Racecards
15:50 Newmarket
Darley July Cup (British Champions Series And Global Sprint Challenge) (Group 1) (Class 1)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm (Watered)
- Surface: Turf
- £500,000 added
- Winner: £283,550
- 2nd: £107,500
- 3rd: £53,800
- 4th: £26,800
- Form 126-411
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 109
prominent in centre, merged across to stands side after 1f, ridden over 2f out, lost place and edged left over 1f out
- Form 147-150
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer Darrin Miller
- Jockey L Dettori
held up, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, eased
- Form 2130-21
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 120
made all, ridden 2f out, in command final furlong, kept on well
- Form 93-1619
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer Danny O'Brien
- Jockey M Barzalona
held up, ridden 2f out, effort and switched left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 11-7112
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer M F De Kock
- Jockey C Soumillon
held up, headway and switched left over 1f out, pressing for 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on
- Form 118-371
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer E Lynam
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
prominent, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on
- Form 5315-12
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer J R Fanshawe
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on, unable to challenge
Sole Power
25- Form 5-24141
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer E Lynam
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
steadied start, soon switched right, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, unable to get on terms
- Form 85-4229
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey T P Queally
chased leaders in centre, merged across to stands side after 1f, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 63-1421
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey R L Moore
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, carried left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 2-21410
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey L P Keniry
slowly into stride, chased leaders in centre, merged across to stands side after 1f, ridden and lost place over 2f out
- Form 56-3233
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 115
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In depth
Verdict
Sole Power displayed his trademark turn of foot to land the King's Stand Stakes at Ascot. But all his best form has been delivered at the minimum trip and SHEA SHEA, disadvantaged in the King's Stand by racing away from the pace yet still only beaten a half length, is taken to reverse placings and deliver a Group 1 success for South Africa. Lethal Force, Society Rock and Krypton Factor filled the frame in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Ascot but it would not surprise if the latter, a global ambassador of the sprinting ranks, turned things around here, likewise Society Rock. However, it's the Ballydoyle contender who could cause Shea Shea most trouble. This is not the first time that Aidan O'Brien has dropped a leading light of the yard back to sprint trips and it would be no surprise to see the Jersey Stakes winner Gale Force Ten follow in the footsteps of some illustrious stablemates.
Formwatch
Hamza (IRE) 2-1 (8-12) Went left start, led, ridden and edged left over 1f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, held on well towards finish, won at Beverley 5f cond Stakes (3) gd in May beating Heeraat (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Havelock (USA) 33-1 (9-4) Raced far side, held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never involved, 11th of 18, 9l behind Lethal Force (9-4) at Royal Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Lethal Force (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Raced centre, took keen hold, made virtually all, ridden and clear when edged left final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Royal Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun beating Society Rock (9-4) by 2l, 18 ran.
Shamexpress (NZ) 12-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Sole Power (9-4) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Shea Shea (SAF) 11-4fav (9-4) Close up, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, headed near finish, 2nd of 19, nk behind Sole Power (9-4) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Slade Power (IRE) 11-4fav (9-9) Soon tracked leaders, closed to be almost on terms and challenged 1f out, led and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 5f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jun beating Russian Soul (9-9) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Society Rock (IRE) 4-1fav (9-4) Slowly away, raced centre and held up in rear, plenty to do 2f out, good headway near side over 1f out, strong run to 2nd inside final furlong, no chance of catching winner, 2nd of 18, 2l behind Lethal Force (9-4) at Royal Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Sole Power 8-1 (9-4) In rear, plenty to do approaching final furlong, ran on strongly to lead near finish, won at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun beating Shea Shea (9-4) by nk, 19 ran.
Sovereign Debt (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) In rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 9th of 13, 7l behind Declaration Of War (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Gale Force Ten 9-2fav (9-1) Raced centre, chased leader, led overall over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied gamely to lead again final strides, won at Royal Ascot 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun beating Montiridge (9-1) by hd, 21 ran.
Zanetto 25-1 (8-11) Raced far side, chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f, 15th of 18, 13l behind Lethal Force (9-4) at Royal Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Krypton Factor 25-1 (9-4) Raced centre, always prominent, driven over 1f out, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 18, 4l behind Lethal Force (9-4) at Royal Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.