Ascot Race 1 - Norfolk Stakes (Group 2)
WHISTLEJACKET (13) looks an exciting two-year-old. Posted a smart debut second over 1200m at The Curragh before a 3.75L victory among Listed company tackling 1000m at the same venue six weeks back. Leading contender. SHAREHOLDER (10) debuted with a win attempting a competitive 1000m conditions race at Beverley. May go well. ARIZONA BLAZE (2) maintains a promising profile. Produced a good second behind the main selection in the aforementioned Curragh Listed event before a narrow success contesting the 1200m G3 Marble Hill Stakes there. Rates highly. Debuting Bath winner AESTERIUS (1) represents notable connections. Interesting.
Jockey: William Buick
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 2.75 len at Bath May 24 over 1000m defeating Bolo Neighs carrying 59kg at $1.90. Big chance to go two from two.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/05/2024 | - | WFA NOV 2U | $11,620.00 | Bath | 1014m | Good | James Doyle | 59kg | 1:02.70 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $1.91 |
Jockey: David Egan
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Group 3 winner. Recent form sound. At the latest run won by a head at Curragh G3 Marble Hill Stakes May 25 over 1200m defeating Camille Pissarro carrying 59.5kg at $8. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Curragh in LR on May 6 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Whistlejacket with 59.5kg at $3. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/05/2024 | 19 | G3 2 | $107,840.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:14.70 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/05/2024 | 49 | LR OPEN 2 | $68,630.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Soft | David Egan | 59.5kg | 1:04.72 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/03/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Heavy | David Egan | 60.5kg | 1:08.60 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |
Jockey: Benoit De La Sayette
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by 1.5 len at Great Yarmouth April 23 over 1000m defeating Foro Romano carrying 60.5kg at $7. Can't dismiss winning form but will find this tougher.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 23/04/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Yarmouth | 1005m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 60.5kg | 1:00.61 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, second last in a small field at Salisbury on May 16 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Pont Neuf carrying 59kg at $9.50. Last start won by a nose at Leicester May 28 over 1000m defeating Simply Blue with 60.5kg at $7.50. Needs more.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/05/2024 | 12 | NOV 2 | $14,520.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:01.64 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 16/05/2024 | - | WFA NOV 2U | $18,450.00 | Salisbury | 1005m | Soft | Saffie Osborne | 59kg | 1:05.50 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Billy Garritty
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, 7th of 11 at York on May 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Andesite with 60.5kg at $5.50. Last start won by 2 len at Ripon June 5 over 1000m defeating Artagnan with 59kg at $5.50. Hard to recommend on recent form.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/06/2024 | 20 | NOV 2 | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good | Billy Garritty | 59kg | 0:59.05 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 16/05/2024 | - | WFA NOV 2U | $55,350.00 | York | 1207m | Good | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:12.92 | - | 11 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Clifford Lee
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Claiming his maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 3.5 len at Hamilton Park May 29 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Death Or Glory carrying 60.5kg at $2.20. Improvement likely.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $16,150.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1005m | Soft | Clifford Lee | 60.5kg | 1:02.89 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
Jockey: Oisin Orr
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.0 len at Beverley May 14 over 1000m defeating Nad Alshiba Snow carrying 59kg at $3.50. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Beverley on June 8 over 1000m, nose behind Shareholder with 60kg at $2.90. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 08/06/2024 | 25 | WFA C 2 | $89,350.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 60kg | 1:04.76 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.88 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $13,610.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 59kg | 1:02.12 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa
Weight: 58.5kgs
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At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Sandown Park in the LR The National Stakes on May 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Enchanting Empress with 59.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on May 1 over 1000m, neck behind Enchanting Empress with 60.5kg at $4.30. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/05/2024 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $54,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 59.5kg | 1:05.60 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 01/05/2024 | 27 | 2 | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 1:02.36 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2024 | - | UNR 2 | $82,780.00 | Chantilly | 1000m | Heavy | Tony Piccone | 58kg | 1:06.01 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.90 |
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by a nose at Beverley June 8 over 1000m defeating Moving Force with 56.5kg at $2.50. Big chance to go two from two.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 08/06/2024 | - | WFA C 2 | $89,350.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 56.5kg | 1:04.76 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; won by 1.0 len at Southwell All Weather April 29 over 1000m defeating Storm Call with 60.5kg at $4.30. Can't dismiss winning form but will find this tougher.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 29/04/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $17,510.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 1:00.17 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 5th of 8 at Newbury on April 19 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Hawaiian with 60.5kg at $9.50. Last start 2nd of 7 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 5 over 1000m, neck behind The Actor with 60.5kg at $7. Needs something easier.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/05/2024 | 16 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 0:59.63 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1005m | Good Soft | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:03.75 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Ryan Moore
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 11 at Curragh on April 21 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Cowardofthecounty with 60.5kg at $2. Last start favourite; won by 4 len at Curragh LR May 6 over 1000m in soft going defeating Arizona Blaze with 59.5kg at $1.80. Key chance and rates highly.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/05/2024 | 15 | LR OPEN 2 | $68,630.00 | Curragh | 1005m | Soft | Ryan Moore | 59.5kg | 1:04.72 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.83 |
| 2/11 | 21/04/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | SH | Ryan Moore | 60.5kg | 1:18.41 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 57kgs
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Freshened since claiming her maiden victory on debut; favourite; won by 1.3 len at Keeneland April 26 over 1210m defeating Bois Blanc with 54kg at $2.06. Can keep the momentum up.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/04/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $122,888.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:03.35 | 9-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.06 |