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

14 SWINGALONG (IRE) (40)

4114-30 Ch f Showcasing - Pilates (IRE) (Shamardal (USA))

8 13 (125)

SHEIKH JUMA DALMOOK AL MAKTOUM Clifford Lee

K. R. BURKE, Leyburn

Groom - Rhona Pindar (Breeder - Mountarmstrong Stud)

D DARK BLUE, large YELLOW spots.

Draw 7

HH Has tackled longer trips this term, finishing third in the Fred Darling then last of ten (looked a non-stayer over 1m) in the Pouliches; had some useful 2yo form over 6f, namely a success in the Lowther and fourth to Lezoo in the Cheveley Park Stakes, both on good ground; not fully exposed at this distance. Official BHA Rating 105

Result: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Distances: 1-2 2-3

Time: Min . Secs.

Number Of Declared Runners 14

Tongue Strap worn first time by No 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No 5.

Hood worn by No 8.

Standard Time: 1 min 14.90 secs

Record Time: 1 min 11.05 secs by Blue Point age 3 wt 9-1 good to firm, 03/05/17

2022: PERFECT POWER (IRE) 3 9 2 C Soumillon 7-2 (Richard Fahey) 20 ran

Race Summary:

Although short-priced Little Big Bear commands major respect despite a slight doubt over his Sandy Lane form, there are several plausible alternatives at bigger odds in a typically competitive Commonwealth Cup. LEZOO, who bagged Group 1 honours on her last 6f attempt and could well have more to offer back sprinting, is the first choice ahead of the improving Ocean Quest who should relish this test having been strong at the end of her races Those two appealing fillies have the bonus of a 3lb sex allowance. Sakheer (third choice) remains of strong interest and Noble Style may prove resurgent in first-time headgear, while Shaquille has clear possibilities if he handles the occasion. Little Big Bear faces stiffer competition than last time but his peak 2yo figure sets a high standard.

Race Predictor:

LITTLE BIG BEAR

NOBLE STYLE

SAKHEER

Forecast:

5-4 Little Big Bear (IRE), 7-2 Sakheer (IRE), 9-1 Shaquille (GB), Lezoo (GB), 10-1 Noble Style (GB), 14-1 Ocean Quest (IRE), 20-1 Mischief Magic (IRE), Shouldvebeenaring (GB), 25-1 Marbaan (GB), Swingalong (IRE), 33-1 Queen Me (IRE), 50-1 Rumstar (GB), The X O (IRE)

Ascot Racecourse is giving a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the best turned out horse, and a prize of £300 to the lad or girl responsible for the winning horse.