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

Form Owner Trainer st lb (lbs)

9 SHOULDVEBEENARING (GB) (27) 9 2 (128)

152312 Gr c Havana Grey - Lady Estella (IRE) (Equiano (FR))

MIDDLEHAM PARK RACING XVIII Sean Levey

RICHARD HANNON, Marlborough

Groom - Andrew Gudgeon (Breeder - Whitsbury Manor Stud)

D LIGHT BLUE, ORANGE epaulets.

Draw 12

HH Hismostrecentwincamein7fListedeventatNewmarkettwostartsago;appearedtorunverywellbehindLittleBigBearatHaydock on the return to 6f, though is possibly flattered the way the race panned out (had the near-side advantage for most of the way and nothing behind the first two showed their form); that said, he’s tough and largely consistent so could go well again. Official BHA Rating 112

10 THE X O (IRE) (51) 9 2 (128)

131532 B c Zoffany (IRE) - Pivotal Era (Pivotal)

MR G SMITH- BERNAL & MR ANTHONY VERRIER Robert Havlin

JOHN RYAN, Newmarket

Grooms - Thomas Miles & Alma Bradbury (Breeder - Mrs Noreen Clibborn)

D PURPLE, ORANGE disc.

Draw 9

H AW form includes novice/handicap wins at Southwell and good third in major prize at Newcastle; outran his 125-1 odds in the Commonwealth CupTrial overC&D on the switch to turf, finishing second;improving coltbut has muchmore on his plate in this field, as the ratings confirm. Official BHA Rating 104

11 LEZOO (GB) (47)

11211-0 B f Zoustar (AUS) - Roger Sez (IRE) (Red Clubs (IRE))

MARC CHAN & ANDREW ROSEN

RALPH BECKETT, Kimpton Down

Groom - Beth Potts (Breeder - Chasemore Farm)

CD MAUVE, GOLD chevron hoop, WHITE sleeves, PURPLE stars, WHITE cap, PURPLE star.

8 13 (125)

Frankie Dettori

Draw 14

HHHHH Non-stayer in the 1000 Guineas on sole outing this term, confirming that she’s best going down the Commonwealth Cup route, and therefore has a similar profile to male counterpart Sakheer; recorded form figures of 11211 (on good/firmer; mostly over 6f) during her solid 2yo campaign, including wins in the Princess Margaret here and Group 1 Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket; the second-place finish came behind subsequent 1000 Guineas winner Mawj; could well resume her progress dropped back in distance; worthy of respect.

12 OCEAN

Quest

(IRE) (33)

132-12 Ch f Sioux Nation (USA) - Gold Zain (Aqlaam)

J. KIRKLAND/MRS. J.M. RYAN

MRS J. HARRINGTON, Ireland

(Breeder - Dr T. K. Chah)

D RED, WHITE diamond and sleeves, WHITE cap, RED star.

Official BHA Rating 114

8 13 (125)

Colin Keane

Draw 8

HHHH Irishfillywhoseformfiguresread13212;recordeda6lsuccessinListedgradeatNavan(5.7f,heavy)onseasonaldebut,thennearly followed up in Group 3 at Naas (6f, good) where she finished strongly and failed only narrowly to collar a solid Ballydoyle colt, faring clear best of the high-drawn runners; progressing nicely and has hitherto proved a solid performer; very appealing. Official BHA Rating 107

13 QUEEN ME (IRE) (47)

123-0 Ch f Dubawi (IRE) - Queen Kindly (Frankel)

MR JABER ABDULLAH

KEVIN RYAN, Hambleton

Groom - Frankie Nutter (Breeder - Rabbah Bloodstock Limited)

D ROYAL BLUE, WHITE striped sleeves, WHITE cap.

8 13 (125)

Jim Crowley

Draw 11

HH Non-stayer over 1m in the 1000 Guineas on sole start this season; promising over 6f (on good/good to soft) last term, notably going close behind Swingalong in the Lowther at York on the second of those three appearances; has something to find on the figures but this drop back in distance looks a big plus and she may rate higher yet. Official BHA Rating 104