The Commonwealth Cup

(Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Six Furlongs (6f ) (1,200 metres) For Three Yrs Old Colts And Fillies

(Class 1) Total prize fund £600000

(FOR CONDITIONS OF THIS RACE SEE PAGE 78)

Stalls - Centre

Owners Prize Money. Winner £267360; Second £109740; Third £54900; Fourth £27420; Fifth £13740; Sixth £6840. (Penalty Value £340260) A SS

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

92

1 COLD CASE (GB) (27) 9 2 (128)

2311-15 B c Showcasing - Killermont Street (IRE) (Dream Ahead (USA)) c Street

SHEIKH MOHAMMED OBAID AL MAKTOUM

K. Whitsbury BLACK

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

CD YELLOW, large BLACK spots and spots on cap.

Draw 3

All wins on good/good to soft; may well bounce back from his poor effort (beaten 20l) in the Haydock race won by Little Big Bear, having been consistent and progressive otherwise; has something to find on ratings but will certainly prove suited by the scenario, having won the Commonwealth Cup Trial over C&D (Group 3; beat The X O) in early May; non-runner. STEWARDS NOTE: Following its run on 27/5/2023 it was reported that the horse would prefer an easier surface. Official BHA Rating 108 the May;

2 LITTLE BIG BEAR (IRE) (27) 9 2 (128)

1111-01 B c No Nay Never (USA) - Adventure Seeker (FR) (Bering)

D.SMITH,MRS J.MAGNIER,M.TABOR,WESTERBERG Ryan Moore

AIDAN O’BRIEN, Ireland

Groom - David Hickey (Breeder - Camas Park Stud & Summerhill)

C D PURPLE, WHITE seams, striped sleeves, PURPLE cap.

Draw 2

HHHH Had a few excuses for his 2,000 Guineas flop; star performer over sprint distances otherwise and subsequently justified favouritism in the Sandy Lane Stakes at Haydock (6f, good to firm; beat Shouldvebeenaring) where he gained an advantage by racing near the stands’ rail but won well enough to think he retains plenty of his juvenile talent; crowned last year’s European champion 2yo having been so impressive in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on good ground, and that brilliant success represents the best form in this field; won the Windsor Castle here 12 months ago; has to be greatly feared.

3 MARBAAN (GB) (27)

1165-42 B c Oasis Dream - Zahoo (IRE) (Nayef (USA))

Official BHA Rating 124

9 2 (128)

SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM Jamie Spencer

CHARLIE FELLOWES, Newmarket (Breeder - Shadwell Estate Company Limited)

D YELLOW, BLACK epaulets

Draw 13

HH Raced mainly on good/firmer; Group 2 winner over 7f last summer then underperformed in a couple of Group 1 races, including on soft ground, at the same trip; back in better form dropped back to 6f this season, finishing fourth in Group 3 here then going close in Salisbury Listed event; faces a harder task returned to the top level. Official BHA Rating 110

The Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series) - continued

4 MISCHIEF MAGIC (IRE) (51) 9 2 (128)

11141-0 B c Exceed And Excel (AUS) - Veil of Silence (IRE) (Elusive Quality (USA))

GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Naseer Ahmed (Breeder - Godolphin)

D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE cap.

William Buick

Draw 1

HH Ran below-par in the Commonwealth Cup Trial over C&D on sole outing this term, therefore still needs to prove he’s trained on; however,developedwellduringa2yocampaignthatincludedwinsintheSireniaStakesatKempton(6f,AW)andBreeders’CupJuvenile Turf Sprint at Keeneland (5.5f, firm); possibilities if tapping back into that advancement; tongue-tie applied. Official BHA Rating 113

5 NOBLE STYLE (GB) (34)

111-63 B c Kingman - Eartha Kitt (Pivotal)

GODOLPHIN

CHARLIE APPLEBY, Newmarket

Groom - Ameet Tikare (Breeder - Chasemore Farm)

C D BF ROYAL BLUE.

9 2 (128)

James Doyle

Draw 5

HHH High-profile colt whose speed looked somewhat blunted and who got going too late in the Newbury Listed race won by Shaquille, having been trained for the 2,000 Guineas where he didn’t quite get home over 1m; one of the leading 2yos in his unbeaten 2022 campaign that culminated in an above-standard success in the Gimcrack at York (6f, good); major player if back to that very smart form and readjusting to sprint pace; fitting of cheekpieces may help in that respect. Official BHA Rating 114

6 RUMSTAR (GB) (34)

34141-6 B c Havana Grey - Stellarta (Sakhee’s Secret)

9 2 (128)

MR VINCENT WARD Rob Hornby

JONATHAN PORTMAN, Upper Lambourn

Groom - Matthew Lloyd Slater (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

D LIGHT BLUE and YELLOW (quartered), LIGHT BLUE sleeves and cap.

Draw

6

H Juvenile season featured wins in Glorious Goodwood nursery over 6f and Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket over 5f; made no impact under a penalty in Listed grade at Newbury (race won by Shaquille) on reappearance and he looks a long way from top-tier material; towards the bottom of this pack on ratings. Official BHA Rating 105

7 SAKHEER (IRE) (48)

211-0 B c Zoffany (IRE) - Shortmile Lady (IRE) (Arcano (IRE))

KHK RACING

9 2 (128)

David Egan ROGER VARIAN, Newmarket

Groom - Ivo Slachta (Breeder - Drumlin Bloodstock)

D YELLOW and BLACK stripes, halved sleeves.

Draw

10

HHHH Midfield (below par) in the 2,000 Guineas on sole run this season, appearing to confirm that he’s a Commonwealth Cup prospect as opposed to a potential miler; very promising 6f colt (on good/firmer) last term, recording form figures of 211 that culminated in an impressive performance in the Mill Reef at Newbury; retains major potential and looks an exciting contender back down in trip; judged on 2yo evidence, he could easily develop into a top performer at this distance. Official BHA Rating 114

8 SHAQUILLE (GB) (34) 9 2 (128)

1011-11

B c Charm Spirit (IRE) - Magic (IRE) (Galileo (IRE))

HUGHES, RAWLINGS, O’SHAUGHNESSY Oisin Murphy

JULIE CAMACHO, Malton (Breeder - Martin Hughes & Michael Kerr-Dineen)

D PURPLE and WHITE diamonds, PURPLE sleeves.

Draw 4

HHH Well treated off 94 in Newmarket handicap on 2,000 Guineas day, then comfortably followed up in Newbury Listed event that’s become a recognised stepping stone to the Commonwealth Cup; acts on most ground; seems highly strung (mountedinchuteandtakendownearlylasttime;hasdisplayedotherquirkiness)soneedstoshowhecanhandletheatmosphere of this huge occasion; otherwise an improving colt who is 4-4 over 6f and holds major claims. Official BHA Rating 111