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TodaySeptember 13, 2025Flat1m

British trainers have a fair record in this race and Ed Dunlop's SKUKUZA may well claim another prize on these shores, having looked progressive when winning a listed race at Curragh in June prior to getting right back on track when a close third in a Group 3 at York. Johan was as good as ever when landing his breakthrough pattern success at the Curragh, while Mutasarref (1-1 in headgear) should go well with cheekpieces refitted. Of the rest, Comanche Brave could be interesting back over 1m.

  • Skukuza
  • Johan
  • Mutasarref
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
  • 5. Skukuza
    J: C. D. HayesT: Ed Dunlop
    F: 12-561193
    Price History:
    3.75
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    113
    Days Since Last Run:
    21
    Verdict
    Smart form with wins in a handicap and listed race over 1m at the Curragh this summer. Clearly wasn't 100% at Goodwood and bounced back when a close third in the Strensall Stakes at York (8.8f, good to firm) 21 days ago, finishing best of all. Makes plenty of appeal returned to these shores.
  • 6. Alakazi
    J: Ben Martin CoenT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
    F: 7-1322
    Price History:
    6.50
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    109
    Days Since Last Run:
    37
    Verdict
    Progressive since winning C&D maiden. 2¼ lengths second of 8 to Skukuza in listed race at the Curragh prior to finishing ½-length second of 6 to Johan in Desmond Stakes at this C&D (good) 37 days ago, typically doing his best work late. Going the right way and could feature granted a truly run race.
  • 2. Johan
    J: R. P. WhelanT: Jack Channon
    F: 15/013-1
    Price History:
    6.00
    Age:
    8
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    110
    Days Since Last Run:
    37
    Verdict
    Has several major handicaps in Britain on his CV and he enhanced his record when fresh with a career-best performance to win the Desmond Stakes over C&D (good, 12/1) 37 days ago, gamely holding on having made the running. Claims if arriving in similar form.
  • 9. Scorthy Champ
    J: D. B. McMonagleT: Joseph Patrick O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 131-765
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    110
    Days Since Last Run:
    76
    Verdict
    Won the Group 1 National Stakes on final juvenile start. Well held in the Irish and English 2000 Guineas but ran his best race of the season when fifth of 6 in the Group 2 Prix Eugene Adam at Saint-Cloud (9.9f) in July, shaping as though the return to 1m will suit. Claims if he can build on that.
  • 7. Comanche Brave
    J: G. M. RyanT: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 4124-2531
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    111
    Days Since Last Run:
    52
    Verdict
    Cork maiden winner was keen and didn't last home when fifth in the Irish 2000 Guineas. Did best of those held up with staying-on third of 15 in Group 3 Jersey at Ascot and made the most of a good opportunity when winning 5-runner conditions race at Naas (7f) in July. Worth another try over 1m.
  • 1. Chicago Critic
    J: Seamie HeffernanT: John Patrick Murtagh, Ireland
    F: 1374-7193
    Price History:
    8.00
    Age:
    4
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    108
    Days Since Last Run:
    37
    Verdict
    Won 6-runner listed Amethyst Stakes at this track in May and back to his best following a short break when a length third of 6 to Johan in the Desmond Stakes over C&D (good) 37 days ago, not ideally placed off the pace. Should hold his own in Group 2 company.
  • 8. Expanded
    J: Christophe SoumillonT: Aidan O'Brien, Ireland
    F: 12-99
    Price History:
    8.50
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-5
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    113
    Days Since Last Run:
    112
    Verdict
    Showed promise as a 2-year-old, winning a maiden before finishing a close second in the Group 1 Dewhurst but didn't fire in either the English or Irish 2000 Guineas this season. Remains to be seen if he can recapture his juvenile form following a break.
  • 4. Mutasarref
    J: G. F. CarrollT: G. M. Lyons, Ireland
    F: 121-23734
    Price History:
    15.00
    Age:
    7
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    cheekpieces
    Official Rating:
    107
    Days Since Last Run:
    37
    Verdict
    Won 4 times at listed/Group 3 level last season, 3 victories coming at this track. Third in the Group 2 Minstrel Stakes in July and underlined his consistency when 1¼ lengths behind Johan over C&D last month. Should be in the mix with cheekpieces refitted (won sole previous start in headgear).
  • 10. Copacabana Sands
    J: Clifford LeeT: M. D. O'Callaghan, Ireland
    F: 839-25114
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    3
    Weight:
    9-2
    Gear:
    hood
    Official Rating:
    106
    Days Since Last Run:
    13
    Verdict
    Better than ever when landing a double in the Group 3 Ballycorus Stakes at this track (7.2f, soft) in June but found life tougher under a penalty after 12 weeks off when fourth in a Group 3 at Tipperary (7.5f) 13 days ago. No surprise to see her take a step forward but this is a deeper race.
  • 3. Lord Massusus
    J: Shane FoleyT: Joseph G. Murphy, Ireland
    F: 0-8155445
    Price History:
    17.00
    Age:
    5
    Weight:
    9-10
    Gear:
    -
    Official Rating:
    106
    Days Since Last Run:
    37
    Verdict
    Won the listed Heritage Stakes over C&D earlier this season but ran one of his lesser races when 6¼ lengths fifth of 6 to Johan in Desmond Stakes at this C&D (good) 37 days ago. No obvious excuse that day and while the type to bounce back quickly, this is a stronger contest.
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