Racecards
13:55 York
William Hill King Charles II Stakes (Listed) (Class 1)
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- £27,000 added
- Winner: £15,312
- 2nd: £5,805
- 3rd: £2,905
- 4th: £1,447
- Form 318
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 84
took keen hold, in touch, ran wide into straight, soon lost place, weakened 2f out
- Form 11-1
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 97
in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on to go 2nd towards finish
- Form 52
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer Jane Chapple-Hyam
- Jockey J F Egan
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace and lost 2nd towards finish
- Form 61-7203
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer A Watson
- Jockey Adam J McNamara
close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 41848-4
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer C Hills
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
dwelt held up, carried wide bend into straight, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and stayed on towards finish
- Form 5118-47
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer W J Haggas
- Jockey R L Moore
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
- Form 145-3
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey David Probert
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 1124-63
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer R A Fahey
- Jockey T Hamilton
dwelt in touch in rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on towards finish
- Form 6155-44
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer R Menzies
- Jockey Cam Hardie
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
In depth
Verdict
The unbeaten Godolphin colt Boccaccio needs to take another step forward on these terms having won a handicap at Newmarket on his reappearance. Ventura Rebel and Royal Commando share the same official mark and there was little between them in the Commonwealth Cup over 6f at Ascot last time but SYMBOLIZE (NAP) is preferred. The latter finished a creditable third over today’s trip in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at Ascot on his return to action and a bold bid is expected from Andrew Balding’s colt. Stormy Girl ran well in Listed company at Haydock last time but Surf Dancer has something to prove at this level.
Formwatch
Additional (IRE) (8-11) last of 8, 11 3/4l behind Earthlight (8-11) at Deauville 6f lst stks gd in Jul.
Boccaccio (IRE) 13-8fav (9-4) Keen close up, headway and every chance from over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead final strides, won at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in Jun beating Gifted Ruler (9-2) by shd, 6 ran.
Lincoln Bright (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Keen led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Evening Sun (9-2) at Newmarket 7f stks (5) gf in Jun.
Maystar (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, plugged on in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Repartee (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Royal Commando (IRE) 250-1 (9-0) Raced stands side centre, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 4 1/4l behind Golden Horde (9-0) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gs in Jun.
Surf Dancer (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 5l behind Establish (8-11) at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Symbolize (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Held up in mid-division, ridden and headway when not much room 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home, no impression on front pair, 3rd of 13, 3 3/4l behind Molatham (9-1) at Ascot 7f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Jun.
Ventura Rebel 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, raced stands side centre, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 4l behind Golden Horde (9-0) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gs in Jun.
Stormy Girl (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Keen tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/4l behind Under The Stars (9-0) at Haydock 7f lst fll stks (1) gf in Jun.