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16:20 Ascot

European Breeders Fund Classified Stakes (Class B)

  • 5 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 2f
  • Going: Good to Firm
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 7.73s
  • 5 Ran
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1
Silk -

Counsel's Opinion (IRE)

11/4

    2
    Silk -

    Regal Agenda (IRE)

    7/4

      1(4)
      Silk - Yellow, Dark Blue seams, Light Blue sleeves, Dark Blue seams, Dark Blue and Yellow hooped cap

      Counsel's Opinion (IRE)

      13
      11/4
      • Form 310300
      • Age 6
      • Weight 9-2

      took keen hold early and held up in 4th, smooth headway to track leader 2f out, soon led, in command when edged right inside final furlong

      2(1)
      Silk - LIGHT BLUE and ORANGE diamonds, LIGHT BLUE sleeves, LIGHT BLUE cap, ORANGE star

      Dumaran (IRE)

      93
      10/1
      • Form 1-60500
      • Age 5
      • Weight 9-2

      held up last, outpaced over 3f out, kept on again final furlong, no danger

      3(3)
      Silk - Royal Blue and Emerald Green (quartered), Emerald Green sleeves, Royal Blue armlets

      Johannian

      62
      14/1
      • Form 2054-00
      • Age 5
      • Weight 9-2

      tracked leader to 2f out, weakened quickly

      4(5)
      Silk - Red, White cross belts, Red sleeves, White stars, Red cap, White star

      Tizzy May (FR)

      20
      5/2
      • Form 402422
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-11

      tracked leaders, pushed along from halfway, driven to press for 2nd inside final furlong but no chance with winner

      5(2)
      Silk - White and Yellow stripes, White sleeves, Black cap

      Regal Agenda (IRE)

      22 v
      7/4
      • Form 22-1
      • Age 3
      • Weight 8-10

      led to inside final 2f, outpaced by winner approaching final furlong but kept on well for 2nd

      In depth

      Verdict

      Tizzy May has been unfortunate to find one too good of late and can now gain due reward at the expense of Regal Agenda and Counsel's Opinion. Richard Hannon's colt has not visited the winner's enclosure since gaining back-to back victories on his first two career outings. His three-year-old campaign has taken in the 2,000 Guineas, and a decent handicap at Haydock, while of late he has been threatening to score, most recently on a return to the Lancashire track, despite the softish ground. This would appear to be his easiest task to date, although Regal Agenda will have some support. Henry Cecil's inmate made a belated and bright start to the season when winning at Redcar, but it is debatable whether he beat anything of note. Counsel's Opinion battled his way to victory at Newbury in May but has been set some stiff tasks at the weights. He should make his presence felt in this classified event, but Tizzy May is overdue a win and his time may have finally arrived.