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Tuesday, July 28, 2026FlatClass 21m1f

Verdict

A case can be made for a fair few of these with AL AALI just about the most persuasive option. This is undoubtedly a tougher assignment than Newmarket 11 days ago but he was value for more than the winning margin on that occasion and he retains plenty of handicapping scope on old form. Noble Horizon will doubtless be popular given the impression he created at Leicester, with Quai de Bethune and Irish raider Diego El Queso also of serious interest.

Al Aali
Noble Horizon
Quai De Bethune

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 4 places

14. Noble Horizon
J: Silvestre De SousaT: Oli Rix
F: 221583-71
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
50
Verdict
Consistent form for William Haggas last year and left yard debut/return well behind when easily making all at Leicester (1¼m, good) under Silvestre de Sousa in June. The handicapper hasn't missed him with a 10 lb rise but no surprise were he to step forward again.
5. Yabher
J: Tom MarquandT: William Haggas
F: 892101-10
Price History:
7.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Low-mileage son of Sea The Stars who resumed from 7 months off with an easy all-the-way success in 12-runner handicap over C&D (good to firm) in May. Ridden much more patiently and never involved in the John Smith's Cup at York since but more likely than not to bounce back immediately.
9. Quai De Bethune
J: James DoyleT: Hamad Al Jehani
F: 3/14631-60
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Signed off for Andrew Balding with victory in 1¼m Golden Gates at Royal Ascot last June. Changed hands for 775,000 guineas (also gelded) and shaped encouragingly with sixth of 16 in handicap at Epsom (1¼m) on return in June. Badly hampered in John Smith's Cup at York since. Considered.
16. Al Aali
J: William BuickT: George Scott
F: 2-0087551
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Back to form with a bang in first-time blinkers (retained) when showing a good turn of speed to win a 6-runner race at Newmarket (1¼m, good to firm) 11 days ago. 5 lb higher but retains handicapping scope on his peak French form so he looks of very serious interest.
7. Diego El Queso
J: C. T. KeaneT: G. M. Lyons
F: 31283-212
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Has returned in excellent form, winning 1¼m handicap at Leopardstown (soft) in April and even better form when runner-up over 9f there on good to firm 19 days ago. This Irish raider should continue to give a good account.
8. Wave Rider
J: Oisin MurphyT: George Scott
F: 132312-03
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
129
Verdict
Scored at Sandown (1¼m) last June (final start for Harry Charlton). Placed on 2 of his 3 outings in Bahrain for George Scott over the winter. Not obviously well handicapped on his return to Britain but Oisin Murphy has been booked on the back of a breathing operation.
1. Liberty Lane
J: Clifford LeeT: K. R. Burke
F: 4341-5485
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Won the 2024 Cambridgeshire and added 2 listed races (including C&D) last year. Failed to fire on first 3 outings this year but rejuvenated by first-time cheekpieces when fifth of 14 in handicap at Sandown (1m, good to firm) 24 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Back up in trip.
4. Midak
J: Jamie SpencerT: Ian Williams
F: 1104-6944
Price History:
12.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Useful winner for Francis-Henri Graffard in France. Back to that level for this yard when fourth in small-field listed races here (1½m, soft) and Newbury (1¼m, firm) on last 2 outings. Makes handicap debut off a tough mark.
17. Parole Doro
J: Hector CrouchT: Michael Bell
F: 82052-824
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Low-mileage 4-y-o who was better than ever when second of 10 over 1¼m at Ripon in May. Shaped as if still in good form when 5¼ lengths fourth of 13 to Asmen Warrior in handicap at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) 19 days ago. Back up in trip.
13. Rathgar
J: David ProbertT: Jack Channon
F: 300-41193
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Straightforward type who doubled his tally for the season when landing City & Suburban Handicap at Epsom in April. That form has been very well advertised and he again ran with credit when third of 9 at Sandown (1¼m, good to firm, 9/2) 24 days ago. Remains of interest.
10. Night Breeze
J: Edward GreatrexT: Ian Williams
F: 54034123
Price History:
13.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Took his form up a level in 2025, winning twice at Ascot. Off the mark for the season in 5-runner event at Epsom in April and good placed efforts in competitive 1½m handicaps back at Epsom and at Newmarket since.
18. Twisting Physics
J: Ashley LewisT: Oliver Cole
F: 41/21-6521
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Low-mileage sort who has reacted well to the fitting of a tongue tie, going down by a nose at Newbury before shading a tight finish at Windsor (both 1¼m, firm) in June. Only nudged up 2 lb.
15. Tony Montana
J: Toby MooreT: Kevin Philippart de Foy
F: 200920-68
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
74
Verdict
Useful sort with some good C&D form during his time with Michael Bell. Ran only respectably in handicaps at Newbury and York for his new stable in the spring but has been given a bit of a chance by the handicapper.
2. Bolster
J: George WoodT: Jack Morland
F: 1/444559-9
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Smart performer for Karl Burke but underperformed on last month's Epsom reappearance after breathing and gelding operations. Sold for 35,000 gns since. Fourth in this race off 5 lb higher 12 months ago.
3. Torito
J: Benoit de la SayetteT: John & Thady Gosden
F: 33/06364-
Price History:
19.00
Age:
6
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
209
Verdict
Smart gelding who had something of an underwhelming 2025 but still has a lofty triple-figure mark. First start for 6 months and James Doyle looks elsewhere.
11. Kings Code
J: John EganT: David Evans
F: 56800051
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Capitalised on a falling mark at Chester (10.3f, good to firm) 18 days ago, perked up by a change of headgear (visor for blinkers). 3 lb higher in a much stronger race now but he has won back to back a few times in his career.
6. Henlein
J: Kevin StottT: Kevin Ryan
F: 6262/90-70
Price History:
51.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
100
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Smart form at best in Australia, runner-up in 1¼m Group 1 at Randwick in October 2024. Lightly raced since, failing to build on 7f reappearance for new yard when down the field in the Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot. Steps back up in trip with a point to prove.
12. Dhahabi
J: Charles BishopT: Ian Williams
F: 4844/00-0
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
Smart at best but very lightly raced in recent times and hard to know how much ability he retains.
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