Racecards
16:55 Ascot
Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes (Handicap) (Class B)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: Good
- Form 4/12-034
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey P J Smullen
prominent, led 2f out, ridden and headed final furlong, soon weakened
Herodotus
55- Form 010050
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Trainer C E Brittain
- Jockey K Darley
ran wide mid-division, weakened 2f out, tailed off
- Form 2/12405-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey Pat Eddery
mid-division, effort rails when not clear run briefly over 1f out, no extra
- Form 034/14-5
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer Sir Michael Stoute
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
started very slowly, reluctant to race and in rear, stayed on final 2f, never reached leaders
- Form 100-113
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D J Condon
held up and behind, rapid headway on wide outside over 2f out, every chance and strong challenge final furlong, not reach winner
Jabaar (USA)
46- Form 51-41
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer E A L Dunlop
- Jockey R Hills
in touch, ridden to challenge 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 2144-43
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey P Robinson
in touch, effort 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, not quicken
Jokesmith (IRE)
256- Form 124001-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey Mick Kinane
mid-division, hard ridden and no headway final 2f
- Form 1-23305
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer G A Butler
- Jockey J P Spencer
behind, hard ridden and switched right over 3f out, soon beaten
- Form 1/1110-6
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey D Holland
towards rear, ridden when not clear run 2f out, switched left and stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
- Form 6/6300-U
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
in touch until ridden and weakened over 2f out
Solo Flight
10- Form 000-102
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
tracked leader, ridden and weakened under pressure over 2f out
- Form 360-063
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J R Jenkins
- Jockey Richard Hughes
in touch, led final furlong, ridden and stayed on well
- Form 3250-21
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Trainer R Phillips
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
led to 2f out, lost place when hampered over 1f out, soon eased
- Form 036-052
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
in touch, stayed on under pressure 2f out, not pace to trouble first two
- Form 153/00-1
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Trainer R Stronge
- Jockey S Whitworth
towards rear, some late headway, never dangerous
Anikitos
12- Form 0531-3
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Trainer Mrs A Perrett
- Jockey S Sanders
held up and behind, stayed on 2f out, never able to challenge
- Form 211311
- Age 5
- Weight 8-9
held up, staying on when not clear run well over 1f out, squeezed through and stayed on final furlong
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
The Handicapper looks to have taken no chances with Jabaar, who left a favourable impression at Newmarket. He is an improving colt and although he has to race off a 13lb higher mark in this, he could still prove to be well treated. Last years winner Takamaka Bay has to race off a 3lb higher mark, but he will have to put behind him a disappointing effort on his re-appearance at Epsom. Solo Flight, sixth in last years event, is 3lb better off with the winner, but he is a horse who needs things to go his way and is not one to rely on. Demi Beau, battled on too bravely for the reluctant Compton Commander at Newmarket and should again hold his rival on slightly worse terms, but the thrid that day, Thundering Surf, will be better suited by this larger field and would be a danger if putting his best foot forward. Averted View, may find this trip too far, while Night Sight, in good form lately, has more to do off this mark. Inducement, the winner of a claimer on his latest outing, will find this too cometitive, while his former stablemate Anikitos, looks too high in the weights. Holy Orders, close up behind Gold Cup fancy Vinnie Roe at Leoparstown, Dawari, who may improve for the visor and Red Carnation are others to consider.