GB - Newbury - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

10f

Listed

Turf

82.5K

VIEW

Verdict

Daylight appeared all too late for ENFJAAR in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot where he encountered serious traffic problems around two furlongs out. He looks ready to strike on that evidence and gets the nod ahead of Ancient Wisdom, who will appreciate this drop back in class having understandably struggled in the Coronation Cup last month. The sole 3-y-o in the line-up, Rashabar, will have every chance if his stamina passes the test, while Okeechobee also merits respect.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Progressive last term, winning John Smith's Cup before fine second in a Glorious Goodwood handicap. Also second in listed company final start of 2024 and, having stepped up on his reappearance with an eye-catching fourth in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot (1¼m, good to firm), he's high on the list. 1st Pick 4 Enfjaar (Ire) Jockey: Jim Crowley Trainer: Roger Varian J: Jim Crowley T: Roger Varian	97	-	-	-	36%	9/5
Analysis Progressive last term, winning John Smith's Cup before fine second in a Glorious Goodwood handicap. Also second in listed company final start of 2024 and, having stepped up on his reappearance with an eye-catching fourth in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot (1¼m, good to firm), he's high on the list.
1	Group 1 winner at 2 yrs and ended 2024 with a good third in a top-tier German race. Left tame reappearance display behind when runner-up in a Sandown Group 3 (1¼m, good to soft) and, though well held back in Group 1 company at Epsom last time (gelded since), he's a key player down in class here. 2nd Pick 1 Ancient Wisdom (Fr) Jockey: William Buick Trainer: Charlie Appleby J: William Buick T: Charlie Appleby	98	-	-	-	19%	Scratched
Analysis Group 1 winner at 2 yrs and ended 2024 with a good third in a top-tier German race. Left tame reappearance display behind when runner-up in a Sandown Group 3 (1¼m, good to soft) and, though well held back in Group 1 company at Epsom last time (gelded since), he's a key player down in class here.
8	Went close in a couple of French Group 1s following big-priced success in last year's Coventry at Royal Ascot. Fourth to top 3-y-o miler Field of Gold in Irish 2000 Guineas and the St James's Palace the last twice and will be a serious threat if his stamina holds out now upped in trip. 3rd Pick 8 Rashabar (Ire) Jockey: Sean Levey Trainer: Brian Meehan J: Sean Levey T: Brian Meehan	94	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Went close in a couple of French Group 1s following big-priced success in last year's Coventry at Royal Ascot. Fourth to top 3-y-o miler Field of Gold in Irish 2000 Guineas and the St James's Palace the last twice and will be a serious threat if his stamina holds out now upped in trip.

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