Racecards
16:25 Ascot
Britannia Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Str) (Class 2)
- 29 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- £100,000 added
- Winner: £62,250
- 2nd: £18,640
- 3rd: £9,320
- 4th: £4,660
- Form 4-14
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey P Hanagan
raced far side, held up, headway on rails over 2f out, not much room inside final 2f, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 1-14
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 97
led far side group and overall, joined 2f out, soon ridden and headed, chased winner until over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Van Ellis
12- Form 51626
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey S De Sousa
raced far side, prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Mister Music
12- Form 8-22503
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 95
raced far side, held up, headway on rails over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner
- Form 1847-7
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer R M Beckett
- Jockey Harry Bentley
raced centre, held up, never dangerous
- Form 315033
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
raced centre, held up in rear, always behind
- Form 12332-3
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey I Mongan
raced centre, chased leaders, weakened
- Form 1764-64
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 95
raced centre, chased leaders, weakened soon after halfway
- Form 421-540
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 94
raced centre, prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 120-356
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 94
raced far side, close up, weakened over 1f out
- Form 40-1701
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 92
raced centre, held up in rear, never a factor
- Form 116-335
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Martin Harley
raced far side, held up, never involved
Compton
281- Form 1235-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer R M Beckett
- Jockey W Buick
raced far side, chased leaders, went 3rd that side over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 2-18
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey J P Spencer
raced far side, held up, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a threat
- Form 421-161
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer M P Tregoning
- Jockey Hayley Turner
raced centre, chased leader, led group inside final 2f, came clear that side when hung badly right over 1f out, kept on but not pace of leading duo
- Form 411-253
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer G A Butler
- Jockey E Ahern
raced centre, held up towards rear, never on terms
- Form 31-62
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer H & R Charlton
- Jockey James Doyle
raced far side, held up, headway over 2f out, driven and weakened over 1f out
- Form 5117-21
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer P W D'Arcy
- Jockey A Kirby
raced centre, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 9-18
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer B J Meehan
- Jockey M Dwyer
raced far side, held up in mid-divison, some headway over 2f out, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
- Form 3113-34
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer R M Beckett
- Jockey Jim Crowley
raced centre, held up, never on terms
- Form 107-189
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey M Barzalona
raced centre, chased leaders, ridden approaching final 3f, weakened soon after
- Form 6060-81
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 89
led centre group until inside final 2f, chased group leader but well held over 1f out, weakened to 3rd that side inside final furlong
Nawwaar (USA)
243- Form 318-
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey T P O'Shea
raced centre, held up, never a factor
Lucky Henry
26- Form 31-262
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer C G Cox
- Jockey P Mulrennan
raced far side, chased leaders, weakened quickly over 1f out
Democretes
33- Form 6213-38
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
raced centre, held up in rear, switched right and some headway over 2f out, plugged on inside final furlong, never dangerous
- Form 55-1
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 88
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 60-8369
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer Miss Gay Kelleway
- Jockey N Callan
raced centre, held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
- Form 6-11
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey R L Moore
raced far side, chased leaders, led inside final 2f, clear final furlong, comfortably
- Form 0284-27
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer J S Moore
- Jockey Graham Gibbons
raced centre, always behind
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Lord Ofthe Shadows' best form would give him a chance and he makes most appeal of his yard's five runners despite Richard Hughes presence on Democretes. He beat Leqqaa at Newmarket last October but the latter's stablemate Switzerland has claims having finished ahead of the re-opposing Frog Hollow when third at Haydock last time while Prince Alzain is another of those drawn high who could figure. As for the low draws, Fast Or Free is making rapid progress and Ryan Moore stays loyal having steered him to victory at Newmarket last time while stable companion Kahruman is yet another to consider after his fourth in Listed company at Sandown. Van Ellis could also figure back on good ground but Frankie Dettori picks up the ride on Irish raider PIRI WANGO, whose close-up fourth at Dundalk last month to yesterday's Jersey Stakes heroine Ishvana now looks even better form and Ger Lyons' charge is taken to come out best today.
Formwatch
Kahruman (USA) 12-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on one pace, lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Cogito (8-12) at Sandown 1m Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in May.
Piri Wango (IRE) 15-8 (9-10) Led, ridden and challenged under 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on, no extra closing stages, 4th of 5, 1 1/2l behind Ishvana (9-2) at Dundalk 7f 3yo stks pol in May.
Van Ellis 11-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden and effort on outside over 1f out, kept on same pace, no extra final 75 yards, 6th of 13, 5l behind Imperial Djay (9-9) at Chester 1m hcp 105 (2) sft.
Mister Music 22-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, headway over 1f out, hung left under pressure when challenging inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Chapter Seven (8-11) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) sft.
Moon Pearl (USA) 10-1 (9-7) Chased leaders 5f, 7th of 9, 19l behind Sovereign Debt (8-12) at Ascot 7f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) sft in May.
Switzerland (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Prominent, led over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Gabrial (9-1) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) fm in May.
Leqqaa (USA) 3-1fav (8-12) Broke well, soon chasing leaders, headway over 3f out, effort approaching final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Eastern Sun (8-12) at Kempton 1m cond stks (2) pol in Apr.
Red Seventy 20-1 (8-13) Pressed leader, led narrowly after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, no chance with leading pair when hung right and lost 3rd well inside final furlong, last of 4, 22l behind Sentaril (8-10) at Doncaster 7f con stks (3) gs in May.
Lord Ofthe Shadows (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon ridden, no impression after, 11th of 13, 10l behind Gabrial (9-1) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) fm in May.
Graphic (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 18l behind Rodrigo De Torres (9-1) at Nottingham 1m cond Stakes (2) gs.
Chapter Seven 10-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, switched left and headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, effort when short of room inside final furlong, ran on to lead close home, won at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) sft beating Well Painted (8-13) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Tidentime (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind Gabrial (9-1) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) fm in May.
Compton 5-2 (9-0) Chased leading pair on inside, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 5th of 6, 13l behind Graphic (9-0) at Kempton 7f Conditions Stakes (2yo) (4) pol in Sep.
Born To Surprise 15-2 (8-12) Awkwardly away, raced center in rear of small group, merged with stand side 6f out, some headway over 1f out, never a factor, 8th of 12, 14l behind Trumpet Major (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Apr.
Bronze Angel (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Close up on outer, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May beating Ladys First (9-1) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Prince Alzain (USA) 20-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, ran on strongly to go 3rd near finish, not reached leaders, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Laffan (8-11) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Trader Jack 7-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, led 3f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no impresssion on winner final 120 yards, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Grandeur (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Come On Blue Chip (IRE) 5-2 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up, headway to lead 1f out, clear inside final furlong, readily, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar beating Berlusca (8-11) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
Mississippi 5-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Bronze Angel (9-2) at Doncaster 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May.
Frog Hollow 3-1fav (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, bumped 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 5l behind Gabrial (9-1) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) fm in May.
Apostle (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway and hung left over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 15, 9l behind Fast Or Free (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Hamza (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden over 1f out, found extra and in command towards finish, won at Haydock 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) fm in May beating Glen Moss (9-6) by 1l, 13 ran.
Nawwaar (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, never on terms, no impression, 8th of 14, 8l behind Tell Dad (8-12) at Newbury 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Oct.
Lucky Henry 20-1 (8-7) Prominent, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Gabrial (9-1) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) fm in May.
Democretes 11-2 (8-11) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Mince (9-0) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Forest Row 9-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, readily, won at Newbury 1m 3yo mdn (4) sft in Apr beating Lucanin (9-3) by 2 3/4l, 14 ran.
Swing Alone (IRE) (9-9) 9th of 12, 15l behind Mouhjim (8-1) at Fontainebleau(FR) 1m 2f 3yo hcp sft in Mar.
Fast Or Free 7-1 (8-11) Chased clear leader, closed over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon edged left, driven out, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gs beating Takeitfromalady (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Evervescent (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 34l behind Arnold Lane (9-5) at Chester 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) sft in May.
Anaconda (FR) 8-15fav (9-3) Made all, clear and in command entering final furlong, soon eased, comfortable, won at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar beating Cryptic Choice (9-3) by 6l, 5 ran.