Sandown Park Race 2 - Dragon Stakes (Listed)
The Archie Watson trained AESTERIUS (1) fully obliged on debut at Bath before emerging with plenty of credit when a close fifth in the G2 Norfolk Stakes on his second outing at Royal Ascot. This represents a fair drop in grade and the son of Mehmas may return to winning ways. Newmarket (Rowley) maiden winner THE ACTOR (5) shaped better than the bare result finishing thirteenth in the G2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot. Could prove the main danger back down in trip. SOLDIER'S HEART (4) cannot be ignored after his impressive Goodwood maiden success last time. IT AIN'T TWO (7) heads the remainder.
Jockey: James Doyle
Weight: 59kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, won by 2.75 len at Bath May 24 over 1000m defeating Bolo Neighs carrying 59kg at $1.90. Second-up 5th of 13 at Ascot in the G2 Norfolk Stakes on June 20 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Shareholder with 58.5kg at $9. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 20/06/2024 | 27 | G2 OPEN 2 | $283,220.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58.5kg | 0:59.77 | - | 13 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 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: William Buick
Weight: 59kgs
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At the latest run 10th of 27 at Ascot in the LR Windsor Castle Stakes on June 19 over 1000m, 6 len behind Ain't Nobody with 59.5kg at $41. The run before that 5th of 10 at Epsom Downs on May 31 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Teej A with 60.5kg at $5.50. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27 | 19/06/2024 | 19 | LR OPEN 2 | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 59.5kg | 0:59.32 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/05/2024 | 27 | WFA 2U | $143,400.00 | Epsom Downs | 1210m | Good Soft | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:13.44 | - | 5 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 04/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $10,890.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Soft | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:02.10 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Darragh Keenan
Weight: 59kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, won by 1.5 len at Lingfield June 10 over 1000m defeating Nala Star with 60.5kg at $15. Second-up 3rd of 9 at Redcar on June 22 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Mr Lightside with 61kg at $6. Looking to others.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22/06/2024 | 12 | NOV 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1005m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 0:57.79 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/06/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1005m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 0:58.94 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Sean Levey
Weight: 59kgs
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At the latest run 13th of 22 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Rashabar with 58.5kg at $10. The run before that won by a neck at Newmarket (Rowley) May 5 over 1000m defeating Tropical Storm carrying 60.5kg at $3.80. Capable of more – worth another chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/22 | 18/06/2024 | 44 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 58.5kg | 1:13.90 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2024 | 19 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 0:59.63 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 16/04/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:00.20 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck
Weight: 59kgs
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At the latest run 20th of 22 at Ascot in the G2 Coventry Stakes on June 18 over 1200m, 15 len behind Rashabar with 58.5kg at $151. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track in the LR The National Stakes on May 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Enchanting Empress carrying 59.5kg at $17. Better off investing elsewhere.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/22 | 18/06/2024 | 26 | G2 OPEN 2 | $317,610.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Rhys Clutterbuck | 58.5kg | 1:13.90 | - | 1 |
| 15.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/05/2024 | 61 | LR OPEN 2 | $54,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1005m | Soft | Rhys Clutterbuck | 59.5kg | 1:05.60 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/15 | 23/03/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Soft | Rhys Clutterbuck | 60.5kg | 1:05.57 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Oisin Murphy
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 12 at Newmarket (July) in the LR Empress Stakes on June 29 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Celandine with 58kg at $8. Before that won by 1.0 len at Carlisle May 30 over 1180m in soft going defeating Eve's Boy carrying 60.5kg at $1.40. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 29/06/2024 | 30 | LR OPEN F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Jack Mitchell | 58kg | 1:10.52 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/05/2024 | 13 | WFA NOV 2U | $23,060.00 | Carlisle | 1171m | Soft | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:15.22 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.40 |
| 8/15 | 17/05/2024 | 30 | LR OPEN F 2 | $127,050.00 | York | 1005m | Good | William Buick | 57kg | 0:58.91 | - | 16 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |
| 1/13 | 17/04/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $45,370.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good | Ross Coakley | 58kg | 0:58.82 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |