leaders until weakened inside final 2f
- Form 0-551
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Trainer D R C Elsworth
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
slowly into stride and always in rear
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Verdict
The search for value in this renewal of this Listed contest leads to Crocodile Dundee, who makes slightly more appeal at the likely prices than Gatwick, Lord Mayor and Mutafanen, who have been busy this season but have to be very much respected as live dangers. Supporters of Privy Seal and Leicester Square will no doubt argue their cases, as both horses are at least up to winning at this level and will do their bit to make this a true test of stamina. However, the latter is the least exposed at this stage and comes into the race on the back of a good reappearance effort at Kempton last month. The step up in distance should not be a problem for the son of Gone West and he is definitely one to reserve a place for on the shortlist. Similar sentiments apply to Gatwick, whose performance in the Derby was a commendable one for a colt making the switch from handicap company. However, a line through Hazeyview does not leave much between himself and the selection; which bodes well in trying to squeeze out a fair price from the betting ring. Lord Mayor, a gallant winner at Epsom last time, comes into the race with a sound profile and a bold bid cannot be ruled out again today. Even so, he does have a little to find on the official figures for the race and his likely short price is more to do with his trainer and jockey combination than his actual achievements up to press. Therefore, it can pay to give Julian Poulton's charge a chance to strike a blow for the smaller yards as he has done very little wrong in his starts this season. As one that will be hard to place outside this grade, Crocodile Dundee will be going hell-for-leather to make the most of the opportunity presented to him this afternoon. Which leads us to think he may be underestimated simply as he comes from a less fashionable yard.