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Veuve Clicquot Molecomb Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £62381
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Veuve Clicquot Molecomb Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 111 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Speedy gelding who defied top weight in the Lily Agnes at Chester (5f, good) when last seen, taking record to 3-3; runner-up has franked that form since; sidestepped Royal Ascot and comes here fresh; respected with this scenario likely to suit and further progress possible.
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Form: 434180

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive until form dipped in last two outings, only midfield with tongue-tie fitted in the Super Sprint latest; chance depends on how well he responds to the addition of blinkers.
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Form: 512 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Redcar maiden winner who changed ownership for £100,000 prior to belying his 150-1 odds with second-place finish in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) last time; this thrice-raced colt is one of the main contenders, provided the latest effort is backed up.
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Form: 10 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Looked promising in winning well at Bath (5f, good to firm); soundly beaten in the Norfolk since but perhaps that assignment was too much too soon; may still have progress in him.
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Form: 21 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Unexposed but the form of his neck success at Hamilton (5f, good) last time is well below Group standard; indeed he's bottom of this pack on the figures.
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Form: 10 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
550,000gns breeze-up buy who comfortably beat two rivals to win at Ayr (5f, good to firm) and was hampered en route to fading over 6f in the Coventry at Royal Ascot (eased once held; better than the bare result); retains potential and remains of interest back down in distance.
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Form: 155 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won at Hamilton (5f) then ran well in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (6f) but probably showed no further progress at Newbury last time; this assignment demands a bigger figure.
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Form: 214231 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Record is 2-9, the wins in C&D seller in June and Windsor nursery last time; proving consistent but looks out of his depth upped sharply in class.
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Form: 37512 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Irish challenger; has displayed major improvement since dropped back to 5f, winning a maiden then going close in Listed event, both at Naas on good ground; may have more to offer over this trip; not ruled out.
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Form: 3251 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
No match for impressive winner in her second start but has shown useful 5f form since, belying her 100-1 odds with good fifth in the Queen Mary then bagging Listed honours at Deauville; ties in closely with Pershaada on the Royal Ascot effort; major contender.
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Form: 3214 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite in two AW attempts; has shown marked improvement since switched to turf, winning a C&D novice contest (good) then running well in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) where she was one place in front of Crownbreaker; strong claims.
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Betting Forcast

4/1 Adonius, 50/1 Bill The Bull, 6/1 El Floridita, 14/1 Flight Signal, 40/1 Hell Of A Spin, 4/1 Rulers Pride, 10/1 Sale Shark, 50/1 Undercover Affair, 11/1 Brazilian Diva, 9/2 Crownbreaker, 4/1 Pershaada

Verdict

Being a C&D winner who may be capable of further improvement on turf, PERSHAADA gets the percentage call in an open Molecomb. Crownbreaker, who ties in with the selection on Queen Mary running, is second choice ahead of Adonius who remains unbeaten and should take well to this track. Ruler's Pride brings potential to the return to 5f, while El Floridita has possibilities provided his Norfolk effort is confirmed.[Steve Boow]

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ruler's Pride

TOPSPEED:

Crownbreaker

SPOTLIGHT:

Pershaada